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Nycomed, a Takeda Company, Launches Omnaris® Nasal Spray in the UAE for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
14 Mar, 2012, 05:00 ET
DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- United Arab Emirates is the First Country in the Middle East to Introduce Omnaris® to Region's Allergy Sufferers -
Nycomed, a Takeda company, today announced that Omnaris® (ciclesonide) Nasal Spray is now available in the United Arab Emirates for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, also known as nasal allergies and hay fever, in adults and adolescents over the age of 12.
Omnaris® Nasal Spray is a long-lasting therapy indicated for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) nasal symptoms in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older, and for perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) nasal symptoms in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Omnaris® is a corticosteroid with a unique pro-drug formulation that has been shown to be highly tolerable[1] and able to provide fast and powerful relief from bothersome nasal symptoms.[2]
The symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis, such as nasal congestion and runny nose, can be bothersome enough to interfere with work and school productivity and diminish quality of life. Nasal allergies are generally recognized as the most common chronic respiratory disorder worldwide with approximately 400 million people affected.[3]
More than one third of adults across the Emirates suffer from allergic rhinitis.[4] With prevalence rates in the Middle East currently estimated to be as high as 10 per cent and rising, the socioeconomic burden of nasal allergies is significant.
"The Allergies in the Middle East Survey highlights an unmet need for a safe, effective, fast and long-lasting allergy treatment for adults and adolescents in the Middle East where more and more people are suffering from allergic rhinitis," said Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman, MSc. Director of Medical Affairs, Consultant and Head of ENT Department, Dubai Hospital.
"We are excited to be able to prescribe Omnaris® to our patients in UAE as a new treatment option as approved by the authorities" said Dr. Hussain.
Omnaris® Nasal Spray provides a fast-acting and long-lasting, well tolerated and effective therapy for allergy sufferers in the UAE. Nycomed, a Takeda company, plans to launch Omnaris® in other countries in the Middle Eastern region in 2012 and providing a novel treatment option for patients.
The introduction of Omnaris® into the Middle Eastern market coincides with the release of the intriguing Allergies in Middle East (AIME) Survey sponsored by Nycomed, a Takeda Company, a global pharmaceutical company. The AIME Survey screened 7,411 households in Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and UAE. In total 501 adults and parents of children and adolescents with allergic rhinitis were surveyed. The results show that nasal allergies diminish quality of life by preventing participation in outdoor activities, interfere in work and academic performance, and overall leave allergy sufferers of all ages feeling tired, depressed or sad and miserable as a result of bothersome symptoms. Notably, most seek relief with medication, but approximately half of adults and children reported that their current nasal allergy spray failed to provide 24-hour relief and it was not effective enough to treat all symptoms.
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The following backgrounders are available upon request:
- Allergic Rhinitis Backgrounder
- Allergies in the Middle East Survey Backgrounder
The Allergies in the Middle East Survey is the latest in a series of allergy surveys supported by Nycomed, a Takeda Company in five regions around the world. For more information on Allergies in the Middle East Survey, please visit http://www.allergiesinmiddleeast.com.
About Omnaris®
Omnaris®(ciclesonide) Nasal Spray is a new intranasal corticosteroid therapy that has been studied extensively in thousands of patients with either seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis and shown to be effective and well tolerated for both conditions.
Formulated as a pro-drug and in a unique hypotonic formulation, Omnaris® addresses some important improvements on allergic rhinitis treatments such as: drug activation on the target cells, fast onset of action (studies have shown onset of action within 1 to 6 hours), increased absorption of ciclesonide and longer retention in the nasal mucosa compared to isotonic formulations, low systemic availability (1 percent) and low spray volume leading to a safety and tolerability profile compared to placebo, convenience of once daily dosage and efficacy in all main allergic rhinitis symptoms (runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing and nasal congestion).
The UAE is the first country in the Middle East to launch Omnaris® and further launches are expected throughout 2012 and 2013. Omnaris® Nasal Spray is currently approved and launched in the USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico; Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea and the Philippines.
About Nycomed, a Takeda Company
Nycomed is a Takeda company since end of September 2011. Takeda is a research-based global company with its main focus on pharmaceuticals. The combined company has an active commercial presence in the therapeutic areas of metabolic diseases, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiovascular health, CNS diseases, inflammatory and immune disorders, respiratory diseases and pain management.
Takeda's traditional strengths in North America, Japan, and the rest of Asia, are now complemented by Nycomed's position in Europe and the high growth emerging markets. The combined company has a presence in more than 70 countries worldwide and ranked 12th by global Rx sales, 14th in the BRIC countries and 18th in Europe.
About Takeda
As the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and one of the global leaders of the industry, Takeda is committed to strive towards better health for patients worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Additional information about Takeda is available through its corporate website, http://www.takeda.com.
This press release has been issued by Nycomed, a Takeda Company, Dubai Airport Free Zone, West Wing 3 - Office 519, P.O. 293 655, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
1. Chervinsky P, Kunjibettu S, Miller DL, Prenner BM, et al. Long-term safety and e_cacy of ciclesonide in adult and adolescent patients with perennial allergic rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2007;99:69-76
2. Patel P, Patel D, Kunjibettu S, Hall N, et al. Onset of Action of Ciclesonide Once Daily in the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. ENT J. 2008;87:340-353.
3. Pawankar, Ruby et al. "Special Article. Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma Update (ARIA 2008) - Western and Asian-Pacific Perspective. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology (2009) 27:237-243.
4. AMEInfo.com, 'One third of adults in UAE suffer from allergic rhinitis'. March 17, 2010. http://www.ameinfo.com/226995.html. (Accessed December 2011)
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Rethinking the American Union
[Rethinking the American Union for the Twenty-First Century • Edited by Donald Livingston • Pelican Publishing Company, 2012 • 272 pages]
The contributors to Donald Livingston's valuable collection of essays defend two main contentions. Each of these contentions may be held independently of the other, but the first one provides a reason to welcome the truth of the second.
