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'11-'13 Mustang Performance Parts Buyer's Guide
Making the new 5.0L, V-6, and Shelby Mustangs even better with great products from the aftermarket
There's no doubt about it – today's Mustang is the best Mustang ever. With a 305hp V6, 412hp GT (420hp for '13!), 444hp Boss 302, and 550hp Shelby G.T. 500 (650hp for '13!), it's the best performance Mustang line-up since 1969. But thanks to a great Mustang to start with, the performance aftermarket keeps coming up with great products to make the Mustang even better. Here's a look at some of the best performance products for the '11-'13 Mustang. Many of them fit the '05-'10 models as well.
Boss Induction
Intake swaps have been popular ever since the invention of the gasoline engine. Ford Racing provides owners of '11-'13 Mustang GTs with a factory swap, offering the short-runner intake from the Boss 302 for optimum flow at higher rpms. Identical to the intake found on the '12-'13 Boss 302, the intake is made from a lightweight composite material and is a direct swap for the original 5.0L intake. Calibration is required, and a Boss 302 Intake Manifold Install Kit, part number M-9444-M50B, is recommended. The Boss 302 intake can be purchased wherever Ford Racing parts are sold.
No-Roar Exhausts
Corsa Performance Exhausts has introduced new bolt-on exhaust systems for the '11-'12 Mustang GT and V-6, Shelby G.T. 500, and Boss 302. The axle-back exhaust features a dual rear-exit design along with Corsa's patented Reflective Sound Cancellation technology for a muscular exhaust note with no interior resonance. Two sound levels are offered: the Sport system is robust on the throttle while the Xtreme system produces a louder, more aggressive note. Corsa claims an improvement of seven horsepower for the Mustang GT and Boss. Installation hardware and instructions are included.
V-6 H-Pipe
Designed and manufactured for MRT's SEMA Award-winning '11 Mustang TKO, the MRT MaxFlow H-pipe for '11-'13 V6 Mustangs minimizes restriction and power losses by maximizing the flow of exhaust gases for increased power and performance coupled with a deep performance sound. During the design process, the MRT engineering team optimized the tube diameter to 2 ½ inches for 25 percent more flow. Mandrel bending technology ensures smooth bends and precise fit from the 304 stainless steel. MRT's catalytic converters are built to last with choice packing designed to endure serious performance driving for many years. The system is a direct fit factory replacement with no other modifications required, although custom tuning (available from MRT) will optimize the performance gain.
Coyote Throttle Body
BBK's 85mm Power-Plus throttle body for the Coyote 5.0L in '11-'12 Mustang GTs is an easy way to increase throttle response and add 8-12 rear-wheel horsepower. Each BBK unit starts life as a new CNC-machined 356 aluminum casting which is then fitted with high-quality components, including a new OEM drive motor and electronics, to make it a true bolt-on and plug-in upgrade. The throttle body works with both stock and aftermarket tunes.
Shelby Shifts
Shelby Performance Parts' 6-speed shifter for '11-'13 V6 and GT Mustangs reduces throw by 40 percent without sacrificing the neutral left to right movement. Offered as part number S11M-7210-B, the shifter is made with a dual pivot trunnion for fast, smooth shifts, especially the Second to Third shift during spirited driving. A new shifter bracket is provided to replace to factory's flimsy bracket. The shifter works with the factory reverse lock-out and reverse camera.
5.0L Coil Covers
Owners of '11-'13 Mustang GTs can now dress up their 5.0L Coyote engines with coil covers from Ford Racing. Available in blue (same as Boss 302, M-6P067-M50B), black (M-6067-50BK), or chrome (M-6067-50C), the covers are a direct replacement for the factory covers. The black and chrome covers are made from die-cast aluminum with etched Ford Racing logo, while the blue covers are plastic with a "Powered by Ford" logo.
Hotchkis TVS
A new TVS handling kit from Hotchkis Sport Suspension provides exceptional handling, traction, and driver control for '11-'13 Mustangs. A tuned and balanced system, the kit increases front/rear roll stiffness for crisp, quick turn-in response while also lowering the stance. The system includes Sport Springs that lower ride height 1-inch with higher spring rates, tubular 4-way adjustable front (1.5-inch) and 3-way adjustable rear (1-inch) sway bars, and an optional adjustable Panhard rod to remove unwanted side to side axle movement during cornering.
Black 5.0
The new black "Coyote-style" 5.0 emblems from Latemodel Restoration Supply add a great custom look to '11-'13 Mustangs. They feature the correct "curved" shape for easy installation with the pre-installed die-cut adhesive.
Boss Splitter
MRT now offers a front splitter for the '10-'12 Mustang GTs, California Specials, and '12 Boss 302s. Engineered and constructed at the MRT facility, the race-inspired front splitter adds an aggressive, purposeful, and aerodynamic stance. Built to last with ABS plastic construction, the splitter does not require paint. Stainless steel turnbuckles resist rust and secure the splitter to the front fascia. The splitter installs with no additional pieces for California Special and Boss 302 models; an MRT installation kit is required for GTs.
