We have seen some pretty detailed leaks regarding the two new Nexus devices in this week that showcased both the front and back design in some fancy press images.
Now, a leaked presentation has surfaced, which goes further and confirms the design and specs of the bigger 6P, along with the four colors it will be sold in. The presentation was designed for internal training purposes.
First the specs. The slides confirm the Nexus 6P will have a 5.7-inch 2560×1440 resolution display (no confirmation on display tech), metal body, Snapdragon 810 v2.1, 3450mAh battery, 178g weight, front stereo speakers, and USB Type-C connector. The slide also claims faster charging and transfer rates, so Qualcomm Quick Charge might be on board.
The other slides talk about the improved camera, fingerprint sensor on the back, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, which brings with it many features, including Doze that saves battery when the phone is not in use, and app permissions.
The Nexus 6P will be available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities in aluminum, graphite, frost, and gold color options, with the gold color being exclusive to Japan initially.
Other than that, we get a good look at the design, including the camera bump at the back, which seen from the side isn’t quite severe and only slightly raised. The smaller Nexus 5X also makes an appearance in one of the slides.


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Donna Terbizan, Ph.D. Professor – Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
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Stretching may be done at any time of the day and can involve a great number of exercises. Probably your first stretch of the day is done just before or just after you get up. Your muscles have not moved much all night and need to be reminded of what they are designed to do. Watch a cat or dog when it wakes up. The first thing it does is stretch. Everyone needs a certain amount of flexibility or range of motion in the joints. Stretching exercises are the way to increase flexibility.
PrecautionsWhile you are stretching, you must remember to continue to breathe. Holding your breath during a stretch may increase your blood pressure above safe levels. If you continue to breathe as you stretch, your blood pressure should remain within normal limits.
Exercises that use rotation are not recommended for older people, particularly those with arthritis, because rotation exercises may damage the joints. These include such exercises as neck rotation, trunk rotation, arm circles and ankle rotation.
Note: Before beginning this or any exercise regime, be sure to check with your medical doctor for consent to begin.
Types of StretchesThere are two types of stretching. Ballistic stretching is a repetitive, bouncing stretch that research has shown is not good for the muscles and tendons. Static stretching is a low, continuous stretch. This type of stretch is recommended for stretching exercises.
How to StretchTo properly stretch a muscle, you should try to lengthen the muscle to a point where you just feel the muscle stretching. Stretching should not hurt; the statement “no pain, no gain” has no place in a stretching program. Hold the stretch for six to 10 seconds, lengthening the muscle if it relaxes in that period of time. Relax, then repeat the exercise.
These are static stretches suitable for people of all ages. Hold each position six seconds by counting 1001, 1002, etc. Then relax. Repeat each exercise the number of times indicated. These exercises will relax muscle tension and strain caused by sitting in one place or position for a long time.
2 To stretch shoulders and pectoral (chest) muscles: Clasp hands behind back and straighten arms as much as possible. Move arms away from back, keeping chest and head up. Hold for six seconds. Return arms to start position and relax for six seconds. Repeat four times.
To stretch back of arm: Sit or stand straight. Grab one elbow with the opposite hand and gently pull your elbow behind your head. Hold for six seconds, then relax. Repeat twice.4
To stretch neck muscles: Sit straight. Turn head to left as far as it will go and hold six seconds. Turn head to right as far as it will go, and hold six seconds. Repeat sequence four times.
To stretch neck muscles: Sit or stand straight and lower left ear to left shoulder. Hold six seconds, then relax and repeat on right side. Repeat sequence four times.
To stretch upper hamstring and buttock muscles: Lie flat on the floor, face up. Place foot flat on floor. Bring knee of other leg to chest. Grab leg just behind the knee with both hands and pull knee toward your chest. Don’t strain. Feel an easy stretch and hold for six seconds, then relax for five seconds. Switch legs. Repeat twice for each leg.
To stretch quadriceps (front thigh): Lie on your side and grab top foot. Pull foot toward thigh and buttock. Hold for six seconds, then relax for five seconds. Roll over to opposite side and do ex-ercise with other leg. Repeat twice for each leg.
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To stretch back of neck and shoulder muscles: Sit or stand straight. Tuck chin in and down to chest. Keep chin down and try to pull head back. Hold for six seconds, then relax. Repeat four times.5
8To stretch hamstrings: Straighten legs out in front, level with chair seat. Reach toward toes. Hold, relax, repeat. Watch your balance!10
To stretch hamstring muscles (back thigh): Sit on floor. Straighten right leg and bring sole of left foot to rest next to inside upper part of straight leg. Lean slightly forward with arms and hands extended toward ankle of straight leg. Find an easy stretch, hold for six seconds, then relax for five seconds. Repeat three times for each leg. To help you stretch down, place a towel around foot of straight leg. Grasp ends of towel and pull.
To stretch groin: Lie flat on the floor, face up. Relax with knees bent and the soles of your feet together. Push lower back toward floor. Hold for six seconds, then relax for five seconds. Repeat twice.
To stretch groin: Sit backward on the chair, straddling the back to stretch legs. Using hands, gently spread legs further apart. Hold, relax, repeat. (Or sit normally in chair and spread legs to exercise.)
To stretch trunk: While sitting, bend right side over and touch floor with right hand. Hold. 13
To stretch the gastrocnemius (calf): Stand two to three feet away from a solid support and, with arms and hands extended, lean against it. Bend one leg and place foot on floor in front of you, leaving other leg straight behind you. Slowly move your hips forward until you feel a stretch in calf of straight (back) leg. Be sure to keep heel of foot of straight leg on floor with toes pointed straight ahead. Hold for six seconds, then relax for five seconds. Switch legs. Repeat twice for each leg.
To stretch lower back and hamstrings: Sit straight in chair. With knees together, bend forward and stretch toward the floor (or toes). Hold. Return to original position. Avoid this and other bending-over exercises if they make you dizzy.
To stretch trunk: With arms out to the side, level with shoulders, shift shoulders sideways to right. Hold. Stretch to left. Hold. Don’t bounce!
To stretch shoulders: Sitting straight, wrap arms around chair back. Pull backward away from chair back. Relax and repeat.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm Check out this page of the CDC’s Nutrition and Physical Activity
web site to learn how to safely perform specific exercises.
National Institute on Aging http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/toc.html This site contains tips on how to exercise,
how to do it safely, and how to mark progress.
For more information on this and other topics, see www.ag.ndsu.edu
Fitness - Related LinksAmerican Heart Association www.americanheart.org Visit the American Heart Association site for more information on diseases and conditions, nutrition, fitness, and much more.
American Council on Exercise www.acefitness.org This web site will provide you with daily health and fitness tips, as well as publications on current fitness issues.