Livingston, with characteristic care, states the first of these contentions in this way:
As Aristotle taught, everything in nature has a proper size, beyond or below which it becomes dysfunctional.… The same holds for the functioning of other social entities [than a jury] such as committees, lawmaking assemblies, and bureaucracies and the ratio of population to representative (e.g., one representative for every million persons is not representation at all). None of these can function well if they are too large or out of scale. (pp. 16–17)
Livingston concludes that a republic must be of limited size. His argument, if I have grasped it, is this: A republic must have a representative legislative assembly. In order to count properly as representative, the number of persons that each member of the assembly represents must not be too large. But it is also the case that the number of people in the assembly itself cannot be overly large, for the reason stated in the preceding paragraph. In a large republic, these requirements cannot at the same time be met. Thus, the proper size of a republic is necessarily limited.
Livingston adds to this argument an appeal to tradition:
Any thinking about the proper size and scale of republican order must take its bearings from the republican tradition that stretches back to the ancient Greeks. When we do so, we must be astonished to find that for over two thousand years, republics seldom went beyond a population of 200,000 people, and most were considerably smaller. (p. 126)
What is more, "the republican tradition also taught that the government of a large territory would necessarily end in a centralized monarchy" (p. 25).
Kirkpatrick Sale likewise appeals to Aristotle, who "thought mostly in terms of cities, not knowing nations, but even if we may extend these units with the experience of 2,000 more years to larger units such as nations, they have to be limited: limited by human nature and human experience" (p. 168).
Current experience confirms that Aristotle was right.
We have abundant evidence that a state as large as 305 million people is ungovernable. Did not Katrina and the BP oil disaster prove that, or runaway health care costs and broken borders, or the failure of education…? (p. 168)
Before we ask whether the argument about the size of a republic is right, another issue requires attention. Even if the argument of Livingston and Sale is correct on its own terms, have they wrongly presupposed a premise that should be challenged, if not rejected altogether? They ask, what are the conditions under which a republic can flourish; but what if one denies the need for a state at all, even though it be a properly functioning republic?
Though the case against the state seems to me entirely persuasive, anarchists should not dismiss the question of size that Livingston and his colleagues raise. If ideally we ought to do away with the state altogether, nevertheless we need also to ask, given the existing world of nation states, how may the power of the state to do damage be limited to the greatest extent that is in practice possible?
Further, anarchists need to consider an analogous issue to the one raised in this book. What is the proper size of an anarchist protection agency? Do too many clients for a single agency pose problems similar to the ones created by too many constituents for a member of a legislature?
Granted that the question of the proper size of a republic is legitimate, even for anarchists, do the authors of this book respond to it correctly? Their case for small size strikes me as largely persuasive: tyrannical power has indeed often been conjoined with great size. But not always: Cambodia comes to mind as the most striking exception — a very small state whose Communist rulers were guilty of monstrous evil.
Further, an objector might say, perhaps the authors have focused on the wrong issue. Is not the scope of the government more important than its size? Would not a government strictly limited in scope that controlled a large territory be better than an intrusive and meddling state of small size? But the authors might with justice reply that limiting the size of a nation is often an indispensable means to ensuring that the scope of its government is small.
Before turning from this topic, I should like to raise one more point. Suppose the authors are correct: the proper size of a republic is small, and too large a state requires the abandonment of republican government and risks the onset of tyranny. Does it follow from these facts that for any state larger than the proper size, a reduction in size that falls short of the ideal always constitutes an improvement? I cannot see that it does, although it may well in practice be true that such reductions are almost always desirable.
If the authors' case has merit, does not a practical difficulty render what they have defended with such care inoperable in our own world? In a world of colossal states, how can a small republic hope to survive? Livingston ably faces the problem, noting in the first place that small states do not always lose conflicts with larger ones, and in any case pointing to federation as one possible solution. Here he appeals to David Hume, who "agrees with the republican tradition that 'a small commonwealth is the happiest government in the world within itself' but 'it may be subdued by great force from without'" (p. 143).1
Hume proposed a large republic composed of 100 small republics. Laws passed by the national senate required ratification by a majority of the constituent republics. In essence, Hume thought, the advantages of small size could in this way be joined to the greater fighting power of a large state.
Hume's ideas, along with similar views by other writers, influenced the founders of the American republic; and here we arrive at the second of the two major contentions of this book. It is that America was founded not as a centralized Leviathan but as a federation of republics, each of which retains intact its sovereign power, except on matters delegated to the national government. Each state, on this view, retains the right to leave the federation, should it deem that the national government (or the other states) has sufficiently violated its rights. The 11 Southern states that seceded in 1861 thus acted legally, whether or not they were wise to do so.
Kent Masterton Brown, in his long and learned contribution to the book, very forcefully defends this position. As he points out,
The Constitution is an agreement "between the States so ratifying the same" [quoting the Constitution]. It has parties — the States. Each of the parties agreed to surrender some powers in exchange for receiving a "common defense" and some regulation of commerce between the States when it was necessary.… Each party retains the right to rescind its ratification of the Constitution if there is a material breach by other States or by the federal government created by the Constitution.… The framers and ratifiers of the Constitution unquestionably understood it to be a "compact." Not only did the document, in form, contain all the elements of a contract, but the prevailing political thought of revolutionary America underscored the fact that written constitutions were "compacts." (pp. 42–43)
Though Brown's argument is strong, I should like to have seen a response to an objection. If states could withdraw at will from the union, why did the anti-Federalists so much stress in the ratification debates the dangers of centralization? If a ready remedy existed for federal usurpation of power, why was such usurpation so perilous a prospect? Perhaps, though, they did not doubt the legal possibility of secession but rather feared that in practice it would prove difficult to carry out with success — as indeed proved to be the case in 1861.
If the Constitution established the United States as a decentralized federation, unfortunately federal aggrandizement of power in the long run prevailed. In an incisive essay, Thomas DiLorenzo explores the steps by which the old order was upset. As he makes clear, from the beginning of our national history, Alexander Hamilton, whom Cecelia Kenyon aptly termed the "Rousseau of the Right" (p. 72), and his followers, dissatisfied with the decentralized government of the Constitution, endeavored to substitute for it a regime of centralized power. In this endeavor, Hamilton had the very considerable help of Chief Justice John Marshall, whose nationalist opinions often echoed Hamilton's words.
