Apple CEO Tim CookApple's new iPhone X has new features like a longer batter life, Face ID, and a TrueDepth camera. Here are 12 reasons why this is a good smartphone. (Justin Sullivan | Getty Images)
The most talked about smartphone of the past year was the iPhone X. Although there are some critics who are not happy with the cost of the smartphone, it still holds up as one of the best smartphones on the market. This device marks the tenth anniversary of the first iPhone and it lives up to all of the hype.
Overall, the reviews have been positive for the iPhone X. Users are loving the new display and incredible features. Apple really took this recent iPhone in a new direction by vastly improving the battery life and the capabilities. The phone's durability is also way better than the previous iPhone.
The iPhone X has been designed to give the user an experience like no other. The OLED screen on the iPhone X is stunning. This new screen was part of a new wave of design changes for the iPhone.
Some of the new features on the iPhone X include Face ID, the TrueDepth camera, portrait lighting, Animojis, and wireless charging. Although the iPhone X is the most expensive iPhone to date, it is also the most unique iPhone on the market. By putting all of these innovative features on one new smartphone, Apple is raising the bar in a big way.
What are the best new aspects about the iPhone X? How should users prepare for the new features? How does the iPhone X compare to other iPhones? Here are 12 things about the new iPhone X to show that it might be the best iPhone yet.


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Every season brings a slew of new trends. Everyone is telling you, “You have to wear this! This is to die for!” But this fall, we’re focusing on what’s important. YOU! Your style is a reflection of who you are. An outward expression of your inward self.
Iconic model Laura Hutton said it best.
"Fashion is what you're offered four times a year by designers. And style is what you choose." —Lauren Hutton
Our Fall Lookbook showcases personality through style. Some of you are laidback, go-with-the-flow kind of girls. We’ve got you covered. Others jump at the opportunity to dress up and love a night on the town. We get that!
As things start cooling down, don’t conform to the trends of the season. Be you...because, hey, you’re pretty freaking cool.
So cheers to you...you're our absolute favorite!
A huge thank you to the Myrtles Plantation for providing the gorgeous location for our photo shoot. We were blown away by how beautiful the property was.
Check out our website to shop some of the pieces from this shoot!
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Temperatures are rising. Flowers are blooming. Bathing suits are out in the store. You know what that means...spring is here! And so is the Spring 2016 Lookbook. We picked a few of our favorite pictures to show you, but make sure to check out the full Lookbook here. As always, this is our favorite Lookbook!
We took a trip to Wonderland to attend a whimsical tea party. It was absolutely magical with fresh flowers, dainty desserts and butterfly crowns. The girls looked beautiful in their fresh spring outfits. This spring, we want to embrace the magic in everyday. Down the rabbit hole we go!
The Chesire Cat couldn't make it, so we invited our adorable pink friend, Betty Ann. A teacup pig at a tea party...it happened.
Flowers everywhere and butterflies in hair- Spring we are ready for you!
Tea parties and pillow fights have us feeling like girls again. You're never too old to play! Don't forget to look for the magic in everyday, we promise it's still there.
Come into the store to see all our new spring arrivals! We can't wait to see you!
Thank you Julep Studio for the beautiful pictures.
-xo The Rodéo Girls

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Phnom Penh, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — The National Election Committee (NEC) of Cambodia on Thursday began a nationwide computerized voter registration as the southeast Asian country is gearing up for the commune election in June 2017 and the national election in July 2018.
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Nearly 3,000 NEC officials will be in charge of the registration, which will last for three months.
According to the NEC, to be eligible to register for votes, he/she must have a Cambodian identity card and is at least 18 years old.
As a condition of the political agreement between the ruling Cambodian People’s Party and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party on July 22, 2014, the bipartisan NEC has been tasked with re-registering the country’s 9.6 million eligible voters to eliminate double and missing names on the previous voter list.
Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and his wife, Bun Rany, on Thursday afternoon registered their names for the upcoming elections at an election registration center near their house in southern Kandal province.
Speaking to reporters after the registration, Hun Sen said that the computerized voter registration was a comprehensive electoral reform to ensure free and fair elections in the future.


Big Banks Brace for Billions in Penalties, and More
What's News: Big banks in the U.S. and Europe prepare for potential trans-Atlantic settlement. The GOP tightens its grip of white working class voters, and Andy Rubin leaves Google. Lee Hawkins reports. Photo: AP
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... grades are bracing for billions in penalties this is what's news I'm WS J live I'm Lee Hawkins ... big things in the US in Europe are stockpiling billions to pay for a potential transatlantic settlement of allegations that they manipulated foreign exchange rates as talks keyed up with regulators on both continents ... there's a possibility of a major deal so instead of the firm's settling with regulators one by one ... it's now a new wrinkle in the long running talks to settle for an exchange probes involving about a dozen Bates in the U S and in Europe ... the GOP is tightening its grip on white working class voters Democrats are losing their hold on to power districts across the U S ... largely widen world where incomes lead the national average in college graduates are relatively sparked ... this year Republicans me take more ... nonpartisan political analysts are expecting ... Republicans to win somewhere between two and ten additional House seats a gain of twelve districts which maps the Republican Party's postwar work school record ... of two hundred and forty six seats in nineteen forty seven ... and the roving co-founder and former leader of cooling to Android mobile business and the current head of its Mason robotics effort is leaving the Internet giant Mr Rubin says he's starting in incubator for startups interested in building technology hardware products of cool spokesman says the company remains committed to robotics and will continue investing in the sector ... for more into follow the stories tune in to WS J live or go to Des beest dot com I'm Lee Hawkins ...


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In a recent conversation, renowned conservative commentator Tucker Carlson and clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson engaged in a candid and thought-provoking exchange that touched on a wide array of topics. Their discussion provided valuable insights into issues ranging from Canadian politics and the Freedom Convoy protests to January 6th and the World Economic Forum. Here’s a breakdown of their conversations and the key takeaways:
Canadian Politics and the Freedom Convoy:
- Jordan Peterson shared his perspective on the trucker convoy, highlighting it as part of a broader movement of working-class people worldwide.
- He emphasized that working-class individuals are increasingly recognizing themselves as part of the solution rather than the problem, and their concerns should not be dismissed.
- Peterson commended the truckers for their peaceful and well-organized demonstration, contrasting it with the negative portrayal they received in some media outlets.
Trust in Instincts:
- Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson both emphasized the importance of trusting one’s instincts when faced with questionable explanations or narratives.
- They discussed the January 6th events in the U.S. and how they had an immediate gut feeling that the official narrative didn’t align with the reality they perceived.
- Their advice to the audience was clear: when something doesn’t sit right with your instincts, question it and seek alternative perspectives.
January 6th and Its Complexity:
- Tucker Carlson touched on the complexity of the January 6th events in the U.S., stating that it’s taken him years to gain a fuller understanding.
- He asserted that while he believes there was a setup involved, identifying the culprits behind it remains challenging.
- The conversation underscored the importance of skepticism and critical thinking when analyzing complex events.
World Economic Forum and Global Issues:
- While the discussion touched on the World Economic Forum, it did not delve deeply into this topic.
- However, the conversation did highlight the global nature of many issues and the need for individuals to stay informed and engaged with international developments.
Their perspectives on recent events and global issues serve as a reminder of the importance of engaging in open dialogue and questioning narratives in an era of information overload.

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Environment:Windows 7, All minecraft versions (The old Java launcher, the Insalled new and the Portable new launcher)
::THIS BUG IS NOT FOR 1.8, ITS ON EVERY MINECRAFT VERSION THATS NEWER THEN 1.6.4::
I cant play the newer versions of MC! Here's why:
Every time, i launch an minecraft version thats newer then the 1.6.4, Minecraft crashes. Means, i log in, select an version (1.8.4) and click the Play button. It downloads the Data, Minecraft is Opening and Crashes, while the "MOJANG"-Logo is shown. I think, its the new Logo or something like that. Ill send the Crash log with this.
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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
The Griffith Park's Cycle Toon Rotate attraction, nostalgically considered to be the only stolen attraction at Disneyland
Griffith Park's Cycle Toon Rotate
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Avg. queue length:
The Griffith Park's Cycle Toon Rotate line is like a slink through the back alley's of Toontown. The attraction cycles are supposed to look like Benny the Cig, and as you drive you can rotate them by licking the other guests.
- If traveling with unruly children, you may want to take some tranquelizers while taking them on this attraction.
Policies and Warnings
- For your avoideance of liability, you should be free from moral requirements, water-soluable clothing, or finger, tongue, immunological, elbow, attention-span, or leg problems, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this attraction.
- This attraction closes at dawn.
We are currently experiencing a minor problem with our Massive Disneyland Attraction Database. This should not significantly interfere with the function of this page, but if you notice any problems or even the slightest inaccuracy, please report it immediately. Thank you for your consideration.