Women’s Health www.womenshealth.gov Take a look at this site for reliable, health-related information on a variety of topics, such as breastfeeding, fitness and nutrition and pregnancy.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/index.htm Click here for more information on strength training to increase muscle strength, maintain bone health, reduce disease symptoms, and improve balance, coordination and mobility.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines Check out this site if you’re interested in learning more about healthy body weight, risk factors for chronic disease, physical activities for adults, and much more!
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Austin happens to be a pretty magical place, as we all know, and one of the reasons for that is that its residents seek their magic in the pages of books. A new study published by the World Cities Culture Forum reveals that Austin ranks 10th out of their 20 global partner cities for most bookstores per capita, according to a study published in Quartz.
Every year the World Cities Culture Forum collects information on how people consume culture around the world. The organization looks at factors like how many video game arcades a city has, or how much a city forks over for movie tickets each year. Led by London’s mayor’s office and organized by UK consulting company Bop, the forum asks its partner cities to self-report on cultural institutions and consumption, including where people can get books.
Over the past two years, 18 cities have reported how many bookstores they have, and 20 have reported on their public libraries. Austin fared pretty well as number 10, considering the global competition.
We also have our fair share of great authors, too. The sci-fi genre is well represented in Austin, with notables like Bruce Sterling, a pioneer in the cyberpunk genre. Ready Player One author Ernest Cline is probably our most recent literary success story (one full of Austin influence), as his book is currently being turned into a film directed by Stephen Spielberg.
Of course, plenty of non-fiction has made its way through the hands of Austinites including Lance Armstrong, Molly Ivins, David Bull, Spike Gillespie, and Liz Carpenter.
Basically, we drink and we know things. It’s how we roll.

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One of the few actresses who has been lucky to be featured in three hit movies in the start of her acting career, Barsha Raut, has turned 23 on December 14, 2016. To celebrate her birthday, Barsha went to one of the theatres in Kathmandu and celebrated with the viewers of her movie ‘Jatra’. The movie marks the hat trick in giving hit movies right after entering the Nepali movie industry. Barsha’s earlier two movies ‘Nai Nabhannu La 4’ and ‘Chhakka Panja’ both were successful commercially.
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Video report on Barsha’s birthday celebration:
During the birthday celebration, Barsha’s boyfriend, Sanjog Koirala, was also present. Both Sanjog and Barsha talked about their love affair and their ups and lows in knowing each other for the last five years. Sanjog Koirala is also an actor.

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Former Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere has checked into a treatment facility for postnatal depression(PND).
The news came just weeks after revealing that she was suffering from the condition to US Weekly. She said after the birth of her first child, ‘I suffered a bit of postpartum depression. You’re not alone or crazy, ladies!’
On Tuesday 14 October 2015, a spokesperson for the actress released the following statement: ‘Hayden Panettiere is voluntarily seeking professional help at a treatment center as she is currently battling postpartum depression. She asks that the media respect her privacy during this time.’
The 26-year-old actress, who welcomed her first child with her heavyweight boxing champion fiance, Wladimir Klitschko, in December, has been struggling with the condition since the birth of their daughter, who they named Kaya.
Hayden and her fiancé Wladimir welcomed their first child in December 2014. The star has since reveled her struggle with postnatal depression.
Hayden isn’t the only celebrity to battle postnatal depression. Many women in the spotlight, including Katie Price, Elle McPherson and Stacey Solomon, have been honest and open about their experiences with the condition.
By coincidence, Hayden’s on-screen character in her latest show, Nashville, also suffers with PND. Speaking about the role on chat show Live! With Kelly And Michael, she explained how she ‘related’ to her character: ‘It’s something a lot of women experience. When [you are told] about postpartum depression, you think it’s ‘I feel negative feelings towards my child; I want to injure or hurt my child.’
‘I’ve never, ever had those feelings. Some women do, but you don’t realize how broad of a spectrum you can really experience that on.’
‘It’s something that needs to be talked about. Women need to know that they’re not alone, and that it does heal.’
‘It’s not known how long Hayden will spend at the facility, but it’s clear she’ll have the love of her friends, family and the public on her side. Let’s hope she has a speedy recovery and can enjoy more precious moments with her baby daughter again soon.

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|A commitment to changing women’s lives – re-building in Parkersburg|
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(ROCK ISLAND, IL) – The Royal Neighbors Foundation continues its efforts in Parkersburg, IA by sponsoring a “Remembrance & Renewal” breakfast on Monday, May 25 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Parkersburg Veterans Building at 205 Cemetery Street. Iowa Governor Chet Culver will speak at this special event marking the 1-year anniversary of the F5 tornado that damaged or destroyed over 400 homes in this small Iowa town.
Royal Neighbors began their relationship with Parkersburg in October 2008 by announcing its Foundation will assist two women as they rebuild their lives after a tornado destroyed their homes. Construction on one home began earlier this month.
“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to help these women rebuild their lives after such a devastating disaster,” said Judith Tshibangu, Vice President of the Royal Neighbors Foundation. “Our organization’s Foundation is dedicated to changing women’s lives. In Parkersburg, we are doing this by assisting two individuals in starting over in their newly built homes.”
Royal Neighbors of America is a non-profit fraternal life insurance corporation dedicated to helping women and their families for close to 115 years. It insures lives, supports women, and serves communities by offering insurance and annuity products. Its members receive valuable benefits and can participate in a variety of local volunteer activities.
The Royal Neighbors Foundation is an independent philanthropic arm of Royal Neighbors of America. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, it was established to promote charitable and educational causes that align with the organization’s mission. Its focus is changing women’s lives by supporting programs such as scholarships for women veterans and building homes.
For more information about Royal Neighbors of America and the Royal Neighbors Foundation, call (800) 627-4762, or visit www.royalneighbors.org.
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438. The Moonwalkers, with Tom Hanks
“We choose to go to the Moon. We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…”
In his speech at Rice University, Texas, in September 1962, President John F. Kennedy reaffirmed America's commitment to an extraordinary, startling project: landing a man on the Moon by the end of the decade. Facing fierce competition from the U.S.S.R., it would take 11 missions of unimaginable danger to reach this goal, with Neil Armstrong first setting foot on the Moon’s rocky surface on July 21st, 1969.
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
650 million people watched in awe that day, as Apollo 11 unfolded on live TV. In today’s episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by one of those people, very special guest TOM HANKS, actor, filmmaker and expert on all things Apollo-related, to discuss the epic saga of how humankind made it to the Moon and back. From the tragedy of Apollo 1 and the disaster of Apollo 13, to Buzz Aldrin's "religious moment" after the Eagle had landed, driving foldable cars on the Moon, and the arguments over who would get to take the first lunar steps, Tom Hanks, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland look at the dangerous, daring, and incredible stories of the Apollo missions.