Ultra-Flo Axle-Back
DynoMax Performance Exhaust has introduced a new axle-back exhaust system for '11-'12 Mustang GTs with the 5.0L Coyote engine. Offered as part number 39504, the system includes a pair of Ultra Flo muffler assemblies with 2.75-inch inlet pipes and 3.5-inch slant-cut tips, along with OEM-style rod brackets. In addition to a more muscular sound, dyno testing has shown 13-horsepower and 13 ft. lb of torque improvement. A lifetime warranty and 90-day trial is included.
Sound with Kick
Kicker Performance Audio pushes the sound envelope with a factory upgrade kit for '11-'13 Mustangs (also fits '05-'10 models). The kit includes a 10-inch square subwoofer in an OEM-quality, made-to-fit trunk enclosure with mounting brackets and wiring, an integrated 200-watt bass amplifier, and an optional multi-channel DSP amp to enhance the existing factory speakers. Each component has been tuned and balanced to match the vehicle.
Coyote Supercharger
With free-breathing heads and a stout bottom end, the Coyote 5.0L engine in '11-'13 Mustang GTs is perfect for supercharging. Ford Racing offers two versions of its twin-screw Whipple supercharger – one for 525hp and another for 624hp, both with the correct calibrations for the 5.0L's 11:1 compression ratio. Available with black wrinkle and polished finishes, the supercharger is offered as part number M-6066-MGT525D (525hp) and M-6066-MGT624D (624hp), both for manual transmissions only. The kit comes with the Whipple supercharger, intake manifold and air inlet system, air-to-liquid intercooler, 6-rib drive belt, high-flow fuel injectors, and Ford Racing ProCal tool for calibrating.
Drift Wheel
The SVE Drift is the latest wheel offering from Latemodel Restoration Supply. Inspired by and made for performance enthusiasts, the Drift wheel is available in matte black and bright silver. LRS also offers them as a wheel and tire kit, featuring free nitrogen fills, mounting, balancing, and shipping. In other words, ready to bolt on.
Underhood Sparkle
Owners of '11-'13 Mustangs (and earlier models, as well) can add a splash of sparkle to their engine compartment with UPR's underhood billet components. Available in satin, polished, or black anodized finishes, the CNC-machined pieces include fuse box covers, strut cap covers, hood pin bezels, dipstick handles, master cylinder covers, and cap covers for every cap in the engine compartment.
Boss Flowmasters
With the new 817553 American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Flowmaster performance and sound is now available for the '12-'13 Mustang Boss 302. Engineered specifically for the Boss 302, the new Flowmaster system incorporates flanges to retain the OE side-exit pipes, as well as Flowmaster's Scavenger crossover pipe and custom-engineered 60 Series Delta Flow mufflers for an aggressive, powerful exterior sound with moderate interior tone. Made from 409S stainless steel, the pipes measure a full 3-inches in diameter throughout. The kit comes with installation hardware and even includes side-pipe spacer plates with larger .75-inch holes - a popular modification in itself.
Shifter Bushing
The OEM rubber shifter bushings in '11-'12 Mustang manual shifters are soft and can wear out quickly. That's why Energy Suspension offers a firmer polyurethane upgrade that offers more consistent shifting and will outlast its rubber counterpart.
Caster/Camber Plates
Shelby Performance Parts' high-performance caster/camber plates (part number SMA-1818-A) allow for the adjustment of caster/camber for optimum handling characteristics. Additionally, they are useful in applications where the car has been lowered by allowing the correction of excessive negative camber. The bolt-on plates provide a 1.6-degree continuous range of camber adjustment without affecting caster, while 0.7-degree continuous caster adjustment provides correction for OEM production tolerances. With the Shelby caster/camber plate, both caster and camber are adjustable at the top of the strut tower. Plates are also available for '05-'10 Mustangs and '07-'10 Shelby G.T. 500s.
C-Series Hood
Made from premium hand-laid fiberglass, Cervini's C-Series hood adds a muscular appearance to '10-'12 Mustangs. With a 2-inch hood rise, it's also functional to allow the installation of most aftermarket superchargers. The hood comes with a fully finished underside liner with windshield washer nozzles relocated and hidden under the hood. Priced at $495, the C-Series hood is shipped unpainted in white gel coat. Painting services are also offered by Cervini's.
Shaker Scoop
You can add to the '11-'12 Mustang GT's heritage looks with a Shaker Hood System from Ford Racing. In fact, Ford engineers specifically designed the stock hood with reinforcement in the stamping for the Shaker scoop. It attaches to the intake manifold through the factory engine cover to provide an appearance – and "shaking" scoop – like the original Shaker from the '69-'70 Mustang. Like the original, it is functional, delivering cold outside air to the OEM air box. The M-16612-SHKB kit includes all mounting hardware, ductwork, template for cutting the hood, and detailed instructions. The factory strut tower brace can remain in place.
Centered Fog Lights
To get that '67 Shelby look for '10-'12 Mustang GTs, California Muscle Parts (a division of California Mustang) offers a centered fog lamp kit that moves the factory grille lights from the outboard position to the center. The grille shells look and feel like the original except for the change in fog light position. The California Muscle Parts kit includes the new grille shell, wiring harness extension, and mounting hardware.
Mongoose Shifter
For a 20 percent shorter throw between shifts, Latemodel Restoration Supply offers the SVE Mongoose Short-Throw shifter for '11-'13 GT and V6 Mustangs equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission. Made from high-grade 7075-T6 aluminum, the Mongoose shifter is a direct replacement for the factory shifter.
