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Start the day with clean toxin free water, two to three quarts a day BUT HOW?
Tana Hamiter - Goes Green Mentor
Are you aware of what they are finding in our water supply these days? CNN reported in March of 2008 that many areas have such contaminated water that they now contain a cocktail of prescription medications. Should you be concerned – YES! For many reasons. Drinking Pure Water is critical for health as your body is made up primarily of water. And fresh water is essential to flushing our toxins from your body as well.
How Did This Contamination of Our Water System Happen?
One major way that you may not of considered is that people flush unused prescriptions in the toilet. Yet, the biggest source is the medications people are actually using. We are a country of everything has a pill that can cure it. These prescriptions from our bodies over time end up in the water table and that is where your drinking water comes from.
From a medical explanation, all medications are metabolized by your liver and also from other detoxification organs to be used by you. Through the urine these drugs are excreted into the water and eventually percolate down to where the drinking water is drawn from. This includes just to name a few birth control hormones, antibiotics and antidepressants.
These drugs are affecting our health, the rate that children mature, mental states are affected and the antibiotics are becoming less usable ever day.
True there are various opinions about just how safe our water is and how it affects our health. The amounts of medication in the water are obviously less than full prescription strength. But our bodies were not designed to function properly on contaminated water; we need pure water for health and wellbeing.
With nutrients and nurturing we can often reduce the need for medications. And reducing the need for drugs in our bodies is the first step toward reducing the drugs in our water. The top of the line is Best Water MTS 2000 High-Volume, Broad-Spectrum Filtration. Rated Excellent - Consumer Reports 1997.
Since we are a goes green company and hopefully you are too in your home and workplace, remember the drinking bottles seen being toted around are often only used once and end up in the landfills and for those that reuse, tests have shown them to quickly get contaminated. It is better to go to a food co-op, camping store or a larger grocery store to get the food grade plastic water jugs that are hard plastic and easily cleanable. Carry your water from home with you and do not dump plastic unnecessarily into our heaping landfills. This sets a great example for the whole family as well.
Take the drink of life, pure clean water and also be conscious not to pollute our aquifers through your toilet or outside sources like chemicals on lawn and gardens. Think about having a Goes Green Home. Everything is Guaranteed so you’ve nothing to lose and much to gain. Need ideas or support on this type of change? Feel free to contact me at tanagoesgreen@gmail.com to sent a time for a personal FREE consultation. See you at the Top!
A message from... Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
Growing Importance of Developing a Second Stream of Income
In 1960, 82% of American men ages 60 to 64 were still working. Today, that number is about 50%. This change is not due to increased prosperity. It is, instead, primarily due to the fact that in most families with two incomes, the women are working longer and the men are dropping out -- often involuntarily.
Given the fact that the cost of living (and especially health care for older people) is increasing, losing a big chunk of income makes the possibility of enjoying a comfortable retirement even more remote for the average family. All the more reason for young and middle-aged wealth seekers to develop a second stream of income -- something they really enjoy -- that they can continue to work at as long as they choose.
There are 2 elements that make a successful business owner.
1. Desire to Learn
2. Determination to take Action
I'm going to be honest.. if you don't have Desire and Determination I can't help you, but if you do check out http://barefootplan.com
Natural Vitamins and Supplements – How do Heart Attacks Relate to High Cholesterol?
Tana Hamiter - Goes Green Mentor
"Cholesterol screening is currently the gold standard for predicting heart attack risk, but nearly half of all heart attacks occur among men and women with normal cholesterol levels," notes Paul Ridker, a cardiologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Surprised? It is not as simple as it seems.
What is Good Cholesterol?
Normally we look at LDL (bad) cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol. We talk about the values of each of these fats in our blood system in determining our health risk and often the numbers and understandings are very misleading.
Your body makes hormones from the cholesterol as a raw material. For example: Vitamin D is important to be in balance and Vitamin D when inadequate is associated with serious illnesses that are life threatening.
Cholesterol in proper balance, both HDL and LDL are best. Brain cells for example rely on fats by LDL as does LDL bringing cholesterol from the liver to where it is needed. The HDL brings the unused cholesterol back to the liver for storage. Balance is the key to proper nutrition.