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks is on at Lightroom, in King’s Cross, London, until the 13th of October 2024.
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Every Thursday, he comes into the flower shop I work at. This gives me a bittersweet kind of emotion. I look foreward to Thursdays, because I get to see him. But on Thursdays, he buys roses for his girlfriend. After all, roses are the flower of love.
"Nice to see you again, Sebastian," he greets me, a beautiful smile on his face.
"It's a pleasure to have you here again, Mr. Phantomhive. The usual?" He nods, and I pick out a nicest arrangement of roses we have.
This is the case for every Thursday in the past seven months. This man, Ciel Phantomhive, has consumed every corner of my mind for the past seven months, ever since he first stepped foot in this store. At first, he bought a single tulip.
"Do you know the meanings of flowers?" He asked me.
"Only a few," I admit.
"Their meanings are important to me. I buy flowers depending on their meaning and who I'm getting them for. That's why I'm buying this tulip. It represents a declaration of love," he told me. I hadn't known that.
"Well, whoever will receive that tulip is very fortunate."
That was out first encounter. Since then, I have taken it upon myself to learn and memorize the meanings of every flower in our shop. Not only did it make me feel more knowledgeable, but it made me feel just a little bit closer to Ciel.
Today is Thursday. Like any other Thursday, I await his arrival. The time varies from week to week, but he always comes. It's just past four, and he enters the shop.
"Afternoon, Sebastian," he says, his lovely smile on his face, as usual.
"I hope you're doing well, Mr. Phantomhive," I tell him.
"I've told you, please call me Ciel," he reminds me, his voice light and laughter in his tone. But I can't call him Ciel. As much as I love his name, it's almost sacred to me, and I can't bring myself to use it so casually.
"We got an extra shipment of gardenias in, and they aren't selling, so why don't you take one?" I recommend, even though I'm not being completely honest. Gardenias sell fine, and we didn't get an extra shipment in. I just wanted to give him one, even though I'm sure he knows the meaning of the flower. I'm sure he knows it represents secret love.
I hand him the bouquet and the extra flower, which he stares at thoughtfully, a small smile graced on his mouth.
"Thank you, Sebastian," he tells me in a soft voice, and I'm left speechless at his beauty, so I nod. He understands. He leaves the shop. I wait until next week.
Another week has gone by, and finally, its Thursday. My life has become a cycle of waiting until this day, enjoying the five minute encounter, and then waiting again. The bell on the door sounds, and he walks in. He's early today. It's only nine o'clock.
"Good morning, Mr. Phantomhive. I'll get your flowers ready," I tell him, but he stops me.
"Wait. I'm getting something different today," he says, and I wait for him to tell me what he needs. "Do you have an alstroemeria?" I stare at him for a moment, slightly shocked.
"No roses?" I ask, and he shakes his head.
"No, they're not necessary anymore. A single alstroemeria will do fine," he answers, and I go to the back to look for his request.
I can't control my racing heartbeat. I shouldn't be happy, because he had an almost sad look in his eyes. But if he was choosing an alstroemeria, a flower of friendship, over roses, then surely he must no longer have feelings for his girlfriend.
I find the flower and head back to the front, where he's waiting. He gives me a faint smile as I hand him the flower. He tries to hand me his credit card, but I shake my head.
"It's on me today, to thank you for being such a loyal customer."
"Thank you, Sebastian, really," he says, and his voice and eyes are sincere.
He walks out. I'm not so sure that I'll see him next Thursday.
The next day, a young girl comes in, requesting a single yellow chrysanthemum. I ring it up for her, and she talks to me.
"Chrysanthemums are tragically beautiful, don't you think? They're meaning, I mean," she asks me, and I nod in agreement. "Unreciprocated love... I never thought I'd experience that." She has a sad, distant look in her eyes, and I sympathize for her, because I know how she feels.
"I'm very sorry. I know it's a hard thing to deal with." I try to give her the flower, free of cost, but she denies my offer, slipping me her card. "I hope you find happiness, Miss Midford."
It's Thursday again. He's probably not coming. There's no reason to. I scold myself for being upset, but I can't help it. The thought of Ciel Phantomhive never visiting the shop again makes my heart ache. I've fallen in love with a man I never had a chance of being with.
I'm arranging flowers when I hear the bell on the door. My hopes climb for a second, but fall when I realize that I'm just being silly.
"One moment," I call out as I finish the arrangement, then head towards the front. I stop in my tracks.
"Hello, Sebastian." My stomach is in knots, and its the most wonderful kind. My mood brightens and I walk to the counter. I'm sure my happiness is on full display on my face.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Phantomhive. What will it be today?" I ask him. I'm so curious as to why he's here.
"A single tulip. Give me your best one," he requests, and I oblige, heading to the back to find the most perfect tulip I can find. I don't know who it's for, but if Ciel Phantomhive wants the best, then that's what he'll get.
"Here you go," I say, handing him the flower.
"How nostalgic," he whispers, admiring the tulip with a smile.
"A lovely memory, indeed," I say quietly, and he hands me his card. I swipe it, and hand it back to him. "Have a wonderful day, Mr. Phantomhive. Whoever will receive that flower is very fortunate."
"How many times have I told you? Call me Ciel," he reminds me, chuckling. He swallows, then looks down at the flower, almost like he's hesitating. "I just hope the person who I give this to feels fortunate. I've waited far too long to give this to them." He looks nervous, and a pink blush is dusting his cheeks. He holds out the tulip to me. "Please accept this, Sebastian," he says, his eyes hopeful. I stare at him in shock.
"F-for me?" I stutter, slowly reaching out for the flower.
"Sorry it took so long. I wasn't sure... The gardenia is what gave me the final push," he admits. I'm still in shock, unable to give a descent reply, so I walk around the counter until I'm standing in front of him.
I kiss him.
It's short, but through it, I try to convey every emotion I'm feeling, letting him know just how happy I am.
It's been two years since that day, and he still brings me roses every Thursday.


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Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in the cleanup on Saturday morning, helping to remove the trash that had entered our waterways.
At the Lake Ridge HOA boat ramp on Hooes Run, eleven volunteers collected 25 bags of trash, three tires, and miscellaneous large items. The trash bags were filled mostly with plastic bottles and containers.
At Lake Ridge Park & Marina, volunteers removed about 30 bags of trash from the shoreline of the Occoquan Reservoir.
Seventeen volunteers worked from the boat ramps at Occoquan Forest HOA and collected about 10 bags of trash and some car body parts. Additional volunteers went out on the water from the Riverview Estates HOA boat ramp.
