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  • FY25 Preliminary Results Summary and Company Update

    FY25 Preliminary Results Summary and Company Update

    Cardiex Limited (CDX:AU) has announced FY25 Preliminary Results Summary and Company Update

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  • Here’s the pathway for President Trump to receive his much-deserved Nobel Peace Prize

    Here’s the pathway for President Trump to receive his much-deserved Nobel Peace Prize

    There is no question that President Donald Trump is deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Nations, statesmen and elected officials around the globe have seen the fruits of his labor to bring peace to different hemispheres. 

    The big question is, ‘Is there a real pathway for President Trump to actually receive the Nobel Peace Prize?’ I believe there is. But it’s a pathway that must be flawlessly executed. 

    And in doing so, it’s important to understand the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and the actual process for awarding it. We can also gain insight from how a former Trump appointee led an international organization to receive it. And we can learn from how a former Republican president worked to end a war and received the Nobel Peace Prize despite protests from Norwegian and Swedish politicians and media.

    The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of the famed Swedish industrialist and inventor, Alfred Nobel. Nobel was the inventor of dynamite and, at the time of his death in 1896, was the owner of Bofors, the Swedish armaments manufacturer. 

    I personally became intrigued with the Nobel Prizes while doing consulting work for Bofors in the late 1990s and visiting Karlskoga, Sweden, a number of times.

    Nobel’s will provided for prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace. A Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was added in 1968. The original prizes have been awarded since 1901. 

    In his will, Nobel provided that the prizes were to be awarded by different Swedish entities, with the exception of the Nobel Peace Prize, which was to be awarded ‘by a committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Storting [Parliament].’ Today, the Norwegian Nobel Committee is responsible for selecting Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, it should surprise no one that historically its members have been former members of Parliament and cabinet ministers.

    Only ‘qualified nominators’ can submit a name for the Nobel Peace Prize. These include members of national assemblies, national governments, current heads of state, previous recipients, certain university professors and directors of peace research institutions. 

    This explains why President Trump has been nominated by numerous members of Congress, several nations, heads of state and university professors. Nominations are due on Jan. 31 each year, followed by a multi-stage selection process. The winner is announced in early October, with the award ceremony taking place on Dec. 10 every year at Oslo City Hall.

    Make no mistake, this is a very political process. I served for a number of years on the board of the Norwegian-American Foundation. I remember when the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to President Barack Obama for ‘the promise’ of his vision. My Norwegian friends were flabbergasted. 

    The running joke in Norway was that he received it because a couple of left-wingers on the Committee wanted a chance to meet him and have a photo-op. In Trump’s case, you actually have a president who has resolved conflicts and helped to bring peace to different regions of the world.

    In addition to the formal nominations, I believe there are key actions supporters of President Trump can undertake to maximize his chances. Consider these: 

    , the former NATO secretary-general, is back in the current Labour government’s cabinet serving as finance minister. Following Trump’s victory last November, Stoltenberg said that during Trump’s first term, they had ‘established a good and reliable working relationship.’ He further noted that they ‘got things done,’ and that ‘NATO had become stronger.’ A former Labour prime minister, he could be helpful with one or two members of the committee. In fact, committee member Gry Larsen is a member of the Labour Party and served as state secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when Stoltenberg was prime minister. 

    , founded by former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, is considered much less political than the Norwegian Nobel Institute. It has a history of actually being in the field promoting peace and strengthening democratic political institutions and processes. I met with him as he was laying the foundation for the center and heard his vision. An ordained Lutheran minister, he’s the former head of the Christian Democratic Party. Current committee member Anne Enger served as Bondevik’s deputy during his first term as prime minister. And committee member Kristin Clemet served as Bondevik’s minister of education during his second term.

    Either through the ambassador when he’s confirmed, or through the current charge d’affaires, the embassy needs to take a proactive role in making the case for President Trump to the Norwegian media and institutions. 

    : Former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley received the prize as the Trump-appointed executive director of the World Food Program (WFP) in 2020. The WFP had been nominated numerous times over 40 years, but it was under a Trump appointee’s leadership that it finally happened. Insights on how Beasley and the WFP interacted with Norwegian authorities can be helpful. 

    : The Republican president received the Nobel Peace Prize despite protests from liberal Norwegian politicians and Swedish media. His efforts to end the Russo-Japanese War were too meritorious and couldn’t be ignored. Likewise, President Trump supporters can make a similar case with the conflicts that he has helped to end. The embassy can play a big role in articulating this.

    On the merits, President Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. But this is a political process, and his supporters need to work the process. 

    A Norwegian friend reminded me that the prize is supposed to consider achievements over a period of time. He pointed to President Trump’s brokering the Abraham Accords during his first term as laying a foundation for real peace in the Middle East. 

    He’s right. President Trump’s achievements during his first term, combined with what he’s done so far in his second term, have earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.

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  • Trump accused Fed governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. That can be hard to prove, experts say.

    Trump accused Fed governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. That can be hard to prove, experts say.

    The Trump administration’s latest allegations of mortgage fraud have raised questions about a long-standing housing issue known as owner-occupancy mortgage fraud. But that type of fraud can be difficult to prove, experts say.

    President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Monday night that he was removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. He cited allegations made by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte that Cook committed mortgage fraud by claiming homes in two different states as her primary residence at the same time.

    Cook’s attorney on Tuesday said Cook will file a lawsuit to challenge her removal.

    “President Trump has no authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook,” the lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement.

    The Justice Department has also recently targeted Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and New York Attorney General Letitia James with similar mortgage fraud allegations.

    Here are the key things to know about owner-occupancy mortgage fraud, according to experts.

    The main reason a borrower could be motivated to claim a primary residence on a mortgage application is to get a lower interest rate for that home.

    Typically, mortgages for a primary residence have lower interest rates and homeowner’s insurance costs, said Keith Gumbinger, vice president of mortgage website HSH.

    Mortgage interest rates are generally 0.5% to 1% higher for investment properties than for primary homes, according to Bankrate. Homeowners also typically pay about 25% more for insurance as a landlord compared with a standard homeowners policy, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

    Owner-occupied means “you’re going to live there the majority of the time,” Gumbinger said. But there are limited exceptions, including for military service, parents providing housing for a disabled adult child or children providing housing for parents, according to Fannie Mae.

    If a homeowner changes primary residences, they need to inform their mortgage lender that the original property is no longer owner-occupied, Gumbinger said.

    There are also federal and state tax benefits for primary residences, according to Albert Campo, a certified public accountant and president of Campo Financial Group in Manalapan, New Jersey.

    For example, when an owner sells a home and makes a profit, they can take a capital gains exemption worth up to $250,000 for single filers or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly, as long as they meet certain IRS rules, including owner occupancy for two of the past five years.

    For tax purposes, a homeowner can have only one primary residence at a time.