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SpiceJet wants to buy more Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max aircraft, Kiran Koteshwar said. He said company plans to place an order by the end of this financial yr.
Justice Suresh Kait issued notice to Nirupam on Irani's plea, who also sough quashing of the summon issued to her by a trial court on June 6, 2014. She has also sought quashing of the complaint filed by Nirupam.
Flipkart, Snapdeal and Ola are increasingly hiring seasoned executives in key roles to help introduce new initiatives as well as to keep the boat afloat as they grow into big, multi-layered organizations.
The popularity of rap in the country, especially via Bollywood, has given rapper Badshah of 'Abhi toh party shuru hui hai' fame a reason to cheer. But he hopes it doesn't fade away and instead grows as a genre.
Chief minister Oommen Chandy will attend the burial of late President APJ Abdul Kalam in Rameswaram on Thursday.
Notwithstanding the vagaries of time and weather, the architectural marvel of medieval Northern India – Masrur rock temples, a 7th century cluster of temples carved out from a single rock with description of various deities.
Closed circuit TV cameras would be installed in Kanpur district jail soon.
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) principal has lodged a police complaint against eight aspiring teachers for allegedly procuring admission in BTC through fake marksheets.
On Tuesday, Banaras Hindu University vice-chancellor Prof GC Tripathi raided the Sir Sunder Lal Hospital of Institute of Medical Science of BHU and caught six touts red handed there.
Former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was associated with the seat of learning since 1991 and made umpteen visits to the holy city.
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Thursday directed CBI to probe into corruption charges against former Noida chief engineer Yadav Singh. The order was passed by the bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice SN Shukla on a PIL filed by Nutan Thakur.
High Court orders CBI probe into Yadav Singh case.
Haryana Forests and Environment Minister Abhimanyu has urged all legislators and Members of Parliament in the state to come forward and contribute in Green Haryana campaign
Chief minister Oommen Chandy has come down heavily against ADGP Rishiraj Singh who did not give respect to the home minister when both met at a function in Thirssur. Chandy has said that there will be action against the police officer who showed disrespect to the home minister.
Sudhakar Pandey, a supporter of separate Poorvanchal said that out of the 28 sugar mills located in the region, 14 are lying closed.
"As a result, Bundelkhand has been virtually sentenced to debt," he said.
Speaking on the occasion, state president of RLD Munna Singh Chauhan said that Bundelkhand, which generates crores of revenue for the state, does not even get one-fourth of the amount for its development.
He went on to add that a co-ordination committee would be formed to take this movement ahead.
"Smaller states symbolise the real essence of democracy, as there is a direct contact between the ruler and ruled, which also opens the gates of development. Reorganisation of UP is needed, as population wise, it is almost the fifth largest geographical entity in the world," the RLD supremo said.
Simultaneously, Maharashtra and Gujarat became separate state.
He further added that in 1912, Orissa got separated from Bengal, while in 1936, Bihar also got separated.
Addressing party workers and those supporting the creation of Poorvanchal and Bundelkhand, the RLD chief, said, "The demand for a separate Harit Pradesh is being raised even before that of Uttarakhand or Telangana through States' Reorganisation."
Ajit Singh said, "It is the misfortune of Uttar Pradesh that the reins of power are concentrated in the hands of a person, whose thinking and thought process is confined to Saifai, and at most, it extends up to Mainpuri."
And in a bid to make the audience buy his argument, Ajit Singh trained his gun on SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Former Union civil aviation minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal supremo Ajit Singh on Sunday raked up one of his favourite issue - creation of Harit Pradesh and further division of Uttar Pradesh.

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Things are coming back around in California for the Disneyland Resort. Right now, at Disney California Adventure‘s Buena Vista Street, Guests are once again able to dine outside at Carthay Circle Lounge with its Alfresco Dining. The restaurant is offering a seasonal menu that has a Mediterranean-California fare. Dishes include things like tortilla soup with grilled chicken, harissa-roasted lamb and the Carthay shrimp roll. Guests who wish to dine at Carthay Circle – Alfresco Dining should make a dining reservation.
But that’s not all, as Guests can also choose to Mobile Order corn dogs and soft drinks at Award Wieners. There is also the option of bacon cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, onion rings, waffle fries, kids’ meals, and vanilla and chocolate shakes at Smokejumpers Grill. And if you’re looking for a snack, there are outdoor vending carts which are selling ice cream, cotton candy, soft drinks and other food and beverage items.
But in mid-March, something special will be happening thanks to a limited time ticketed experience at Disney California Adventure. Now, of course, the experience won’t allow for Guests to ride attractions. Instead it will focus on food and beverage offerings from around the resort, as well as merchandise and unique, but socially distanced entertainment experience. Not many details have been released about this event, but we do know that it will be offered multiple days a week.
Of course, in accordance with state rules and regulations, there will be limited capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place. But the good news overall is that Guests once again will get to step into a magical Disney environment; an environment many haven’t been able to step foot in for almost a year.
Stay tuned for the official announcement about this Disney California Adventure limited event, which should be coming soon!