Why cholesterol levels rise:
Stress is one of the most common reason cholesterol rises? So addressing stress for all forms of mental and physical health is critical. According to the Center for Disease Control 75% to 90% of all doctor visits are stress related. Besides changing lifestyles, support your system with Stress Relief Complex.
Low-fiber diet: It is common in US for people as most of our diet comes from processed foods. It’s a rare family that really watches what the family members eat and cooks the foods in a way to preserve the maximum nutrition. When we do not eat enough fiber we get what is called a close system where cholesterol levels rise.
With Cholesterol Regulation Complex you use a natural approach to cholesterol management. Prevention is the best medicine. So couple this with low-fat food plans, good fiber, adequate water intake and exercise helps with producing cells with energy.
Treat yourself well; learn how to address nutrition and nurturing. You are the Center of Your Health Care System. Everything is Guaranteed so you’ve nothing to lose and much to gain. Need ideas or support on this type of change? Feel free to contact me at tanagoesgreen@gmail.com to sent a time for a personal FREE consultation or to ask questions.
A message from... Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90
Obesity in America is at an all time high. Everyone that has ever experienced being a few pounds of extra weight knows just how tough it can be to shed those extra pounds. I've personally never issues with being overwieght. For me it was the opposite. What we all should strive for is to have that healthy vitality and glow of premium health. This video was such an inspiration for me. I hope it inspires you to to maintain and protect your health.
She's 87 years old and look at her dance!
She's awesome isn't she... I know when I saw that video I thought gosh that could be me down the road dancing with my grandson. (who is just a baby now) Bottomline we all need something or something to inspire us to make good choices about our health.
The primary concern of overweight and obesity is one of health and not appearance.
Your weight loss is directly influenced by the way you think and feel. The more you can remain positive and motivated, the more success you're likely to have.
Here are three great ways to stay focused on your weight loss success:
Form a support circle. This includes your family, friends, coworkers and your doctor. It's pretty safe to assume that these people want to help, but they might not really know how. So, be patient while they learn the ways that are most helpful to you. One key element of getting the support you need is to be specific...and ask for the help you decide you really need. Think it over. Focus on the behavior that you want the person to exhibit—or to change—rather than asking for kindness, understanding or sensitivity. Make your communication clear, and you're much more likely to get the help you need.
Keep track of your progress. Weigh yourself periodically. And each day write down a day's complete eating and any physical activity you've done. This is both a great way to feel proud of your accomplishments and a helpful means of spotting any potential problems with your weight-loss program, should they arise. Any time you visit your doctor, bring along your daily notes to share with him or her.
Reward yourself early and often. Changing your lifestyle takes motivation, and although feeling better about yourself is the biggest reward of all, sometimes you might need a little something extra to motivate you. So make sure you reward yourself once you reach a goal, whether it be completing a 10-minute walk or losing 10 pounds. Some of the rewards you need are psychological—give yourself a "pat on the back" for a job well done, even if your new lifestyle becomes "second nature" over time. But don't feel shy about rewarding yourself with new clothes or other personal pampering, either—you've earned it!
Part of staying positive is dealing with the negative.
A positive attitude and good motivation will get you started, but it's easy to fall into unrealistic expectations that could derail your efforts.
Here are a couple of "can't win" weight loss thought patterns to look out for:
"It's all or nothing." This attitude tempts you to think that foods are either good or bad, healthy or unhealthy. Just one slipup, and you could view yourself as a failure. Instead, expect mistakes as part of weight control. It's better to have them and recover quickly than to have no plan for dealing with them when they occur.
"Nothing but negative." It's easy to make a mountain out of a molehill. Miss one opportunity for increased physical activity, and the thought could pop up that you're "right back where you started," ignoring all the work you've already done.
Focus on the good work you have done, and look ahead to more of it.
"Don't worry, be happy." These thinkers have the opposite reaction from the ones above: they're always going to do better next week. This may be optimistic, positive thinking, but it often lacks a plan for making it happen. Plans beat platitudes, every day.
