Take control of diabetes

The incidence of diabetes is soaring in the Kingdom and people must deliver up to 95 percent of their own care in managing the condition. A new device from Bayer Diabetes Care could make an enormous difference in helping diabetics cope. The CONTOUR USB blood glucose meter is the first blood glucose monitor that plugs directly into a PC or MAC providing users with instant access to information that can help optimize diabetes management.

The CONTOUR USB meter is integrated with Glucofacts Deluxe software for easy retrieval of data as well as longer-term tracking and analysis of blood glucose test results. Ongoing data tracking and accurate information sharing are essential to good diabetes management. The CONTOUR USB meter facilitates data organization and management — transforming results into meaningful insights that diabetics can discuss with healthcare professionals. Studies have shown that assessing blood sugar levels over a three month period provides an excellent indicator of how well diabetes is really being controlled. This is important in reducing the risk of diabetic related complications such as amputation. To learn more about this device and how it can dramatically change the management of diabetes go to: www.BayerContourUSB.com

Calling all Toastmasters

For over 75 years, the magazine Vital Speeches of the Day has been a source of speeches by top thought leaders in the United States. Now, the publisher of that journal has created a new publication that includes speeches by the most influential leaders from around the world. Each 40-page monthly issue of Vital Speeches International contains unedited oral communication, with absolutely no editorial commentary, so readers can draw their own conclusions without the filter of the media. Get 2009 free in PDF format, including all back issues, by signing up at www.vsotd.com/Page.php?p=1

Acquire some DNA

A service has been set up to post classified ads for both “DNA Wanted” and “DNA Available,” organized on the basis of organism and genetic marker. DNA Classifieds (www.dnaclassifieds.com) provides a mechanism for researchers and those who believe a genetic trait runs in their family or in animals under their care, to meet directly via e-mail and negotiate terms for the exchange of DNA samples and information.

Individuals responding to DNA Wanted ads are urged not to disclose any personally identifying information. Compensation for providing DNA usually comes in the form of gift cards or charitable donations.

Work with this PC

From Getac comes a line of rugged Tablet PCs that will be the first rugged computers to offer a Multi-Touch screen for use with or without gloves. Having Multi-Touch technology on Getac’s V100 Tablet PC will allow users to move and edit documents, rotate maps and photos, zoom in and zoom out of maintenance manuals, and navigate numerous system applications by using a series of “gestures” with their fingers.

The new Multi-Touch technology employs single touch, dual touch, “flick” and application gestures. Users of Getac’s V100 Tablet PC will be able to quickly and easily perform numerous on-screen tasks such as move, copy, delete, zoom, and rotate by simply touching the screen and performing the task desired with their fingers. Getac’s Resistive Multi-Touch technology is not based on capacitance sensitivity, which means users can perform these actions, and many others while wearing protective gloves. This makes it ideal for industrial and field professionals who work with dangerous chemicals or perform their jobs in extreme weather conditions.