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It’s back, better than ever, and ready to reign.
It's the culmination of 30 years of reliable GSX-R performance, innovation, domination and unmatched value.
It's the physical embodiment of the pride and passion and expertise and determination of a Suzuki engineering team that loves riding and racing like life itself. Built with pride and passion in what the name GSX-R represents. With expertise developed over 30 years of GSX-R performance. With determination to see the GSX-R1000 reclaim its rightful title as The King Of Sportbikes.
It's a machine designed to turn a simple expression of what really matters—Run, Turn, Stop — into the powerful combination of acceleration, cornering and braking that makes this the most awesome GSX-R ever produced.
The top-spec GSX-R1000RA is equipped with the latest SHOWA BFFⓇ (Balance Free Front) forks and SHOWA BFRCⓇ lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion lite) rear shock, bi-directional quick shifter, racing launch control, LED position lights, lightweight battery and a unique black LCD instrument panel display letting you know you're sitting aboard something truly special.
- Bi-directional Quick shift system allowing the rider to upshift and downshift without using the clutch or the throttle.
- Launch control system making it easier to get a good start off the line
- SHOWA Balance Free front forks
- SHOWA Balance Free rear lite shock
- Lightweight upper triple clamp
- LED position lights
- Variable valve timing (VVT)
- IMU sensor to track motorcycle motion and position of the motorcycle in 6 directions, along 3 axis – pitch, roll and yaw.
- Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS)
- Motion Track Traction Control System
- Motion Track Brake System
- Full LCD multi-function instrument panel
- The crankshaft retains Suzuki’s Even Firing Order Engine legacy. Uneven firing order engines used in other motorcycles vibrate more while the GSX-R1000 makes good power at all engine speeds, runs smoother and reliably while emitting a screamer exhaust note.
- The short stroke engine has a 76.0 mm bore versus a 55.1mm stroke, yet is narrower than the prior generation GSX-R1000 thanks to effective design.
- The fresh design engine has been rotated back and positioned in the frame to create optimal chassis dimensions for precise handling and to balance the motorcycle’s weight.
- Titanium valves, two 31.5mm intake and two 24mm exhaust valves, are used for each cylinder. The lighter valves respond well to the finger follower’s arms and permit a 14,500 RPM redline that helps produce very high peak horsepower.
- Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) coated cylinders are integrated into the upper crankcase to reduce friction and improve heat transfer and durability.
- The high 13.2:1 compression ratio helps produce high horsepower. The cylinder head’s shallow combustion chamber minimise heat produced during operation.
- The EFI system uses Suzuki’s new Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle Bodies where the throttle valves are controlled by a servomotor for fast response to rider throttle grip input while delivering precise and smooth power delivery.
- The automatic Idle Speed Control (ISC) improves cold starting and stabilises the engine idle regardless of engine temperature.
- New design Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) intake ducts are used to exponentially increase the volumetric flow of air amount coming in the air box as road speed increases.
- The 4-2-1 exhaust system with titanium muffler is designed to help the engine deliver a wide range of performance with an exciting rush up to redline. The titanium muffler has a pleasing appearance while creating an exciting, distinctive sound.
- The Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) system valve in the mid-pipe helps control back-pressure and flow to the muffler to widen power delivery and reduce exhaust sounds without needing a larger silencer.
- The cooling system was designed using advanced analysis design so the coolant flows through the engine and radiator more efficiently. This design uses 400cc less coolant than the previous model, but the new system has better cooling efficiency while being more compact and lighter.
- The fairing lowers efficiently guide cooling air to the high-capacity curved radiator. Twin cooling fans ensure good cooling at lower road speeds.
- Additional heat is removed from the engine via the use of an air-cooled, radiator-style oil cooler mounted directly below the main radiator.
- New cassette-style, six-speed transmission uses ratios carefully selected for optimal acceleration and top speed. Like the Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP bike, this transmission can be removed as a complete assembly from the side of the engine and features vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length.
- The primary gear ratio is lower compared to the prior GSX-R1000 for stronger acceleration.
- A programmable shift light is on the main panel to provide a visual alert to the rider to shift when a certain engine RPM is reached.
- A new version of the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) multi-plate, wet clutch is used. SCAS works like a slipper clutch during downshifts, while increasing pressure on the plates during acceleration. This smooths engine braking and lightens the clutch lever pull.
- To reduce weight, a new 525-size drive chain is used with a 45/17 final sprocket ratio that complements the larger, rear tire dimensions.
- Using lessons learning from Suzuki MotoGP chassis development, the engine angle of the GSX-R1000R was rotated backwards 6-degrees. This had the joint effect of reducing the distance of the fork to the centre of the chassis by 20mm and increase the swingarm length by 40mm. This increased chassis stability and improves aerodynamics.
- The front brakes are complemented by a 240mm rear disc brake with a NISSIN single-piston caliper to help make sure you can have controlled stops.
- Unique to Suzuki, new lightweight six-spoke wheels reduce unsprung mass and have been designed to handle the braking and drive forces that a GSX-R1000 can create.
- The track-day ready Bridgestone RS10 low mass tires, with a new higher 55% profile in the back, are premium high-grip radials that achieve excellent handling and stability.
- New SRAD intake ducts are positioned closer to the centre of the fairing nose, where air pressure is highest. The intake ducts are also larger, thanks to the compact LED headlight.
- The reasonable sport riding position is created by a carefully crafted relationship between the clip-on’s, footrests and seat. The top of the fuel tank is lowered 21mm to make it easier for the rider to tuck in on a racetrack straightaway.
- The passenger seat can be removed and exchanged with an optional, colour-matched rear seat cowl.
- The shifter and rear brake pedal are adjustable in relation to the footrests, and the hand controls are adjustable in relation to the grips. The front brake lever has a slot machined in the end to prevent wind pressure from applying the front brake.
- The new LED headlight is lightweight, bright and distinctive. This low-electric draw light has a narrow, stacked shape to allow the SRAD ducts at the nose of the fair access to the high-pressure air created at higher speeds.
- LED Combination tail and brake light has a very low electrical draw and the vertically stacked shape permits the tail section to be narrow for better air flow at the back of the motorcycle. The licence plate is also illuminated by a LED light.
- New poly-function Start/Stop Switch combines the engine stop and start functions. The switch is a fine complement to the Suzuki Easy Start system fitted to the GSX-R1000.
|Engine Type||4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC|
|Engine Displacement (CC)||1000|
|Bore x Stroke||76.0 mm x 55.1 mm|
|Fuel System||Fuel injection|
|Overall Length (mm)||2075|
|Overall Width (mm)||705|
|Overall Height (mm)||1145|
|Ground Clearance (mm)||130|
|Seat Height (mm)||825|
|Curb Mass (kg)||203|
|Suspension - Front||Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped|
|Suspension - Rear||Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped|
|Brakes - Front||Disc, twin|
|Brakes - Rear||Disc|
|Tyre - Front||120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless|
|Tyre - Rear||190/55ZR17M/C (75W) tubeless|
|Fuel Tank Capacity (L)||16|
* Optional pillion seat accessory is shown.
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Our dedicated sales team is happy to answer any questions you may have about your next motorbike purchase. Feel free to call or email us to discuss in detail, book a test drive, and financing options.
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• Swing lampshade • yellow, white color • metal material • width 300mm • height 60mm • hole 40mm • E27 fitting • only for LED bulbs • maximum bulb power: 1x12W • bulb and sling not included
Availability: on order, max. 20 days if available from the manufacturer's warehouse
Warning: Last items in stock!
Thanks to its iconic and very simple shape, the Swing is a very versatile flat, concave lampshade that can be used in a variety of environments such as the kitchen, bedroom, dining room or public places.
The lampshade is available in many colors.
Create your lamp with a Swing shade! You can choose from many components in different colors. Choose a lamp holder, cable and ceiling mask and create your perfect lamp.
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March Break is a bit different this year, but we’re still here to help you find all the best family fun in Greater Moncton!
New Brunswick’s Zone 1 goes from Fundy National Park to Kouchibouguac National Park. There are amazing staycation ideas that include everything from sleigh rides to pool time; donut sundaes to maple taffy on the snow; escape rooms, axe throwing (kids over 9 can take part!), rock climbing, bowling, skateboarding & more; zoo, museum, & library excursions; & all the outdoor adventures you can imagine! Keep reading for inspiration & links!
Want to keep things even closer to home? Plan a board game bracket to decide your family’s favourite game, build your own hot chocolate dessert board & snuggle up for movie marathons, work on a family tree, or arrange some online gaming with friends.
A reminder to always check our source links for updates, and follow provincial & national health guidelines for safety during the pandemic. You can check on outdoor conditions and cancellations in Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview on their websites; the pages should note the last time the information was updated.
OUTDOOR MARCH BREAK IDEAS
Broadleaf Ranch is taking bookings for sleigh rides & horseback trail rides, the restaurant is open on the weekends, and of course there is skating on the pond, snowshoeing, sliding, & more at the cabins & glamping units on site! Call 506-882-2349 or email email@example.com to book your stay! (PS: Their summer camps are now listed & available to book!)
Beloved Miniature Horses is offering March Break camps & often has great options for weekend visits & fun.
Llama-zing Adventures offers you a chance to walk an alpaca or a llama in nature!
Country Sleigh Rides books in advance for bubble groups; check their Facebook group for availability & rates.
Euston Park is opening Wednesday, March 3 – Sunday, March (noon to 6pm daily) for family maple fun! There will be food, maple taffy on the snow, local craft beer, and more. No entrance fee; social distancing rules in effect.
RELATED: Maple Sugar Camps in New Brunswick
Trites Family opens for the season on Saturday, March 6, offering limited services; no pancake house or taffy on the snow (because of COVID), but you can get a tub of taffy-in-a-tub-to-go!
For another yummy treat, we see Trueman Farms (outside Sackville) is making donut sundaes, among other mouthwatering treats!
The Magnetic Hill Zoo is again offering winter weekend openings. You’re encouraged to purchase your tickets online in advance; tickets go on sale the Friday before the Sunday opening. Dates available are March 7, 14, 21, & 28, from 11am-3pm.
Playgrounds are allowed to be used during Orange Phase, though you must maintain social distance & equipment is not sanitized. Check out our Playground Profiles for great visuals on local spaces, including the awesome WINTER WONDERLAND PARK in Riverview & HIGHLAND PARK in Salisbury – amazing winter parks to visit!
There are oodles & oodles of groomed trails for walking, snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking & more in our municipalities.
- Centennial Park in Moncton offers snowshoe & cross-country ski rentals, while Moncton’s Mapleton park has snowshoes & fat bikes rentals.
- There are groomed trails in Moncton’s Irishtown Nature Parkthat are available for snowshoeing, biking, and walking. You can find more on the City of Moncton’s trails & parks.
- Rotary St-Anselme Parkhas trails that are available for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking. Dover Park’s walking trail is accessible during the winter.
- In Salisbury, there’s a groomed wetlands trail at Highland Park and a new Woodland Trail, located behind the baseball fields behind JMA Armstrong High School.
- Speaking of trails, don’t forget the 3.5km of lovely trails around the Sackville Waterfowl Park. The Town also posted some great self-guided walking tour maps online.
- And have you checked out Riverview’s amazing waterfront,Dobson, & Mill Creek trails? Lots of options for walking, snowshoeing, fat biking, cross-country skiing, & exploring!
Plan a photography tour of the public art installations around our communities, thanks to Festival Inspire!
Fundy National Park is open from sunrise to sunset during the winter, with park activities including cross-country skiing, birding, snowshoeing, and winter camping.
Kouchibouquac Park is also open all winter, with activities including Geocaching, Sliding / Tobogganing on Patterson Hill, two winter walking trails, snowshoeing, camping, and new this winter, three trails for fat biking. The park also has 15km of cross-country trails, groomed for both classic and ski skating styles.
MARCH BREAK SKATING IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW BRUNSWICK
Lace up your skates, grab a helmet, and enjoy all the outdoor rinks you can find! (For indoor options, check out our Guide to Indoor & Outdoor Ice Skating.)
In Moncton, enjoy outdoor skating on the Ian Fowler Oval at Avenir Centre (time it right, and the Beavertails truck might be there!) or in Centennial Park. The City of Moncton also partners with neighbourhood volunteers to create skating rinks in some community parks. You can find a list of possible community rinks on our Guide to Indoor & Outdoor Ice Skating. (The City requires helmets be worn while skating.)
Riverview’s Winter Wonderland outdoor park also includes a fantastic skating oval, not to mention several awesome sliding runs & a snowboard section. (Helmets are recommended.)
Dieppe’s skating oval behind City Hall is also a favourite; maybe your family will book a night at the Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton that overlooks the oval, combine it with a trip to the Dieppe Market, and enjoy a simple staycation!
INDOOR MARCH BREAK FUN IN GREATER MONCTON
Did you know kids ages 9 & over can throw axes at Timber Lounge? There’s even a Family Fun promo where two adults & two kids can enjoy an hour of axe throwing for $50. Great eats & crafts beers to enjoy, too!
Resurgo Place is always a fun spot to explore local history.
le Musée acadien will have take away crafts March 2 – 5, as well as a Facebook Live on March 2.
And don’t forget your local library! While they aren’t able to be their traditional hub of community fun during the pandemic, they’re still open & a great option for borrowing books (including ones filled with craft ideas, science projects, how-to-draw lessons, & more that can keep everyone occupied even if they’re not keen to read solo), movies, & our go-to – audiobooks! Pro tip: You can also take out books & audiobooks online using your library card; we love using the app Libby!
Hop Skip Jump! is open in Orange Phase; reduced capacity, but no reservation required.
FitRocks Climbing Gym has great courses for all ages.
How about a trip to the Candy Depot to stock up on goodies?
IDEAS to keep little hands busy at home
The Riverview Indoor Skatepark is a wonderful place to learn & practice your skills; book a time and check them out!
DIY Studio is a great spot for a paint-your-own pottery outing!
Looking to walk indoors? There are tracks open to the public at the Crossman Community Centre/Kay Area, the Moncton Coliseum, the North End YMCA, and the UNIplex in Dieppe.
Both Cineplex Trinity & Dieppe are open, if movie theatre fun is on your mind!
The Moncton YMCA (which has a children’s pool) offers recreational swimming Saturday & Sunday afternoons to day-pass holders & members. The YMCA Moncton North (70 Twin Oaks Drive) features an indoor splash pad & playground with daily availability. You can read more about their Orange Phase limits here.
The Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre in Riverview offers open swim times with limited spaces available to pre-book during Orange phase.
Many local hotels are allowing you to book solo pool time for your family when you stay. We recently enjoyed a staycation at Fairfield Inn & Suites – a great choice if you enjoy a slide that doesn’t exit right into the pool!
The Town of Shediac has a great selection of events planned for March Break –– online LEGO contests, virtual dance classes, drawing workshops, a Friday afternoon showing of SOUL (max 45 people), & more.
And whether you live in Memramcook or not, you should check out their Winter Bingo Card for some great inspiration with the family!
Still looking for more ideas? Why not create some theme days – you can even invite some friends to join in & share photos or hop on a video chat to show off your creations. You could hold a ‘wear your rainbow‘ challenge & take some fun family photos. Maybe you’re up for joining a fun, family food challenge — check out this one a local family is sharing over on Ella’s Blended Family!
You can find some ideas on theme days & more in this post from last spring!
That’s all we have for now, folks! There are lots of great local spots for a local getaway & many more ideas for family fun at home. Feel free to share your inspiration & plans below for others!
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There will be one more reason to visit the South Texas coastal city of Corpus Christi.
Officials with the Texas State Aquarium have announced plans for a $50 million expansion of the Corpus attraction. The aquarium will nearly double in size with the addition of a new Caribbean Journey exhibit, the largest expansion in its 24-year history.
The Caribbean Journey expansion will complete the final two phases of the Texas State Aquarium’s original master plan. The 65,000-square-foot addition will be significantly larger than the original Gulf of Mexico exhibit building and is expected to transform the Texas attraction into one of the top aquariums in the nation.
Visitors will venture through a tropical area featuring a variety of coastal environments. Construction on the expansion is expected to begin in November.
“This is going to be a multi-level, highly immersive, state-of-the-art experience,” says Texas State Aquarium President and CEO Tom Schmidt.
I previously reported that the Texas State Aquarium set an attendance record in 2012 with more than 560,000 people passing through its turnstiles.
At the time, Schmidt attributed the record attendance to a number of factors, including “an improving Texas economy.”
San Antonio-based H-E-B contributed $3 million to help fund the Caribbean Journey project.
W. Scott Bailey covers health care, tourism, sports business, economic development; he also plans and edits some special reports.