    When a taxpayer owns more than one home, proving which one is the primary residence is “always based on facts and circumstances,” Campo said. For example, a primary residence is typically where an owner spends most of their time, votes, files their tax returns and receives mail, he said.

    A 2023 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that more than 22,000 “fraudulent borrowers” misrepresented their owner-occupancy status, out of 584,499 loans originated from 2005 to 2017. The data was based on a subsample from more than 15 million loans originated during this period.

    Typically, the fraudulent borrowers took out larger loans and had higher mortgage default rates, the authors found.

    However, this type of fraud may be “difficult to detect until long after the mortgage has been originated,” the authors wrote.

    “There is a difference between the court of law and the court of public opinion,” Jonathan Kanter, a law professor at Washington University in St. Louis and a former assistant attorney general, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” last week when asked about Cook. “In the court of law, this is small ball and very difficult to prove.”

    “You’d have to establish not only that she filled out the form incorrectly, but she had the specific intent to deceive, to defraud banks, as opposed to just making a mistake,” he said.

    During fiscal year 2024, 38 mortgage fraud offenders were sentenced in the federal system, according to the United States Sentencing Commission’s interactive data analyzer. That number is up slightly from 34 offenders in 2023, but down from 426 offenders in 2015, the earliest date in that tool’s dataset. The U.S. Sentencing Commission data does not break out the types of mortgage fraud.

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  • Comment la balistique façonne la mythologie et la stratégie du Far West

    Depuis l’époque où les cowboys arpentaient les vastes étendues arides de l’Ouest américain, la maîtrise de la balistique n’a cessé d’influencer à la fois la stratégie militaire, la culture populaire et la perception collective du danger. À travers une compréhension approfondie des trajectoires de balles, il est possible d’appréhender comment cette science a façonné l’identité mythique du Far West, tout en influençant les tactiques de combat et la construction de récits légendaires. Ce regard historique et scientifique permet de mieux saisir la manière dont la physique des projectiles s’est inscrite dans le tissu culturel de cette époque tumultueuse. Pour une introduction plus détaillée, vous pouvez consulter La physique des trajectoires de balles : du duel au désert avec Le Cowboy.

    Table des matières

    1. La balistique comme moteur de la stratégie militaire dans le Far West

    a. L’évolution des techniques balistiques et leur impact sur les tactiques de combat

    Au fil du temps, les innovations dans la conception des armes à feu ont considérablement modifié la façon dont les soldats et les civils approchaient le combat. Dès l’introduction des revolvers à percussion, la précision et la portée ont été améliorées, permettant des échanges de tirs plus efficaces à une distance plus grande. La maîtrise des trajectoires, notamment grâce à l’étude des angles de tir et de la vitesse initiale, a permis aux tireurs d’optimiser leur efficacité, en particulier lors des escarmouches ou des embuscades dans le terrain accidenté du Far West. La balistique a ainsi été intégrée dans la stratégie militaire pour maximiser la portée tout en limitant les risques de contre-attaque.

    b. La précision des tirs et la détermination de l’issue des affrontements

    La précision balistique est devenue un facteur déterminant lors des duels mythiques, où chaque fraction de seconde et chaque millimètre comptaient. La capacité à calculer la trajectoire idéale permettait au tireur d’assurer un tir précis tout en tenant compte de la courbure de la Terre, de la résistance de l’air, et de la vitesse du vent. Les légendes du Far West, telles que celle de Wyatt Earp ou de Doc Holliday, ont souvent été alimentées par leur maîtrise de ces sciences, qui leur donnaient un avantage décisif face à leurs adversaires.

    c. La place de la balistique dans la formation des stratégies de défense et d’attaque

    Les chefs de gangs ou les forces militaires utilisaient la connaissance scientifique pour planifier leurs attaques ou renforcer leurs positions défensives. La mise en place de barricades ou de positions stratégiques tenait compte de la portée maximale des armes, ainsi que de la trajectoire pour éviter l’exposition inutile au feu ennemi. La balistique permettait également d’anticiper les trajectoires des projectiles dans un environnement aride où la topographie pouvait influencer considérablement la portée effective des tirs.

    2. La culture du tir et ses rituels dans la société du Far West

    a. La symbolique du tir précis dans la construction de l’identité du cowboy

    Dans l’imaginaire collectif, le cowboy incarne la maîtrise du tir précis, symbole de bravoure, de contrôle et d’indépendance. La capacité à tirer rapidement et avec précision lors d’un duel était perçue comme un signe de compétence et de maîtrise de soi. Ce rituel du tir symbolisait aussi la volonté de défendre ses valeurs face à l’adversité, renforçant ainsi l’image héroïque du héros solitaire. La précision devenait alors une marque d’identité, un véritable marqueur de statut dans la société du Far West.

    b. La transmission des savoirs balistiques comme héritage culturel

    Les techniques de tir et la connaissance des trajectoires se transmettaient souvent de génération en génération au sein des familles de tireurs ou dans les écoles de tir informelles. Les anciens formaient les jeunes à l’art du tir, insistant sur l’importance de la précision et de la maîtrise du souffle, de la posture, mais aussi des principes scientifiques sous-jacents. Cet héritage culturel, fondé sur des pratiques éprouvées, contribuait à perpétuer la légende du cowboy comme maître du tir et garant de la sécurité dans un environnement instable.

    c. La représentation du tir dans la littérature et le cinéma western

    Les récits littéraires et cinématographiques ont largement contribué à la mythification du tir précis comme compétence suprême. Des héros tels que Clint Eastwood ou John Wayne ont incarné cette image du tireur d’élite, capable de dénouer une situation en un seul coup. La science de la balistique, bien que souvent simplifiée ou romancée, sert de toile de fond à ces histoires, renforçant l’idée que la maîtrise scientifique du tir est le secret de la bravoure et de l’héroïsme dans le Far West.

    3. La perception du danger et la psychologie du tireur

    a. La maîtrise de la balistique comme facteur de confiance ou d’insécurité

    Une connaissance approfondie des trajectoires balistiques pouvait renforcer la confiance du tireur, lui permettant d’aborder les duels avec sérénité. À l’inverse, l’ignorance ou la méconnaissance de ces principes pouvait engendrer une insécurité, accentuant la nervosité et l’imprévisibilité lors des confrontations. La maîtrise ou la méconnaissance de la science du tir influençait donc directement la psychologie du combattant, façonnant ses réactions face au danger.

    b. La relation entre la précision balistique et la réputation dans les duels

    Dans l’univers du Far West, la réputation d’un tireur se construisait autant sur la rapidité que sur la précision de ses tirs. Une balle bien calculée et exécutée à la perfection pouvait faire toute la différence, renforçant la légende autour de certains personnages. La perception publique du tireur dépendait donc largement de sa capacité à démontrer une maîtrise scientifique du tir, consolidant ainsi sa réputation de héros ou de menace.

    c. L’impact psychologique de la connaissance scientifique sur la bravoure

    La compréhension des principes balistiques pouvait également influencer la bravoure du tireur. Savoir que l’on maîtrise la science derrière chaque tir donnait un sentiment de contrôle face au chaos, permettant à certains d’affronter le danger avec plus de calme et d’assurance. Cette confiance pouvait faire toute la différence lors des duels, où la psychologie est aussi cruciale que la technique.