Marshall also repeated Hamilton's bogus theory of the American founding, claiming that the "nation" somehow created the states. He amazingly argued that the federal government was somehow created by "the whole people."… In the name of "the people," Marshall said, the federal government claimed the right to "legitimately control all individuals or governments within the American territory." (p. 70)
Readers of DiLorenzo's outstanding books on Lincoln will not be surprised to learn that he assigns Lincoln a large measure of responsibility in the drive toward national consolidation.2 Marshall DeRosa is entirely in accord:
Lincoln rhetorically explained [at Gettysburg] that he launched the U.S. into a war of aggression against the C.S.A. in order to re-found America without the Southern defilement; this is what he meant by a "new birth of freedom." The physical evidence lay all around him in Gettysburg that Southerners were not to have a government of, by, and for the Southern people but a coercive government based in Washington, D.C. (p. 94)
For the contributors to this book, secession is not an issue confined to the past. They regard it as an essential remedy for the ills of today's overly large America. In this connection it is interesting to note that secession had the backing of the renowned American diplomat and historian George Kennan, who, in a manner that would have delighted Thomas Jefferson, called for America to be broken up into a number of regional commonwealths. "To begin the debate, and without being dogmatic, Kennan suggests that the Union could be divided into 'a dozen constituent republics'" (pp. 21–22).
Rethinking the American Union for the Twenty-First Century repays careful study by anyone interested in political philosophy or in American history. In their bold defiance of contemporary orthodoxy, the contributors deserve great praise.


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Fruits, Vegetables and Teas May Protect Smokers from Lung Cance
Tobacco smokers who eat three servings of fruits and vegetables per day and drink green or black tea may be protecting themselves from lung cancer, according to a first-of-its-kind study by UCLA cancer researchers.
UCLA researchers found that smokers who ingested high levels of natural chemicals called flavonoids in their diet had a lower risk of developing lung cancer, an important finding since more than 90 percent of lung cancers are caused by tobacco smoking.
The study was published this month in the journal CANCER.
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Flavonoids are water-soluble plant pigments that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, both of which can counteract damage to tissues. For the UCLA study, researchers looked at 558 people with lung cancer and 837 people who did not have lung cancer and analyzed their dietary history.
Researchers found that study participants who ate foods containing certain flavonoids seemed to be protected from developing lung cancer. Zhang said the flavonoids that appeared to be the most protective included catechin, found in strawberries and green and black teas, kaempferol, found in Brussels sprouts and apples, and quercetin, found in beans, onions and apples.
So should smokers run out and stock up on the teas, apples, beans and strawberries? Quitting smoking is the best course of action, Zhang said, but eating more fruits and vegetables and drinking more black and green teas won't hurt.
"Since this study is the first of its type, I would usually be hesitant to make any recommendations to people about their diet," Zhang said. "We really need to have several larger studies with similar results to confirm our finding. However, it's not a bad idea for everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more tea."
Zhang said flavonoids protect against lung cancer by blocking the formation of blood vessels that tumors develop so they can grow and spread, a process called angiogenesis. They also stop cancer cells from growing, allowing for naturally programmed cell death, or apoptosis, to occur.
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On the other hand, the remote is programmable, so you can use it to control your HDTV and other devices. I've never seen a remote that is as easy to program as this one. Instead of requiring you to look up codes in the manual and then enter them, you simply select a manufacturer on screen and the remote tries the appropriate codes (though it may require you to use the IR blaster).
Of course, finding codes in the manual would have been difficult, since the NSZ-GT1 doesn't come with one. Instead, Sony provides an interactive Help Guide on the Web.
With its rounded corners, beige sides, and smooth, shiny, black top, the NSZ-GT1 looks almost as strange as its remote. There's no LED display to show you status information. The device has four USB ports—one in front for easy access, and the rest in back. According to Sony, this wealth of connectivity options exists "to anticipate possible usage with future applications [and] provide the capability for possible feature expansion." The player also has a slot rather than tray for inserting a disc.
If you insert a disc into that slot, you'll find that the NSZ-GT1's images are acceptable but unexceptional. In many of our image quality tests, the NSZ-GT1 finished in a dead heat with our reference player, a Sony PlayStation 3. When the two machines' image quality differed, the NSZ-GT1 was usually a little bit worse. The DVD of Phantom of the Opera (chapter 3) was slightly softer than on the PS3, and color saturation on Cars (chapter 1) was significantly duller. Mission: Impossible III (chapter 7) was the worst, with significantly duller colors and softer details. The player handled the scene's swift and sudden movement just fine. I suspect the problems came from reproducing the scene's abundant bright daylight.
On the other hand, the NSZ-GT1 beat the PS3 in two clips from a 1956 film, The Searchers (chapters 4 and 20). Here, it displayed detail better than the PS3 did and offered significantly superior skin tones. The Searchers was shot in a large, fine-grain format called VistaVision, providing a dense and saturated negative. The NSZ-GT1 seemed able to handle this better than it can more-modern forms of photography.
The NSZ-GT1's menus are relatively easy to use—once you get accustomed to the remote. A first-time wizard helps you set up the player and then gives you a quick tour of its features. But the player lacks on-screen explanations. If you can't guess what the Screen format options—"Original" and "Fixed aspect ratio"—mean, you have to go to the online help to find out.
The home screen offers various ways to find what you're looking for. You can click on Bookmarks or Most Visited to find app you frequently open. And everything you do on the NSZ-GT1 involves running an app (just as if it were a computer). For instance, you watch a DVD or Blu-ray through the Disc Player app.
You play your own video, audio, and photo files through the Media Player. This app can play files off of a USB storage device (such as a flash drive) or off of a computer over your home network. The computer must be running DLNA server software, such as Windows Media Player. Format support isn't very extensive, however; the only audio format it supports is .mp3, and its video formats hardly represent a spectacular range.
I will say this for the NSZ-GT1: It's fast. It started playing the Independence Day Blu-ray disc within 30 seconds of my inserting the disc. Only the Sony BDP-S570 (), at 26 seconds, was faster. The newer Sony also responded quickly to commands while playing a disc.
Macworld's buying advice
The Sony Internet TV NSZ-GT1 holds out the promise of finally merging the computer and the television, so that the only differences are the size of the screen and the type of chair you sit in. But its high price and clumsy execution should give you pause before you rush out and buy one.