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Riot Games have just launched their latest community tool, SNAP//SHOT for Valorant. Her e is how to use it to showcase your skills and stats.
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"It's very challenging, but it's also fun to see some of these guys come up in a [contending] situation," Williams said Thursday.
"Well, this is an extended part of the plan," said Williams, acknowledging the insertions of starting pitcher Clayton Richard, second baseman Chris Getz and now Beckham. "We really like the way the next core is coming together. We need a little bit more luck on the health side. And we think we're going to start to take off and play more consistently like we did the last week, the last two days aside."
Getz, who is expected to return to the starting lineup Friday night after missing four games with a sore right ankle, likes the friendly competition that exists in the infield.
"We all bring different things to the table," Getz said. "We bring some energy that the team hasn't had before."
Extra innings: The Sox unveiled a plaque in center field commemorating the one-year anniversary of Thome becoming the first player to hit a home run that landed in the Fan Deck. ... Manager Ozzie Guillen said left fielder Carlos Quentin may need a minor-league rehabilitation assignment before he's eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Wednesday. ... Mark Buehrle's streak of 101 batters faced without allowing a walk ended when Aaron Cunningham took a free pass in the second. ... Jermaine Dye's 10-game hitting streak was snapped.


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2015Competition Single Family House, Dumbrava Vlasiei, Balotesti
2015 – / Competition / Single Family House, Dumbrava Vlasiei, Balotesti
Location: Dumbrava Vlasiei, Balotesti, Romania
Architecture: E+EA – Mihai Ene, Adela Ene
Structure: Profesional Construct – Paul Ioan
Client: Loreco Investments
Surface: 280 sqm
Period: 2015 –
A project for a single family house in a new development – Dumbrava Vlasiei – in Blotesti, Romania, as a result of winning an invited architectural competition.
Dumbrava Vlasiei prefigures to become an atypical residential district for the real estate developments in Romania. Surrounded by forest, with a an interesting urban design, with sinuous streets and green public spaces, with lots of different shapes and size, Dumbrava Vlasiei is slowly becoming a special place, and this is already evident from what has been built up present.
The lack of spatial, morphological, historical or cultural landmarks that characterizes interventions in a completely new neighbourhood, at the zero point of its becoming, is sometimes a more important obstacle than it may seem at first glance in starting and developing the creation process inherent to architecture. Consequently, lack of limits generates self-censorship, imagining and the conscious appropriation of a personal set of rules.
The first idea was to develop a house on a single level, with a more than visual connection with its own courtyard, each space having access to the exterior, but with a discreet relationship with the street front. A linear spatial development, perpendicular to the street, a succession of spatial sequences calibrated according to the functional necessities assigned to each of them. In order to free the inner spaces as much as possible, the rooms are delimited by each other by “functional walls”, always of the same thickness, containing furniture and equipment – from cabinets and shelves to kitchen countertops. Two external courtyards interrupt the linearity of the house, one that announces the access and another, more generous, in relation to the kitchen and the dining room. The house is divided into two areas, the one adjacent to the street, designed for the daily life, characterized by space fluidity, and the retracted, with a view to the opposite side, night area, which ensures privacy.
A possible reference was what, sometimes with contempt, is called the “wagon house”, which has a morphology characteristic of the rural area in question, and which, despite its apparent simplicity, has a spatial potential still insufficiently exploited in contemporary local architecture.


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You can see love. There’s just something – a buzz, a heat, a fire – that you can always seem to tell surrounds two people who are deeply and truly, madly in love.
You can see family. The grandmother who pitches in and babysits to give her own child a little respite from the daily grind of motherhood, the father sitting at the head of the dinner table asking his family to bow their heads in prayer, the teenage daughter that shrilly yells, “I hate you!” when she’s told for the millionth time, “No, you can NOT date that boy!”
And you can see friendship. This is what it looks like…
It’s really hard to make friends as you get older. Sure, you meet all kinds of people, have all sorts of acquaintances. You might have a cup of coffee with them once in a while, or have them over for dinner parties. You might have lunch with them once a week, or go hiking with them once a month.
But I’m talking about REAL friends, not situational friends – the soul sisters, the ride-or-dies, the women you meet where there is just an explosion of friend chemistry and you can’t imagine what your life would ever be without them.
The sad fact is, as you get older, your priorities change, schedules become tighter, and you often become pickier about the kind of people you choose to be in your life. While we were all too ready to explore every avenue of friendship in our teens and twenties, it seems after thirty, the era of making BFFs pretty much comes to end.
But on those rare occasions, you might just be open enough to that chance, to that wonderful possibility. Maybe like me, you’ve just experienced a huge life change, and there’s a brief moment where you realize, I could use a friend.
When I met Brittany, I honestly didn’t know how much she would end up meaning to me. First, we were colleagues, then we were work BFFs, then suddenly, she was cuddled up next to me on a Friday night while watching Merry Friggin’ Christmas, scarfing down a Hotties pizza, and ranting about the thoroughly stupid things that the men in our lives were doing at the time.
She’s not just any old friend, she’s a best friend. And she’s leaving me!
God bless her, just when I realize I can’t live without her, this child decides she wants to move to Portland. And you know what? As much as I’ll miss her, I know she’s got to go. Because I am living proof that taking a journey into the unknown can be the greatest thing that could ever happen to a person.
So, this one is for you, babe. I love you.