    4. La technologie balistique et son influence sur l’aménagement des territoires

    a. La conception des armes et leur adaptation au terrain aride du Far West

    Les armes du Far West, telles que le revolver ou le fusil à verrou, ont été conçues pour optimiser la portée et la précision dans des environnements poussiéreux et ouverts. La science balistique a permis d’adapter ces outils en tenant compte des caractéristiques du terrain, notamment la résistance à la corrosion, la facilité de prise en main et la stabilité lors du tir. Ces innovations ont permis aux tireurs de maximiser leur efficacité dans un environnement hostile.

    b. La mise en place de stratégies défensives basées sur la portée et la trajectoire

    Les colons et les forces militaires ont utilisé leur connaissance des trajectoires pour élaborer des stratégies défensives efficaces. Par exemple, ils choisissaient des positions élevées ou naturelles qui maximisaient leur portée tout en minimisant leur exposition. La maîtrise de la balistique permettait également de prévoir la trajectoire des tirs ennemis, facilitant ainsi la mise en place de pièges ou de barricades adaptées.

    c. L’impact des innovations balistiques sur l’expansion territoriale et la colonisation

    Les progrès dans la conception des armes et la compréhension des trajectoires ont permis aux pionniers et aux militaires d’étendre leur influence plus rapidement, en sécurisant les routes, les fortifications et les colonies. La possibilité de couvrir de plus grandes distances avec précision a joué un rôle crucial dans la conquête et l’aménagement de territoires jusqu’alors inexplorés.

    5. La science balistique et la légende du Far West : entre réalité et mythe

    a. La manière dont la connaissance scientifique a façonné la mythologie du cowboy

    Les récits populaires ont souvent exagéré la maîtrise technique des héros du Far West, mais derrière ces légendes se cache une base réelle : la compréhension de la physique des trajectoires. La science a permis à certains tireurs d’atteindre des performances impressionnantes, renforçant l’image du cowboy comme maître incontesté du tir. Ces exploits, souvent amplifiés par la littérature et le cinéma, ont contribué à forger une identité mythique où la science devient un élément essentiel de l’héroïsme.

    b. La différence entre performances réelles et représentations idéalisées

    Si la science balistique a permis des avancées réelles, la représentation dans la fiction tend à idéaliser ces capacités. La précision extrême, la rapidité incroyable et la maîtrise parfaite des trajectoires sont souvent exagérées pour renforcer le côté spectaculaire. Toutefois, ces représentations participent à la construction d’un mythe qui dépasse la simple réalité scientifique.

    c. La contribution de la balistique à la construction de l’image héroïque du Far West

    En intégrant des principes scientifiques dans la narration, la légende du cowboy s’est enrichie d’une dimension de maîtrise rationnelle et de contrôle du danger. La balistique devient ainsi un symbole de savoir, de compétence et de bravoure, inscrivant la héros dans une logique où la science et l’instinct se complètent pour forger une figure emblématique de l’histoire américaine.

    6. Retour à la physique des trajectoires : comment la compréhension scientifique influence encore aujourd’hui la culture western

    a. La science comme clé pour déchiffrer les récits historiques et mythologiques

    En analysant les principes balistiques, il devient possible d’évaluer la véracité de certains récits et de mieux comprendre comment la science a été intégrée dans la vie quotidienne et la stratégie militaire. La physique sert de pont entre le mythe et la réalité, permettant de démêler les faits historiques des embellissements narratifs.

    b. La résonance entre la précision balistique et la narration du duel mythique

    Les duels légendaires, souvent évoqués dans la littérature et le cinéma, peuvent être analysés à l

  • Vigora e chirurgia della prostata: puoi usarlo?

    Esplorare la compatibilità di Vigora con la chirurgia della prostata e le implicazioni per la salute sessuale e il recupero dei pazienti.

    Comprendere Vigora: composizione e usi

    Vigora, un farmaco popolare utilizzato principalmente per trattare la disfunzione erettile, contiene il principio attivo citrato di sildenafil. Questo composto funziona migliorando il flusso sanguigno al pene, facilitando così il raggiungimento e il mantenimento dell’erezione se combinato con la stimolazione sessuale. Originariamente sviluppato per trattare le condizioni cardiovascolari, l’efficacia del sildenafil nel trattare la disfunzione erettile è stata scoperta fortuitamente e da allora ha rivoluzionato il trattamento in questo campo.

    Sebbene Vigora miri principalmente alla funzione erettile, a volte viene studiato per altri usi, come il trattamento dell’ipertensione arteriosa polmonare. La sua versatilità risiede nella sua capacità di manipolare le dinamiche del flusso sanguigno all’interno del corpo, rendendolo un farmaco prezioso per varie condizioni mediche. Tuttavia, gli utenti devono comprenderne lo scopo principale e i limiti, soprattutto quando si tratta di scenari sanitari complessi come un intervento chirurgico alla prostata.

    Panoramica della chirurgia della prostata: tipi e recupero

    La chirurgia della prostata è un intervento comune per condizioni come il cancro alla prostata e l’iperplasia prostatica benigna. I due principali tipi di intervento chirurgico sono la prostatectomia radicale, che comporta la rimozione completa della ghiandola prostatica, e la resezione transuretrale della prostata (TURP), che viene spesso eseguita per alleviare i sintomi urinari. Ciascuna procedura ha tempi di recupero distinti e potenziali impatti sulla funzione urinaria e sessuale.

    Il recupero da un intervento chirurgico alla prostata può variare in modo significativo da individuo a individuo, in quanto fattori quali il tipo di intervento chirurgico eseguito, la salute generale del paziente e l’aderenza alle cure postoperatorie svolgono un ruolo cruciale. I pazienti in genere sperimentano un periodo di guarigione in cui l’attività fisica è limitata e possono riscontrare cambiamenti temporanei o permanenti nelle funzioni urinarie e sessuali. Comprendere questi aspetti è fondamentale per stabilire aspettative realistiche e pianificare le cure post-operatorie.

    Come funziona Vigora nel corpo

    Vigora esercita i suoi effetti inibendo un enzima chiamato fosfodiesterasi di tipo 5 (PDE5), che si trova in vari tessuti, compreso il pene. Bloccando la PDE5, Vigora previene la degradazione del guanosina monofosfato ciclico (cGMP), una molecola che rilassa i tessuti muscolari lisci e dilata i vasi sanguigni del pene. Questo processo migliora il flusso sanguigno, facilitando l’erezione durante l’eccitazione sessuale.