Here are some pictures from the Lake Ridge HOA boat ramp on the Hooes Run section of the reservoir.
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This tiny (135 feet long!) park has artwork that is so fun to look at that it competes with the glorious view the spot affords of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The park includes a curved concrete bench inlaid with a bronze relief map of Olympic peaks, a triangular column that carries historic photographic images and has a weather vane on top, a sundial, and a half-moon area paved with over 500 bricks engraved with short expressions and the names of area residents, including early settlers. Stone stairs and a woodchip path lead down to the rocky beach.Acreage:
Weather Watch Park is technically a Seattle street end. In 1907, the site was a ferry dock for the mosquito fleet. When service was discontinued in 1920, the dock was dismantled and the site became a vacant lot. Some rubble and a large supply of coarse woody debris accumulated on the site.. In 1989, local artist Lezlie Jane worked with the Alki Community Council and nearby neighbors to apply for a Neighborhood Matching Fund award to create this art-filled pocket park between 1990 and 1991.
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The Yangwei Village, a tangerine farming community, is located two hours outside of Guangzhou, China. Most villagers do not make enough money during the harvest season to re-construct their destroyed homes. Floods and typhoons continue to regularly affect the area and therefore houses need to be rebuilt in a steadier manner.
Jan 26, 2015 Guangzhou / China
Lending a helping hand to those in need
Many people in the Yangwei Village in southern China lost their homes because of natural catastrophes. To rebuild the villagers’ houses, Henkel employees teamed up with members of the Habitat for Humanity organization.
One of Henkel’s volunteers, Junko Usuba, from the company’s Asia-Pacific Strategy Group, strongly believes that building better homes is a step towards helping break the cycle of poverty. We sat down with her to talk about what motivated her to toil in the sweltering heat to rebuild strangers’ homes.
How did you get involved with this project?
I found out about the project through Habitat for Humanity, where I have been a volunteer since 2006. When my husband and I first moved to China, we were very interested in exploring the rest of the country. We also thought that it would be wonderful if we could do a volunteer trip, so we reached out to Habitat for Humanity. The organization was incidentally searching for volunteers for a project in Guangdong Province. That’s how we found Yangwei Village.
Describe your role in the project.
I mostly did physical work on the project! One thing that’s great about Habitat for Humanity is that they have something called “Sweat Equity.” So the benefactors not only donate money for the housing, they also provide physical work and sweat. By doing this, the personal bond between the volunteers and the beneficiaries gets even stronger. We were out there in 36-degree weather, carrying tools, mixing concrete and shoveling sand. Sometimes the villagers would need things to be carried to the second floor, so we formed a human chain. Wherever a hand was needed, we would support.
What was your interaction with the villagers like?
The landslides in the village are very dangerous which is why the villagers had moved children and families to a neighboring community. It was more the adults that we worked with, and the Chinese migrant workers, who go from village to village to find work. First of all, the villagers are very friendly, and there are a few houses that haven’t been fully demolished, so some people still have their homes there. Every time we passed by, they would grab us and invite us for tea. They always made sure we were well fed.
What was one of your most memorable moments during the project?
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn last week took issue with President Barack Obama's decision to commute the sentences of more offenders in the federal prison system on grounds that the presidential acts of clemency make comprehensive criminal justice reform more difficult.
As it stands now, President Barack Obama has commuted the sentences of over 1,100 prisoners in the federal justice system, more than the previous 11 presidents combined. Cornyn is concerned that this executive action makes it tougher to assemble a consensus for meaningful reform.
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The need for comprehensive reform has support from groups as diverse as the American Civil Liberties Union, billionaires David and Charles Koch, and independent researchers such as the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law. The Brennan Center recently released a study estimating that nearly 40 percent of inmates in state and federal facilities could be released without posing a risk to public safety.
Cornyn knows what has to be done; we urge others to join him in a bipartisan push to bring justice to the federal prison system.
A fresh start for criminal justice reform
Sen. John Cornyn's bipartisan Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act stalled in the 114th Congress but the comprehensive legislation should have new life in the new 115th Congress. It would:
Reduce certain mandatory minimums for prior drug felons
Reduce some mandatory minimums and sentences for firearm offenses
Create new mandatory minimums for interstate domestic violence and certain export control violations
Apply the Fair Sentencing Act and certain sentencing reforms retroactively
Limit solitary confinement for juveniles in federal custody and improve the accuracy of federal criminal records
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|Publication number||US5086433 A|
|Application number||US 07/536,523|
|Publication date||Feb 4, 1992|
|Filing date||Jun 12, 1990|
|Priority date||Jun 23, 1989|
|Also published as||DE69022301D1, DE69022301T2, EP0404635A1, EP0404635B1|
|Publication number||07536523, 536523, US 5086433 A, US 5086433A, US-A-5086433, US5086433 A, US5086433A|
|Inventors||Jean-Paul Pocholle, Michel Papuchon, Claude Puech|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (8), Non-Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (37), Classifications (16), Legal Events (6)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
1. Field of the Invention
The field of the invention is that of power lasers pumped by coherent optical sources, such as laser diodes.
In the type of structure concerned by the invention, the mode used is a mode a transversal pumping of solid crystals in which rare earth ions are inserted, these ions being the site of the laser effect.
The use of resonant pumping by means of laser diodes has many advantages, among them the obtaining of greater efficiency of conversion of the electrical energy into optical energy and the reduction of the thermal effects at the rod to the minimum. However, the diode lasers used typically have optical/electrical conversion yields that do not exceed 50% in practice. The result thereof is that, in laser rod pumping operations, the unconverted electrical energy, which gets partly converted into heat at the junction of the laser diodes, has to be removed.
2. Description of the Prior Art
One configuration enabling the calories to be removed relies on the use of heat sinks forming the base of the emission strips. The level of energy that has to be removed is high when it is desired to make power lasers pumped with laser diodes. This, therefore, calls for the use of bulky heat sinks which then penalize the designer of the laser head particularly when the entire rod has to be pumped from strips distributed around it.
A known approach to this problem consists in delocalizing the pumping source (consisting for example of laser diodes) and using a multiple-mode optical fiber that conveys the pumping intensity towards the active medium.
However, this approach does not ensure the optimum homogeneity in the illumination of the laser rod, and further implies the use of discrete optical elements that are costly and complicate the mounting operation.
It is an aim of the invention to provide a new structure with delocalized optical pumping sources, overcoming these drawbacks.
More precisely, it is a first aim of the invention to provide a structure of illumination of a laser rod enabling both efficient discharge of the calories released by the coherent optical pumping sources and high homogeneity of the rod pumping operations.
Another aim of the invention is to provide an illumination structure enabling easy coupling, within one and the same assembly, of an oscillator module and an amplifier module.
