Wednesday, March 26, 2014

New application allows medical diagnosis via smartphone

Leave a Comment
The smartphone that you carry in your pocket â€" and that probably uses more like a mini-computer than a phone â€" can become a key element for the future of medicine, thanks to a new application that allows the appliance to be used as a portable medical diagnosis device, making it easy and quick monitoring of medical conditions.

At present, mobile phones are much more than simple communication devices. These, when combined with its integrated camera and a new application, can also turn into systems capable of measuring, analysing and transmitting data, effectively between patients and doctors.

The new application was developed by the University of Cambridge, it's called Colorimetrix and uses the camera of smartphones to analyze with precision color-based medical examinations (colorimetric tests).

These colorimetric tests are used to monitor the urine, saliva or other bodily fluids of a patient in order to detect diseases such as diabetes, kidney diseases and urinary infections.

The weak point of these tests is the colorimetric interpretation, since it can be difficult to read accurately and are prone to false readings, leading to a possibility of incorrect diagnoses and treatment, according to Treehugger.

Also helps animals and monitors the environment

The Colorimetrix application is programmed to do a more accurate reading of these results, because it uses the camera and a data converter testing a numerical value, which can be viewed at ecrán the phone or sent to a health care professional in order to obtain a greater analysis and interpretation,

"The Colorimetrix Test Analyzer is an application that turns any smartphone into a portable spectrophotometer enabling measurement determination of colorimetric test strips or solutions", referred the company to the Treehugger.

This application will be available for Android and iOS platforms and provides accurately report the proteins, pH and glucose, from urine tests, no need to use any other hardware. Can be used to help animals and monitor the environment.

Read more about this application in Green Savers Angola.

Read More

Finland: sustainable home houses three generations

Leave a Comment
The Finnish architect Tuomas Siitonen designed a cheap and energy-efficient housing, which has the curious to gather three generations under one roof in Helsinki, capital of Finland.

The M-M House is covered in wood and is surrounded by forest. It lives a couple with two children, who commissioned it, and the great-grandmother of the children. The House was built at the bottom of a slope of a granite rock, on land belonging to the grandparents in the family. The village has 100 years.

To strengthen the connection between the two buildings, Siitonen involved the House around a garden where there are Apple trees and other vegetation type common throughout the village. On the other hand, the twisted roof of M-M House also dives into the surroundings, to avoid the obstruction of view.

Great-grandmother's quarters are located on the ground floor, in a small apartment within easy reach. The family lives in the greater area of the apartment, located on the upper level, where large Windows overlooking the treetops allow you an experience similar to a stay in a tree house.

In order to satisfy the wishes of our customers to the "ecological sustainability", Siitonen involved mainly the interior and exterior of the House in madeira, referred to inhabitat. Floor heating and cooling also help eliminate the need of independent radiators and reduce energy costs.

. fancybox-wrap {position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 8020; }. fancybox-skin {position: relative; /* margin-top: 20px! important; */background: #222222; color: #74b32e; text-shadow: none; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; }. fancybox-opened {z-index: 8030;} . fancybox-opened. fancybox-skin {-webkit-box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba (0, 0, 0, 0.5); -moz-box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba (0, 0, 0, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba (0, 0, 0, 0.5); }. fancybox-outer,. fancybox-inner {position: relative;} . fancybox-inner {overflow: hidden;} . fancybox-type-iframe. fancybox-inner {-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;} . fancybox-close {background: url('wp-content/themes/codistage/styles/fancybox/exit.png') no-repeat; width: 25px; height: 25px; float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 5px; }/*. ng-gallery-image img {width: 565px; height: 393px;}*/Uma casa para todas as gerações1of 7jQuery (document). ready (function ($) {var thumbContainerWidth = 0, thumbs = Array (), selectedIndex = 1, thumbIndex = 1, imageOffset = 7; $ ('. ng-gallery-thumbnail-box '). each (function () {thumbs.push($(this)); }); /* thumbnail navigation */$ ('. ng-greensavers-thumb-next '). unbind (). bind (' click ', function (e) {e.preventDefault(); if (thumbIndex< == (thumbs.length-imageOffset)) {$ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). stop (). animate ({left:-$ (thumbs [thumbIndex]). position (). left}); thumbIndex + +; } }); $ ('. ng-greensavers-thumb-prev '). unbind (). bind (' click ', function (e) {e.preventDefault(); if (thumbIndex >1) {$ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). stop (). animate ({left: $ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). position (). left + ($ (thumbs [thumbIndex-1]). position (). left-$ (thumbs [thumbIndex-2]). position (). left)}); thumbIndex--; } }); $ (window). load (function () {/* set thumbnail container width */$ ('. ng-gallery-thumbnail '). each (function () {thumbContainerWidth = thumbContainerWidth + $ (this). width () + 10; }); $ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). width (thumbContainerWidth); }); });