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Random disconnects are the biggest fear at this point. I've been pretty lucky recently as far as those go (knock on wood). When I first created Ironstevo, and the original Ironsteve, I was disconnected several times and thankfully saved by my pets each time while I was frantically trying to log back in. If I get dc'd with my poofy blue marshmallow out now, I think I'll stand a chance against wotlk mobs, but not cata mobs. For this reason I am sticking to Northrend hopefully until level 85, so long as I can continue gaining xp as I have been the last few levels.
That isn't the only reason I'm sticking to Northrend however. Cataclysm mobs have FAR more hit points and hit incredibly hard compared to npcs in Northrend. One cata mob I can take on, and it's not easy. If I make a sloppy pull and grab a second -- that could be the end. With Northrend quests only giving slightly less xp than cata quests, I'd rather not take the extra risk and just do a few more Northrend quests to get there.
I've managed to make it to this point without touching any of the quests in Icecrown or Stormpeaks (minus the ones to open up the Knights of the Ebon Blade dailes). Hopefully the quests in those zones will still yield ~20k xp at 84. I started the opening quest-line to open up the Sons of Hodir dailies as well, but then got too chicken to finish them. I know that a couple of the other Ironman challengers that made it to the end were able to open them up but I'm not willing to try the quest The Drakkensryd. The thought of not having my marshmallow by my side scares me, but what scares me more than anything is the thought of falling to my death. I know I can complete the quest without my pet, I've done this quest several times on pet classes before (both a hunter and my gnome lock, each at level 78). Ironstevo has enough health now (20489hp) to be able to stand a very good chance against those crazy blue ladies. The mobs can even be dotted up at range before moving to the next drake and killed with minimal risk. As far as I know though, there is still an incredibly tiny chance that I could be dismounted by another player while doing the quest. A couple of years ago I fell to my death when I was fighting one of the drake-riders. The drake I was fighting on just...vanished, and I had no idea what happened. The same thing happened to my husband a few weeks later, and after some research we figured out that when another player spears the drake that your fighting on it de-spawns. Just *poof* gone. I'm not sure if this is still the case, and the odds of it happening are probably incredibly small if it is, but those are odds I am not willing to take. Without some type of slowfall and not being allowed to use potions, a vanishing drake would certainly = death.
So that being said, I have still opened up a decent amount of dailies. I've been doing the Argent Tournament ones where I snagged Ironstevo one of the only titles he will probably see until they become an account-wide thing in mop. In Sholazar Basin he's done enough to pick up his Mysterious Egg, hopefully we'll see some Green Proto-Drake love in a few days. I've been doing a couple of the Knights of the Ebon Blade dailies as well, but the two dailies which are giving the best experience right now are The Way to His Heart (which scales by level, 44k xp at level 83) and Thieving Little Pluckers (32k xp at 83).
Treasure chests are still proving to be a HUGE added chunk of experience for Ironstevo as well. The ones in Howling Fjord, Borean Tundra and Grizzly Hills have just started to decrease in the amount of xp they give (roughly 17k rested at level 83), but experience is experience so I'm still looking for them. The rest of the chests I'm finding in Northrend are still giving about 44k xp.
When dailies are finished and chests have been found I do a few green quests. I recently did a good portion of Sholazar Basin where I came across a pretty cool ring called Flores' Lost Seal of Approval. It filled a blank ring slot for Ironstevo, and after looking it up on wowhead apparently people actually farm for this thing for their bank toons. =)
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"Reuters' original headline was not accurate. The California Labor Commission's ruling is non-binding and applies to a single driver. Indeed it is contrary to a previous ruling by the same commission, which concluded in 2012 that the driver 'performed services as an independent contractor, and not as a bona fide employee.' Five other states have also come to the same conclusion. It's important to remember that the number one reason drivers choose to use Uber is because they have complete flexibility and control. The majority of them can and do choose to earn their living from multiple sources, including other ride sharing companies."I would guess it is precisely the definition of "complete flexibility and control" that will be at issue going forward. I think Uber is an employer of its drivers for tax law purposes and that its drivers do not have anything like complete flexibility or control in substance.
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July 2, 2008 memo from US Defense contractor Northrop Grumman concerning the release of three American Northrop Grumman employees held prisoner since February 2003 by the Revolutionary Armed Forces for Colombia People's Army (FARC-EP, or more commonly "FARC").
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Northrop Grumman Employees Released in Colombia To Our Colleagues: We have just received confirmation that our three Northrop Grumman co-workers, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes and Keith Stansell, held hostage in Colombia by the Revolutionary Armed Forces for Colombia (FARC) since February 2003, have been rescued and released into the safekeeping of the U.S. Government. This is the outcome we have been hoping and working for ever since they were captured. The situation in Colombia is still unfolding, and there are many questions still to be answered. As more facts become known and our employees return to U.S. soil, we will share more news of their return and condition. Please keep Marc, Tom and Keith and their families in your hearts and prayers as their long ordeal finally reaches a happy conclusion. Ron Sugar Wes Bush Chairman and President and Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer
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Shakira and her Argentine boyfriend of 11 years say in a note on the Colombian pop star's website that they have split up.
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Rico going to become switch hitter... have heard rumors of Yefri given pitching instructions
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Baseball America is doing their League Top 20 lists. So far the most representation is from the Northwest League.