"This is it." Sometimes you may feel like you have found the "right" program, the "right" doctor, or that this is exactly the "right" time for success. Unfortunately, weight control isn't a one-shot effort. Think long-term: seeing your doctor regularly, making physical activity a part of your life, and, rather than just dieting, changing your eating habits for life
There is only a couple of weeks left to register for Cinch Biggest Loser Contest Are you up for a challenge? It could make you $25,000 richer!
To happier healthier lives through education & inspiration,
Cindy Barefoot in the Garden 888-272-6701 www.cindymcasey.com
Over Fifty and the Baby Boomers Go With Zest & Health Consciousness!
Tana Hamiter - Goes Green Mentor
What are some of the health concerns of Baby Boomers everywhere?
Bone Health:Vita-Lea Gold® with Vitamin K OR without Vitamin K. Quality Nutrition is needed for bone building and to preserve bone integrity. Read the Product Sheet on Vita-Lea® for an excellent overview. Osteoporosis is where bone density decreases all too common as we age. Two major vitamins are D and Calcium. But Via-Lea® has the full complement of supplements and vitamins to keep your bones strong.
Energy Levels: Can you re-energize your life the natural way? Yes; exercise, mindset, stay socially active and eat healthy well balanced meals. To add to that, the supplement CorEnergy® is a perfect blend of herbs and antioxidants that replenish naturally your energy. One key is Oxygen utilization. We are a generation of people that work to long, drive ourselves to hard and have lost the path to health. CorEnergy® helps to restore balance. ®
Vision: Vision is something we all too often take for garnet. But when any one starts to lose the ability see well, it becomes one of the most important values of our health. CarotoMax® is an extreamily carotenoid antioxidants available. For the best complete antioxidant plan, take FlavorMax as well with CarotoMax® .
Longevity: Our Flag Ship for Anti-Aging is Vivix® Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic in a pleasant liquid dietary supplement form. Scientists have for many years been trying to crack the code to the aging process. People throughout the ages have used folk medicines passed from family to family. Now after years of research Shaklee Corporation has had a revolutionary breakthrough. Resveratrol is the key. {more Information including video}
How often do we put more care into our cars than our physical bodies? If you are a baby boomer you know that you do not intend to go quietly into your golden years. So, tune up the body that keeps you able to follow your passions. Attitude and Nutritional health is Key to a Quality Life.
A message from... Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90
As you scan this post you will discover a comprehensive book review on "The Longevity Factor" How Resveratrol & Red Wine activate genes for a longer and healthier life by Joseph Maroon, M.D. This short video will give you an inside look at the author and his lifestyle too.
On Page 193 Dr Maroon writes this on Vivix: "There is growing evidence that a combination of resveratrol and other potent polyphenols might provide improved health benefits due to the synergistic properties of different polyphenols from different plant sources. Shaklee Corporation, a direct selling nutrition company has recently released a product called Vivix, which is described as a cellular anti-aging tonic. It contains a multi-source polyphenol blend.
In conversations with the company, they state that the blend includes 100 mg of 98 percent pure resveratrol from Polygonum cuspidatum long with a proprietary extract derived from the fresh pomace of muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) The company recommends 5ml per day of Vivix, which they state is equivalent to the abount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of red pinot noir red wine.
The muscadine polyphenols in this blended product along with the added resveratrol, European elderberry extract, and purple carrot extract will increase the total overall polyphenol content of this product. A month's supply will cost a member $85.00. In Shaklee's accompanying literature for Vivix, they state that the Vivix ingredients were shown in a laboratory study to be 10 times more powerful in slowing a key mechanism of aging than resveratrol alone."
Also, on Page 70, the author expands on the value of the muscadine grapes and the advantages over European grapes. "Muscadine grapes are native to North America, and may be the only fruit that originated in the United States and nowhere else.
They grow almost exclusively in the southeastern United Sates. They thrive under adverse conditions, perhaps due to their thicker and tougher skins compared to European grapes....muscadines have an extra chromosome(twenty instead of the nineteen other grapes have).