Muscle Sound
Responding to the demand of '11-'12 Mustang GT owners for a more performance exhaust sound, MRT has developed a new Interceptor axle-back exhaust system that optimizes exhaust flow while producing a deep, throaty, musclecar tone. Made from 304 stainless steel and CNC mandrel-bent tubing, the system features a new muffler design for improved sound quality without annoying resonance. The Interceptor systems come with 4-inch stainless steel tips.
V-6 Supercharger
If 305 horsepower from the stock '11-'12 V-6 isn't enough, ProCharger offers an Intercooled Supercharger System and Tuner Kit that adds up to 170 more horsepower to an otherwise stock 3.7L engine. The kit utilizes the self-contained P-1SC-1 supercharger with 8 psi of boost, an effective air-to-air intercooler, and dedicated 6-rib supercharger drive to produce some of the largest power gains in the industry.
More Flow
Ford Racing has partnered with K&N to develop a high-flow air filter for '10-'12 Mustang GTs and '11-'12 V6 Mustangs. Flowing up to 22 percent more air than the stock filter, the K&N version (Ford Racing part number M-9601-MGT) is also washable, allowing it to be cleaned and reused.
Airbag Wheel
Grant Products now offers good-looking, custom airbag steering wheels with sport grips for '11-'12 Mustangs (also fits '05-'10 models). Available with red, gray, or black appointments, the Grant Airbag Solutions steering wheels feel good in your hands and provide extraordinary control for performance driving. Grant offers a buy-back core program for purchasers.
Hood Struts
Classic Design Concepts' hood strut kit for the '10-'12 Mustang eliminates the need for the factory prop rod, making it easier to service or modify the engine while also enhancing the visual appeal. Available in black or silver, the hood struts are manufactured from powdercoated, high-grade steel and are designed to OE specifications with the correct valving to open and close the production hood with ease.
Boss Pak
For the '11-'12 Mustang GT, Steeda Autosports has created an Ultimate Induction Pak that utilizes the '12 Boss 302's composite intake along with Steeda's Pro Flow Cold-Air Intake. Steeda's performance package provides a thoroughly engineered solution for both naturally-aspirated and nitrous applications. The Steeda Ultimate Induction Pak has been extensively tested to deliver optimal performance for the track, street, or drag strip.
Tranny Cooler
One of the special parts on the '12-'13 Boss 302 Laguna Seca is the unique transmission cooler. Through Ford Racing, it is now available to owners of all '11-'12 Mustang GTs for directing air onto the transmission, which is especially helpful on track days or for all-out competition. The cooler and its bracket replace the factory pencil brace.
Light Covers
For a stealthy, blacked-out look for '10-'12 Mustangs, Latemodel Restoration Supply offers smoked light cover kits that are easy to install. The LRS kit comes with smoked covers for the headlights, taillights, and fog lights, along with a smoked taillight panel to finish off the looks.
Adjustable Headrests
For some drivers, the factory headrests on '10-'12 Mustangs can be uncomfortable. That's why MRT developed tilting headrests that are adjustable to four different positions, enabling drivers to achieve their most comfortable driving position. Manufactured in America, the headrests deliver factory quality fit and finish by matching the grain of the Mustang's leather interior. They are available in a variety of colors.
V-6 Spacer
The '11-'12 Mustang's 3.7L V6 makes 305 horsepower from the factory, but AirRaid has figured out how to squeeze a few more ponies with their new PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer, which provides improved throttle response and increased low-end torque. Made from high-quality CNC-machined billet aluminum, the spacer features AirRaid's patented Helix-Bore design that creates a spinning of the incoming air charge as it passes through the throttle body spacer. This contributes to improved intake velocity and better atomization of the air-fuel mixture. The PowerAid is easy to install and comes with all mounting hardware.
Handling Pack
Owners of '11-'12 Mustang GTs can put a little "road race" into their street cars with Ford Racing's Handling Pack. Available for both coupes (M-FR3-MGTA) and convertibles (M-FR3-MCGTA), the kit includes performance dampers, lowering springs (for a 1-inch drop), sway bars, strut tower brace, front strut mount upgrade, and jounce bumpers. Adjustable dampers and springs for a 1-1/2-inch drop are available separately.
Styling Bar
Here's a time-honored modification for '11-'13 Mustang convertibles (also fits '05-'10 models). Ever since Shelby added a roll bar to the '69-'70 Shelbys, they've been a popular addition for all Mustang convertibles, especially when the '94 Mustang arrived. The SVE styling bar from Latemodel Restoration Supply is constructed from high-grade urethane that has a grained, charcoal finish for factory look and fit. Although not designed as roll-over protection, the inner structure is made of steel tubing for a solid support structure. The bar comes in charcoal black to match most interiors.
Quick Shifts
UPR's billet shifter for '11-'12 Mustangs fits both the V-6 and GT V-8 models with the 6-speed manual transmission. Made from 7075 CNC billet aluminum with a silver finish, the shifter offers 20 percent shorter throws for quicker, more precise shifting. It installs in 30 minutes.