Arizona League
1. Guillermo Pimentel, of, Mariners
2. Yordano Ventura, rhp, Royals
3. Robinson Yambati, rhp, Royals
4. Tyler Roberts, c, Brewers
5. Junior Arias, ss, Reds
6. Donavan Tate, of, Padres
7. Cheslor Cuthbert, 3b, Royals
8. Luis Sardinas, ss, Rangers
9. Ismael Guillon, lhp, Reds
10. James Baldwin, of, Dodgers
11. Austin Reed, rhp, Cubs
12. Jonathan Correa, rhp, Reds
13. Chuckie Jones, of, Giants
14. Christian Villanueva, 3b, Rangers
15. Carlos Melo, rhp, Rangers
16. Heath Hembree, rhp, Giants
17. Chevez Clarke, of, Angels
18. Ji-Man Choi, 1b/c, Mariners
19. Teodoro Martinez, of, Rangers
20. Ralston Cash, rhp, Dodgers
1. Jurickson Profar, ss, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
2. Michael Choice, of, Vancouver Canadians (Athletics)
3. Jedd Gyorko, 3b, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
4. Mike Olt, 3b, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
5. Chad Bettis, rhp, Tri-City Dust Devils (Rockies)
6. Matt Lollis, rhp, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
7. Erik Stavert, rhp, Tri-City Dust Devils (Rockies)
8. Rymer Liriano, of, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
9. Adys Portillo, rhp, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
10. Miguel de los Santos, lhp, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
11. Kellin Deglan, c, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
12. Keyvius Sampson, rhp, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
13. Jake Skole, of, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
14. Zach Walters, ss, Yakima Bears (Diamondbacks)
15. Yoervis Medina, rhp, Everett AquaSox (Mariners)
16. Jared Hoying, of, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
17. Stephen Pryor, rhp, Everett AquaSox (Mariners)
18. Josh Slaats, rhp, Tri-City Dust Devils (Rockies)
19. Rico Noel, of, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
20. Jake Dunning, rhp, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Giants)
1. Mike Trout, of, Cedar Rapids Kernels (Angels)
2. Shelby Miller, rhp, Quad Cities River Bandits (Cardinals)
3. Wil Myers, c, Burlington Bees (Royals)
4. Jacob Turner, rhp, West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers)
5. Aaron Hicks, of, Beloit Snappers (Twins)
6. Nick Franklin, ss/2b, Clinton LumberKings (Mariners)
7. Trey McNutt, rhp, Peoria Chiefs (Cubs)
8. Jake Odorizzi, rhp, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers)
9. Matt Davidson, 3b, South Bend Silver Hawks (Diamondbacks)
10. Tyler Skaggs, lhp, Cedar Rapids (Angels)/South Bend (Diamondbacks)
11. Allen Webster, rhp, Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers)
12. Jean Segura, 2b, Cedar Rapids Kernels (Angels)
13. Hak-Ju Lee, ss, Peoria Chiefs (Cubs)
14. Fabio Martinez, rhp, Cedar Rapids Kernels (Angels)
15. Rubby de la Rosa, rhp, Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers)
16. Alex Colome, rhp, Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays)
17. Chris Owings, ss, South Bend Silver Hawks (Diamondbacks)
18. Jerry Sands, 1b/of, Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers)
19. Matt Lollis, rhp, Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres)
20. Chad Jenkins, rhp, Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays)
1. Mike Trout, of, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Angels)
2. Brandon Belt, 1b, San Jose Giants
3. Grant Green, ss, Stockton Ports (Athletics)
4. Tyler Chatwood, rhp, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Angels)
5. Engel Beltre, of, Bakersfield Blaze (Rangers)
6. Jonathan Villar, ss, Lancaster JetHawks (Astros)
7. Jaff Decker, of, Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres)
8. Aaron Miller, lhp, Inland Empire 66ers (Dodgers)
9. Juan Nicasio, rhp, Modesto Nuts (Rockies)
10. Pat Corbin, lhp, Rancho Cucamonga (Angels)/Visalia (Diamondbacks)
11. Francisco Peguero, of, San Jose Giants
12. Rex Brothers, lhp, Modesto Nuts (Rockies)
13. Ehire Adrianza, ss, San Jose Giants
14. Marc Krauss, of, Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks)
15. Ethan Martin, rhp, Inland Empire 66ers (Dodgers)
16. Kyle Russell, of, Inland Empire 66ers (Dodgers)
17. Paul Goldschmidt, 1b, Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks)
18. Johermyn Chavez, of, High Desert Mavericks (Mariners)
19. Eric Surkamp, lhp, San Jose Giants
20. Drew Cumberland, ss, Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres)
[While Gyorko played mainly shortstop at West Virginia, he's built more like a catcher than a middle infielder. At 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds, he simply doesn't have the quickness and range to stay there and moved to third base immediately as a pro. It was a seamless transition and Gyorko drew glowing reviews for his defensive ability.
"His feet are quick, his hands are outstanding and he has plenty of arm strength, and it's accurate too," Eugene manager Greg Riddoch said. "He makes the tough play look easy. If you're a former infielder, you can see right away. He has great hands and great reactions."
His hands also work well at the plate, and more than one scout compared him to Brett Wallace. Gyorko is an above-average hitter who uses the entire field and barrels up balls. He has plus bat speed and a compact stroke—though he does have a little wrap in his swing that will need to be ironed out—and at least 12-15 home run power.
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The best athlete available in the 2009 draft, Tate went third overall to the Padres and signed for $6.25 million, the most ever for a high school position player. But his career has been on hold because of a succession of injuries and illnesses. He played in just 25 AZL games, and only one after August 5, while battling stomach and flu-related issues.
Opinions from AZL managers were across the board. Some raved about Tate's athleticism, as he has plus-plus speed, plenty of raw power and the potential to become a five-tool center fielder. Others expressed significant concerns about the holes in his swing.
Padres manager Ivan Cruz believes Tate just needs to get consistent playing time for his talent to break through.
"The athleticism jumps out," Cruz said. "Every time you see him on the field, he's doing something that has flashes of brilliance. I've seen flashes of him be able to take over a ballgame."
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Funny, this is BA's Northwest League Top 20 from five years ago.
1. Shane Lindsay, rhp, Tri-City
2. *Donald Veal, lhp, Boise
3. *Taylor Teagarden, c, Spokane
4. *Nick Hundley, c, Eugene
5. *Pablo Sandoval, 3b, Salem-Keizer
6. *Luis Valbuena, 2b, Everett
7. Dan Griffin, rhp, Salem-Keizer
8. *John Mayberry Jr., of, Spokane
9. Ben Copeland, of, Salem-Keizer
10. *Chase Headley, 3b, Eugene
11. Jimmy Shull, rhp, Vancouver
12. Michael Mooney, of, Salem-Keizer
13. *Michael Saunders, of, Everett
14. Steve Murphy, of, Spokane
15. Edgar Guaramato, lhp, Everett
16. Zach Simons, rhp, Tri-City
17. Stephen Kahn, rhp, Everett
18. Jason Ray, rhp, Vancouver
19. Justin Sellers, ss, Vancouver
20. Mark Reed, c, Boise
*Has played in major leagues
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Sampson had one of the most electric arms in the nwl. He routinely works at 93-95 with good life on his fastball and he makes it look easy. His curveball shows flashes, but it also can be soft and slurvy when he doesn't stay on top of it. He also shows a good changeup and has a lot of confidence in it already, especially for a young pitcher.