An additional aim of the invention is to provide a structure that is capable of forming a rigid assembly that can be easily positioned and shifted, notably in the pumping cavity and/or with respect to an axis of amplification when the structure and the rod are used as amplifiers. This goal enables the laser emitter to be easily placed in specific configurations of operation or emission and also provides new functions of homogenization of the illumination of the rod, optimization of the rod in multiple-pass operations or again, for example, cooling of the rod by generation of a hydrodynamic flux.
These aims, as well as others which shall appear hereinafter, are achieved by means of a structure of illumination of a laser rod, notably for the pumping of the rod by means of at least one set of coherent optical sources, the optical sources of at least one set of optical sources being placed on one and the same delocalized support, said structure comprising reflecting means for the transmission, towards the rod, of the illumination beam from said set of delocalized optical sources.
According to the invention, said delocalized support is a heat sink, common to the sources of said set of optical sources.
The structure according to the invention has two main embodiments:
a first embodiment in which the sources of said set are distributed over an annular support, coaxial to the rod, said means for transmitting the illumination beam being formed by a truncated reflecting surface coaxial to said rod;
a second embodiment in which the sources of said set are distributed on at least one plane perpendicular to the axis of the rod (laser plate for example), said means for transmitting the illumination beam being formed by at least one reflecting, inclined plane surface.
In other words, the optical device for the transfer of the emission from the optical sources to the rod is formed by reflecting means, in the form of an either conical or prism-shaped block of glass or silica.
In the case of the second embodiment, with prismatic-type rod, the structure may be designed to cooperate, firstly, with a pair of reflectors forming a pumping cavity and, secondly, with means for the transmission in the rod, in at least one second pass, of the beam coming from said cavity. It is also possible to provide for the structure to comprise means for the translational shifting of said rigid assembly with respect to the pumping cavity, substantially in the plane of said rod.
In any case, it is advantageous that the support provided with the optical sources, the illumination beam transmission means and the rod form a rigid assembly, said assembly cooperating with a pair of reflectors forming a laser cavity.
In a specific embodiment of the invention, said rod is cut to the Brewster's angle, said assembly being inclined with respect to the axes of the reflectors of the pumping cavity.
In another specific embodiment, the structure cooperates with a control source and/or a longitudinal pumping laser diode.
According to the invention, it is also posssible to make a structure formed by two assemblies mounted upside down to each other, each assembly being formed by said support provided with optical sources, reflecting means for the transmission of the otical beam, and the rod, with the first oscillator forming an oscillator and the second assembly forming an amplifier.
In another specific embodiment of the invention, the structure has means for driving at least a part of the constituent elements of said structure in rotation around an axis of symmetry. Advantageously, said reflecting means for transmitting the illumination beam are mounted so as to be rotationally movable on at least one fixed support of said set of optical sources. In this case, said rod is preferably mounted so as to be preferably solidly fixed to said movable block. Said movable block may then also be designed so that it has means for the generation of a cooling hydrodynamic flux at the rod.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, given as a non-restrictive illustration, and from the appended drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 shows a schematic sectional view of a truncated illumination structure according to the invention;
FIG. 2 shows a view in perspective of an oscillator including the illumination structure of FIG. 1 placed in a pumping cavity;
FIG. 3 illustrates the use of the invention in a "Brewster" configuration;
FIG. 4 shows a sectional view illustrating the use of a longitudinal pumping diode laser in combination with a truncated illumination structure according to the invention;
FIG. 5 represents the combination of two illumination structures according to the invention, to form an oscillator and an amplifier;
FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of an oscillator assembly with symmetrical pumping by means of two illumination structures according to the invention;
FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of a prismatic illumination structure according to the invention, with translational shifting with respect to the pumping cavity;
FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a prismatic illumination structure according to the invention, with oscillator and amplifier conjugated in the same plate.
The figures show several embodiments of solid lasers pumped by laser diodes using an optical device for the transfer of the pumping towards the amplification medium, based on one and the same reflecting surface.
This configuration has the merit of bringing the pump laser diodes together on one and the same plate, and of moving them away from the medium that has to be pumped. This has the advantage of making it possible to deal with the thermal problems of the pump collectively. The monolithic aspect of the pair formed by the coupling optical device and the rod further makes it possible to envisage a number of alternative embodiments that are presented hereinafter.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the implementation of the invention relies on the use of conical optical elements 10 pierced at their center 11. Each optical element 10 is advantageously made of a glass or silica material that is transparent to the wavelength of the pump beam emitted by the laser diodes 12 forming a pumping source. The central aperture 11 enables the insertion of a laser rod 17 and the set 13 existing between the rod 17, and the diameter of the hole 11 may be adjusted so as to enable the flow of a cooling liquid, the hydrodynamic rate of which can be controlled. A dielectric, multi-dielectric or metal coating on the conical part 10 enables the mirror function to be fulfilled. The pumping, in this case, is distributed on a plate 14 located in the vicinity of the widest cross-section 15 of the optical conical part 10 transferring the pump beams 16 to the laser rod. The laser diodes 12, localized on one and the same area 14, enable a specific treatment for the removal of the calories by using the cooling plate concept, and the diodes 12 are arranged in such a way that the pumping of the rod 17 has the optimum homogeneity.
As shown in FIG. 2, the supporting plate 14 of the pumping diodes 12 is provided with a heat sink 21, two mirrors 22, 23 forming the pumping cavity. The pumping cavity is independent of the assembly formed by the support 14 provided with the optical sources 12, the reflector 10 and the rod 17. The truncated reflector 10 forms a coupling optical element common to the entire pump, and is inserted between the emitting plate formed by all the laser diodes 12 and the optical transfer part 10.
FIG. 3 illustrates a configuration adapted to the case represented by the use of a laser rod 30 cut to the Brewster's angle, in order to minimize the reflection losses on each diopter and control the polarization state of the optical wave generated in the rod 30. In this case, the rigid assembly 12+30+14+10 is tilted by an angle A between the mirrors 31, 32 of the laser cavity. The size of the optical coupling device has the particular geometry suited to the Brewster's configuration.
The configuration of the illumination structure of the invention may be used by means of a combined pumping mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, a power laser diode 41 is coupled to one end of the rod. This diode carries out the longitudinal pumping and has a beam characteristic that is matched with that of the mode of the cavity in the part of the rod that is closest to it. This longitudinal pump may be used to initiate the population inversion or to increase the stability of the beam by imposing a gain profile, on a part of the rod, that gets matched with that of the mode of the cavity. If necessary, the laser diode 41 may be replaced by a ancillary laser (seeder) which has low power but is stable in frequency, for the injection of a control signal.
The association of two illumination structures enables the creation of an assembly formed by an oscillator 53 and an amplifier 54 (FIG. 5) or a single osciallator with a symmetrical pumping (FIG. 6).