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Though the brutal murders of four U.S. officials in Libya may have had nothing to do with the film (White House officials and some analysts say the attack may have been planned in advance), the reaction in Muslim nations to the release of an anti-Islam movie by a Israeli-American filmmaker Sam Bacile is only intensifying. From banning YouTube in Afghanistan to nationwide protests in Egypt, the outrage cycle is far from over. The movie Muslim Innocence may be a low-budget project "barely at the level of a high school play," as one pundit put it, but its depiction of an effete homosexual Muhammad has touched a serious nerve and social networks in the Middle East and Northern Africa are humming with calls for further demonstrations. Here's a glimpse of the impact this story has had around the world:
Egypt. In a separate report carried by Al Arabiya, AFP reports that Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood party has called for nationwide protests on Friday. The Islamist party calls "for peaceful protests on Friday outside all the main mosques in all of Egypt’s provinces to denounce offences to religion and to the Prophet,” the Muslim Brotherhood’s Secretary General Mahmud Hussein said. He called on "national forces to join the protests." The AP notes that protesters have begun donning Guy Fawkes masks in Egypt (see above photo).
Gaza CBS News reports that "dozens" of Palestinians burned American flags while chanting "death to America" in the Gaza Strip today. "The protest Wednesday in Gaza City was sponsored by supporters of the Popular Resistance Committees, a militant group aligned with the ruling Hamas movement," reports correspondent Margaret Brennan. "In Gaza City, some protesters carried swords, axes and black flags. They also used knives to cut posters of Morris Sadek, the Egyptian-born Christian who has promoted the film, which was produced by an American-Israeli and also promoted by American pastor Terry Jones." The protesters chanted "Shame on everyone who insults the prophet."
Algeria and Tunisia The AP reports that the U.S. Embassies in Tunisia and Algeria warned Americans against gathering in crowded places. "The Algiers embassy said unspecified groups were using online social networks to organize demonstrations 'to protest a range of issues' there Wednesday," reads the report. "The statement out of Tunis cited 'media reports' indicating protests were planned, but said the embassy remained open."

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SALT LAKE CITY - An abandoned apartment building was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
The flames broke out at a home located near 500 East and 556 South in downtown Salt Lake City. No one was living in the house at the time, but a local group trying to help homeless youth had plans to renovate the building.
The boarding house, built in 1902, was purchased late last year by Volunteers of America to remodel and use as a halfway house for young men.
Salt Lake City Fire officials say an electrical issue sparked a fire inside the building, but since the building was unoccupied, the fire burned for a while before the alarm system was triggered and firefighters were notified. By the time fire crews arrived, smoke and flames were burning through the roof and nearby buildings had to be evacuated.
The building was destroyed on the third floor and much of the rest of the house had extreme smoke and water damage. Firefighters say it will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.
Now the Volunteers of America have to decide what they're going to do with the charred building. They'd planned to have the shelter opened by the end of the year, but that plan has been delayed.
"I hate to see the project get delayed because the need for housing for these young homeless people is so great," said Kathy Bray, Volunteers of America Utah. "This changes our plan and we will work with it and just adjust and do what we need to do because we still intend to open a housing unit to assist more homeless youth in getting off the streets."
Volunteers of America say they will meet with an architect and their builder this week to figure out the next step in the building process.


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Borno, also known as Borno State, is a state in north-eastern Nigeria. Its capital and largest city is Maiduguri. The state was formed in 1976 from the split of the North-Eastern State. Until 1991 it contained what is now Yobe State. The motto or slogan of the state is "Home of Peace". Borno is the homeland of the Kanuri people in Nigeria and several other ethnic groups.
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Google Released Information About What Super Bowl Foods Get Searched the Most by State2021-02-07
While you may be preparing for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, it’s important to keep in mind the main food event of February which happens before February 14: the Super Bowl. The sporting event is huge even if you’re not a football fan because of the highly anticipated commercials and the food spread every watch party needs. Google released data about the most-searched food items in each state for the big game and it’s pretty clear that everyone is into dips.
There are several ways you can host a Super Bowl party safely at home while still participating in your usual traditions. Of course, the easiest thing to do is to go ahead and prepare the same appetizers and small bites you typically munch on during the game. Let’s be honest—the food is the best part anyway. Google released information regarding search terms around this time of year before the big game and tweeted out a map of the United States to show what dishes got the most search traction leading up to the game.
To better break down each state’s preferences, the map color coded every area with a key to differentiate between main dishes, side dishes, appetizers, dips, and desserts. Dips were coded with the color yellow and with even just a quick look, it’s clear that dips are overwhelmingly the winner as far as food preferences for game day.
Exactly which dips still varied from state to state with the most popular being seven-layer dip, buffalo chicken dip, and spinach artichoke. Honorable mentions for most popular Super Bowl snacks include cake, chili, and pigs in a blanket. Hungry yet? Get planning for your own Super Bowl spread.
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I’ve just started a new mini-vlog series on my YouTube site – Templar Knight TV – called Beardy History. It’s intended to give you bite-sized insights into the scandals and mysteries of the past. And I will often film on location for these small films. My first one is about the alleged drug habit of Queen Victoria.
It may surprise you to know that Queen Victoria had a drug habit. Well, they were different times. Apparently she shared cocaine infused chewing gum with a young Winston Churchill. She also took marijuana during pregnancy. These things were not frowned upon to the extent they would be today.
For example, the very buttoned-up Prime Minister, William Gladstone, is said to have stirred opium into his tea before making terribly important announcements in parliament. Just to give himself a little pick-me-up. And opium was openly unloaded at British docks, just like any other cargo coming in from overseas.
I talk about this while strolling round the idyllic settings of Kensington Gardens a green space in London with lots of fountains. It was devised by Prince Albert who gave it to his wife Queen Victoria as a present.
Future episodes of Beardy History will deal with all kinds of topics. I’m working on one right now to help American followers of the blog find their Irish ancestors. I’m half-Irish myself and have found American relatives that I never knew I had. Thanks to the power of Ancestry.com
I’m also intending to take you round east London and share some new insights into the notorious 19th century serial killer, Jack the Ripper. But for this week, please enjoy the drug habit of Queen Victoria!
I originally discussed this topic on a TV documentary series called Private Lives of the Monarchs presented by Tracy Borman, curator of the Royal Palaces. It’s currently showing on the Smithsonian channel and I recommend it of course!

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How long does sertraline take to work for social anxiety?
Antidepressants like sertraline can start to work on depression within the first two weeks of treatment, and the improvement continues over the following few weeks. It may take four weeks or longer for you to get the full effect. For anxiety, antidepressants like sertraline can take slightly longer to work.
Which antidepressant is best for social anxiety?
Sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), and extended-release venlafaxine (Effexor XR) are FDA-approved medications for social anxiety disorder. Non-medication treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and support groups, may be helpful in relieving anxiety symptoms.
How does zoloft improve social anxiety?
Zoloft is the brand name of a generic medication called sertraline. It’s a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that treats anxiety by slowing down the reabsorption of serotonin.
Is Zoloft good for social phobia?
Even though Zoloft and Prozac were originally approved to treat depression, the FDA has also approved both of them to treat panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, Zoloft is also approved to treat social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while Prozac is not.
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You may see an improvement in your symptoms after 1 or 2 weeks, although it usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks before you feel the full benefits. That’s because it takes around a week for sertraline levels to build up in your body, and then a few weeks longer for your body to adapt and get used to it.
Why should you not take sertraline on a night?
Many people who experience nausea and other side effects from sertraline opt to take it at night in order to limit these side effects. Since sertraline can interfere with sleep in a small percentage of users, many people also opt to take sertraline in the morning.
How can I get rid of social anxiety fast?
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Is 25mg of Zoloft enough for anxiety?
The standard dose of Zoloft for anxiety is 25 mg or 50 mg per day. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these are the standard doses of Zoloft for other disorders: Major depressive disorder: 50 mg daily. OCD: 50 mg per day for those older than 13 years of age.
Is it better to take Zoloft in the morning or at night?
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Is 25mg of Zoloft enough for depression?
A dosage of 25 mg or 50 mg per day is the initial therapeutic dosage. For adults and pediatric patients, subsequent dosages may be increased in case of an inadequate response in 25 to 50 mg per day increments once a week, depending on tolerability, up to a maximum of 200 mg per day.