Sampson's arm action is long in the back but it's quick out front. He works fast and attacks the strike zone with all three of his pitches. He throws strikes but needs to do a better job of locating his pitches.
The biggest concern with sampson is his health.He has been pitching with a tear in his labrum. perhaps as the result of compensating for that injury, he also came down with elbow tenderness and was shut down in mid-august.
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Originally posted by mensrea View PostBaseball America is doing their League Top 20 lists. So far the most representation is from the Northwest League.
Pay subscribers get scouting reports. Gyorko's was very impressive (I'm looking at you Big Picture):
And screw moving him to second. I'm sure the comment about "if you're a former infielder, you see it right away" ****ed some off here (I'm looking at you Ray Lankford), but that scouting report has me giddy. I'll leave Jed to F&L, I gotz me a new man-crush.
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Why would that **** me off? I love Gyorko.
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you don't have to be a former player to recognize soft hands and proper footwork, but I'm sure it helps.
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Gyorko's name makes me want to eat lamb.
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The busy I-270 highway passes by Rockville, Maryland just a few blocks from downtown. In order to provide a safe crossing over the interstate while providing a critical connection between downtown and the western segment of the Rockville Millennium Trail, the bridge received Transportation Enhancement funding in 2001. In total, $7.54 million was used to build several bridge spans over exit and on ramps to I-270. Of this funding, $3.77 came from the Transportation Enhancement program and the remaining $3.77 came from local sources.
The project consisted of several elements. A 4,000 foot trail was built from Darnestown Road to Nelson Street where it connects to the western most end of the bridge. From here, a 50 board walk leads to a 300 and 264 bridge over I-270 on ramps. This continues to a 365 bridge over I-270 where it extends over 13 lanes of traffic below. Once over I-270, the trail continues with 700 feet of approach ramps, new sidewalks, and ADA accessible crosswalks.
This project is another great example of how Montgomery County and Rockville, Maryland have built pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to provide a safe and efficient way for bicyclists and pedestrians to co-exist with the high volume of traffic. The bridge will provide bicyclists the ability to conveniently travel from neighborhoods such as Rockshire and Fallsgrove to other destinations in the central and east part of the City, such as Town Center.
The National Transportation Alternatives Clearinghouse provides information on the Transportation Alternatives Program funded by FHWA. To be eligible for TA funds, a project must relate to surface transportation and be one of the 10 TA Activities. For more information about the TA program see trade.railstotrails.org. For our licensing policy see our guidelines.
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Munford is a great place to live, and its low cost of living makes it even more attractive! But if you're looking for cheap auto insurance rates in Tennessee, you might be surprised at how much they can vary from one company to another. To help make sure you get the best deal, here are five tips for getting low-cost car insurance in Tennessee:
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Overall, Munford temporary car insurance is a great option for providing short-term coverage that fits your needs. With the right plan, you can save on costs while ensuring all Tennessee vehicles are properly insured.
As a Munford resident, you understand the importance of having the right type of auto insurance coverage in place. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance requires that all drivers have at least a minimum level of coverage to drive legally on Tennessee roads. However, depending on your individual circumstances, you may want to consider going above and beyond this requirement with the purchase of full coverage auto insurance. Here are four reasons why you should consider purchasing a full coverage policy in Tennessee:
Having full coverage auto insurance is an important part of being a Munford motorist. With these four reasons in mind, it's easy to see why having such a policy makes sense for drivers who value the peace of mind that comes with knowing they are completely protected on Tennessee's roads.
Munford has a lot of great used SUVs available, but unfortunately, there are some that should be avoided. We've compiled a list of the 10 worst used SUVs to buy in Tennessee. From poor gas mileage to reliability issues, these ten models will cost you more money than they're worth if purchased in Tennessee.
Munford is home to some of the best new cars around and leasing them can be a great way to get the car you want without breaking the bank. Here are 10 of our top picks for the best new cars to lease in Tennessee:
Munford is an excellent choice for a road trip and what better way to explore the state than in an electric vehicle (EV). No matter your budget or style, there are plenty of EVs available to rent in Munford TN. Here's our list of the 10 most popular EVs to rent in Tennessee:
Munford is a great place to visit, and the ability to rent a car can make it even more exciting. Whether you are looking for an economical ride or need something luxurious for your vacation, Tennessee has plenty of rental car options. Here's a list of five cars rental apps that will help you find the perfect vehicle for your Tennessee adventures:
Tennessee is a beautiful state with plenty of great places to explore. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure, small-town charm, or urban entertainment, Tennessee has something for everyone. And the best way to experience Tennessee is on a road trip. Here are some of the top Tennessee road trips that you can take:
Munford is home to some of the best insurance companies in the country, and many of these companies offer coverage for Munford Uber or Lyft drivers. Here are five of the top Tennessee insurance companies that provide coverage for ride-hailing services:
Driving in Munford can come with some consequences, including license suspensions and fines. Additionally, certain driving infractions may cause an increase in your insurance premiums. Here are the top 10 driving infractions that could result in higher insurance rates:
Tennessee residents may need to obtain SR22 insurance if they are deemed a high-risk driver. SR22 is a type of auto liability insurance that proves to the Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) that you have the required coverage for your state. Here are four reasons why Munford drivers may need to get an SR22 policy:
If any of these scenarios applies to you, it is important that you contact an insurance provider and get the required SR22 insurance coverage so that you can continue driving legally in Tennessee."
Choosing between a national insurance company and a local Munford agent or broker for the best deal can be a nuanced decision, largely dependent on your individual needs and circumstances. National insurance companies have their advantages. They typically offer a wider variety of products and services, and may provide discounts for bundling different types of insurance such as auto, dwelling, and life. These companies usually have extensive customer service departments, often available 24/7, and their digital platforms for quotes, policy management, claims, and payments are usually quite comprehensive. However, the trade-off might be less personalized service. Since you're more likely to deal with different customer service representatives each time, building a relationship with your insurer could be more challenging. Additionally, national insurers may not fully comprehend the specific insurance needs and risks of your local area in Munford.