These additional genes allow muscadine grapes to produce a unique phytochemical, ellagic acid. The ellagive acid polyphenol compounds that are in muscadine grapes are vitually absent in other grapes. Ellagic acid is used by the muscadine grape skin to make tannin called ellagotannins, whichis used as an antimicrobial by the plant.
Ellagic acid also has powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties....the polyphenols in muscadine grape skins have been shown to have positive effects in heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other inflammatory conditions. One of the more interesting effects of muscadine products appears to be their inhibition of AGE protein formation."
Continuing, the author states:" Recently, a large nutrition, direct selling company, Shaklee Corporation, working with scientists from the University of Georgia, has created a product containing an extract made from muscadine pomace which is the remaining fruit solids after the water content is extracted. Specificaly, they are working with muscadine grape growers in order to secure grapes with large amounts of protective polyphenols including ellagic acid and resveratrol. By selecting muscadine grapes and by using a whole grape extraction process, they have reported that their extract has a significantly higher concentration of healthy polyphenols than found in the skins themselves."
The above are excerpts from the book "The Longevity Factor" The author Joseph Maroon, M.D. FA.C.S. studied medicine at Indiana University, and Oxford University. Dr Maroon is a world renowned neurosurgeon and former president of the Congress of Neurological surgeons, the larges society of its kind in North America. He is currently a professor and Heindl Scholor in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Interesting to note: he is a lifelong athlete, competed in more than fifty triathlons, and three Hawaiian Ironman Championship competitions.
The book is heralded as a groundbreaking examination of new scientific research that holds the secret to weight loss, increased strength, endurance, memory, and a healthier, longer life.
I believe the author, Joseph Maroon, M.D. has no connection with Shaklee Corporation,and the references in the book to Shaklee Corporation and our product Vivix..serve as an excellent third party reference.
Summer is fast approaching on us and I am one who is more than ready! Are you?
There is still plenty of time to get things in order and be ready for the summer of your life! Beach days, fun summer clothes, backyard cookouts....hot summer nights! I can't wait! You will most likely find me on a sailboat routing my way around Lake Michigan most days and moonlit evenings.
This thought brings to mind some really great suggestions that I would like to bring to your attention. And this is not just about loosing those extra winter lbs. it is truly about getting physically fit, toned and feeling great. And that is just what our Shaklee Cinch products can do for anyone needing to *pull it together*.
Shaklee knows that we all need support. They have supplied you with an online Cinch Club support web site. As we all know, learning to work with our bodies for flexibility and to keep fit will helps us with our all natural inch loss plan. Look at this example in Google for yoga and weight loss.
How about this special tip for anyone dealing with the nasty toe nail fungus that is so hard to manage....I have a few testimonies for a product that safely and effectively gets rid of toe nail fungus for good...... This is a quote from an email I received today "I am selling Shaklee Small Wonder Creamy Baby Oil for toe nail fungus. The people are getting good results in less than a week.
One lady told me about her bad feet. I left a goodie basket, explaining several of the products first. When I went back a week later to get it, she could not say enough about what the Creamy Baby Oil had done to her fungus on her toe nails."
She goes on to say that she put this story in her newsletter - " Another lady bought it and had the same results. A dear friend of mine read the second lady's result story and she purchased it. My dear friend had battled this fungus for several years--for 3 months out of the last year she had used some brand name that is well advertised for getting rid of toe nail fungus and it did not do one thing for her. She said that after only two days of applying Small Wonder Creamy Baby Oil that she was getting results. So now lots of people know these stories via my newsletter and word of mouth. People are buying more Creamy Baby Oil for toe nail fungus than are buying it for babies!"
How amazing is that! A safe and effective treatment for toe nail fungus, instead of the nasty products that can damage your liver! Give it a try.....here is the link to my website where you can purchase the Shaklee Small Wonder Creamy Baby Oil.
These two powerful bits of information will be a great asset to get yourself ready for summer fun. Here is more info about your last all natural weight loss plan, Shaklee Cinch program will give you the support that you need. As a Shaklee mentor, please feel free to contact me with questions at any time.
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Here's to a wonderful you!
Gayle Fox 269-930-2521 Email me - gf@gaylefox.com Skype Me - GayleFox
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Is Your Cosmetic Bag A Weapon of Mass Destruction?