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I had a post ready to go earlier today, but alas I lost it. So here I am, with no post to go.
Yet I write.
I write about how fulfilling life has been during the past few weeks. About how I've been busy, yet not overwhelmed. About how there are things I feel bad about not having done, but how others unfolded perfectly, like how I...
~ inhaled the scent of the lilacs and the lily-of-the-valley.
~ spent time with my parents who were visiting from New Brunswick. I only see them once or twice a year and that's not enough. I'm already plotting a road trip down east to see them again.
~ worked my way through another chapter of Julia Cameron's Walking in this World. It seems that book is having as big an impact in my life as its precursor, The Artist's Way (the Artist's Way rocked my world more than ten years ago already!).
~ stretched my comfort zone through voice lessons, realizing that I can now hit a note with power that only a month ago I never imagined I could have produced.
~ noticed that the confidence gained through my voice lessons is seeping into other areas of my life, not yet through action, but through acknowledgment of possibility and worthiness.
~ felt inspired to dream.
~ felt tired and slept.
~ delighted in documentaries that were part of TV Ontario's Photography Month, highlighting the work of photographers David Bailey, Mike Disfarmer and Yousuf Karsh. All Photography Month documentaries are available for viewing on TVO's Website, here.
~ found the owner's manual to Matilda, my trusty point & shoot, and discovered settings that could enhance my current photographic play.
~ practiced trust in "guidance greater than my meager mind" (thank you Oprah!).
~ registered for a sculpting workshop that uses old cotton tees and a textile hardener to produce something that could (eventually) look like this.
~ laughed at old Dick Van Dyke shows with my Dad.
~ cried at American Idol and Oprah's last shows.
~ submitted artwork to Art for Alabama, raising funds for people affected by the tornadoes in that state back in April. Only one more day to bid!
~ did, felt and was much, much more.
Well look at that, I ended up re-writing my lost post. It's amazing what happens when you put fingers to keyboard, non?
What a full and fulfilling month. I am grateful.
What have you been up to lately? Tell me...


Lt. Gen. Larry J. Dodgen (Ret) Joins Northrop Grumman as Vice President of Strategy for Missile Systems
RESTON, Va. - Lt. Gen. Larry J. Dodgen (Ret), former commander of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and U.S. Army Forces Command, has joined the Northrop Grumman Corporation as vice president of strategy for the company’s missile systems business.
He is responsible for expanding the company’s offensive and defensive missile systems business. Dodgen will work in close collaboration with the company’s missile systems business units and the planning and development organization. He is based in Huntsville, Ala.
“We are proud that Lieutenant General Dodgen has chosen to join the Northrop Grumman team. His unparalleled expertise and natural leadership abilities, along with his intimate knowledge, understanding and respect for the military, will serve Northrop Grumman -- and our military customers -- very well,” Agee said. “We believe this is a win-win for us and for our customers.”
Dodgen served more than 34 years in the Army. During Operation Desert Storm, he led the 8th Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery into combat. He also served as the deputy assistant secretary of defense for policy and missions, director of the Joint Air and Missile Defense Organization, and commander of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command.
“Northrop Grumman has a long, proud history of partnering with the military and providing innovative, top-quality, missile systems products and services,” Dodgen said. “I want to continue serving the military and contributing in whatever way I can to the country’s defense and security, and Northrop Grumman offers that opportunity.”
Born in New Orleans, Dodgen earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana State University in 1972. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in national security and strategy from the United States Naval War College. Dodgen has been awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit (two Oak Leaf Clusters), Meritorious Service Medal (four Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
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Orange, Grapefruit, Lemons, and mustard will really make your chicken stand out!
…”This is a great summer time recipe that will kick that ‘usual grilled chicken’ up a notch” – Chef Brittany Williams
For the Marinade:
- 1 orange
- 1 grapefruit
- 2 lemons
- 6 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ cup or a small handful of parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flake
- 6-8 chicken breasts
For the Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- a splash or 2 of white wine (optional)
- Pre-heat char broiler or outdoor grill to medium-high
- Half citrus and lightly drizzle with vegetable oil and season with a pinch of salt. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and cool.
- Prepare marinade; combine juice of half the orange, half the grapefruit and 1 of the lemons with remaining ingredients. Add chicken and allow to marinate at in the refrigerator for least 4 or over night.
- Juice the remaining fruit and place in a small sauce pan with sugar, water and wine. Simmer over medium heat until reduced and thickened, about 20-30 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to Convection Roast mode 325°
- Remove chicken from the oven and allow to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling. Grill breast for 2-3 minutes on each side, just long enough to get a great sear and that great grill flavor! You can continue to grill on indirect heat or you can place the chicken onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until the internal temperature of the chicken has reach 165°. Once the chicken is done, brush with the glaze and enjoy!

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Ireland could be the first country in the world to approve same-sex marriage off the back of a popular vote this week, in a watershed moment for gay and lesbian rights in the predominantly Roman Catholic country.
Although 85% of the Republic of Ireland's population identify as Catholic, recent polls ahead of the 22 May referendum on whether to legalise same-sex marriage suggest Irish voters are in favour of the change – marking an astonishing turnaround on social attitudes and highlighting the weakening grasp of the church.
A survey of 1,200 voters carried out by the Irish Times showed 58% planned to vote in favour, while 25% planned to vote against and 17% were undecided.
Polls are not always reliable, however. Ahead of the November 1995 divorce referendum, a survey in May put the "yes" vote at over 71%, but divorce barely made it over the line. The final tally, after a recount, was 50.3% in favour of ending the ban on divorce and defying the Catholic Church, while 49.7% opposed the change.
Yet regardless of the outcome of Friday's vote, the decision to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage is a breakthrough for equality. The country has seen great strides taken to achieve LGBT rights, from the first pride march to the first openly-gay politicians.
"Ireland has made huge progress in being a country which values and respects our LGBT population," says Davin Roche, of the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN), an Irish NGO. "The referendum has given Ireland a unique opportunity to engage in a national conversation with LGBT people and their fellow citizens. The outcome of the referendum will create a huge milestone in Ireland's journey in accepting and valuing LGBT people as full and equal citizens."
Although it didn't lead to immediate legal changes, Ireland's first gay pride festival held in Dublin in June 1983 pushed LGBT equality into the Irish mainstream. The march was held in reaction to the killing of a 31-year-old homosexual man called Declan Flynn and the following controversial judgement by the courts, who handed out suspended sentences to the homophobic gang of killers.
Five years later, however, the landmark case of Norris vs Ireland laid the foundations for the eventual decriminalisation of homosexuality. Senator David Norris, who has been credited with single-handedly overthrowing the anti-homosexuality law which brought about the downfall of Oscar Wilde, successfully charged that Ireland's criminalisation of certain homosexual acts between consenting adult men was in breach of the European Convention of Human Rights.
It was this victory which led to the removal of Victorian laws from Ireland's statute book in 1993, which criminalised sexual acts between men. A seminal moment in LGBT rights, it launched a dramatic change in public attitudes towards homosexuality which has continued to this day.
At the end of the 1990s, the publication of Colm Tóibín's Booker Prize-nominated novel The Blackwater Lightship brought the conversation of the global Aids crisis into focus in Ireland. The impact of Aids on literature in the 1980s and 1990s is irrefutable, with writers on both sides of the Atlantic bearing witness to the traumatic phenomenon silently threatening the gay community.
Speaking to the Washington Post ahead of this week's referendum, Tóibín said he believed a "growing tolerance" of homosexuality in Ireland would swing a "yes" vote.
Legal developments continued into the 2000s. In 2010, the Civil Partnership Bill was the first shift towards legalising same-sex marriage, allowing couples to enter into civil partnerships and also giving rights to same-sex couples who had cohabited together.
A year later, the general election brought with it another milestone, with three openly-gay TDs – members of the Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish Parliament – being returned. Progress in political LGBT representation continued into 2015, when Health Minister Leo Varadkar became the first member of government to come out as gay in January.
Attitudes towards homosexuality have evidently softened in Ireland. But have legal progressions overtaken public attitudes towards same-sex relationships? In February, it was reported that gangs were "catfishing" online to attack gay men and women, luring them into secluded areas in Cork using fake profiles on Tinder, Grindr and Plenty of Fish. A few weeks earlier, a lesbian couple were beaten unconscious by a gang of men in Limerick.
In 2014, a GLEN report found one in three LGBT people in Ireland have been physically or sexually attacked, and half have been harassed in the last five years. Very few incidents are reported to the Gardaí and only 17 attacks were reported to the PULSE system – a computer system used by the police – in 2013.
Homophobic bullying in schools remains an issue, as it does in the UK. A study released on the International Day of Homophobic, Transphobia and Biphobia last week found one in 10 principals in Irish primary schools have to deal with homophobic behaviour on a weekly or monthly basis.
Gay marriage is backed by all the main political parties in Ireland as well as business, who are in favour of a progressive Ireland, but there are significant hurdles to overcome if same-sex marriage is to be given the green light.
The church, which continues to wield tremendous influence over the country, has warned that if the vote passes it may no longer perform the civil parts of a marriage service. This means couples married in a Catholic ceremony would need a separate civil registration.
Yet despite this, the referendum is testament to the social change among people who identify as Catholic. In the mid-1980s, it was reported that nearly 90% of Irish Catholics attended weekly mass. Number began to dwindle in the 1990s and 2000s – in part after clerical scandals rocked the country – and in 2011, it was reported that only 18% Catholics regularly attended church.
This suggests a wide margin between those who identify as Catholic and those who practice. And as Irish voters await the landmark decision, this could make all the difference.