    L’efficacia di Vigora dipende dalla stimolazione sessuale, poiché da sola non induce eccitazione. Invece, amplifica la naturale risposta erettile agli stimoli sessuali. La sua azione viene generalmente osservata entro 30 minuti – un’ora dopo l’ingestione, con effetti che durano fino a quattro ore, sebbene ciò possa variare da individuo a individuo.

    Effetti collaterali comuni di Vigora

    Sebbene Vigora sia generalmente ben tollerato, alcuni utenti potrebbero riscontrare effetti collaterali. Le reazioni più comuni includono mal di testa, vampate di calore, dispepsia e congestione nasale. Questi effetti sono generalmente lievi e transitori e si risolvono senza la necessità di un intervento medico. Tuttavia, possono causare disagio e influenzare la volontà dell’utente di continuare il trattamento.

    Possono verificarsi effetti collaterali più gravi, sebbene rari. Questi includono perdita improvvisa dell’udito, alterazioni della vista o priapismo, un’erezione che dura più di quattro ore e che richiede cure mediche immediate. I pazienti devono essere consapevoli di queste potenziali reazioni e consultare gli operatori sanitari se riscontrano sintomi preoccupanti.

    Potenziali interazioni tra Vigora e farmaci post-operatori

    I pazienti sottoposti a intervento chirurgico alla prostata spesso necessitano di farmaci per gestire il dolore, prevenire le infezioni e favorire il recupero. Alcuni di questi farmaci, come i nitrati utilizzati per patologie cardiache o alcuni antibiotici, possono interagire con Vigora, portando a pericolosi cali della pressione sanguigna o altre complicazioni.

    È fondamentale che i pazienti rivelino Vigora 50mg Prezzo al proprio medico tutti i farmaci che stanno assumendo per valutare il rischio di interazioni. Il fornitore può quindi determinare la linea d’azione più sicura, che può comportare l’adeguamento dei dosaggi o la scelta di trattamenti alternativi per evitare effetti avversi.

    L’impatto della chirurgia della prostata sulla funzione sessuale

    La chirurgia della prostata spesso influisce sulla funzione sessuale, una preoccupazione per molti pazienti. I nervi e i vasi sanguigni coinvolti nell’erezione possono essere danneggiati durante l’intervento chirurgico, portando a disfunzione erettile. Questo è più comune nella prostatectomia radicale a causa della sua natura invasiva, mentre la TURP può avere effetti meno gravi.

    Il recupero della funzione sessuale può essere graduale, con alcuni pazienti che riscontrano miglioramenti nel tempo man mano che avviene la guarigione dei nervi. Tuttavia, altri potrebbero richiedere interventi medici come farmaci, dispositivi o terapie per riacquistare la capacità sessuale. Comprendere questi potenziali risultati aiuta i pazienti a prepararsi emotivamente e fisicamente per il viaggio che li attende.

    Linee guida mediche per l’uso di Vigora dopo un intervento chirurgico alla prostata

    Le linee guida mediche per l’uso di Vigora dopo l’intervento chirurgico alla prostata sottolineano una valutazione e un monitoraggio cauti. Ai pazienti viene generalmente consigliato di attendere un periodo specificato dopo l’intervento chirurgico prima di iniziare i trattamenti per la disfunzione erettile. Questo periodo consente la guarigione iniziale e la valutazione del recupero spontaneo della funzione erettile.

    I medici possono raccomandare di iniziare con una dose inferiore di Vigora per valutare la risposta dell’organismo e apportare modifiche se necessario. Appuntamenti di follow-up regolari sono essenziali per monitorare i progressi e affrontare eventuali effetti collaterali o complicazioni. Queste linee guida aiutano a garantire che Vigora venga utilizzato in modo sicuro ed efficace come parte di un piano completo di assistenza post-operatoria.

    Consultare il proprio medico: cosa chiedere

    Quando consultano un operatore sanitario sull’uso di Vigora dopo un intervento chirurgico alla prostata, i pazienti devono preparare un elenco di domande per garantire una comprensione completa e una cura adeguata. Gli argomenti chiave includono potenziali effetti collaterali, interazioni con altri farmaci, tempistiche previste per l’avvio di Vigora e opzioni di trattamento alternative.

    I pazienti dovrebbero anche informarsi sui cambiamenti dello stile di vita che potrebbero favorire il recupero e migliorare la salute sessuale, nonché eventuali segni o sintomi specifici da monitorare durante il recupero. La comunicazione aperta con gli operatori sanitari promuove un ambiente favorevole in cui i pazienti possono prendere decisioni informate sul loro trattamento.

    Alternative a Vigora per i pazienti post-operatori

    Per i pazienti che non possono utilizzare Vigora o che preferiscono opzioni terapeutiche diverse, sono disponibili diverse alternative. Questi includono altri inibitori della fosfodiesterasi come il tadalafil o il vardenafil, che possono offrire durate d’azione e profili di effetti collaterali variabili. In alcuni casi, possono essere raccomandati farmaci iniettabili o dispositivi per l’erezione sottovuoto per favorire la funzione erettile.

    Inoltre, la consulenza psicologica o la terapia sessuale possono affrontare gli aspetti emotivi e relazionali della disfunzione sessuale post-operatoria. Esplorare queste alternative con un operatore sanitario può aiutare a personalizzare un piano di trattamento in linea con lo stato di salute del paziente e le preferenze personali.

    Adeguamenti dello stile di vita per una migliore salute sessuale post-operatoria

    L’adozione di alcuni cambiamenti nello stile di vita può migliorare significativamente la salute sessuale e il benessere generale dopo un intervento chirurgico alla prostata. L’attività fisica regolare, una dieta equilibrata e il mantenimento di un peso sano contribuiscono a una migliore salute cardiovascolare, vitale per la funzione erettile.

    Le tecniche di riduzione dello stress, come la meditazione e lo yoga, possono anche migliorare la salute mentale, che è strettamente legata alle prestazioni sessuali. I pazienti sono incoraggiati a impegnarsi in un dialogo aperto con i partner sui loro bisogni e preoccupazioni, favorendo una relazione di supporto e comprensione durante il recupero.

    Casi di studio: utilizzo di Vigora in pazienti post-intervento chirurgico alla prostata

    I casi di studio forniscono preziose informazioni sull’applicazione reale di Vigora dopo l’intervento chirurgico alla prostata. In uno studio, i pazienti hanno riportato vari gradi di miglioramento della funzione erettile, evidenziando l’importanza di piani di trattamento personalizzati. Fattori come l’età, la funzione erettile di base e la salute generale hanno influenzato i risultati.

    Questi casi di studio sottolineano la necessità di una ricerca continua e di un’educazione dei pazienti per ottimizzare le strategie di trattamento. Illustrano inoltre l’importanza di stabilire aspettative realistiche e monitorare i progressi per ottenere i migliori risultati possibili per ciascun individuo.

