MONTEVIDEO adidas superstar foundation uk , April 27 (Xinhua) -- An Uruguayan app elected by Google as one of the top newest health and workout apps will soon be widely available in China, media reported Monday.


The app, called Aqualert, aims to increase people's water intake by reminding them when it's time to have a drink.


Already downloaded worldwide more than 300 adidas superstar pride pack uk ,000 times since it was launched in November, Aqualert was one of a dozen apps to win the Google Fit Developer Challenge, an international competition that seeks to promote creativity among developers of sports- and health-related apps.


The award not only sparked greater demand for the app -- with downloads spiking fourfold, according to its developer Esteban Salsano -- it also garnered the attention of Xiaomi adidas superstar 80s uk , China's most popular cellphone maker.


Cherry Choi, an engineer with the firm, said he wrote the app's developer to say: "Recently we noticed that more and more users in our market are looking for Aqualert, so we hope we can work closely so the app can become available in our language."


The app has been translated into mandarin and plans are to translate it into 10 more languages adidas neo shoes uk , since Salsano hopes to reach at least 5 million downloads.


Aqualert "reminds you to stay hydrated throughout the day and lets you track your water intake," the contest's website said of the grand prize winners, whose apps will be promoted on Google Play.


The app lets users input their height, weight and level of physical activity www.superstarshoesuksale.com , and recommends water intake in keeping with those parameters. A friendly reminder to drink a glass of water then pops up every so often.


"When you reach your daily target, the app congratulates you for keeping your body hydrated," said Salsano.




WASHINGTON， Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday that the United States is ending a longstanding policy that granted residency to Cubans who arrived in the United States without visas.


Later in the day， the Cuban government welcomed the decision， saying it is "positive".


Known as the "wet-footdry-foot" policy， the special U.S. immigration treatment for Cuba has been in place for more than 20 years.


As the new measure became effective immediately， Cubans who attempt to enter the United States illegally and do not qualify for humanitarian relief will be subject to removal. The Cuban government has agreed to accept the return of Cubans who have been ordered to be removed.


"By taking this step， we are treating Cuban migrants the same way we treat migrants from other countries，" Obama said in a statement， calling it an important step forward to normalize relations with Cuba.


The move comes more than two years after Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro announced on Dec. 17， 2014， that the two countries would normalize relations after more than a half century of enmity. The two former Cold War foes re-established diplomatic relations in 2015.


The special immigration policy， which puts Cubans who reach U.S. soil on a fast track to permanent residency， began in 1995 under President Bill Clinton's administration and is one of many Cold War-era policies that persisted despite the restoration of diplomatic relations and efforts to normalize ties.


The Cuban government has urged the United States to end the policy and negotiated with the U.S. side for months for the change.


The outdated laws "violate the letter and spirit of the Immigration Agreements in effect， through which both governments pledged to guarantee legal， safe and orderly emigration，" the Cuban Foreign Ministry said in a statement last July.


On Thursday， Obama also said in the statement that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is ending the Cuban Medical Professional Parole Program.


"By providing preferential treatment to Cuban medical personnel， the medical parole program contradicts those efforts， and risks harming the Cuban people，" Obama said.


Cuban medical personnel are now eligible to apply for asylum at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world， consistent with the procedures for all foreign nationals.


By John Kwoba


NAIROBI, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Jonathan Maiyo and Nicholas Kipkemboi will lead Kenyan charges in the next Dubai marathon adidas superstar shoes uk , which will be held on January 24.


Kenya has not done well in this event, especially the men's event. However, the two colleagues are keen to break the duck and secure the title from the strong Ethiopia grip. Lucy Kabuu and Mary Keitany, are some of the women from Kenya who have ruled the roost in the United Arab Emirates premier marathon race in the past.


"It is important that I improve on my third place finish in 2012 and win the ultimate prize adidas superstar uk sale ," said Maiyo.


"However, Dubai is now a bid city marathon attracting top clash athletes and it will be hard. However, I focus on my strength and not the competitors and that is why I am certain of doing well and end the long wait for the gold medal in Dubai," Maiyo told Xinhua adidas superstar uk , Sunday in Eldoret.


The Dubai Marathon has a prize money of 200,000 US dollars for the winner plus an additional bonus of $100,000 for breaking the world record.


Two Ethiopian debutants have won the most recent editions of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in spectacular style - Ayele Abshero broke the course record with 2:04:23 in 2012 and Lelisa Desisa clocked 2:04:45 this year. Might a third consecutive upset be on the cards in just over a month?


The pair will be on the start line alongside their more experienced compatriot Markos Geneti, who finished third in the 2012 Dubai race in a personal best 2:04:54.


Maiyo was fourth in the 2012 Dubai Marathon and smashed his personal best by almost eight minutes Adidas NMD R2 Beige Turbo Linen Salmon Pink UK , improving from 2:12:45 to 2:04:56, when finishing behind an Ethiopian trio. Also returning to this superflat course is Nicholas Kipkemboi.


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