This has been on my mind for quite sometime and yes, this is a rant!
Only because I am so passionate about keeping our God given bodies safe and healthy! Can I repeat that ...safe AND healthy!
When I first saw this report last last year (2008) I think I was in shock. This is pretty typical of how I react to information overload. It takes me a few to really process. Then I began to do the research and let me tell you ...it was ugly!
This from the Oprah show........
Environmentalists warn the average woman's makeup bag is a time bomb waiting to explode with serious health consequences. The cosmetic industry and the FDA say there's nothing to fear.
It's hard to ignore the headlines: The safety of cosmetics and personal care items is clearly being challenged on many levels.
To hear any well-versed environmentalist tell it, women are being set up for the health hit of a lifetime. The weapon of mass destruction: Our cute little cosmetic bags, filled to the brim with what some believe is a toxic chemical brew that could cause serious health harm.
"Cosmetics and personal care products are potentially major sources of chemical exposure—particularly if you look at the number of items women use and the sheer number of chemicals in them. Twenty products with over 200 chemicals is typical before a woman even walks out the door in the morning," says Stacy Malkan, co-founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and author of Not Just a Pretty Face.
These chemicals, she says, are linked to a slew of health threats that range from cancer to infertility to birth defects, documented by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the CDC.
The beauty industry disagrees, saying that most of the alarming accusations—including lead in lipstick—are a replay of old issues that were addressed and dismissed by them, and the FDA, decades ago.
You can read more of this article by clicking HERE
Women and mothers, we need to heed this information as life saving for ourselves and our little girls. Those little shops in the malls that sell the sweet little bottles of toxic lotions/soaps and such are dangerous and just downright harmful.
Let us begin to understand that we should not smell like cucumbers or cherries!! Clean is IN. Green is IN and going green extends further than your cleaning products. Educate yourself and your family about the dangers of these chemical sprays and lotions that we are putting onto our skin..the largest organ our body has.
Shaklee's Enfuselle products are backed by Science to be pure and natural. But you want to know what is the most amazing part of this personal care product line? It really does work.!!
I have used them all in my past, spending hundreds of dollars at the counter at Macy's. And once I began to understand the dangers and switched to the Shaklee Enfuselle line...I thought I was doing it for my health even though I would sacrifice the results. Not so folks. These products are far superior to anything I have ever used in my life! Hands down..will help to save my life and yours!
Please, for the love of your life and that of your family, take head to these very public warnings and stay away from the chemical laden perfumes and lotions.
Published by:Gayle Fox Independent Shaklee Distributor 269*930*2521
Where Do People Often Make Their First BIG Mistakes in Starting and Online Business? What are some Home Based Business Tips?
Published by Tana Hamiter - Goes Green Mentor
#1 Know Your Reason
The reasons for starting an online home based business, is as many as the stars in the sky? What is yours? Do you want more freedom to control your own life and work? How much does security come into the picture? Is making extra income or a second income important to you? Do you want to be at home, and yet have flexibility? So many questions and so many really good reasons to start your online home business. But know what yours are if you want to get off to a good start!
#2 Work with Your Passion
What is it that gets your juices running? What do you like to talk about, read or research on and what do you feel is important enough to share? When you get together with friends what topics do you find yourself drawn to? If you start an online home based business but it is not in an area that really excites you, your odds of sticking with it are quite reduced. It is easy to go cold when you have no vested interest in it.
#3 Do Thorough Research
Look fully into any company or person you are considering working with. Common questions need to include their background in history of company and products, what is the market demand for the products or services, pay scale, 100% guarantee, training program and support offered, what does the job look like to be successful AT YOUR GOAL, not the goal of your up line. Do they have solid business plans in place to help you achieve your objectives and are they easy and comfortable to talk with. If you feel pushed or your questions are being evaded, then a simple No Thank You is a wise step. Continue your research.
Other Home Based Business Tips - People work for three basic reasons:
First to make money:
People will work less and quit more often is that is the driving force.