    Considerazioni psicologiche: aggiustamento dopo l’intervento chirurgico alla prostata

    L’impatto psicologico dell’intervento chirurgico alla prostata può essere profondo e influenzare l’autostima, l’immagine corporea e le relazioni intime. I pazienti possono provare ansia o depressione legati ai cambiamenti nella funzione e nell’identità sessuale, che possono complicare ulteriormente il recupero.

    Il sostegno da parte di professionisti della salute mentale, come terapisti o gruppi di sostegno, può fornire uno spazio sicuro per esprimere preoccupazioni e sviluppare strategie di coping. Affrontare i bisogni psicologici è fondamentale per il recupero olistico e migliora la qualità complessiva della vita dei pazienti post-operatori.

    Gestione della salute a lungo termine dopo l’intervento chirurgico alla prostata

    La gestione della salute a lungo termine dopo un intervento chirurgico alla prostata prevede controlli medici regolari, il monitoraggio di potenziali recidive della malattia della prostata e la gestione di eventuali effetti collaterali o complicanze in corso. Mantenere una linea di comunicazione aperta con gli operatori sanitari è essenziale per affrontare le preoccupazioni man mano che si presentano.

    I pazienti sono incoraggiati ad aderire alle modifiche dello stile di vita e ai regimi terapeutici raccomandati per supportare il recupero e il benessere a lungo termine. Adottando un approccio proattivo alla gestione sanitaria, i pazienti possono migliorare la qualità della vita e ridurre il rischio di futuri problemi di salute.

    Monitoraggio e gestione degli effetti collaterali di Vigora

    Il monitoraggio degli effetti collaterali è parte integrante dell’utilizzo sicuro di Vigora. I pazienti devono prestare attenzione ai cambiamenti nella loro salute e segnalare tempestivamente eventuali sintomi insoliti al proprio medico. Appuntamenti regolari di follow-up consentono l’adeguamento dei piani di trattamento secondo necessità.

    La gestione degli effetti collaterali può comportare aggiustamenti della dose o il passaggio a terapie alternative. La formazione sui potenziali effetti collaterali e sulle strategie di gestione consente ai pazienti di utilizzare Vigora in modo efficace e sicuro nell’ambito del loro regime terapeutico.

    Ricerca e direzioni future nella salute sessuale post-operatoria

    La ricerca in corso sulla salute sessuale post-operatoria continua ad evolversi, concentrandosi sul miglioramento dei risultati e sullo sviluppo di nuove modalità di trattamento. Le innovazioni nelle tecniche chirurgiche, nei prodotti farmaceutici e nelle strategie di riabilitazione promettono esperienze di recupero migliorate per i pazienti in futuro.

    Le direzioni future potrebbero includere approcci di medicina personalizzata, sfruttando i dati genetici e i biomarcatori per adattare i trattamenti ai singoli pazienti. Con il progredire della ricerca, probabilmente fornirà informazioni più approfondite sulla complessa interazione tra chirurgia, farmaci e salute sessuale, avvantaggiando in definitiva coloro che si stanno riprendendo da un intervento chirurgico alla prostata.

  • Group Eleven Drills 6.2m of 312 g/t Ag and 0.95% Cu, incl. 2.8m of 549 g/t Ag and 1.77% Cu in a 90m Step-Out, Further Supporting Deeper Cu-Ag Target at Ballywire

    Group Eleven Drills 6.2m of 312 g/t Ag and 0.95% Cu, incl. 2.8m of 549 g/t Ag and 1.77% Cu in a 90m Step-Out, Further Supporting Deeper Cu-Ag Target at Ballywire

    Group Eleven Resources Corp. (TSXV: ZNG,OTC:GRLVF) (OTCQB: GRLVF) (FSE: 3GE) (‘Group Eleven’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the latest three step-out drill holes from the discovery horizon at its Ballywire discovery (‘Ballywire’) at the 100%-owned PG West Project (‘PG West’), Republic of Ireland. Drilling at Ballywire’s deeper, Cu-Ag target (100-200m below discovery horizon) is in progress (to be reported as soon as possible).

    Highlights:

    • 25-3552-37 (90m step-out NE of 25-3552-35, hosting widest intercept to date; announced 02-Jul-25) intersected intermittent mineralization over a 185m-long interval, including:

      • Cu-Ag Intercept (hosted in Ballysteen Limestone, beneath Waulsortian Limestone)

        • 6.2m of 312 g/t Ag and 0.95% Cu (starting from 303.9m downhole), including

        • 2.8m of 549 g/t Ag and 1.77% Cu, including

        • 0.3m (30cm) of 2,470 g/t Ag and 5.87% Cu

      • Zn-Pb-Ag Intercepts (hosted within Waulsortian Limestone)

        • 4.9m of 5.2% Zn+Pb (4.0% Zn and 1.2% Pb), 45 g/t Ag (starting from 125.9m), including

        • 0.1m (14cm) of 65.1% Zn+Pb (46.4% Zn and 18.7% Pb), 654 g/t Ag

    • 25-3552-36 (90m step-out SE of the above hole), intersected intermittent mineralization over a 38m-long interval, including:

      • 2.8m of 231 g/t Ag and 0.85% Cu, including

      • 0.2m (16cm) of 3,820 g/t Ag and 12.60% Cu (among highest Ag/Cu assays in Ireland)

    • 25-3552-34 (35m step-out NNW of the above hole), intersected intermittent mineralization over 16m-long interval, including 1.9m of 59 g/t Ag and 0.75% Cu

    • These results extend the strike length of Ballywire’s main discovery corridor by 135m from 1,300m to 1,435m, while further emphasising Cu-Ag potential at depth

    • This corridor is hosted within a larger 2.6km long trend of robust mineralization pierced by drilling to date at Ballywire, along a prospective trend of over 6km (defined by four regional gravity-high anomalies, only one of which has been systematically drill tested to date)

    • The Company’s ‘deeper Cu-Ag’ target (100-200m below the Zn-Pb-Ag horizon) is currently being drill tested with two holes completed and a third hole in progress

    • Three rigs are turning at Ballywire with approx. 5,700m of drilling completed year-to-date; Group Eleven aims to complete a further approx. 25,000m of drilling by end of 2026 (fully funded)

    ‘Today’s results expand our main discovery corridor by 135m and add to growing evidence suggesting a deeper Cu-Ag horizon one to two hundred metres below Ballywire’s current discovery horizon,’ stated Bart Jaworski, CEO. ‘This deeper target is currently being drilled, with two holes finished and a third started. We look forward to releasing these results as soon as assays are available. With three rigs turning each on excellent targets at Ballywire, a fourth rig likely to be added soon and a recently announced strengthened cash position now totalling C$8.4 million, Group Eleven is poised to keep generating shareholder value through the drill bit for the foreseeable future.’