Shelby Brakes
Here's a quick and easy way to upgrade the front brakes on '11-'12 Mustang GTs and V6s. The EradiSpeed Plus-Two rotors from Shelby Performance Parts feature a lighter weight, two-piece design with an aluminum hat and iron disc. Offered as optional equipment for Shelby Mustangs, the 14-inch rotors provide increased diameter for greater leverage and improved brake torque, plus they include cross-drilled, slotted, and zinc-coated surfaces. They are direct replacement for the factory rotors, even utilizing the OEM calipers, but they are designed for larger than stock wheels.
Wheels in Black
Black wheels are all the rage today, and Ford Racing offers a great-looking set of 18-inchers for '11-'12 Mustangs (also fits '05-'10 models), both GT and V6. Measuring 18x8 inches, the cast aluminum wheels feature a mesh spoke design and matte black finish. Will not fit cars with the optional Brembo brakes.
Magnacharger 5.0
Magnuson has released a 50-state Magnacharger supercharger system for the '11-'12 Mustang GT. The centerpiece is the Magnuson MP1900 or MP2300 (buyer's choice) TVS supercharger, a four-lobe, roots-type blower that is highly efficient and very quiet. Testing at 7 psi of boost has shown an increase of 120 rear-wheel horsepower over stock. The supercharger mounts on the engine with an equal-length runner intake manifold that houses an integral air-to-water charge cooler. The Magnacharger includes a pre-programmed, hand-held tuner that reflashes the factory ECU with a revised engine calibration.


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The Yes Men in the Rockaways: The Occupy Sandy Relief Effort
November 12, 2012
Hat tip to commenter Rayduray for this link.
The Yes Men visit the devastated Rockaways after Superstorm Sandy, and amidst the rubble they find hope in one relief effort being organized by the Occupy movement, Greenpeace, and others. The video includes an interview with Diego from Occupy Sandy at the Yana relief center, and Jesse Coleman from Greenpeace, who rolled in with their "Coal Free Future" solar truck to help out a few days after the storm.
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November 12, 2012 at 1:33 am
Thank you, Occupy Sandy and Greenpeace for your efforts in this neighborhood. This is serious devastation of property and displacement of residents. I am surprised, frankly, that a more cohesive and organized relief infrastructure doesn't seem to have been established here and in other areas that were particularly hard hit by this freakish storm system (unless I am missing something.)

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In Reply to: Gay and Lesbian Campus Organizations posted by Wrod Camel on January 23, 2005
: : : : Not that there's anything wrong with them*, but when was it politically correct , and required, to have Gay and Lesbian Organizations on campus? In my days, I would have formed a strictly hetrosexual organizations (and established the entry requirements for woman who were to be inducted), but an organization based solely on sexual orientation was frowned upon. When did this expression become not only OK, but required?
: : : : *thanks to the Seinfeld writers.
: : : I guess you'd have to read a history of the gay liberation movement to find out when. As to why, there is strength in numbers. Heteros don't need the support of an organization because they aren't oppressed. Gays and lesbians are.
: : There was a report on our local public radio station, interviewing high school students who were members of their respective high school Gey and Lesbian Organizations. It caught my ear because one student was from our town, a progessive college town. As I suspected, our high school was a model of tolerance. No problems. On the other hand, students from city schools (Chicago) reported considerable harrassment and threats of violence ... but from a surprising source: their teachers.
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CitationsGross RL (2009). Current medical management of glaucoma. In M Yanoff, JS Duker, eds., Ophthalmology, 3rd ed., pp. 1220–1226. Edinburgh: Mosby Elsevier.
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We see the headlines every two or three years during the holidays.
A pastor preaches on the true meaning of Christmas, warning about sins of selfishness and materialism. Then, in a moment of candor, disaster strikes.
This time the dateline was Santa Fe Springs, Calif. Local newspapers, followed by national wire services, reported that Father Ruben Rocha of St. Pius X Catholic School did something shocking during a Mass for students in kindergarten through third grade. He told the children that there is no Santa Claus.
The church hierarchy sprang into action.
"There's a time and place for everything, and this was not the time or the place or the age group to be talking about the true meaning of Christmas, at least in terms that young children cannot understand," Tod Tamberg, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, told the media.
Father Rocha apologized in writing to parents. Few details of his sermon are known beyond reports that, in response to a child's question, he said that parents eat the milk and cookies left for Santa.
As a public service to cautious clergy, it might help to review the few options available to those considering discussing the spiritual and commercial versions of Christmas with children. Santa is hard to avoid.
Nevertheless, remaining silent is the first option. Many clergy and parents do not choose silence because it affirms the schizophrenic, secular-sacred Christmas split.
The second option is to nix Santa, right up front. Beliefnet.com columnist Frederica Mathewes-Green has offered blunt reasons for why Christian parents should — gently — reject the Santa Claus scenario.
"First, it's a big fat lie," she said. "What kind of an example are you setting here? How stupid are your kids going to feel when they realize they fell for this? What else of what you taught them are they going to doubt?"
Wait, she's just getting started: "The Santa myth teaches kids ingratitude. … They learn that goodies magically appear and don't cost anybody anything. Their role in life is just to open packages and enjoy. It also teaches greed. We may say piously that we want our children to develop just and generous virtues, but filling them with images of a toy-wielding potentate with a lifetime pass on eToys will knock all that flatter than Kansas."There is a third option for tradition-loving clergy and parents and, truth be told, I have never read a headline about a pastor being nailed for using it.