Second to get recognition:
Some people will work hard and like being called up on stage for rewards, titles, award ribbons and such. This plus some money drives people but rarely keeps them motivated during the tough times and ALL businesses have tough times. As long as their efforts produce recognition but if that dies down, they quit or jump to a new business. The here today and gone tomorrow folks.
Third for a Cause:
This is something they really believe in, passion and commitment! Those types of businesses are hard to find. But when you do find something that really fills your heart and soul, you will move mountains to make it happen. This will not be only for self interest but for the betterment of others.
Now put the three together and you have a business that you can sink your teeth into.
Shaklee has been in business for over 50 years, always giving the highest level of service to customers, representatives and scientific study of their many Health and Wellness Products. Shaklee leads the way worldwide in the Goes Green environmental areas as well as education.
There are always the traditional ways to build your business but some of us are using the highest levels of technology to assist people who want to work online from home. Our training is unsurpassed. And yes, if you are new to computers you will have mentors walking you hand in hand to develop that business you have chosen.
Our form of Online Streamlining Marketing is unique and packed with the power of technology. It just might be what you are looking for. For more information you can listen to an online presentation and then when you have questions I would be honored to assist you. Whatever you choose, the wave of internet marketing is here and NOW! {More Information}
A message from... Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90
People are told a variety of things by health care professionals regarding the color of their urine, and sometimes the messages are contradictory .
Which of the statements below are true?
Statement #1: if your urine is yellow it is concentrated and you need to drink more water
Statement #2: if your urine is yellow it is a good thing and an indicator of good vitamin B intake
Statement #3: you should have clear urine at all times which indicates you are drinking enough water
Statement #4: if you drink ½ ounce of water per pound of body weight DAILY. you can watch your urine and use it as an indicator of how many water soluble B vitamins you need each day (this will vary dependant on your stress load)
Let's clear up the CONFUSION:
Statement #1: TRUE if you do not drink enough water daily, your urine will be concentrated and will be yellow. The formula for water intake is ½ ounce of water per pound of body weight DAILY (more is required for people who perspire heavily (athletes, people who work in "hot" environments, etc.)
Statement #2: TRUE your urine should be yellow 24 hours a day even when the individual is drinking the appropriate amount of water daily
Statement #3: FALSE you never want clear urine. It should be yellow at all times, especially when you are drinking adequate water daily
Statement #4: TRUE the urine is the perfect monitor to determine how much B Complex you should consume daily.
Explanation: Since B Vitamins are water soluble they do not store in the body. Any excess will spill into the urine. You want to see the EVIDENCE of spill-over 24 hours a day. B vitamins are nicknamed "happy vitamins" or "stress vitamins" and are used daily to:
feed the central nervous system
manufacture hormones
regulate homocysteine levels in the blood
You want EVIDENCE 24 hours a day that your level of B vitamins are 100% to maintain proper balance in all of the above functions. Even a slight deficiency will create PROBLEMS. Therefore, an informed health care professional will tell you to watch for true EVIDENCE of adequate B vitamins drink adequate water daily and maintain yellow urine 24 hours a day. (Urine should be a bright yellow the color of a typical HB lead pencil.)
Many people ask isn't yellow urine an evidence of waste? The answer is NO. If your urine is not yellow, you have NO IDEA what your level of B vitamins are. they could be 25% or 60% or 90%. With no evidence of overflow, you have no idea. Since the use of B vitamins varies drastically each day based on stress (emotional, physical & chemical), how much sleep you?ve had, your dietary intake, etc., and since only a slight deficiency can cause metabolic &chemistry imbalances in the body, you always want clear evidence of slight overflow.
Here's an analogy
If you went to bed and were given a narrow blanket to cover just the top of the body, but not wide enough to drape over your sides, you would still be cold. Why Of course, you would be exposed to cold air on your sides, so therefore you want a wide blanket that overflows on the sides. Is this overflow a "waste" ? of course not... it PROTECTS you from the cold. Use the same thoughts regarding the overflow of B vitamins in your urine. An overflow is an indication that you are PROTECTED from deficiencies.
Shaklee's B Complex (also known as the "happy" vitamin ") is perfect for bringing balance to many systems in the body - to find out more go to: Order B Complex at www.barefootmom.com
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