    Exhibit 1. Plan Map of Main Ballywire Discovery Corridor, Showing Holes 25-3552-34, -36 and -37

    Note: For brevity, drill holes are labelled by the last two digits of their identification number (e.g. ‘-40’ means 25-3552-40)

    To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
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    Exhibit 2. Long-Section: Ballywire Cu-Ag Intercepts to Date vs. Deeper Cu-Ag Target

    Note: In order to highlight Cu-Ag mineralization, the Zn-Pb-Ag bearing zones are not shown on the section; * ‘LLS’ means Lower Limestone Shale which is known to host Cu-Ag mineralization in the vicinity (5-45km) of Ballywire; ‘Deeper Cu-Ag Target’ is hosted predominantly by the LLS, but also by other lithologies between the Waulsortian Limestone and the LLS; LLS is believed to be approx. 100-200m below the Waulsortian Limestone

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    Ballywire Drill Update

    The Ballywire prospect at the Company’s 100%-owned PG West Project in Republic of Ireland, represents the most significant mineral discovery in Ireland in over a decade. First announced in Sept-2022, the discovery has 56 holes drilled and reported by Group Eleven to date, including the most recent three holes (25-3552-34, -36 and -37) reported today (see Exhibits 1 to 4).

    Today’s results add further evidence that the mineralized trend at Ballywire continues further east towards G11-3552-08. One of the Company’s three rigs is now drilling a fence of holes collared 200m east of this hole (see Exhibit 1), testing for the further continuation of the mineralized trend. A second rig is drilling a fence of holes testing for the deeper Cu-Ag target (within the Lower Limestone Shale) with two holes completed and the third recently started (see ‘-40’ in Exhibit 1, and ’25-3552-40′ in Exhibit 2). A third rig is drilling along the section of holes containing G11-468-01 and 00-468-5 (see Exhibit 1) to test for a SW continuation of high-grade mineralization. The Company plans to soon add a fourth rig at Ballywire, geared towards reconnaissance drilling further outboard of the current mineralized corridor. Meanwhile, two holes located 1.3km to the ENE (near gravity anomaly ‘D’; see Exhibit 3) were recently completed (assays pending), with follow up drilling planned upon receipt of a second drill permit (recently submitted) which would allow for more flexibility on drill locations further to the NE.

    Exhibit 3. Regional Gravity Map Showing 6km Long Prospective Trend at Ballywire

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    Note: Of the four gravity-high anomalies above, only the ‘C’ anomaly has been systematically drilled to date

    Assays from today’s drill holes are summarized above (see Exhibit 4). Mineralization consists predominantly of sphalerite, galena and pyrite, with the Cu-Ag bearing zones also containing chalcopyrite and suspected tennantite-tetrahedrite. Substantial Cu-Ag mineralization in 25-3552-37 is located within the Ballysteen Limestone, in contrast to 25-3552-35, where a strong Cu-Ag interval occurs at the base of the Waulsortian Limestone. Varying lithologies hosting Cu-Ag mineralization suggest a dynamic and potentially robust mineralizing system with respect to copper and silver.

    Exhibit 4. Summary of Assays from 25-3552-37, -36 and -34 at Ballywire

    Item From
    (m)
    To
    (m)
    Int
    (m)
    Zn
    (%)
    Pb
    (%)
    Zn+Pb
    (%)
    Ag
    (g/t)
    Cu
    (%)
    25-3552-37 124.88 310.10 185.22 0.43 0.18 0.61 15.7 0.05
    Incl. 124.88 132.60 7.72 2.75 0.81 3.55 30.4 0.01
    Incl. 124.88 125.99 1.11 6.20 2.39 8.59 90.4 0.02
    And 125.85 132.60 6.75 3.08 0.92 4.00 33.5 0.01
    Incl. 125.85 130.72 4.87 3.97 1.19 5.16 44.6 0.01
    Incl. 125.85 125.99 0.14 46.40 18.70 65.10 654.0 0.08
    And 127.85 132.60 4.75 3.00 0.74 3.74 28.1 0.01
    Incl. 127.85 130.72 2.87 4.45 1.10 5.54 43.5 0.01
    Incl. 127.85 128.78 0.93 6.37 1.42 7.79 64.6 0.01
    And 129.78 130.72 0.94 7.21 1.91 9.12 68.4 0.02
    And 151.70 164.80 13.10 1.32 0.17 1.48 6.1 0.00
    Incl. 161.00 163.85 2.85 2.70 0.61 3.31 15.7 0.01
    And 173.17 177.74 4.57 0.53 0.25 0.78 2.3
    And 182.25 183.16 0.91 0.94 0.09 1.02 0.7
    And 190.50 193.10 2.60 0.72 0.05 0.77 0.4
    And 198.40 200.32 1.92 0.92 0.31 1.23 2.2
    And 203.10 206.80 3.70 0.61 0.16 0.77 2.7
    And 210.40 234.97 24.57 0.76 0.19 0.95 4.4
    Incl. 219.90 234.97 15.07 0.91 0.25 1.16 5.3
    Incl. 219.90 220.90 1.00 3.22 0.49 3.71 16.7 0.02
    And 243.20 258.90 15.70 0.21 0.30 0.51 16.9 0.06
    Incl. 250.15 251.80 1.65 0.36 0.39 0.75 104.8 0.45
    And 264.35 266.10 1.75 0.08 0.08 0.17 17.5 0.01
    And 295.30 300.75 5.45 0.07 0.37 0.44 17.1 0.20
    And 303.90 310.10 6.20 0.07 1.29 1.36 311.7 0.95
    Incl. 303.90 306.70 2.80 0.13 0.09 0.22 549.0 1.77
    Incl. 305.40 306.70 1.30 0.24 0.06 0.30 1,104.6 3.25
    Incl. 306.40 306.70 0.30 0.39 0.10 0.49 2,470.0 5.87
    25-3552-36 239.96 278.35 38.39 0.34 0.26 0.60 2.0
    Incl. 244.88 251.68 6.80 1.01 0.29 1.30 3.5
    Incl. 248.76 250.72 1.96 1.86 0.50 2.37 5.1
    And 261.31 268.84 7.53 0.53 0.94 1.47 4.8 0.02
    Incl. 262.20 264.96 2.76 1.06 1.79 2.85 9.1 0.04
    And 305.02 307.81 2.79 0.40 0.06 0.46 231.0 0.85
    Incl. 305.74 305.90 0.16 1.58 0.25 1.82 3,820.0 12.60
    Incl. 305.90 306.82 0.92 0.50 0.06 0.56 30.0 0.28
    25-3552-34 205.50 205.60 0.10 8.07 0.28 8.35 38.9 0.06
    And 232.22 248.29 16.07 0.15 0.12 0.27 8.0 0.09
    Incl. 241.47 247.82 6.35 0.12 0.24 0.36 18.1 0.23
    Incl. 244.53 246.43 1.90 0.25 0.64 0.89 59.2 0.75
    Incl. 245.44 246.43 0.99 0.23 0.36 0.59 87.1 1.00

     

    Note: True thickness of the mineralized interval in holes 25-3552-37, -36 and -34, as a percentage of the down-hole interval, is estimated to be 70-80%, 90-100% and 90-100% respectively; ‘-‘ means equal to or less than 0.01% (

    Drilling at Ballywire continues with three rigs. Currently, twelve (12) new holes are completed or near completed (and in the process of being logged, sampled and assayed). Nine (9) of these are shown in Exhibit 1, with two other holes near gravity-high anomaly ‘D’ (located 1.3km to the ENE) and one hole collared approx. 200m NNW of G11-468-01 (see Exhibit 1).

