Monthly Archiv: October, 2019

Community News: Latest PECL Releases (10.22.2019)

Latest PECL Releases:

  • redis 5.1.0RC2
    This release contains important bugfixes and improvements.

    phpredis 5.1.0RC2

    • Fix missing null byte in PHP_MINFO_FUNCTION [8bc2240c] (Remi Collet)
    • Remove dead code generic_unsubscribe_cmd [8ee4abbc] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko)
    • Add documentation for zpopmin and zpopmax [99ec24b3, 4ab1f940] (@alexander-schranz)

    phpredis 5.1.0RC1

    • Fix regression for multihost_distribute_call added in 112c77e3 [fbe0f804] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko)
    • Fix regression for conntecting to unix sockets with relative path added in 1f41da64 [17b139d8, 7ef17ce1] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko)
    • Fix unix-socket detection logic broken in 418428fa [a080b73f] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko)
    • Fix memory leak and bug with getLastError for redis_mbulk_reply_assoc and redis_mbulk_reply_zipped. [7f42d628, 3a622a07] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko), (Michael Grunder)
    • Fix bug with password contain "#" for redis_session [2bb08680] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko)
    • Add optional support for Zstd compression, using --enable-redis-ztsd. This requires libzstd version >= 1.3.0 [2abc61da] (Remi Collet)
    • Fix overallocation in RedisCluster directed node commands [cf93649] (Michael Grunder)
    • Also attach slaves when caching cluster slots [0d6d3fdd, b114fc26] (Michael Grunder)
    • Use zend_register_persistent_resource_ex for connection pooling [fdada7ae, 7c6c43a6] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko)
    • Refactor redis_session [91a8e734, 978c3074] (Pavlo Yatsukhnenko)
    • Documentation improvements (@Steveb-p, @tangix, @ljack-adista, @jdreesen, Michael Grunder)
  • dbase 7.0.1
    Security Fixes
    • Fixed #78668 (Out-of-bounds Read in dbase.c)

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed #78070 (dbase functions may modify passed array)
    • Fixed #78594 (compile error: 'LOCK_EX' undeclared)
  • datadog_trace 0.33.0
    ### Added - Trace origin support (Synthetics support) #615
  • mysqlnd_azure 1.0.0
    - A PHP extension implemented using mysqlnd plugin API which provides redirection feature support.
  • nsq 3.5.0
    * Fix the bug in MacOs

The Five Inconvenient Truths of Web Design

Being a web designer isn’t easy. Depending on your niche, it requires a combination of finely-tuned technical and visual skills. And it takes a major commitment in order to keep those skills relevant in an ever-changing industry.

What’s more, the proverbial rug can be pulled out from under us at any moment. Tried-and-true methods can turn to dust and great tools can disappear without a trace. Even industry-related legislation can throw everything into a tizzy.

Taken together, it can all be very difficult to deal with – let alone thrive in such an environment. But it’s not impossible.

Part of the path to maintaining both success and sanity comes from embracing the things we learn from experience: the inconvenient truths.

Over my 20+ years as a designer, I’d like to think that I’ve experienced quite a wild ride. In that spirit, I’ve put together a list of “truths” that, once understood, can help to make for a smoother journey.

1. A Website Is Forever a Work in Progress

Have you ever been so eager to finish off a project that, once it finally launches, you let out a sigh of relief? If so, how did you react when your client came back a short time later and requested a bunch of changes (or, even worse, reported problems)?

This used to drive me insane. When all you want to do is knock another item off your to-do list, it feels like you’re being dragged right back to where you were. And it gets in the way of that next big thing you want to do.

But it’s exactly the wrong way to look at the situation. I’m starting to believe that there is no such thing as a “completed” website. They aren’t something you can truly finish. Client needs change. Content evolves. Things break.

Once you wrap your head around this fact, it becomes less of a disappointment and more of an expected part of your job.

A construction crane.

2. The Way You Work Will Change

Designers are often creatures of habit. We have specific tools we love. We use our favorite code snippets over and over. We develop a workflow that works for us.

But all of those things will undoubtedly change over time. For instance, the odds are that you work differently now than you did 5 years ago. And the longer you are a part of this industry, the more of these changes you’ll experience.

This can be very difficult. It requires us to evolve along with the web’s standards and best practices – not to mention trends. The web is always progressing for the better, but it takes effort if you want to stick around for the long haul. Indeed, it often means that a periodic reinvention is in order to avoid falling too far behind.

Man in front of three computer monitors.

3. There Will Always Be Someone “Better” (And It Doesn’t Matter)

So often, we judge our own achievements against those of other designers. We can use such comparisons to either prop ourselves up or tear ourselves down.