Read More

Atmospheric pollution caused seven million deaths in 2012

Leave a Comment
Air pollution has caused the death of seven million people in 2012, accounting for one in every eight deaths worldwide. The data are from the most recent report of the World Health Organization (who), which indicates that air pollution has become the "world's largest environmental risk to health".

The deaths are related to prolonged exposure to polluted air, and 3.7 million were caused by contaminated air in enclosed spaces and 4.3 million by air of outdoor spaces.

The data presented in the study reveal a greater link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease, strokes and cancer. Additionally the document emphasises the role of direct influence of pollution on respiratory diseases.

"The risks inherent in air pollution are now much larger than previously thought, in particular with regard to cardiovascular diseases and strokes", indicates the Director of who's Department of public health, Maria Neira. "Few risks have an impact so big in global health today than air pollution. These data indicate that more concerted action is needed to clean the air we all breathe, "stresses.

Read More

Combat the seasonality of the Algarve with hiking in the Sierra (with video)

Leave a Comment
It's been a long time since the senior tour in Northern Europe is in Portugal, a safe haven, but there are always new ideas and services available to this audience with high purchasing power. As the walks on the via algarviana, a journey of 300 miles between Alcoutim and Cape St. Vincent.

"They are hiking, with periods of a week or a fortnight," he explained to the green economy, Minister John of nature tourism consultant ProActiveTur.

"We made the trip and we prepare the complete plan. People are walking on the via algarviana and staying in various places. We have a network of local partners, in the villages, with whom we have worked for some time, "continued the charge.

One of them is the House of rural tourism in Salir, who can, through this service, counter the Portuguese interior crisis â€" and the seasonality of the Algarve. "They seek peace and ask for traditional foods. After strolling around, go to the Rocha da Pena ", said Ritesh Valerius, owner of MOM's House.

Are these tourists, seeking calm and relaxation of Algarve, which combat the seasonality of the economy of the region. And their abandonment. For those who prefer the coast, there are also specific pathways for birdwatching, as you can see in episode 227 of the green economy.



Read More

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The most dangerous cities in the world

Leave a Comment
There are cities that are stages of war, controlled by corrupt governments or gangs that have seized power. Get to know some of the most unsafe cities in the world both for tourists as for the inhabitants.

Security is central to that cities get more people and thus if assume as powerful centers of economy, sustainability, inclusion, business and cultural life. See some of the problems of the most dangerous cities in the world.

1. Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistan is known as a training ground for terrorist organisations and Karachi is the center of the House to join these organizations.

2. Mogadishu, Somalia

The civil war in Somalia in 1991 devastated and fractured the country and Mogadishu is technically considered its capital. However, Somalia lacks a strong central Government and almost the entire country has become a barbarian land without laws.

3. Grozny, Chechnya

Grozny, capital of Chechnya, is known for producing some of the most radical terrorists in Eastern Europe. Chechnya was the main reason for the high security at the Olympic Games in Sochi.

4. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has devastated the country over the years and the nation is now anything but democratic. The governance of the country causes popular riots, encouraging violence in neighborhoods and the robbery.

5.Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Despite the proximity of the United States, the Mexican city, inhabited by 2.6 million people, is one of the most unsafe and dangerous in the world.

6.Cidade de Guatemala, Guatemala

In Guatemala, tourists are discouraged from using public transport or appear to be lost, since one of the main activities of the gangs is the theft of tourists.