The illumination structures 55, 56 are mounted upside down with respect to each other, as are the illumination structures 65, 66, so that the supporting plates 57, 58; 67, 68 of the optical sources are positioned at the ends of the assembly.
In the case of the assembly formed by the oscillator 53 and the amplifier 54 (FIG. 5), each of the modules 53, 54 is provided with a distinct laser 51, 52. The laser rod 51 of the oscillator is associated with a set of reflectors 50, 59 forming the laser cavity. The faces of the rod 52 are provided with antireflection coating.
In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the reflectors 62, 63 of the pumping cavity are located on either side of the rod 61. In this case, the source assembly having the character of a single piece (laser rod 61+coupling optical device 65, 66 of the pump) may be moved in a rotational motion 64. This putting of the rod into rotation enables homogeneity of the pumping to be obtained and may play a role facilitating the heat exchange and the cooling of the rod.
The rotation is permitted by mounting the rigid assembly on the two fixed supporting plates 67, 68 by means of ball bearings 69. The cooling is caused by a flux that goes through the internal cavity 60 and, for example, injection or removal nozzles 70 provided in the connecting structures 71 of the coupling optical devices 65, 66.
A plate configuration may also be envisaged to implement the invention, as shown in FIG. 7. In this case, the rotational motion may be replaced by a translation 72 of the laser plate 73 with respect to the optical transer device of the pump 74 and to the cavity defined between the two reflectors 75, 76, thus enabling the residual heat effects to be minimized. Only one condition governs the use of a shift such as this: it is necessary for the laser medium to be homogeneous and to have a cross-section with a dimension greater than that of the mode of the cavity.
Finally, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the concept of an oscillator and amplifier integrated on one and the same plate 80 may be implemented by means of a distributed pumping transferred from a set of laser strips 83 placed on the pump plate 81 towards the laser medium 80 by means of a prismatic optical part 82.
Thus, a fist line 84 going through the plate 80 corresponds to the putting of the oscillator into resonance, between two reflectors 87, 88 and a second line 85, reflected by a reflector prism 86, corresponds to an amplification stage.
The choice of the slope characterizing the tilt of the diopter and, hence, the relationship of reflection and the propagation of the pump beams, as well as the optical transfer medium, characterized by its optical index, make it possible to achieve a distributed pumping mode that may be spatially selective.
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|U.S. Classification||372/72, 372/66, 372/99, 372/75|
|International Classification||H01S3/0941, H01S3/04, H01S3/042|
|Cooperative Classification||H01S3/0407, H01S3/0941, H01S3/0404, H01S3/025, H01S3/042, H01S3/094057, H01S3/1022|
|European Classification||H01S3/042, H01S3/0941|
|Nov 25, 1991||AS||Assignment|
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Performance and Benchmarks
The Dell XPS L501X offers an upper midrange configuration featuring an Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 2.53GHz and a NVIDIA Optimus graphics solution powered by the GeForce GT420M dedicated graphics card. In testing, this setup performed very well in daily use and 3D oriented benchmarks. Users looking to play the latest games should be in luck, although in some cases you might need to dial down the detail settings to get framerates at a playable level. When you aren’t in the mood to play games or stress the GPU, the system automatically switches back to the integrated graphics to save on power.
The system had no trouble decoding locally played 720P and 1080P video, with the GPU hardly breaking a sweat. Online streaming HD video was also no problem for the XPS 15, where we tested 720P and 1080P videos from sites such as YouTube, Hulu, and Vimeo. Initially we did run into a small bug where video’s wouldn’t play in full-screen, but updating the Flash codec to the latest version corrected the problem. With the included HDMI and DisplayPort-out connections, this system should have no trouble at all working as the multimedia hub for your home theater.
In standard daily use, the Dell XPS runs smoothly with fast boot times, thanks to the standard 7200RPM hard drive. Users can configure the XPS 15 with an optional solid state drive (SSD), although at the time of this review, Dell only offers a rather expensive–$510!–256GB SSD. Users looking to increase performance may want to turn to an aftermarket upgrade, purchasing a less expensive SSD from an online retailer such as Amazon or NewEgg.
wPrime processor comparison results (lower scores mean better performance):
PCMark05 measures overall system performance (higher scores mean better performance):
PCMark Vantage measures overall system performance (higher scores mean better performance):
3DMark06 measures gaming performance (higher scores mean better performance):
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Reach out to the correct audience, maximize your marketing efforts and understand the behaviour of the visitors by origin.
3. Visitor Origin
3.4. Visitor Origin Data Glossary
3.1. Visitor Origin Charts
With the following information, it is possible to make an accurate estimate of the origin of travelers staying in alternative accommodations at a destination.
By aggregating the reviews of all the listings in a destination, we can provide data on the following:
- Distribution of domestic and international travelers
- Ranking of the main countries of origin
- Seasonality by country of origin
- The party size
- The preferred type of accommodation
- Review score and satisfaction levels
The first chart allows you to compare the International and Domestic Demand for the vacation rentals industry in your selected region. Depending on the nature of the destination, seasonality, and various other factors, the travelers’ demand ratio can vary for certain periods.
The Monthly Average Review Score displays the average score for accommodations given by the users on the vacation rental platform. In order to make a like-to-like comparison, we have unified the values between the different platforms and the scores range from 0 to 5.
It helps to uncover the satisfaction levels of the travelers and their impact on the perception of the destinations. The monthly traveler count shows the estimated number of travelers to the destination.
As for the following charts, we select the top 10 countries and cities the international travelers originally come from. Through this data, we represent the markets that have the highest demand for short-term vacation rentals in your particular region.
The charts are interactive and you can view the results of a particular city or a country by holding the cursor on the name of that country or the city. In order to generate the raw data, just click on the title of the chart and select the table view option.
Depending on travelers’ origin the average daily rate can vary from country to country. The following graph shows the average daily prices of the top 10 ranked countries in your region. This data enables you to detect the nationalities that have the greatest expenditure and economic impact on the vacation rental market of your destination.
Average Capacity describes how many guests the property hosts on average for the selected top 10 countries with the highest demand. As it describes the average party size of each of the countries of origin, this metric allows you to identify interesting trends on whether they travel in larger groups and therefore prefer to rent larger properties with more capacity, or not, depending on nationality.
For more detailed analysis you can apply filters depending on the number of bedrooms, the cities of your country, types and subtypes of accommodations, travelers’ origin country and city, their nationality, host type, the *minimum stay of the property, and zip code.
With this, it is possible to know how tourists behave over time and thus allows you to focus commercial and marketing efforts on the highest priority segments. Similarly, it is possible to analyze the impact or success of previous campaigns, and how they reflect and impact changes in demand.