Here’s the thing: There will always be someone else out there who, according to our own perception, created a better portfolio or has demonstrated a more intricate knowledge of code. Some may take this as proof that they aren’t good enough and don’t deserve success.

But the web is a big place. Another person’s perceived expertise doesn’t disqualify you from anything. You can still be great at what you do, regardless of what anyone else has achieved.

If looking to others inspires anything, it should be to improve your own skills. We are fortunate to work in an industry that offers a ton of educational opportunities. You can learn anytime, anywhere and at your own unique pace.

In the end, it’s about keeping your eyes straight ahead and not worrying so much about what others are doing. While we can take cues from other designers, we shouldn’t be bound by them.

Sign that reads "Everyone Can Code".

4. You Can’t Know Everything

There is a constant weight on web designers to have all the answers. Clients challenge us daily with requests that go beyond the ordinary. And then there is the pressure to keep up with new standards, methods and technologies. It’s easy to feel stressed out and behind the times.

We are inundated with questions and more information than we know what to do with. Sometimes, this can lead to faking it in front of others while silently panicking in private.

One thing I’ve learned is that not everything applies equally. Developments in areas like CSS or WordPress impact my own little niche more than, say, 3D animation or a fancy new mockup tool. And the answer will be different for each of us.

Instead of trying to know “all the things”, focus on the items that have a more direct relationship to your area of expertise.

A woman with the word "Focus" written on the back of her hand.

5. Not Every Project Will Be a Success

Starting a new project is usually an exciting experience. You’re taking off on a new journey and looking forward to creating something great. The expectation is that it will look and function beautifully. You might also expect to make a little money as well.

But the result isn’t always that Hollywood ending we dream of. Sometimes, a project goes off the rails and just doesn’t turn out as well as you had hoped. The reasons why can vary from a client with no clear vision, to tiny budgets, to giving a client what they want – even when it’s not necessarily for the better. In addition, even the best designers can deliver the occasional dud.

Every one of us is going to experience this at one time or another. It’s certainly not fun and there’s always the worry of damaging a hard-earned reputation. But it can also serve as a great learning experience.

Each project, even a failed one, is an opportunity for progress. If things went poorly, figure out why and adjust accordingly.

A sign that reads "Love To Learn".

The Truth(s) Will Set You Free

Experience is one of the greatest tools that a web designer can have. It helps to guide us when faced with a difficult situation. And it gives us perspective about what matters the most.

Sure, I still get stressed on occasion and have self-doubt. But if experience has taught me anything, it’s that those things are only temporary. Instead, I try to look at the bigger picture. If you’re committed to your work and are good at what you do, that tends to bode well for your career.

Once you start to understand the truths associated with web design, the things that used to bother you become just another day at the office. And, most days, that’s a pretty good place to be.

The post The Five Inconvenient Truths of Web Design appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

Low Vitamin D Levels, Shorter Life?

By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Young and middle-aged adults with low vitamin D levels may live shorter lives, a large study suggests.

The findings come from a 20-year follow-up of more than 78,000 Austrian adults. Researchers found that those with low vitamin D levels in their blood were nearly three times more likely to die during the study period than those with adequate levels.

When it came to the cause of death, vitamin D levels were most clearly linked to deaths from diabetes complications.

The findings were to be presented Friday at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, in Barcelona — and are considered preliminary. Experts said they do not prove that low vitamin D levels, per se, cut people’s lives short.

But the results add to a large body of evidence tying inadequate vitamin D to various health effects — beyond the long-recognized consequence of thinner, weaker bones. Studies have also pointed to higher risks of conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, certain cancers, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

“The role of vitamin D in the body appears to be more than simply assisting calcium absorption and bone health,” said Connie Diekman, a registered dietitian who was not involved in the study.

However, the research is “still evolving,” noted Diekman, who has served as president of the nonprofit Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. That means it’s still unclear whether boosting your vitamin D intake — through food or pills — will prevent various diseases or lengthen your life.

In fact, a recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, yielded disappointing results: Researchers found that vitamin D supplements did not help prevent type 2 diabetes in people at high risk of the disease.

But that may be in part because supplements later in life might not be enough to prevent a disease, according to Dr. Rodrig Marculescu, the lead researcher on the current study.

Many health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, get their start earlier in life, said Marculescu, of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria.

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On the other hand, he said, vitamin D supplements might have more of an impact on the odds of dying from a disease.

His team found a clear relationship between blood vitamin D levels and the risk of early death — especially among people who were younger than 60: Those with levels of 10 nmol/L (nanomoles per liter) or less had almost a three-times higher risk of dying during the study, versus those with adequate levels (50 nmol/L).

In contrast, middle-aged and younger people with vitamin D levels at or above 90 nmol/L had a lower death risk than those at the 50 mark.

