British Government waste "three days of the year" booting up old world computers

A senior government official said that U.K. officials waste three days a year simply start up their aging computers.

The Government's incoming CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Stephen Kelly has warned that the British Government is stuck in prehistoric times when it comes to technology, and the ' old world ' standards will result in waste of time and money for Whitehall.

London's evening standard reports that Kelly considers plans to drag the Whitehall in the 21st century is "foot", and although the budget cuts have been made, maybe they are in the wrong areas.

I came into the Office and I pressed my PC and it took me seven minutes to start up, commented Kelly.

"It is the Government of the old world, which is three days out of the year I waste my time starting up. I think that the average cost of a year is about £ 6,000. You can go and buy 10 iPads per year. We have not had the confidence to say, ' it is not good enough. " We pay top dollar, with the best credit in the United Kingdom by far, and we'll get the best service. "

Many entrepreneurs seem to take the Government for a ride--and nothing is done about the officials pay £ 57 for a simple PC power cable, while the same brand can be purchased on Amazon for £ 20 and wholesale for £ 8.

Ignorance or laziness, that kind of public expenditure and the maintenance of such legacy IT contracts when officials pester if austerity measures are simply not acceptable.

It sprung to mind a conversation I had with a government official last year. The official said that the Internet entrepreneur system was so complicated that the company often paid up to £ 15,000 less text, change the local Council websites. something that previously designer I know would take only a few minutes.

If the British Government think wasting taxpayers ' money in such a way is an acceptable practice, it is a surprise they are unwilling to shell out for modern computers or maybe some tablets.

Toshiba launches three 10.1-inch Android tablets

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Toshiba has added three 10.1-inch Android tablets to its Excite lineup, priced from US$299 to US$599.

The first is the Excite Pure.

According to CNET, the tablet comes equipped with industry standard 1280x800 resolution display and is powered by Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. The tablet has a 1.2 MP front camera but oddly enough, no rear camera. The tablet runs on the Google Android 4.2.2 OS and has 16GB of storage. The storage on the tablet can also be expanded through a microSD card slot, as the tablet also offers connectivity through Micro-HDMI and Micro-USB. The Toshiba Excite Pure is priced at 16,876 rupees (US$299).

Excite Pure (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET)

The second tablet is the Excite Pro.

This is priced at 28,164 rupees (US$499). What makes this tablet different from Excite Pure is that it runs Nvidia's new Tegra 4 processor and the Google Android Jellybean OS. The resolution is also enhanced at 2560x1600 resolution display. The cameras are also are a far improvement from the Excite Pure, as the Excite Pro has a 1.3 MP front camera and 8 MP rear camera. It comes in a 32GB storage variant and sports dual Harman Kardon speakers. Just like the Excite Pure, the Excite Pro also has Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, and microSD ports.

Excite Pro. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET)

Finally, the third new tablet being introduced by Toshiba is the Excite Write.

Priced at 33,808 rupees (US$599). As the name would suggest, this tablet allows the user to write with a Wacom digitizer that comes with the tablet. The Excite Pro and Excite Write are fundamentally the same tablet, with nearly identical specs and designs. The Excite Write is in direct competition against the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. The Samsung Galaxy Note series has software that supports the S-Pen functionalities, while the Toshiba Excite Write does not. The tablet currently comes with only one app to make full use of the stylus, which is Toshiba's own TruNote note-taking app. Furthermore, the Toshiba Write does not have a slot to hold the stylus for the tablet as the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 does.

Excite Write. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET)

Personally, if I had to choose from the three, I would go with the Excite Pro simply because for the price the specifications are amazing. I've never been a real fan of writing on devices or using the stylus, and even though the price difference between the Excite Pro and Excite Write is simply for the additional writing capabilities, again, this is something I can live without right now.

What's also appealing to me, in addition to being sold on the Toshiba name, is the addition of Harman Kardon speakers. Anyone who knows their music will recognize Harman Kardon as being one of the best in the industry, and it's great to see their products being incorporated within mobile devices. 

Toshiba Launches three 10.1-inch Android tablets

Toshiba has added three 10.1-inch Android tablets to its Excite lineup, priced from $ 299 to $ 599.

First is inflammatory.