    Exhibit 5. Regional Map of Ballywire Discovery and Surrounding Prospects

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    Notes to Exhibit 5: (a) Pallas Green MRE is owned by Glencore (see Glencore’s Resources and Reserves Report dated December 31, 2024); (b) Stonepark MRE: see the ‘NI 43-101 Independent Report on the Zinc-Lead Exploration Project at Stonepark, County Limerick, Ireland’, by Gordon, Kelly and van Lente, with an effective date of April 26, 2018, as found on SEDAR; and (c) the historic estimate at Denison was reported by Westland Exploration Limited in ‘Report on Prospecting Licence 464’ by Dermot Hughes dated May, 1988; the historic estimate at Gortdrum was reported in ‘The Geology and Genesis of the Gortdrum Cu-Ag-Hg Orebody’ by G.M. Steed dated 1986; and the historic estimate at Tullacondra was first reported by Munster Base Metals Ltd in ‘Report on Mallow Property’ by David Wilbur, dated December 1973; and later summarized in ‘Cu-Ag Mineralization at Tullacondra, Mallow, Co. Cork’ by Wilbur and Carter in 1986; the above three historic estimates have not been verified as current mineral resources; none of the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to prepare the historic estimates were reported and no resource categories were used; significant data compilation, re-drilling and data verification may be required by a Qualified Person before the historic estimates can be verified and upgraded to be compliant with current NI 43-101 standards; a Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify them as a current mineral resource and the Company is not treating the historic estimates as current mineral resources. ‘Rathdowney Trend’ is the south-westerly projection of the Rathdowney Trend, hosting the historic Lisheen and Galmoy mines.

    Qualified Person

    Technical information in this news release has been approved by Professor Garth Earls, Eur Geol, P.Geo, FSEG, geological consultant at IGS (International Geoscience Services) Limited, and independent ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101.

    Sampling and Analytical Procedures

    All core drilled at Ballywire is NQ (47.6mm) and is cut using a rock saw. Sample intervals vary between 0.10m to 1.28m with an average (over 285 samples) of 0.91m. The half-core samples are bagged, labelled and sealed at Group Eleven’s core store facility in Limerick, Ireland. Selected sample bags are examined by the Qualified Person. Transport is via an accredited courier service and/or by Group Eleven staff to ALS Laboratories in Loughrea Co. Galway, Ireland. Sample preparation at the ALS facility comprises fine crushing 70%

    Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Information

    Group Eleven inserts certified reference materials (‘CRMs’ or ‘Standards’) as well as blank material, to its sample stream as part of its industry-standard QA/QC programme. The QC results have been reviewed by the Qualified Person, who is satisfied that all the results are within acceptable parameters. The Qualified Person has validated the sampling and chain of custody protocols used by Group Eleven.

    About Group Eleven Resources

    Group Eleven Resources Corp. (TSXV: ZNG,OTC:GRLVF) (OTCQB: GRLVF) (FSE: 3GE) is drilling the most significant mineral discovery in the Republic of Ireland in over a decade. The Company announced the Ballywire discovery in September 2022, demonstrating high grades of zinc, lead, silver, copper, germanium and locally, antimony. Key intercepts to date include:

    • 10.8m of 10.0% Zn+Pb and 109 g/t Ag (G11-468-03)

    • 10.1m of 8.6% Zn+Pb and 46 g/t Ag (G11-468-06)

    • 10.5m of 14.7% Zn+Pb, 399 g/t Ag and 0.31% Cu (G11-468-12)

    • 11.2m of 8.9% Zn+Pb and 83 g/t Ag (G11-3552-03)

    • 29.6m of 10.6% Zn+Pb, 78 g/t Ag and 0.15% Cu (G11-3552-12) and

    • 11.8m of 11.6% Zn+Pb, 48 g/t Ag (G11-3552-18)

    • 15.6m of 11.6% Zn+Pb, 122 g/t Ag and 0.19% Cu (G11-3552-27)

    • 12.0m of 1.4% Zn+Pb, 560 g/t Ag, 2.30% Cu and 0.17% Sb (25-3552-31), including

    • 6.4m of 2.1% Zn+Pb, 838 g/t Ag, 3.72% Cu and 0.27% Sb (25-3552-31)

    • 39.7m of 9.5% Zn+Pb, 131 g/t Ag and 0.27% Cu (25-3552-35)

    Ballywire is located 20km from Company’s 77.64%-owned Stonepark zinc-lead deposit1, which itself is located adjacent to Glencore’s Pallas Green zinc-lead deposit2. The Company’s two largest shareholders are Michael Gentile (14.2%) and Glencore Canada Corp. (14.1% interest). Additional information about the Company is available at www.groupelevenresources.com.

    ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Bart Jaworski, P.Geo.
    Chief Executive Officer

    E: b.jaworski@groupelevenresources.com | T: +353-85-833-2463
    E: j.lau@groupelevenresources.com | T: 604-781-4915

    Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    Technical and scientific information disclosed from neighbouring properties does not necessarily apply to the current project or property being disclosed. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of the Company, including the timing, content, cost and results of proposed work programs, the discovery and delineation of mineral deposits/resources/ reserves and geological interpretations. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located. All of the Company’s public disclosure filings may be accessed via www.sedarplus.ca and readers are urged to review these materials, including the technical reports filed with respect to the Company’s mineral properties.

    ________________________
    1 Stonepark MRE is 5.1 million tonnes of 11.3% Zn+Pb (8.7% Zn and 2.6% Pb), Inferred (Apr-17-2018)
    2 Pallas Green MRE is 45.4 million tonnes of 8.4% Zn+Pb (7.2% Zn + 1.2% Pb), Inferred (Glencore, Dec-31-2024)

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  • Is Trump considering bold Africa play to push back on China, Russia and Islamic terrorists?

    Is Trump considering bold Africa play to push back on China, Russia and Islamic terrorists?

    President Donald Trump is reportedly working on a move that would give the U.S. a new military and economic foothold in Africa, counter China and Russia and strike a blow against Islamist terrorists in the region. And now a leading senator has told Fox News Digital this goal can be realized by recognizing the breakaway Somaliland as an independent state.