Call it the St. Nicholas option. It is especially easy for believers in Catholic, Orthodox or Anglican churches that emphasize the lives of the saints. The goal is to teach children about the 4th century bishop known as St. Nicholas of Myra, while noting that elements of his story later helped inspire the secular story of Santa Claus.
According to church tradition, he was born into wealth and gave his inheritance to the poor. The most famous story about the bishop is captured in the Charity of St. Nicholas icon. It shows him visiting a poor family at night, carrying a bag of gold. The father could not provide dowries for his daughters, which meant they could not marry. Nicholas rescued them from ruin by dropping gold coins through a window.
These gifts fell into their stockings, which had been hung up to dry. The rest, as they say, is history.
The feast of St. Nicholas falls on Dec. 6 and, in parts of the world, remains a day for gift giving and alms for the poor. It is also a good time to discuss the pre-Christmas season of Advent or, in Eastern tradition, Nativity Lent.
The message to children is simple. Yes, there is a real St. Nicholas. But he is not what Christmas is all about.
Playing the St. Nicholas card is the best option, but it is not without its risks, said Father Nicholas Bargoot, an Eastern Orthodox priest here in South Florida.
"With all the commercialism that surrounds us, we still have to be careful when we make that link that we do not to tarnish the reality of St. Nicholas and who he is," he said. "It is still easy for young children to be confused. I mean, what is St. Nicholas doing at the mall?"


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Fecteau, a seven-year veteran at Harvard, joined the Crimson coaching staff as a second assistant in 2003 before being promoted to first assistant in 2009. During her tenure with the Crimson, Harvard compiled a 120-77 overall mark with a 75-25 Ivy League record. She helped develop four All-Ivy performers, including a pair of first-team honorees, and the 2004-05 Ivy League Player of the Year, Reka Cserney.
"I think Stevens got a great one," Harvard head coach Kathy Delaney-Smith said. "There are a lot of similarities between the schools and their emphasis on both academics and athletics. Bri has been here for seven years and understands how to maintain that balance between both academics and athletics. We are going to miss her here at Harvard, but it's her time (to step into a head coaching role). She was great on the court, has great knowledge of the game, and was great with our student-athletes."
At Harvard, Fecteau helped facilitate the day-to-day operations
of the women's basketball program and was responsible for
film editing and exchange, scouting and recruiting. As part of her
on-court coaching responsibilities, Fecteau worked with all
positions – with a special concentration on guard
During her seven seasons at Harvard, the Crimson captured three Ivy League titles (2005, 2007, 2008), earning an NCAA Tournament berth in 2007, while making two Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) appearances in 2009 and 2010. She also served as the head coach of the Crimson's junior varsity program.


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The last great primary forests of Russia's Far East are known for their tigers and bears, but they are also the domain of giant owls. A new study finds that the health of the rare Blakiston's fish owl is intrinsic to that of these northern forests. The birds rely on old-growth forests along streams for both breeding and to support healthy populations of their favorite prey: salmon.
Large trees provide breeding cavities for the enormous bird, which has a 6-foot wingspan. When these massive trees die and topple into streams, they disrupt water flow, forcing the gushing river around, over, and under these new obstacles. The result is stream channel complexity: a combination of deep, slow-moving backwaters and shallow, fast-moving channels that provide important microhabitats critical to salmon in different developmental stages.
The study, led by WCS and the University of Minnesota, appears in the journal Oryx. The authors studied the foraging and nesting characteristics of Blakiston's fish owl in Primorye, Russia, where they looked at nesting habitat over 7,804 square miles. They found that large old trees and riparian old-growth forest were the primary distinguishing characteristics of both nest and foraging sites.
The authors say that management and conservation of old-growth forests is essential for sustaining this species because they are central to the owls' nesting and foraging behavior. Moreover, conservation of Primorye's forests and rivers sustains habitat for many other species: including eight salmon and trout species that spawn there; some of the 12 other owl species found in Primorye; and mammals like the endangered Amur (or Siberian) tiger, Asiatic black bear, and wild boar. Listed as Endangered by IUCN, Blakiston's fish owl is restricted to riparian areas in Russia, China, Japan, and possibly North Korea.
"Blakiston's fish owl is a clear indicator of the health of the forests, rivers, and salmon populations," said lead author Jonathan Slaght of WCS. "Retention of habitat for fish owls will also maintain habitat for many other species associated with riparian old-growth forests in the Russian Far East."
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If you loved roasted brussels sprouts with lots of olive oil, salt and pepper in a former life, expert superfood chef, Tina Leigh, may have the raw answer for you!
She told us, "I wanted an uncooked brussels sprout dish that would provide me the same level of satisfaction as the cooked version. While dining out last month, I saw a brussels sprout dish on the menu that looked enticing because the sprouts were not roasted or sautéed. A couple of the ingredients were not raw friendly, so on my way home, I stopped for the obvious ingredients, grabbed a couple more I thought might be delicious and went to work on creating my own variation."
The result of her exploration is vibrant, satisfying and quite addicting!