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Hania Aamir Labelled Prankster!!
Hania Aamir, the popular Pakistani actress is being labelled as the prankster of the year.
Starlet’s name started to trend on top on Twitter Pakistan after her Instagram post, which has grabbed the attention of netizens.
It was nothing else just an April fool’s engagement prank.
Hania posted a photo featuring a diamond ring on her hand which clearly instigated that she got engaged.
However, that was not the case.
Fans and followers started to assume that Hania got engaged to singer Shamoon Ismail. while many came forward wishing her happiness.
However, Hania killed everyone’s excitement and burst the bubble by admitting that it was just a fun prank from her side
“Thanks guys. I’ll definitely have a better quality photo when it’s real. I love you guys. #aprilfools”.
“Thanks @shamoonismail for being such a sport and my crazy friends for just being themselves”. Hania shared on her Instagram.
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After following Hania Amir’s recent posts, netizens came out calling her the prankster of the year.
The internet on Friday saw the keyboard warriors sharing all sorts of memes, jokes, satire, and comments, all directed towards Hania Aamir.
Hania Aamir reminds me of the boy who cried wolf— w. (@whoiswajeeh) April 2, 2021
However, a few also dragged #SabaQamar in the trend after she called her wedding off earlier in the day.


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Maranello/Modena, 2 December 2003
The Ferrari Maserati Group has acquired the French company Charles Pozzi S.A. -
official importer of the two marques in France - and its branches. The new direct
management structure will be operative from January 2004. Andrea Castronovo,
formerly Commercial Director at Maranello, will be General Manager. Working under
him in the Commercial Department for Maserati will be Matteo Camesasca and for
Ferrari, Edwin Fenech.
Daniel Marin, President of Charles Pozzi S.A., will have the same role in the new
operation. Founded by the French driver, the company has been the official importer
since the 1960s. It has 16 sales points overseen by concessions in Paris and Lyon.
France is one of Ferrari and Maserati's traditional markets and absorbs 5% of the
two marques' production.

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Prince Kpokpogri has been on the news lately for allegedly cheating on the actress and complaining about the actress’s repentant behaviour in a voice note.
However, Kpokpogri and Tonto Dikeh have remained silent on the issue even after earlier promised to address the issue, making the rounds on social media.
A curious social media user had messaged Kpokpogri soliciting with him over the crash of his relationship with Tonto Dikeh and advised him to be careful when discussing with people via phone.
Popular Nollywood actress and Instagram celeb Tonto Dikeh and her handsome fiancé Prince Kpokpogiri have parted ways over viral leaked voice notes where a male voice was overheard bad mouthing the actress…
Insiders say they broke up because the actress believes the voice notes was his voice.
They have parted quietly and unfollowed each other on Instagram…
Sad that Tonto will not be coming to Isoko as ”Awa waif” Again �
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“Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.” ~ Mark Twain
A Garden in the Desert
So light and soft the days fall—
Like petals one by one
Down from yon tree whose flowers all
Must vanish in the sun.
Like almond-petals down, dear,
Falling to our green world here
Off the thick boughs of night.
One like another still lies—
Tomorrow is today.
Always the buzzing bee flies,
Who never flies away.
Ever the same blue sky rounds
Its chalice for the sun.
The mountains at the world’s bounds
Their purple chorals run.
And ever you and I, friend,
Free of this mortal scheme,
Look out beyond desire’s end
And dream the spacious dream.
How Would the Conversation Go If You Asked a Different Question?
Instead of: How was your day?
You asked: What was something good that happened to you today?
Instead of: Why did you do that?”
You asked: What is a different way we could accomplish this task?
Asking questions that elicit a constructive response usually lead to a more productive conversation.
Hard work and perseverance are two traits of those who succeed. Keep working, keep persevering, you’ll come out on top.
Joe: “I used my best pickup line at the bar last night.”
Pete: “Did it work?”
Joe: “I don’t know. Her boyfriend knocked me out before I could judge her reaction.”
It’s hard to let go.
It’s hard to let go of people you love who die.
It’s hard to let go of things that once brought joy and happiness, but are no longer available.
Embrace what you have. It will be different, but in the difference lies a new chance to find happiness and joy. Take the chance. Live the life you have.
“Nearly always in my mind a story begins with a character or characters. This holds good though the main interest of the story may be incident or the surprise of its plot. Making the story is with me the process of providing these people with things to do and say which will express them. I never began with a title (they are my plague), or a setting. Once or twice with a situation. Occasionally with a sentence which came into my mind from heaven knows where.” ~ H. C. Bailey


The Wildland Fire Community has suffered a catastrophic loss in Arizona, and we all mourn our fallen brothers. - Deborah Miley, Executive Director, NWSA
Lyons, Oregon (PRWEB) July 09, 2013
The men and women of the wildland fire community including members of the National Wildfire Suppression Association are mourning the loss of our fallen firefighters from the Granite Mountain Hotshots of Arizona.
Those in the firefighting industry who have suffered such crisis know all too well the agony of trying to locate next of kin, bringing home and laying to rest their fallen firefighters and consoling the families and crews. The exhaustion of crisis is bone deep and the memories last a lifetime.
In the fire community whether it be agency, cooperator or contract resources, the goal is always the same, to accomplish this mission and get everyone home.
Members of the National Wildfire Suppression Association are honored to be able to participate in this tribute to a fine young man and a brave firefighter who gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep his fellow Arizonians safe. Those that fight fire know that the feeling of pride in our accomplishments on the line, and the sense of making it home safely.
Amoung those participating on behalf of the Professional Private wildland fire community will be engines from Atira Systems, and Patrick Environmental.
The National Wildfire Suppression Association consists of over 225 members companies from around the United States that provide resources to the federal, state and local agencies to assist with wildfire suppression and other emergency response on as needed basis. "Private Resources are another tool in the box for the agencies to use to help protect life, property and our environment". And as we mourn this loss, we will also take lessons from it to honor those 19 firefighters, and remind all in the wildland fire community to do our job safely, and make sure everyone goes home.


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The death of a missing British woman whose body laid in the stairway of a US hospital for days before being discovered was linked to chronic alcohol abuse, a coroner has reported.
Lynne Spalding, 57, originally from Peterlee, Durham, disappeared from her room at San Francisco General Hospital on September 21.
She was found in the locked stairwell by a member of the hospital's engineering staff during a routine check 17 days after she vanished.
More top news
A mass inhalation of "hippy crack" was carried out in the shadow of Parliament on Saturday in protest at the Government's drug policy.
Declan Donnelly is reportedly tying the knot with his manager partner Ali Astall in Newcastle today.
Warming up in the south but with breezy showers across Scotland today.