In general, vitamin D concentrations of 50 nmol/L or higher are considered to be high enough for overall health, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

When the researchers zeroed in on causes of death, it turned out that vitamin D levels showed only weak connections to heart disease and cancer. Instead, people with low levels (below 50) had a more than fourfold higher risk of dying from diabetes complications, versus those with adequate levels.

It’s not clear why. But, Marculescu said, there are plausible reasons that vitamin D levels would be particularly linked to diabetes: The vitamin, which acts as a hormone in the body, helps regulate the immune system. That’s relevant to type 1 diabetes, Marculescu noted, because it is an autoimmune disease.

Vitamin D is also important to the cells that produce the hormone insulin — which regulates blood sugar — and to the body’s sensitivity to insulin. That’s relevant to type 2 diabetes, Marculescu pointed out.

For now, he said, the findings “further strengthen the already very strong rationale for intensifying vitamin D supplementation, especially during childhood and at younger ages.”

Specifically, he pointed to recommendations from the Endocrine Society. They suggest that adults get 1,500 to 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day, while children and teenagers get 600 to 1,000 IU.

The body naturally synthesizes vitamin D when sunlight hits the skin, but cold climates — and concerns about sun exposure — can limit that source.

Diekman suggested that people have their blood vitamin D level checked. If it’s low, she said, talk to your doctor about how to boost it — whether through supplements or foods such as vitamin D-fortified dairy products, juice or cereal.

Sources

SOURCES: Rodrig Marculescu, M.D., associate professor, Medical University of Vienna, Austria; Connie Diekman, M.Ed., R.D., food and nutrition consultant, St. Louis, Mo.; Sept. 20, 2019, presentation, European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting, Barcelona, Spain


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FatBlaster Weight Loss Shakes | Review & Guide

FatBlaster is a brand of diet products that’s been popping up on TVCs and in supermarkets for years now. Let’s take a look at what the hype is around this range of weight loss products, and find out if they’re right for you!

What is FatBlaster?

FatBlaster is a weight loss supplement brand, which aims to help people lose weight by following what is stated to be the fundamental principles of healthy weight loss, when used in conjunction with a healthy, calorie-reduced diet and exercise. The product range is also designed to assist those looking to maintain a healthy weight once they’ve reached their goals.

Many FatBlaster items are created with the purpose of suppressing appetite and speeding up metabolism. The brand’s line of diet shakes form part of the FatBlaster eight-week challenge, which includes set meal and workout plans. The program starts with an initial two-day detox period, with the FatBlaster Coconut Detox, followed by several weeks of the ‘rapid phase’ and ‘steady phase’. In addition to meal replacement shakes, FatBlaster also offers plenty of weight loss tablets, diet boosters, Keto-Fit options and detox cleanse products.

FatBlaster weight loss shakes

The FatBlaster shakes are designed to be used between meals or as a meal replacement to support a balanced and healthy weight loss journey. The shakes come in a variety of flavours and are said to be packed with protein, fibre and vitamins and minerals, to help you feel fuller for longer. The FlatBlaster range of meal replacement shakes includes:

  • FatBlaster Ultimate Indulgence Shake: $14.99
  • FatBlaster Weight Loss Shake: $19.95
  • FatBlaster Super Shake Weight Loss Shake: $21.99
  • Fatblaster Ultimate Shakes: $24.99
  • FatBlaster VLCD SuperShake: $33.49
  • FatBlaster Clinical Shake: $69.99

FatBlaster Ultimate Indulgence Shake

Rocky road, cookies and cream and salted caramel flavoured drinks probably aren’t the first things you think of including in your diet when trying to lose weight. But FatBlaster aims to offer active Aussies a way to “lose weight, not the taste” with its range of FatBlaster Ultimate Indulgence Shakes. These are said to contain up to 24 essential vitamins and minerals, as well as the protein, fibre and carbohydrates needed to support healthy nutrition and energy levels. Each box includes seven packs of 33g sachets.

  • RRP: $14.99

FatBlaster Weight Loss Shake

The FatBlaster Weight Loss Shake is described as being a milkshake with much less fat. The range has been re-released to now apparently contain 30% less sugar, and is designed to be consumed as a meal replacement or a complete snack. Suitable for those on an energy-controlled diet and exercise program, the FatBlaster Weight Loss Shake is apparently made with protein and fibre to leave you feeling full.

The FastBlaster Weight Loss Shake is sold in 430g tubs and available in flavours like raspberry, double choc mocha, vanilla and chocolate.