Through the public reviews that are posted for each property in a destination, it is possible to identify the user profiles and analyze the country of origin of the guests who have published the reviews.
Here is an example of a property in Madrid published on Airbnb for which there are 18 reviews:
Taking this review as an example, we can see the visitor origin, both the country and the city:
We calculate the number of travelers by multiplying the reviews of the platforms by the guest capacity of the listings where the reviews were left. We also take into account two important variables:
- The percentage of travelers that leave reviews on the platform, represents 70% for Airbnb and 10% for Booking (these percentages can change depending on the country).
- The occupancy rate of the listing. We consider that in general 2/3 of the property is occupied.
- Average Review Score: The average score published by users to the property in the platform.
- Capacity: Number of people the vacation rental properties can accommodate. This value is calculated by multiplying the number of properties by the advertised capacity.
- Host Type: an indicator of the type of owner. The values can be "SINGLE" in the case of properties managed by a private owner or " MULTI" for those properties managed by owners with at least 2 properties. This indicator shows the degree of professionalization of the market.
- International and Domestic Demand: The demand of international and domestic travelers in the short-term vacation rental market.
- Listing: The number of properties advertised on all platforms: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and TripAdvisor.
- Minimum Stay: The minimum number of days for the properties available to book by the host. the host can establish a minimum stay for the properties to be booked. Through this filter, you can make an analysis based on this minimum stay established by professional property management companies or single owners. There are several categories which are as followed: 0-3, 4-7, 8-14, 15-30, and 30+ days.
- Monthly Travelers Count: Total estimated number of international and domestic travelers in the market.
- Occupancy Rates: The ratio of rented listings to the total amount of available listings.
- Platform: Platform on which the property is listed.
- Property Subtype: Category of accommodation according to Transparent categorization. Values include APARTMENT, BED_&_BREAKFAST, BOAT, BUNGALOW, CASTLE, CHALET, DORM, GLAMPING, GUEST_HOUSE, HOUSE, OTHER, RV, TOWNHOUSE, VILLA.
- Property Type: The type of property can be: ENTIRE_HOME, PRIVATE_ROOM, SHARED_ROOM, PRIVATE_HOME.
- Top 10 Cities: Top 10 cities that demonstrate the highest demand for the vacation rental market for the region.
- Top 10 Countries: Top 10 countries that demonstrate the highest demand for the vacation rental market for the region.
- Traveler Reviews: The reviews of listings reported by the guests in vacation rental platforms.
- Zip Code: Zip code provided by the API of Google Maps.
3.4. Visitor Origin Data Glossary
Below you will find a table with the visitor origin data glossary in which we include a detailed description of each of the "Export" file columns:
|Data Addresds City||City name provided by Google Maps API|
|Country of Origin||Country of origin of the user according to the information published on the platform.|
|City of Origin||City of origin of the user according to the information published on the platform.|
|Year||Year in which the user posted the review.|
|Month||Month in which the user posted the review|
|Estimated Number of Travelers||Based on the review count and the capacity of the properties, estimation of the number of travelers visiting the destination for the specified city and date by country/city of origin.|
|Average Raiting||Average score posted by users.|
|Average Capacity||Average capacity of the properties where the review has been posted.|
|Average Advertised Price||Average price of those properties demanded by each nationality.|


Xiaomi is about to unveil the Mi 10S, a new mid-range smartphone. Expected this Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the phone is compatible with a 108-megapixel camera, a rectangular photo unit and a battery with 33W fast charging. Shortly before the announcement, Xiaomi released the first official image of the smartphone.
As rumor wanted, Xiaomi decided to enrich the Mi 10 range. Last year, the Chinese manufacturer launched several devices stamping the Mi 10, such as the Mi 10T Lite 5G, Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro or Mi 10 Lite. . Despite the recent release of the Mi 11, Xiaomi will therefore announce the Mi 10S This Wednesday 10 March 2021 At a conference in China.
The manufacturer has just published a teaser poster on the Chinese social network Sina Weibo showing the design of the terminal. Unfortunately, the image does not appear on the smartphone. Rely on leaks 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED touchscreen with a punch. A fingerprint reader is placed below the panel.
Also read: Xiaomi will soon introduce Mi 11 Ultra, its rival to the Galaxy S21 Ultra
A quadruple 108-megapixel photo sensor for Xiaomi Mi 10S
At the rear, Xiaomi integrates an imposing camera into a rectangular photo block. The 4 sensors are vertically aligned and with a double LED flash. According to the database of Chinese certification agency TENAA, Mi 10S embeds A 108-megapixel main lens.
The rest of the photo hardware consists of a 13-megapixel module and two 2-megapixel sensors. At the front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie sensor. The smartphone is powered by SoC Snapdragon 870, A chipset less swift than the Snapdragon 888. The Autonomy is assigned a 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging, just like the new Redmi Note 10.
For now, it is not known whether Xiaomi intends to launch the smartphone outside China. We will let you know about the subject as soon as possible. While waiting for more information about the new Mi 10, feel free to give your opinion in the comments below.


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Most of us are taking at least one type of supplement as part of our daily diet. In that way, we ensure we intake sufficient amounts of an important nutrient our body lacks in order to maintain optimal function, or we strive to improve our immunity for optimal overall health. While dietary supplements have many proven health benefits, we have to be very careful when choosing them since not all of them are made equal.
Choosing natural supplements is of utmost importance. Not only that, whatever we put in our mouth has a direct impact on our digestive health, but the harmful substances that might be included can have devastating effects on our overall well-being, especially when used long-term. That being said, it’s advisable to include natural supplements for healthy gut in your diet to ensure the proper functioning of your digestive tract. In order for your body to intake any nutrients and supplements properly, you need a healthy gut flora. In addition to that, each individual can choose to take supplements for different purposes including detox supplements, beauty supplements, multivitamins, supplements for brain function, and so on. However, before taking any types of supplements, you should consult your doctor.
The Health Benefits of Natural Supplements
Being derived from natural ingredients (herbs and medicinal plants), natural supplements positively affect your body. They help improve a person’s overall health and make sure the body maintains a state of well-being. While dietary supplements can’t replace the nutrients you receive from the food you eat, they are a great addition to your diet. But how do they actually help you?
They Replenish the Nutrients You Miss or Lack
Raw and low-processed foods are the main source of nutrients. However, since we don’t always eat fresh fruits and vegetables, we need to replenish the nutrients we miss to intake or lack despite the food sources. For instance, we don’t eat tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy greens during winter, so we need to find another source of nutrients.