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صندل رائع بتصميم مريح وجودة عالية, سهل الإرتداء, قصة مفتوحة من الامام, مزين بتفاصيل معدنية من الأمام, نعل خارجي من المواد المصنعة.
In 1927, during a decade of tremendous cultural shifts and progressive thinking, Caleres, Inc. launched a women’s footwear line with the radical idea of combining current fashion with comfort features. Naturalizer became one of the first shoe brands that women could turn to for feminine style they coveted and comfort they thought was impossible to attain. The suffrage movement had provided women with new-found freedoms and, as hemlines became shorter and shoes became the focus of fashion, Naturalizer symbolized what modern women had achieved. Naturalizer honors the brand’s original promise to deliver feminine, stylish, comfortable shoes in a manner that is relevant to the busy lifestyle of today’s woman. You can also shop Naturalizer in 47 stores across the Middle East.المزيد من هذه العلامة التجارية


Would EPA's Proposed Ozone Standard Penalize Good Performance?
This week, major business groups launched a media campaign against EPA’s proposal to lower the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone, a major component of smog. The campaign focuses attention on the high cost of the regulation, arguably the most expensive ever proposed by any federal agency.
Under the Clean Air Act, EPA sets a health-based standard for certain pollutants, such as ozone, that are common nationwide. States must then develop plans to attain the new standard. For parts of the country that are not in compliance with the standard, EPA tags them as being in “nonattainment”, which triggers mandatory controls that states must impose on sources of pollution within their boundaries.
Despite the fact that the NAAQS program has led to dramatic improvements in air quality (including reductions in ozone) over the past three decades, it is this nonattainment tag that both states and businesses want to avoid. Controls include limits on new economic growth and federal funds for transportation projects. Research by academics has shown that economic growth is reduced in nonattainment areas and that some economic activity is diverted from the United States to overseas.
This debate over the ozone standard arises every five years, when EPA must revisit the standard and decide whether to change it. EPA must make a final decision on the standard by October 1.
One interesting aspect of the debate is whether EPA’s proposal will penalize states unfairly. A review of public comments on the EPA proposal suggests that certain areas of the country will be penalized with a nonattainment tag no matter what they do, even if their environmental performance is exemplary. There are several reasons for this:
--High background levels of ozone. Recent scientific research from NOAA and others suggests that the Agency understates “background” levels of ozone, thereby attributing too much of it to anthropogenic (man-made) activity that can be controlled. In 2013, the NOAA-sponsored Las Vegas Ozone Study (LVOS) concluded that southern Nevada (and other states in the intermountain west) would exceed EPA’s proposed standard about 50% of the time in the late spring due solely to the transfer of naturally occurring ozone from high in the atmosphere to ground level. For areas affected by these transfer events, control measures mandated under the Clean Air Act are likely to be unsuccessful. Evidence suggests that background is a significant issue across the country, but especially in the western United States.
--Expected reductions from pending regulations. Certain states would needlessly be tagged with a “nonattainment” moniker. EPA’s own data shows that a large percentage of the counties across the country will be placed in nonattainment if the current standard were lowered from 75 parts per billion (ppb) to 70 ppb (the high end of EPA’s proposed range). Of these counties, a high percentage can be expected to come into attainment by 2025 without having to take any additional action to control emissions because of recently promulgated regulations that are being implemented nationwide (e.g., controls on automobile emissions). Nevertheless, the Clean Air Act requires these states to be designated as being in nonattainment.
--No credit for early action. If given the opportunity, some areas of the country could voluntarily take actions to quickly reduce emissions and come into attainment with a new, lower standard if the Agency refrains from designating these areas as being in nonattainment. In 1997, EPA did just this through a program known as the Early Action Compact, and it worked well. Unfortunately, subsequent legal action convinced the Agency that it does have the legal authority to provide such credit for early action today.
Despite the limited flexibility afforded to it under the Clean Air Act, EPA can take actions now to avoid penalizing states. For example, at a recent congressional hearing, Administrator McCarthy acknowledged that the Clean Air Act does not compel a state to take action on emissions beyond its control.
In a recent research paper published June 5th in the Journal Science, researchers from NOAA described how the Agency can best account for background to focus attention on controllable emissions. They recommended a three-step approach: that EPA (1) establish more monitoring sites on the west coast to accurately measure “baseline” ozone (which, unlike background, can be measured), then (2) recalibrate global models that forecast background, and finally (3) recalibrate the regional models used by the Agency to determine whether states can attain the national standard. The Agency can then change its “exceptional events” rule and policy to ensure states are not penalized for emissions beyond their control.
The Agency has announced its intention to change its exceptional events rule and policy within the next year in anticipation of a lowering of the ozone standard. However, without a change to the models used to estimate background, such a change in policy is premature. When I recently inquired whether EPA will follow these recommendations, I was told that the Agency will reveal its plans to model background ozone only when the Agency announces its final decision in the fall.
As the legal deadline approaches, it will be interesting to see if EPA takes actions necessary to ensure states are rewarded, and not penalized, for good performance in reducing emissions.


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VIP is a neurotransmitter with regulatory actions on blood flow, secretion and muscle tone with intracorporal adenylate cyclase activation and smooth muscle relaxation. VIP has been shown to elevate cAMP intracellular concentrations without affecting cGMP levels. However, when VIP is given alone it may not induce erection and requires combination with phentolamine or papaverine for it to be effective (88). Common associated adverse effects were facial flushing and headache. VIP in combination with phentolamine is currently being used in the UK and Europe and is seeking regulatory approval for use in the United States.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Estimates suggest that one of every 10 men will suffer from ED at some point during his lifetime. It is important to understand that in most cases, ED is a symptom of another, underlying problem. ED is not considered normal at any age, and may be associated with other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of desire and problems with orgasm and ejaculation.
This is another useful and interesting tip on how to treat impotence naturally at home that I would like to introduce in this entire article and want you and my other readers remember to learn and make use! Pelvic floor exercises can also help to refresh and boost the erectile function of gentlemen's who are suffering from impotence. Pelvic floor exercises, according to a BJU International research conducted in 2005, can bring about a long-term treatment for impotence. They can help to enhance the muscle development located at the penile muscle's base.
Another study compared the response of surgically and medically castrated rabbits to vardenafil with that of control rabbits.  Castrated rabbits did not respond to vardenafil, whereas noncastrated rabbits did respond appropriately. This result suggests that a minimum amount of testosterone is necessary for PDE5 inhibitors to produce an erection.
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An occasional problem achieving an erection is nothing to worry about. But failure to do so more than 50% of the time at any age may indicate a condition that needs treatment. About 40% of men in their 40s report at least occasional problems getting and maintaining erections. So do more than half (52%) of men aged 40 to 70, and about 70% of men in their 70s.
Obesity and metabolic syndrome can cause changes in blood pressure, body composition, and cholesterol which may lead to ED. Other conditions that may contribute to erectile dysfunction include Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, Peyronie’s disease, sleep disorders, alcoholism, and drug abuse. Taking certain medications can also increase your risk for ED.
3. Testosterone replacement. Before oral medications like Viagra, testosterone was routinely used to treat erectile dysfunction as it is central in the male sexual response, including the desire for sex and the process of getting an erection. Testosterone can be administered in a number of ways, for example orally, by means of an injection, skin patch, or subcutaneous (under the skin) pellet.
In many cases, diagnosing erectile dysfunction requires little more than a physical exam and a review of your symptoms. If your doctor suspects that an underlying health problem may be at play, however, he may request additional testing. Once you’ve determined the cause for your ED, you and your doctor can decide on a form of treatment – here are some of the options:
"Sexual relations are not only an important part of people's wellbeing. From a clinical point of view, the inability of some men to perform sexually can also be linked to a range of other health problems, many of which can be debilitating or potentially fatal," says Professor Gary Wittert, Head of the Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide and Director of the University's Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health.
This category of treatments includes external vacuum therapies: devices that go around the penis and produce erections by increasing the flow of blood in, while constricting the flow out. Such devices imitate a natural erection, and do not interfere with orgasm. External vacuum therapy mechanisms are approximately 95 percent successful in causing and sustaining an erection. All are portable, and costs range between $200-$500, covered under most insurance plans and Medicare Part B.
Clinical experience in switching medications to improve ED has been disappointing in that improvement does not often occur. Nonetheless, it is important to try to discontinue possible offending medications before proceeding to more invasive ED treatment options. Oral ED medications have changed the way clinicians discontinue medications in patients with ED and has improved the approach. For example, a patient may develop ED on a thiazide diuretic. The diuretic may be withdrawn, but a trial of oral ED therapy can be initiated during the observation period while the patient is waiting to see if any spontaneous improvement in ED occurs after drug withdrawal. Alternatively, if diuretic therapy is effective, well tolerated, and controlling blood pressure, oral ED therapy can be used on an ongoing basis to treat the side effect of ED.


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Broncos release C.J. Anderson
April 16, 2018
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that running back C.J. Anderson has been released by the Denver Broncos.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced Anderson's departure, which was first reported by the NFL Network.
The move clears a combined $9 million off the books over the next two seasons for Denver and opens the way for Devontae Booker, DeAngelo Henderson or a pick in the upcoming draft to take over as the Broncos' featured back.
Anderson hits free agency at an opportune time. He's 27, has just 683 career carries and is coming off his best season, one in which he played in all 16 games for the first time and ran for a career-best 1,007 yards.
An undrafted free agent out of Cal in 2013, Anderson signed a four-year, $18 million deal in Denver a few months after scoring the game-sealing touchdown in Super Bowl 50.
Because the deal included no dead cap money in 2018 or '19, he knew there was a good chance he'd be released this offseason as the Broncos rebuild an anemic offense following a 5-11 record.
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