On the other hand, local Munford agents and brokers can offer more personalized service and the opportunity to build a longstanding relationship. They can guide you through the intricacies of insurance policies, assist with claims, and are generally more attuned to the particular risks and insurance needs of your locality. Brokers, representing multiple insurance companies, are in a position to shop around for the best deal for you. To get an idea of how much rates can vary by zip code you could compare ones such as 38058, 45999, 74063, 27050, 02863, 22124, 14174, 25053, 26159, and 79029. However, their range of products may not be as wide as national insurers, and their operating hours might not be as flexible. Also, customer service may not be available round the clock. In terms of digital accessibility, their platforms may not be as user-friendly or feature-rich as those of larger, national companies.
In conclusion, the better option is largely dependent on your preferences. If a personal relationship and local Munford expertise is valued, a local agent or broker could be your best bet. Conversely, if you prefer the convenience of digital tools, round-the-clock customer service, and a broader range of products, then a national insurance company might be the right choice. It's always prudent to compare quotes from different sources before making a decision.
Disclaimer: Please note that the content provided above is for informational purposes only and it does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult with an insurance professional or legal counsel for any questions related to insurance laws.
David Miller is a trusted authority in the world of car insurance and road trips. With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, David has helped countless individuals and families find the right coverage for their vehicles. His passion for travel and exploration has also led him on numerous road trips across the country. David enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise through his writing, and is dedicated to providing credible and reliable information to his readers. Whether you're planning a road trip or looking for the best car insurance policy, David's articles will guide you towards making informed decisions that protect you and your loved ones.


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The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs on a Samba-inspired sound track, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves. Throughout the dynamic songs there will be opportunities to strike a pose for extra points. Friends and family will be thoroughly entertained cheering each other on as they anxiously await their next turn.
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Lafayette Parish Declares State Of Emergency
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) -- Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel has declared a state of emergency, and all non-essential government workers will be off Wednesday.
"These declarations by communities and states are simply legal requirements to position themselves for reimbursement by FEMA, primarily," Durel said through his Facebook page.
Officials are also asking the public to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary after 6 p.m.
The declaration is made shortly after forecasters upgraded Issac from a tropical storm to a hurricane.
Right now, all of Acadiana remains under a tropical storm warning, while hurricane watches are in effect for Iberia, Lafayette, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes.
Isaac is expected to come ashore Tuesday night or Wednesday morning along the Louisiana coast.


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Bundy and BLM: 10 things to know
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy has reignited the debate about federal power and states' rights: When the Bureau of Land Management seized nearly 400 cattle belonging to Bundy for grazing on federal land without a permit, protesters gathered in a remote part of Clark County, Nev., to show their support for the rancher. Protesters reportedly appeared with weapons and briefly shut down part of Interstate 15, and federal agents used a stun gun on Bundy's son.
Citing rising tension, BLM agreed to return the cattle, but the government says the situation is far from over. As the situation continues, here are 10 things to know about Bundy Ranch, BLM and the politics of federal land ownership:
1. Bundy has been fighting BLM for more than 20 years. The rancher hasn't paid the BLM's grazing fees since 1993, and a federal judge first ordered him to remove his cattle from the land in 1998. In July, another judge said the BLM could remove his cattle if it was still on public land by the end of August. Bundy says he owes the government more than $300,000 in unpaid fees, but the government says he owes $1 million, plus the cost of the recent round-up. Either way, Bundy tells the Las Vegas Sunthat he won't pay.
( Also on POLITICO: Tea party to rancher Cliven Bundy: Happy trails)
2. The Bundy family has owned its ranch since the 1870s. The ranch is only about 160 acres, which isn't enough space to sustain the hundreds of cattle that Bundy owns. He insists the disputed land around his ranch belongs to the state of Nevada, rather than the federal government, and he says the feds have no authority in the area. He told the Sun the government is trying to sabotage his plans to someday turn the ranch over to his son.
3. Bundy doesn't recognize the federal government. Speakingto conservative radio host Dana Loesch last week, he said he believes in a "sovereign state of Nevada" and abides by all state laws, but, "I don't recognize the United States government as even existing." (As The Atlantic notes, the Nevada Constitution says a citizen's first allegiance is to the federal government.)
4. Environmentalists are also slamming the BLM over Bundy Ranch. They're coming at it from the other side, though, saying the agency has been ignoring its requirement to protect a fragile habitat for desert tortoises. The reptile is native to the Mojave and Sonoran deserts and is listed as a threatened species at high risk of becoming endangered. BLM is required to submit annual reports about threatened species on its land, but hasn't done so for several years, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. A coalition of environmental groups, led by the Sierra Club, threatened tofile a lawsuit against the agency at the beginning of the month for letting Bundy's animals graze in the tortoise's fragile habitat.
( Also on POLITICO: Harry Reid: Ranch standoff 'not over')
5. BLM is in charge of 245 million acres of public land nationwide. 155 million acres of that area is available for livestock grazing in the West, and the agency has nearly 18,000 active permits and leases with ranchers in the West. BLM saysits objective with public grazing is "to ensure the long-term health and productivity" of the land and environment.
6. The federal government owns more than 81 percent of all land in Nevada. BLM, alone, oversees 68 percent of the state, according to a 2010 report by the Congressional Research Service. Federal ownership of land is heavily concentrated in western states, with the government owning 47 percent of all combined land in the 11 western-most states, and only 4 percent in the rest of the country.
7. Bundy's supporters have roots in the Sagebrush Rebellion. The battle over federal land-use policy flared up in the 1970s, as a more environmentally oriented federal government began imposing regulations on its vast holdings in the West. Many ranchersaccused President Jimmy Carter of using regulations to target states that didn't support him in 1976 or 1980. In a 1980 campaign stop in Utah, then-candidate Ronald Reagan saidoffered his support for the Sagebrush Rebellion: "Count me in as a rebel."
8. Harry Reid was against it then, too. After the BLM returned Bundy's cattle, the Senate majority leader said the situation in his home state was " not over." During the original Sagebrush Rebellion, Reid was an outspoken critic, saying there was "very real danger of extremist elements" in the rebellion.
9. The Federal Aviation Administration established a no-fly zone over Bundy Ranch. The FAA placed flight restrictionsaround the ranch Friday, citing "hazards" in the area. The monthlong restriction bans aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within three nautical miles of the area. The new restrictions came shortly after the Bundys p osted aerial photos of the BLM's worksite in the area.