Seed Preparation (can be done in advance):
- 10 brussels sprouts (washed with stem and browned or bruised leaves removed)
- 6 small sunchokes (peeled)
- 1 small fennel bulb (scrubbed)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- ½ cup Meyer lemon juice
- ¾ cup Bariani Olive Oil
- ¾ cup Pitted Olives
- Splash of olive juice
- ½ – 1 tsp sea salt
- Cracked black pepper
Dressing Preparation:
- Place garlic and ½ tsp sea salt in a food processor and blend to a paste.
- Add the lemon juice and blend.
- Slowly add the olive oil and a splash of olive juice and blend thoroughly. Finish with plenty of black pepper.
Salad Preparation
- Remove a few leaves of the Brussels sprouts and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- Using a mandoline, shave the rest of all the sprouts into the same bowl. Break the pieces apart so you have a nice sprout slaw.
- Cut the fennel bulb in half and shave both halves into the bowl. Break the fennel a part also.!
- Shave the sunchokes into the bowl the same way.
- Add the dressing to the salad, finish with a little bit more sea salt and pepper if needed and a light drizzle of olive oil. Toss in olives and serve.


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A Simple, Versatile Sketch
For several years now, I've simplified part of this great hobby by creating seasonal layouts: I create two-page spreads that summarize the highlights of what my family did in any particular season. In the case of the layout below, I summarized our fall from last year using this month's sketch.
This sketch is literally full of photos, leaving very little room for creativity or pressure to spend hours decorating your layout. This just may be exactly what you need right now. Or if you want to use the sketch but you're feeling the creativity juices flow, feel free to swap out some of those picture spots for more decorative elements.
Our Fall by Becky Higgins. Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned paper: Scenic Route (green) and Dream Street Papers (yellow); Letter stickers: American Crafts; Brads: Making Memories; Corner-rounder punch and pen: EK Success; Adhesive: Easy-Stick Double Stick Adhesive, Duck Products, Henkel Consumer Adhesive.
Becky's note: To jazz up this layout a bit, I grabbed some paper scraps and a pair of scissors and did a little freestyle scallop cutting. I added some brads, and the whole layout came to life with a touch of whimsy.
More Layouts with This Sketch
To see more layouts based on this sketch, check out the "Becky's Sketch" column in the October 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes.
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Gold Long Range Detectors
The long range gold detectors of OKM's Bionic Series are designed to detect hidden or buried gold treasures and gold artifacts from far distances. While common metal detectors have to pass over the buried metal object directly, the Bionic detectors are able to pick signals from gold and silver up from far distances.
So the main purpose of the long range gold detectors is the detection of gold in large areas. It is possible to also detect silver, brass or copper when those metals are buried for many years. The longer the gold or metal has been buried, the better the detection. Metals which are deposited on the surface of the earth or inside of walls, deposited in basements or attics, in caves, underground, tunnels, dens, that is to say, static objects, even when not buried will be detected with precision providing there has not been for a long period of time (many years) neither physical movement of people, machines or vehicles nor there is an electric power field nearby.
Typical applications of gold hunting
The gold detectors of the Bionic Series are usable for many tasks of gold prospecting. The main applications of this gold long range detectors are:
- Detection of buried gold, i.e. gold coins, gold jewelry, gold rings, gold bars (gold bullions) and gold statues
The gold detectors of the Bionic Series are not only working in dry grounds, it is also suitable for humid places, wet soils and can be used after rainy days without any limitations.
The gold long range detectors are reaching best performances in sparsely populated areas. Since the detectors of the Bionic Series are very sensitive to changes of the ionic and bionic fields, the accuracy increases greatly in undisturbed or undeveloped areas.
OKM provides several long range gold detectors
The Bionic Series consists of 3 different gold long range detectors depending on the specific needs of the gold prospector and treasure hunter:
Detection methods for gold hunting
The long range gold detectors are supporting two different detection methods to locate hidden gold treasures:
Ionic Detection Method (Ions-Chamber-System)
The Ionic Detection Method measures the ions radiation (ions absorbent) of buried gold objects. This detection method is only able to locate long time buried gold artifacts.
Bionic Detection Method (Bio-Energy-System)
During the detection of gold the Bionic Detection Method interacts with the Bio-Energy of the operator's body to analyze minimum changes of object substances. Thereby the Bionic gold detectors are able to locate almost all gold objects. Independent of the age of the gold, the Bio-Energy-System can be used to find freshly buried gold, long time buried gold as well as golden artifacts that are not buried.
Since the long range gold detectors of the Bionic Series are not able to determine the depth and size of buried gold artifacts it is always a good idea to use one of OKM's precise 3D Metal Detectors to ground scan this location to find out the exact position, depth and dimension of the located gold metal objects. The more experienced you are in using the Bionic Alpha, Bionic 01 or Bionic X4 the more precise you will detect and locate buried gold objects under the surface of the ground.


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Some popular new tablets come equipped with storage expansion slots; others do not. Which is better?
The simple answer depends on a user's personal preference. Sometimes the way storage is handled on a tablet is just another item on a lengthy checklist of important features, including screen size and resolution, processing power and price.
But there's also a more detailed answer that highlights a tug of war going on behind the scenes between prominent tablet vendors.