According to CNET, the Tablet is equipped with industry standard 1280 x 800 resolution and is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. The Tablet has a 1.2 MP front camera but oddly has no rear camera. The tablet running on Google's Android OS 4.2.2 and has 16 GB of storage space. Storage on tablet can also be expanded through a microSD slot, the Tablet also offers connectivity via Micro-HDMI and Micro-USB. Toshiba Excite clean is priced to 16,876 rupees (US $ 299).

Excite clean (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET)

The second painting is inflammatory Pro.

This is priced at 28,164 rupees (US $ 499). What separates this tablet from Excite pure is that NVIDIA's new Tegra 2 processor and Google Android Jellybean OS. The resolution is also increased at 2560 x 1600 resolution. The cameras are also a far improvement from inflammatory pure, inflammatory Pro has a 1.3 MP front camera and 8 .3MP rear camera. It comes in a 32 GB storage variation and sports dual Harman Kardon speakers. Just as inflammatory clean has inflammatory Pro also Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB and microSD ports.

Excite Pro. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET)

Finally, the third new Tablet introduced by Toshiba Excite write.

Priced at 33,808 rupees (US $ 599). As the name suggests, allows this tablet user to write with a Wacom digitizer that comes with the tablet. Excite Pro and excite writing is basically the same tablet, with almost identical specifications and designs. Excite says is in direct competition against Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1. Samsung Galaxy note series has software that supports S-Pen functions, while the Toshiba Excite write not. The Tablet is currently just an app to make full use of the stylus, which is Toshiba's own notes app TruNote. Toshiba writing has, moreover, not a place to hold the pen tablet like the Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 does.

Excite sign. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET)

Personally, if I had to choose between the three, I'd go with excite Pro simply because the price specifications is amazing. I've never been a real fan of the type of devices or using the pen and, although the price gap between excite and excite Pro write is simply for additional writing capacity, again, this is something I can live without right now.

What is also appealing to me, besides being sold at the Toshiba name, is the addition of Harman Kardon speakers. Does anyone know their music will again Harman Kardon as one of the best in the business and it's great to see their products in mobile devices.

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Three Ways Manufacturers Trick You on Food Labels

HomeNutritionThree Ways Manufacturers Trick You on Food Labels Three Ways Manufacturers Trick You on Food Labels Never judge a food by its packaging. Many food manufacturers have done research on what catches the consumer's eye and what consumers look for when trying to make healthy choices. A lot of these findings are non-compliant with what should actually be found in the ingredients of the food. Don't skip reading ingredients because manufacturers are legally allowed to base Nutrition Facts on one serving alone, not what is contained in the entire contents of the food container. These three tips may change the entire contents of your kitchen.

1. Zero Grams Trans Fat

If one serving of a food has less than half a gram of trans fat, the manufacturer is legally allowed to round down to zero grams. This means if a food has 0.49 grams of trans fat, the manufacturer can list the food as having 0 grams trans fat per serving. Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oil is trans fat, so read ingredients as well as the Nutrition Facts label. If the food has any hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil on the ingredients list, that means there is trans fat in the item.

2. Multi-Grain vs. Whole Grains

A multi-grain is actually a whole grain mixed with an enriched grain. Therefore, a whole grain alone is a better choice than a multi-grain. Many manufacturers use terms like "9 grain," "7 grain," or "wheat," to give the consumer the impression they are eating a healthy food when in reality this is not healthier than "whole grain" or "whole wheat." Read the ingredients to make sure the first ingredient contains the word "whole." Find the first ingredient as "whole wheat flour" or "whole oats" for example. If the word "enriched" is in one of the next ingredients, that means the food is a multi-grain and contains white flour. For example, a multi-grain will have the first ingredient as "whole grain wheat flour, bleached enriched flour..." All bread is made from wheat, but healthier bread will be made with only whole grain wheat flour and without enriched flour.