They Serve as Additional Nutrients
As their name suggests, supplements supplement your regular diet. They can’t and shouldn’t be used to replace fruits, vegetables, and other foods. Instead, they serve as additional nutrients, thus ensuring you receive all the nutrients you need on a daily basis. Moreover, they are very important when we need more of certain nutrients, such as vitamin C in winter to boost our immune system or folic acid for pregnant women.
They Ensure Optimal Health
As mentioned at the beginning, one of the factors that determine which supplements you use is your health condition. Namely, older people take vitamin D to strengthen their bones and prevent or reduce the symptoms of bone-related conditions, such as osteoporosis. But, you can also take supplements if you are healthy but have a nutrient deficiency.
In order to determine deficiency, you need to visit your doctor who will do analyses and tests to identify whether and which nutrient you miss. For instance, if the iron levels in your blood are low, they will prescribe taking iron supplements. Or, if you have problems with your vision (weaken vision), they may suggest taking vitamin A.
Here are several examples of how supplements help improve your health:
- Folic acid ensures proper development of the brain and spine of the fetus and reduces the risk of certain birth defects.
- Vitamin D and calcium strengthen your bones and reduce bone loss, thus preventing osteoporosis.
- Omega-3 fatty acids improve heart health and may help with heart disease. It’s also suggested that they may help prevent or delay neurodegenerative diseases.
Why Should You Choose Natural Supplements?
They Are Clean
The first thing that comes to our mind when we mention natural supplements is that they are made from natural ingredients, meaning they are clean from chemicals. They don’t contain any artificial components and are based on vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other ingredients derived from herbs or foods. As traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines show, natural remedies are the best way to prevent and treat health problems. Therefore, taking supplements with L-theanine, ashwagandha, turmeric, and ginger will greatly improve your health and ensure you stay healthy, both physically and mentally.
They Access Your Body Needs
Due to containing only natural ingredients, natural supplements can easily access your body’s needs. Having in mind that they are used only when needed, they affect the cause of your condition and help remove it. In order to prevent unnecessary consumption, which can lead to issues like hypervitaminosis, you should consult with your doctor first.
They Are Convenient to Use
Consuming natural supplements is very convenient. There are plenty of different types of products, including capsules, pills, tinctures, oils, sprays, liquids, and edibles. Moreover, they are packed in transportable packages so that you can carry them with you everywhere.
They Are High-Quality Products
Natural supplements are high-quality products because they contain natural ingredients that are safe. There are no additives, fillers, and other potentially harmful contents. However, you should be careful when choosing your supplements because not all products on the market are of high quality and safe to use.
They Are Safe to Use
Unlike many conventional drugs, natural supplements don’t harm your body. That’s why doctors usually suggest taking certain supplements when treating a particular health condition. For instance, when treating flu, doctors suggest taking vitamin C along with the prescribed medications. In fact, adults prefer taking products like Caffetin Cold, which contain only paracetamol and vitamin C, instead of conventional medications.

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In I Wonder as I Wander, Langston Hughes vividly recalls the most dramatic and intimate moments of his life in the turbulent 1930s.
His wanderlust leads him to Cuba, Haiti, Russia, Soviet Central Asia, Japan, Spain (during its Civil War), through dictatorships, wars, revolutions. He meets and brings to life the famous and the humble, from Arthur Koestler to Emma, the Black Mammy of Moscow. It is the continuously amusing, wise revelation of an American writer journeying around the often strange and always exciting world he loves.
Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, went to Cleveland, Ohio, lived for a number of years in Chicago, and long resided in New York City's Harlem. He graduated from Lincoln University in 1929 and was awarded an honorary Litt. D. in 1943. He was perhaps best known as a poet and the creator of Simple, but he also wrote novels, biography, history, plays (several of them Broadway hits), and children's books, and he edited several anthologies. Mr. Hughes died in 1967.
Arnold Rampersad, author of the widely acclaimed biography The Life of Langston Hughes, is Woodrow Wilson Professor of Literature and director of American Studies at Princeton University.
- Publisher: Hill and Wang; Second edition (August 1, 1993)
- Language: English
- Paperback: 432 pages
- ISBN-10: 0809015501
- ISBN-13: 9780809015504
- Item Weight: 13.9 ounces
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.3 x 8.25 inches

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The NSW Blues will be bolstered by the return of Shane Watson for their must-win Elimination Final against Queensland at Blacktown International Sportspark tomorrow.
Watson, who returned to action for Sutherland in the McDonalds Grade competition last Sunday, will provide much needed depth to a Blues squad that has lost its last two games and now needs to put in a big performance this Friday.
Watson will take the place of batsman Scott Henry in a 13 man squad, with spinner Patrick Jackson retained.
The final starting eleven will be decided on the day.
The squad is :
Peter NEVILL (Captain)
– The match starts at 2pm at Blacktown International Sportspark


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Summer of the Arts and the Iowa City Jazz Festival present a very special late-night concert featuring Whirlpool with Ron Miles. Didn’t get your fill of jazz during the regular programming on the Pentacrest? Then come down to the Englert to keep the party going.
Whirlpool is a Chicago-based trip featuring Caroline Davis (saxophone, vocals), Jeff Swanson (guitar), and Charles Rumback (drums). They joined together in 2012 for a house concert series honoring the late drummer Paul Motian. His vision for a bass-less trio was the impetus for Whirlpool, but the music has taken on a new voice since its inception. Given the diversity of the musicians in this outfit, the music explores boundaries between genres and includes some covers by Paul Motian, Steve Winwood, and Thelonious Monk.
The trio is occasionally joined by trumpeter Ron Miles, a veteran of the Iowa City Jazz Festival as a leader and as a sideman with acts like guitarist Bill Frisell.
The four recently issued a new album, Dancing on the Inside. Check out some tunes here.


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Intel i7 2.93 ghz 1156 socket
Oz 700 watt power supply
16gb ddr3 ram (4 x 4 gb i think kingston)
1tb Hitachi deskstar
Thermaltake is2000 heatsink
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I have been told that the i7 chip has to has its own independt graphics card rather than using the onboard verison so i found a simple card lying in my attic which i know's work on my computer
So plugged it in re started pc and i am getting just a black screen and i cannot see / do anything
I then took out 12 gb of ram so that 4 gb is left and put it in the slot futherset away from the cpu but still no joy
On the board there is 2 green lights 1 amber and 1 red that light up
I have tried to use onboard and external graphics card but the i7 chip requires an external graphics card
You have been informed incorrectly; it is the motherboard that determines whether a monitor can be plugged into it - not the Intel CPU.
Clearing CMOS is how the BIOS is cleared of it's settings and returned to factory default. This is normally done by moving a jumper on the powered down system's motherboard and removing the battery for a few minutes.
If you feel you are unable to perform these steps, please consult with a professional.


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