  • RRP: $19.95

FatBlaster Super Shake Weight Loss Shake

The FatBlaster VLCD SuperShake are created for those on the very low calorie (VLCD) diet. The brand claims this ‘super’ range of is made with four supposedly powerful weight loss Super Foods, such as green coffee bean to help burn fat. The shakes also contain green tea extract to apparently promote faster metabolism, chia seeds to keep you feeling full, as well as maca for energy production and to minimise fatigue. FatBlaster Super Shake Weight Loss Shakes come in 430g tubs, and are available in milk chocolate and vanilla bean.

  • RRP: $21.99

FatBlaster Ultimate Shakes

For active people on the go, the FatBlaster Ultimate Shake comes in a pack of 21 sachets you can take your diet shake with you. Similar to many of the weight loss shakes by the brand, this range is claimed to reduce body fat, burn fat and help control hunger. Exclusively sold at Chemist Warehouse, FatBlaster Ultimate Shakes are available in cappuccino, vanilla, raspberry and chocolate.

  • RRP: $24.99

FatBlaster VLCD SuperShake

Exclusively sold at Chemist Warehouse, the FatBlaster VLCD SuperShake is targeted for those looking to lose weight while on a healthy energy-controlled diet and exercise program. The range is also boasted to contain five Super Foods, including cacao, chia, maca, garcinia and green coffee bean.

Each pack contains 21 sachets, with flavours including chocolate and vanilla.

  • RRP: $33.49

FatBlaster Clinical Shake

The FatBlaster Clinical Shake is designed as part of a calorie-controlled diet, including the very low calorie diet (VLCD), and controlled exercise program. It’s said to contain 22g of whey protein, prebiotic fibre to promote regularity, and 17 essential vitamins and minerals. Fat Blaster also claims the meal replacement shake doesn’t contain artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.

Each box contains 18 packs of 53g sachets.

  • RRP: $69.99

Is FatBlaster worth the money?

FatBlaster aims to help people achieve their weight loss goals by creating a variety of products claimed to increase calorie burn or lower calorie intake. In turn, this is said to help you burn more calories than what you’re eating. This brand might be worth considering if you live an active lifestyle or are currently on a controlled low calorie diet and exercise program.

But if you think your chances of losing weight with FatBlaster are pretty slim, you may like to compare other weight loss shake brands with our reviews and ratings via the link below:

Weight Loss Shakes Compared

Article source: https://www.canstarblue.com.au/health-beauty/brands/fatblaster-weight-loss-shakes/

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Functional Tea Market 2019-2023| Evolving Opportunities with Godrej Group and Arteasans Beverages LLC| Technavio

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The market is driven by the health benefits of functional tea. In addition, the premiumization of functional tea products is anticipated to further boost the growth of the functional tea market.

Consumers prefer to consume functional tea over other beverages because it contains herbs and medicinal plant extracts that are beneficial for the body. Tea products infused with healthy functional ingredients not only provide protection against colds but also improve digestion and immunity. Vendors are offering tea products that contain hibiscus flower petals that helps in minimizing blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Similarly, tea products containing ginger, citrus, and mint help to relax a tired body. The growing consumer awareness about the availability of such tea products and their benefits will boost the sales of these products. Thus, the health benefits of functional tea are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

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Major Five Functional Tea Market Companies:

Arteasans Beverages LLC

Arteasans Beverages LLC operates businesses under various segments and offers various tea products, such as green tea, black tea, and white tea. It is headquartered in the US. The company also offers key functional tea products such as yerba mate tea.

Fito Ltd.

Fito Ltd. manufactures and offers a wide variety of tea products, such as bitter melon tea, organic burdock root tea, diet tea with garcinia cambogia, and others. One of the key functional tea products offered by the company is organic lemongrass tea.

Godrej Group

Godrej Group offers products through various product segments, namely home care, hair care, personal care, and others. One of the key functional tea products offered by the company is green tea.

Granum Inc.

Granum Inc. offers a variety of teas such as shiitake, oolong and licorice mint. It is a private company and is headquartered in the US. The company is also known to offer functional tea products such as English breakfast.

Herbaty Szlachetne Sp. z o.o

Herbaty Szlachetne Sp. z o.o offers various products through segments such as teas without additives, teas with toppings, flowering teas, packed teas, and others. The company offers plain teas such as Assam black power TGFOP, Bancha Japan style, Ceylon BOP1, China Chun Mee, and others.

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Functional Tea Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2023)

  • Herbal tea
  • Fruit tea
  • Flower tea
  • Others

Functional Tea Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2023)

  • APAC
  • Europe
  • MEA
  • North America
  • South America

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Tea Market – Global Tea Market by product type (black tea, green tea, and others) and distribution channel (online and offline).

Oolong Tea Market – Global Oolong Tea Market by product (conventional oolong tea and organic oolong tea) and geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

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