Microsoft has announced the first major service update for Microsoft Office 365, the company’s next-generation cloud productivity service for businesses of all sizes.
Microsoft has added more than 30 new updates to Office 365 that include Lync support for Mac Computers, new SharePoint Business Connectivity Services that allow people to connect with information in their company’s CRM or SAP software, and support for Windows Phone 7.5.
“We are seeing really positive momentum for Office 365. Customers are adopting Office 365 eight times faster than our previous service, and the solution is on track to become one of our fastest-growing offers in Microsoft history,” said Kurt DelBene, President, Office Division, Microsoft. “We are also seeing great traction with small businesses, with more than 90 percent of our early Office 365 customers coming from small businesses.”
SkyDrive, Microsoft’s personal cloud storage service also got simpler app-centric sharing for Office, powerful file management and easier uploads with HTML5.
“Today’s news illustrates how we are executing like never before in the cloud with more customers, capabilities and commitment than anyone in the industry. All this while others search for their focus,” said Takeshi Numoto, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Office Division.
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Winter Drinking: Fighting the Holiday Heart Syndrome
A few meetings with the Old Monk everyday seem perfect in the winter, but cold temperatures, combined with the "holiday heart syndrome" are not worth toasting to one's health.
Alcohol does not keep you warm - it's quite the opposite. After a drink or two, your blood vessels dilate, reducing blood temperature. In fact, in severely cold conditions, alcohol can actually speed along hypothermia or frostbite.
Triggering Holiday Heart Syndrome
A combination of drinking, getting stressed out and not enough water can make your heartbeat irregular, even if you've only had small amounts of alcohol.
In fact, even if you don't have a history of heart disease, binge drinking can trigger off heart disease. And cold temperature can make it worse on the heart. A recent study showed that drinking when temperature go lower than 10 degrees Celsius can trigger heart attacks.
Alarm Bells
For the susceptible, a night of heavy drinking could give a warning bell of 'atrial flutter'- or a rapid heart beating that's localized in only your upper atrial chambers.
(image credit: howistoppeddrinking)
Taking Action
See a doctor if you feel a first time heart flutter that lasts for five minutes or longer. Take someone else along for emotional support, and to call an ambulance if it get worse. For those who'v experienced a flutter followed by gradual dissipation, it's still recommended to check with a physician.
Your doctor may add another beta blocker to your regular heart medicine if you have a history of heart palpitations.
Other Ingredients of a Winter Heart Attack
Salty foods, a complement to any drinking session, up your blood pressure, and those with advanced coronary disease are even more vulnerable. The sodium in salt also influences circulation.
How to Reduce the Risk of a Holiday Heart
Take less drinks, and fend off social pressure by making pegs a half of their regular size. Eat less, or don't need fried snacks (which also tend to be high in salt). Instead, opt for peanuts or salads. And get some exercise the next morning, even if it's only pushups next to your bed.
Alcohol does not keep you warm - it's quite the opposite. After a drink or two, your blood vessels dilate, reducing blood temperature. In fact, in severely cold conditions, alcohol can actually speed along hypothermia or frostbite.
Triggering Holiday Heart Syndrome
A combination of drinking, getting stressed out and not enough water can make your heartbeat irregular, even if you've only had small amounts of alcohol.
In fact, even if you don't have a history of heart disease, binge drinking can trigger off heart disease. And cold temperature can make it worse on the heart. A recent study showed that drinking when temperature go lower than 10 degrees Celsius can trigger heart attacks.
Alarm Bells
For the susceptible, a night of heavy drinking could give a warning bell of 'atrial flutter'- or a rapid heart beating that's localized in only your upper atrial chambers.
(image credit: howistoppeddrinking)
Taking Action
See a doctor if you feel a first time heart flutter that lasts for five minutes or longer. Take someone else along for emotional support, and to call an ambulance if it get worse. For those who'v experienced a flutter followed by gradual dissipation, it's still recommended to check with a physician.
Your doctor may add another beta blocker to your regular heart medicine if you have a history of heart palpitations.
Other Ingredients of a Winter Heart Attack
Salty foods, a complement to any drinking session, up your blood pressure, and those with advanced coronary disease are even more vulnerable. The sodium in salt also influences circulation.
How to Reduce the Risk of a Holiday Heart
Take less drinks, and fend off social pressure by making pegs a half of their regular size. Eat less, or don't need fried snacks (which also tend to be high in salt). Instead, opt for peanuts or salads. And get some exercise the next morning, even if it's only pushups next to your bed.
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