7.Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas is historically one of the most dangerous cities in the world. And the current situation of Venezuela came worse, and how this situation.

8.Detroit, United States

In bankruptcy, Detroit became the scene of a post apocalyptic scenario and the few inhabitants that still remain are seen with degenerates or old to leave the city.

9. Bagdad, Iraq

The death of Saddam Hussein has not contributed much to appease the violence that is felt on the streets of Baghdad since it was considered, in 2008, the most dangerous city in the world.

10. Johannesburg, South Africa

Despite still being in the lists of the world's most dangerous cities, Johannesburg can be next to no longer be, in large part thanks to the 2010 football World Cup, which helped to improve security in the city.

Foto: Farhan Chawla/Creative Commons

. fancybox-wrap {position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 8020; }. fancybox-skin {position: relative; /* margin-top: 20px! important; */background: #222222; color: #74b32e; text-shadow: none; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; }. fancybox-opened {z-index: 8030;} . fancybox-opened. fancybox-skin {-webkit-box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba (0, 0, 0, 0.5); -moz-box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba (0, 0, 0, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba (0, 0, 0, 0.5); }. fancybox-outer,. fancybox-inner {position: relative;} . fancybox-inner {overflow: hidden;} . fancybox-type-iframe. fancybox-inner {-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;} . fancybox-close {background: url('wp-content/themes/codistage/styles/fancybox/exit.png') no-repeat; width: 25px; height: 25px; float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 5px; }/*. ng-gallery-image img {width: 565px; height: 393px;}*/As cidades mais perigosas do mundo1of 10jQuery (document). ready (function ($) {var thumbContainerWidth = 0, thumbs = Array (), selectedIndex = 1, thumbIndex = 1, imageOffset = 7; $ ('. ng-gallery-thumbnail-box '). each (function () {thumbs.push($(this)); }); /* thumbnail navigation */$ ('. ng-greensavers-thumb-next '). unbind (). bind (' click ', function (e) {e.preventDefault(); if (thumbIndex< == (thumbs.length-imageOffset)) {$ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). stop (). animate ({left:-$ (thumbs [thumbIndex]). position (). left}); thumbIndex + +; } }); $ ('. ng-greensavers-thumb-prev '). unbind (). bind (' click ', function (e) {e.preventDefault(); if (thumbIndex >1) {$ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). stop (). animate ({left: $ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). position (). left + ($ (thumbs [thumbIndex-1]). position (). left-$ (thumbs [thumbIndex-2]). position (). left)}); thumbIndex--; } }); $ (window). load (function () {/* set thumbnail container width */$ ('. ng-gallery-thumbnail '). each (function () {thumbContainerWidth = thumbContainerWidth + $ (this). width () + 10; }); $ ('. ng-thumbnails-container '). width (thumbContainerWidth); }); });

Read More

Wood burning stove of Alba WINS design world

Leave a Comment
The historic Portuguese company Alba won the Red Dot, one of the biggest prizes in the world of design, with the wood burning stove Souto de Moura, today announced Peter Zec, founder and CEO of the award which rewards excellence in design.

The jury was composed of 40 design experts from all over the world and assessed proposals of 4,815 1,816 companies, architects and designers from 53 countries.

"This is the first World Prize of the company that is in the Portuguese collective imagination â€" furnished gardens and parks in the North and South of the country, since the beginning of the twentieth century â€" and is being relaunched by the fourth generation of the family Malonzo," explains the Alba said in a statement.

The award-winning equipment is a wood burning stove signed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, Pritzker Prize of architecture 2011.

The equipment stands out for its integrated composition of wood burning stove with space to store firewood. The door hides when open, collect completely, effortlessly through your handle with wood application of Sonukamini â€" an important aspect, in that it prevents the user burn when you put the wood in the interior.

The heating solution enables their harmonious integration into different environments and seating areas. The chimney may be cloaked, with posterior flue, allowing greater discretion of equipment in space.

The delivery of the prize will take place at the Gala of the Red Dot Award, on 7 July, Operates Home in Essen, Germany.

Read More
Leave a Comment
















Read More