10. The Bundys have received more than $2,000 in donations. In addition to more than 1,000 protesters and armed militiamen joining the cause in Nevada, the Bundys set up a PayPal accountfor donations. In a blog post Friday, they said money was coming in from across the United States and from other countries as well.


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Ladies and gents, the Kardashian heir has arrived.
E! News has confirmed that Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian have welcomed their first child together. Their baby girl, who they named Dream Renee Kardashian, arrived at 9:18 a.m. PT weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz. via C-section. Renee also is Chyna's middle name.
"She is gorgeous and has tons of hair!" a source tells E! News.
Chyna and Rob arrived at the hospital at around 6:40 a.m. PT Thursday morning and were joined by Chyna's mom Tokyo Toni, who was dressed casually in sweats and a hat. Rob couldn't stop smiling and also looked "giddy excited" as he and Chyna entered the hospital, E! News learned. Both looked comfortable in black sweatshirts and sweatpants. Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble also went to the hospital to be with Rob and Chyna.
Tokyo also celebrated the exciting day with a picture of her Chymoji face on Instagram and captioned it, "All praises to God!!!!!!!"
Chyna brought two big Louis Vuitton tote bags filled with leopard throw blankets and sheets with her to the hospital! Already their daughter is getting a fashionable welcome into the world!
The couple have shared some pregnancy milestones throughout their journey to the baby's arrival with fans on social media.
The new proud parents sweetly shared the joy they had when they felt their baby move inside of her belly.
"So today I felt my baby move," Rob says in a clip posted on Blac Chyna's Snapchat. "Super excited @robkardashian and I felt our baby moving today," she wrote on Instagram.
Blac Chyna also openly discussed her pregnancy weight on social media and in late October she posted a photo from her doctor's office with the following caption: "Checking on our baby girl! Never knew I'd be so happy about gaining 72 pounds!"
"If you guys are wondering, I'm actually having a really good pregnancy similar to King's," she said to fans back in June in reference to her 3-year-old son, King Cairo Stevenson, whom she shares with ex-fiancé Tyga. "No morning sickness, no cravings—just baby," she declared for the camera.
While both she and Rob have chronicled their lives together as parents-to-be on social media, fans got an even closer look at the stars' personal lives in their own docu-series on E!, which showed the engaged duo preparing for their new life together and their cute addition.
"I fell in love with her immediately because of how great of a mom she is," Kardashian wrote on Instagram in dedication to Chyna on Mother's Day. "Now I'm looking forward to starting a family with her!"
Congratulations to the happy parents! Now, let the wedding planning begin!


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Strollers are an essential when you become a parent but shopping for them can be an overwhelming task. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to find one that has everything you need like durability, safety, comfort, ease of use, and style. I recently had the pleasure of trying out the Stokke® Scoot™ and was thrilled to find it met all of the above characteristics and more! The functionality and convenience of this compact stroller are unsurpassed and perfect for on-the-go with baby.
Stokke® Scoot™ Stroller Features
*2 way front and rear facing seat: This feature sets the Stokke® Scoot™ apart from so many other strollers and is a huge benefit as your little one can see and interact with you while being pushed.
*4 recline to upright positions: The Stokke® Scoot™ can easily be changed from active to rest positions in both the forward or rear facing positions which makes naps on-the-run effortless (simply unclip from 2 back snaps)! Change the seat from rear to forward facing easily by pushing in on sides to release and change to preferred direction (without baby inside seat).
*Soft padded seat: The seat in this stroller is super comfortable which allows baby to ride contently.
*2 clip buckle: Many strollers have complicated buckles but the Scoot consists of just 2 clips that easily snap into buckle and keep your child fully secured!
*Suitable for café or high chair substitute: Because this stroller sits higher than average it could be pushed up to most public tables as a replacement for a highchair.
*Stable footrest, easy step access for toddlers
*Water repellant canopy: If you are looking for an all weather stroller this is it! The water repellent canopy is great for walks in the rain as it keeps baby warm and dry.
*Visor for extra protection from wind and light: The Stokke® Scoot™ canopy is already very large, keeping baby protected from sun or wind but their is an additional add-on visor to provide even more coverage. Either fold visor back with the rest of the canopy or if you prefer, remove it by unzipping it from the hood.
*Optional opening for ventilation through 30% of the hood to prevent your child overheating: This is also a way to view baby when he/she is forward facing.
*Footrest is adjustable as your child grows which means no dangling feet.
*Seat saftety indicator: On both sides of the seat there are small circle indicators which are green when the seat is correctly positioned.
*Mosquito net cover keeps pesky bugs off of baby.
*Rain cover gives baby full protection from rain or snow.
*Seat is available in a variety of beautiful colors.
Cargo Basket
The cargo basket of a stroller is another important feature. The Stokke® Scoot™ has an extra roomy cargo basket that is perfect for shopping bags or your little one's diaper bag. It is also close to ground level, which provides more stability to the stroller. Lastly, the basket can be easily accessed from all sides so you can get to your items quickly and easily.
*4 lockable swivelling wheels: The swivelling wheels make it super easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
*Wheels can also be locked in one direction: This convenient feature is great for walking from block to block in a town or city.
*Created with soft material: No need to worry about puncturing the wheels.
*Single brake solution for both wheels: So many strollers have a different brake for each wheel–this stroller simplifies the brake by one single action brake that is easily accessed and pushed in one step.
Additional Features
*Each Stokke® Scoot™ comes with a 3 year warranty so you can purchase worry-free!
*Easy one hand folding: Fold the stroller in just two steps (push seat upwards and press in button under seat to collapse stroller)
*Height adjustable handle: Both my husband (6'1) and I (5'8) are tall and have always had difficulty finding a stroller that we didn't have to bend over to push. This stroller's handle can be easily adjusted to a higher level to provide comfort for taller statures.
*Minimal trunk space: This compact stroller takes up minimal trunk space leaving more room for any other necessities.
The Stokke® Scoot™ stroller is by far the best, most innovative compact stroller I have seen and I highly recommend it! It offers so many convenient features that help you and baby have an enjoyable time while on-the-go. For more information or to purchase the stroller head over to shop.stokke.com.
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