3. Sugar Free vs. Unsweetened or No Sugar Added

"Sugar free" means the food either has less than 0.5 grams sugar per serving or the food was sweetened using something other than sugar such as artificial sweeteners. "Unsweetened" means no sugar or artificial sweetener was added during the processing and packaging of the food but does not mean there is no sugar in the finished product. For example, "sugar free" grape jelly will list sugar as 0 grams on the Nutrition Facts label but it most likely contains aspartame or another artificial sweetener, while "unsweetened" or "no sugar added" grape jelly contains only the sugar which came naturally in the fruit and can have over 10 grams of sugar per serving although none of the sugar was added during processing and there are no artificial sweeteners contained in the jelly.

Jamie Yacoub, M.P.H., R.D. is a clinical dietitian with a Master's of Public Health in Nutrition, and expected Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) fall 2013. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in clinical nutrition from UC Davis after four years, during which time she participated in internships in several different nutrition environments including Kaiser Permanente and Women, Infants, & Children (W.I.C.). After graduating from UC Davis, she went on to study public health nutrition at Loma Linda University where she obtained her Master's of Public Health in Nutrition. Jamie completed the community nutrition portion of her dietetic internship as an intern for a Certified Specialist in Sports Nutrition. She completed both the food service and clinical portions of her dietetic internship at a top 100 hospital in the nation, where she was hired as the only clinical dietitian shortly after. Jamie now works as an outpatient clinical dietitian and is an expert in Medical Nutrition Therapy (M.N.T.) using the Nutrition Care Process (N.C.P.) including past medical history and current laboratory values as a basis of nutrition assessment.

Beat Bloating for a Flatter Belly in Three Days

HomeNutritionBeat Bloating for a Flatter Belly in Three Days Beat Bloating for a Flatter Belly in Three Days Your pants fit tighter today than just yesterday morning, and you can't help but notice your protruding midsection when you reach down to lace your shoes. Belly bloat can be a demoralizing experience, and that goes double when you're trying to squeeze into a slinky dress or slim-waisted pants--but the good news is that bloating is usually temporary, and a few simple steps can help you flatten your stomach in just a few days.



Reduce Sodium

Although most healthy adults should get less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, the average American consumes about 1,000 milligrams more than that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only does high sodium intake spike blood pressure, but it also causes you to retain water. In fact, an extra 400 milligrams of sodium in your body can cause two pounds of temporary fluid weight gain. Eliminate this issue by choosing whole, fresh foods instead of salt-laden processed and restaurant foods, and by drinking plenty of water to flush any excess sodium from your system.

Watch Your Diet

The number-one cause of bloating is overeating, so keep portion sizes small. Eat slowly to give your stomach time to send fullness signals to your brain--it could take up to 20 minutes to realize you're satiated. Also, minimize fat intake because fats slow down the digestive process, causing food to stay in your stomach longer.

Fiber is another belly-bloating culprit, so foods such as beans, whole grains, broccoli, cabbage and prunes are not the best choices when you want an ultra-slim stomach. These items all possess numerous nutritional benefits, however, so don't cut them from your diet completely--just eat less of them before you need to don your bikini. If you don't want to give up any of these healthy treats, consider an over-the-counter product that contains simethicone, activated charcoal or other gas-fighting ingredients.

If you're lactose intolerant, dairy products may also contribute to gassiness and bloating. In this case, look for lactose-free dairy, avoid milk, cheese and ice cream altogether, or take an OTC lactase supplement to help you digest milk sugars without side effects.

Avoid Swallowing Air

Your lungs may require constant airflow, but when gas works its way down your esophagus to the stomach, your belly may instantly appear rounder. The most obvious way to prevent air ingestion is to skip carbonated sodas, opting for flat water instead. You can also minimize stomach gas by drinking straight from the glass instead of using a straw, and by avoiding hard candy and gum. And if you still smoke cigarettes, here's one more reason to quit: as you inhale smoke, gasses may also travel down your digestive tract, puffing up your stomach even more.

Exercise

If you just couldn't say no to the soda and fries, it's time for some damage control. Physical activity will help get the gas and food moving through your system, thereby reducing the bloat. Take a walk after eating, or wait a few hours and get in a moderate-to-vigorous workout on the bicycle, elliptical trainer or stair stepper.


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Nina Kate is a certified fitness nutrition specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She also studied journalism at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and has contributed to numerous major publications as a freelance writer. Nina thrives on sharing nutrition and fitness knowledge to help readers lead healthy, active lives. Visit her wellness blog at BodyFlourish.com.