Tablet bigwigs like Apple, Amazon, and Google don't include an expansion slot in their devices. Among the tablets without expansion slots are the new 7-in. Nexus 7 from Google, which goes on sale tomorrow for $229 for a 16GB model, or $269 for 32GB.
Meanwhile, other tablets tout the availability of a Micro Secure Digital (microSD) slot in addition to the built-in storage. These include the recently-announced Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 models, in 7-in., 8-in. and 10.1-in. sizes. All three come with either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a 64GB microSD card.
Google has for a while architected its Nexus products to rely on both internal storage and online storage in the cloud, so the lack of a slot in the new Nexus 7 comes as no big surprise.
Asked to explain its no-slot principal, a Google spokeswoman echoed what's been surmised by analysts about the company's storage direction for the past two years.
The Android operating system used in Nexus devices doesn't offer a way for users to see and manage external physical storage, the spokeswoman said. "As a result, it's up to different apps to expose and support that extra storage space, and that creates an inconsistent and frequently confusing experience for users," she said. "Users are putting more of their data and getting more of their content from the cloud. Instead of being tied to one device, movies, books music and documents are available on any device."
Generally, modern tablets can hold "an incredible amount of content -- more movies than I can watch before my battery runs out and more songs than I could listen to in a year," she said.
Even though some storage card vendors believe Google and others are trying to capture users in a closed-cloud storage ecosystem that benefits Google, the company doesn't require users to rely on Google Drive cloud storage -- or any Google product -- to take advantage of the cloud, the spokeswoman said. Netflix, Hulu, Dropbox and many other storage products are supported by Android, she said, and "let users connect to a virtually infinite amount of content."
In setting up its Nexus products this way, "Google realizes what Apple understood long ago [with the iPad]: Most people aren't that interested in using these expansion slots and they can negatively impact design, cost and usability," said IDC analyst Tom Mainelli.
After the iPad first took the tablet market by storm in 2010, competing vendors tried to find ways to differentiate themselves, Mainelli reasoned. "So they put in USB ports, HDMI ports and [storage] expansion slots," he said. "In many ways, I think the slots are a throwback to expectations people had around their PCs and the need for additional storage and more inputs/outputs."
Some customers do demand storage expansion and other slots, but mainstream tablet users "are rapidly moving away from them," Mainelli said. "People use their tablets differently than they use their PCs, and cloud storage is definitely part of this evolution. Smartphone usage impacts this, too.
"Dramatically fewer people need to get an image off a storage card in a camera and into their tablet, since most of that is happening through services like online photo sharing sites, such as Facebook and iCloud," he said.
IDC analyst Ryan Reith said that while storage expansion slots in tablets may have been at one time a major threat to enterprise security, some companies are installing system-wide mobile management software that can disable external storage.
Even so, some companies have to devise stop-gap measures to prevent workers or visitors from using expansion slots, like putting tape over the slots, Mainelli said.
Samsung defended its use of SD card slots, which show up in Galaxy Tab 3 tablets, as well as Galaxy Tab 2 devices and the Galaxy Note phablets. "Samsung has actually offered expanded storage through SD card slots for a while now," a spokeswoman said. "We want to offer consumers the additional space for storage."
Microsoft didn't respond to a request for comment on its use of storage slots in Windows 8 tablets, including its own Surface Pro and Surface RT machines. Mainelli expects both Microsoft and Samsung to continue to offer a storage expansion slot as a way to differentiate their hardware.
"Microsoft's motivation [for storage expansion slots] is that they are really driving people to use their tablets as both a PC when they want and a tablet when they want," Mainelli said. Meanwhile, Samsung makes many tablets and other products in different sizes and with different features, meaning some future devices will have expansion slots while others don't.
In a recent TV advertisement, Dell compares its 32GB XPS 10 tablet (running Windows RT and selling for $399 at the moment) to an iPad with the same storage and a $599 price tag. The ad calls attention to the iPad's inability to take an SD card since it has no SD card slot, unlike the XPS 10.
Mainelli isn't sure how important the SD card slot will remain for Microsoft. He's one of many analysts concerned about slow sales for Windows RT tablets, although that may be due more to its operating system than the hardware.
"A small percentage of buyers want a storage expansion slot," Mainelli said.
Jack Gold, an analyst at J. Gold Associates, offered a contrary view. "I don't believe local storage [and SD cards] are going away anytime soon," he said. "Vendors that don't have an SD expansion slot on their devices are using the cloud as a way to spin for why they don't have the slot."
Gold said as a practical matter that users are not going to want to store too many data-laden movies in the cloud, and possibly pay for that service. "Not everything will end up in the cloud," he said. "Why do I want to store a bunch of films I am going to view on my flight to California in the cloud? I'd rather simply side load them through the expansion slot. To my way of thinking, that's a lot easier than waiting for a cloud upload/download session. "
"So, not everything should go into the cloud -- only the stuff I deem important enough to store long term and don't have to pay for or doesn't make it painful to download," Gold added.
Patrick Moorhead, an analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, said consumer tablet buyers will prefer having an SD card slot as long as the tablet doesnt become too thick to accommodate it. So, there can be trade-offs with other tablet features.
Who's right? The storage expansion slot debate will continue for some time.
This article, Tablet storage: Do you really need an expansion slot?, was originally published at Computerworld.com.
Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. Follow Matt on Twitter at @matthamblen or subscribe to Matt's RSS feed. His email address is email@example.com.
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GENERIC NAME: DICLOFENAC/MISOPROSTOL - ORAL (dye-KLOE-fen-ack/my-so-PROSS-tull)
BRAND NAME(S): Arthrotec
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WARNING: This medication is a combination of 2 drugs, diclofenac and misoprostol. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or think that you may be pregnant. Misoprostol may cause loss of pregnancy, premature birth, or birth defects. In rare cases, serious complications (e.g., uterine rupture) have occurred when misoprostol was used to start labor or used in combination with another drug to end pregnancy after the eighth week. These complications have resulted in harm to the unborn baby and mother.
Avoid pregnancy while taking this medication and for at least one month or one complete menstrual cycle after you have stopped treatment. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
If you are of a woman of childbearing age, do not use this medication unless you require a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as diclofenac and you are at high risk of having an ulcer or ulcer complications from NSAID treatment.
Female patients must meet the following four requirements in order to use this drug: 1) test negative for pregnancy within 2 weeks before starting treatment; 2) use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy; 3) receive oral and written warnings on the dangers of using misoprostol while of childbearing age and the risks of possible birth control failure; 4) start taking this medication only on the second or third day of the next normal menstrual period.
This medication must not be shared with others.
Diclofenac may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This side effect can occur without warning at any time during treatment with diclofenac. The elderly are at increased risk for serious stomach/intestinal bleeding.
Drugs related to diclofenac have rarely caused blood clots to form, resulting in serious (possibly fatal) heart attacks and strokes. This medication might also rarely cause similar problems. The risk of these serious side effects may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use of this medication. This drug should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).
Stop taking this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects: black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech.
USES: Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Misoprostol protects the stomach from diclofenac's irritating effects. This combination medication is used to treat arthritis in people at high risk of developing stomach ulcers and serious complications such as bleeding.If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This medication may also be used to treat gout attacks.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet and the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug.Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets. Doing so may increase side effects.Take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset and to reduce the chances of diarrhea. Avoid taking antacids that contain magnesium while using this medication because they may worsen diarrhea. If you need an antacid, consult your doctor or pharmacist to help you choose a product.The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). To minimize side effect risks (e.g., stomach bleeding), use this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible length of time. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. For ongoing conditions such as arthritis, continue taking it as directed by your doctor. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same times each day. It may take up to 2 weeks of regular use before the full benefits of this medication take effect.Inform your doctor if your condition worsens.
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SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Diarrhea and upset stomach may occur within a few weeks after you start taking this medication, and usually last for about 1 week. See How to Use for ways to reduce diarrhea.Nausea, heartburn, gas, stomach pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, and dizziness may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Rarely, diarrhea can become so severe and persistent that it may lead to a large loss of your body's water and minerals (dehydration). Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and get enough minerals/electrolytes to prevent dehydration. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following signs: severe/persistent diarrhea, stomach cramps, severe dizziness, decreased amount of urine, muscle weakness.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: difficult/painful swallowing, swelling of the hands/feet, sudden/unexplained weight gain, vision changes, hearing changes (e.g., ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes (e.g., depression), fast/pounding heartbeat, persistent/severe headache, fainting, unusual/heavy vaginal bleeding, menstrual problems/irregular periods, unusual tiredness.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: change in the amount of urine, easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), unexplained stiff neck, seizures.This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop taking diclofenac/misoprostol and tell your doctor immediately: yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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PRECAUTIONS: Before taking diclofenac/misoprostol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to either of these drugs; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), recent heart bypass surgery (CABG), certain liver problem (hepatic porphyria).Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, poorly controlled diabetes, stomach/intestine/esophagus problems (e.g., bleeding, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease), heart disease (e.g., history of heart attack), high blood pressure, stroke, swelling (edema, fluid retention), blood disorders (e.g., anemia), bleeding or clotting problems, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps).Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the use of NSAID medications, including diclofenac. Problems are more likely to occur if you are dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or if you take certain medications (see also Drug Interactions section). Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you have any unusual change in the amount of urine.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.Diclofenac may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco may increase your risk for stomach bleeding, especially when combined with this medicine. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, and worsening heart problems.This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It can harm the unborn baby and mother. Use reliable forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. See Warning section.This medication passes into breast milk. However, this drug is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also the How to Use section.Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.This drug should not be used with the following medication because very serious interactions may occur: cidofovir.If you are currently using the medication listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting diclofenac/misoprostol.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as valsartan, losartan), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), cyclosporine, desmopressin, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, probenecid.This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers (aspirin, NSAIDs such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, or ketorolac). These drugs are similar to diclofenac and may increase your risk of side effects if taken together. However, if your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), you should continue taking the aspirin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, persistent diarrhea, extreme drowsiness, slow/shallow breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests) should be performed periodically to check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. Keep all doctor appointments and lab visits so your therapy can be monitored closely.Non-drug treatment for arthritis that is approved by your doctor (e.g., weight loss if needed, strengthening and conditioning exercises) may help improve your flexibility, range of motion, and joint function. Consult your doctor for specific instructions.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store the U.S. product at room temperature at or below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.Store the Canadian product at room temperature at 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Information last revised October 2013. Copyright(c) 2013 First Databank, Inc.
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