    Somaliland, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, broke away from Somalia in 1991. Its government is said to be offering the U.S. a new air and sea base close to the entrance of the Red Sea, and directly across from Yemen and the Houthis, if the U.S. formally recognizes it, 30% of the world’s container ship traffic is reported to pass through its waters en route to or from the Suez Canal.

    In the Oval Office on Aug. 8, Trump told reporters, ‘We’re looking into that right now,’ when asked about the recognition of Somaliland and the possible resettlement of Gazans there, adding, ‘We’re working on that right now, Somaliland’. 

    The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., told Fox News Digital, ‘There is a very real opportunity that President Trump will recognize Somaliland during this administration.’

    Cruz added, ‘President Trump is bringing a new era of clarity in American national security, after four years of the Biden administration rewarding our enemies and punishing our allies, and recognizing Somaliland should be part of this new era.

    ‘Somaliland has been a reliable ally to the United States, is integrating itself with us and our allies globally, and is committed to helping us counter efforts by China to undermine the safety and prosperity of Americans,’ he said.

    The White House did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment.

    Neighboring Somalia has been battling Islamist fundamentalist fighters for decades. U.S. Africa Command has increased the number of airstrikes against both ISIS and al-Shabab terrorists under the current administration.

    But Somaliland, 99% Muslim, has allegedly eliminated radicalism and has aligned itself with the U.S. and Israel, leading Cruz to tell Fox News Digital, ‘They’re a Muslim country, in a very dangerous part of Africa, showing real courage. I will continue to push for deepening the U.S.-Somaliland partnership, including through the Africa Subcommittee in the Senate, and I expect that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will be receptive to doing so.’

    Earlier this month, Cruz wrote to President Trump about Somaliland, stating, ‘it requires the status of a state. I urge you to grant it that recognition.’

    Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi , is optimistic, telling the British Guardian newspaper on May 30, ‘Recognition is on the horizon.’ He added, ‘It’s a matter of time. Not if, but when’.

    Somaliland’s port at Berbera is the jewel in any Washington deal. Analysts say it is in such a strategic position that both Russia and China have tried to acquire it. Right next door to it is one of Africa’s five longest runways, offering the U.S. the possibility of both a sea and air base that can strike Houthi rebels to the north and Al Shabaab terrorists to the east. 

    In his letter to the White House, Cruz wrote, ‘Somaliland has emerged as a critical security and diplomatic partner for the United States, helping America advance our national security interests in the Horn of Africa and beyond. It is strategically located along the

    Gulf of Aden, putting it near one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. It possesses capable armed forces and contributes to regional counterterrorism and piracy operations. It has proposed hosting a U.S. military presence near the Red Sea along the Gulf of Aden.’

    The U.S.’s largest military base in Africa is just up the coast in Djibouti. But there are security and surveillance issues at the Camp Lemonnier U.S. base where the Chinese and other nations have opened their own bases and monitoring stations nearby.

    Somaliland is also offering the White House access to rare earth minerals essential for high-tech industries, such as lithium and silicon quartz.

    The U.S. has described Somalia, with large numbers of both ISIS and al-Qaida-linked operatives, as a terrorist safe haven. Now the increasing presence of China and military forces from countries such as Turkey is reportedly leading some in Washington to be increasingly unhappy with its ‘one Somalia’ policy, where Somaliland continues to be recognized only as a part of Somalia. 

    For now, a State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital the official position: ‘The United States recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which includes the territory of Somaliland. The State Department is not in active discussions with Somaliland’s representatives about a deal to recognize Somaliland as a state.’

    But, Somaliland’s foreign minister worked Washington’s corridors and politicians in April, and several African sources, including the influential Horn Observer news outlet, have reported that President Abdullahi is expected to come to D.C. ‘soon’. U.S. officials, including the U.S. ambassador to Somalia, Richard Riley, are said to have been to Somaliland to meet with the president at least three times this year.

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  • Google has eliminated 35% of managers overseeing small teams in past year, exec says

    Google has eliminated 35% of managers overseeing small teams in past year, exec says

    Google has eliminated more than one-third of its managers overseeing small teams, an executive told employees last week, as the company continues its focus on efficiencies across the organization.

    “Right now, we have 35% fewer managers, with fewer direct reports” than at this time a year ago, said Brian Welle, vice president of people analytics and performance, according to audio of an all-hands meeting reviewed by CNBC. “So a lot of fast progress there.”

    At the meeting, employees asked Welle and other executives about job security, “internal barriers” and Google’s culture after several recent rounds of layoffs, buyouts and reorganizations.

    Welle said the idea is to reduce bureaucracy and run the company more efficiently.

    “When we look across our entire leadership population, that’s mangers, directors and VPs, we want them to be a smaller percentage of our overall workforce over time,” he said.

    The 35% reduction refers to the number of managers who oversee fewer than three people, according to a person familiar with the matter. Many of those managers stayed with the company as individual contributors, said the person, who asked not to be named because the details are private.

    Google CEO Sundar Pichai weighed in at the meeting, reiterating the need for the company “to be more efficient as we scale up so we don’t solve everything with headcount.”

    Google eliminated about 6% of its workforce in 2023, and has implemented cuts in various divisions since then. Alphabet finance chief Anat Ashkenazi, who joined the company last year, said in October that she would push cost cuts “a little further.” Google has offered buyouts to employees since January, and the company has slowed hiring, asking employees to do more with less.

    Regarding the buyouts, executives at the town hall said that a total of 10 product areas have presented “Voluntary Exit Program” offers. They’ve applied to U.S.-based employees in search, marketing, hardware and people operations teams this year.

    Fiona Cicconi, Google’s chief people officer, said at last week’s meeting that between 3% and 5% of employees on those teams have accepted the buyouts.

    “This has been actually quite successful,” she said, adding “I think we can continue it.”

    Pichai said the company executed the voluntary buyouts after listening to employees, who said they preferred that route to blanket layoffs.

    “It’s a lot of work that’s gone into implementing the VEP program, and I’m glad we’ve done it,” Pichai said. “It gives people agency, and I’m glad to see it’s worked out well.”

    Cicconi said one of the main reasons employees are taking the buyouts is because they want to take time off from work.

    “It’s actually quite interesting to see who’s taking a VEP, and it’s people sort of wanting a career break, sometimes to take care of family members,” she said.

    CNBC previously reported that the layoffs hurt morale as the company was downsizing while at the same time issuing blowout earnings and seeing its stock price jump. Alphabet’s shares are up 10% this year after climbing 36% in 2024 and 58% the year prior.

    At another point in the town hall, employees asked if Google would consider a policy similar to Meta’s “recharge,” a month-long sabbatical that employees earn after five years at the company.

    “We have a lot of leaves, not least our vacation, which is there for exactly that — resting and recharging,” said Alexandra Maddison, Google’s senior director of benefits.

    She said the company is not going to offer paid sabbatical.

    “We’re very confident that our current offering is competitive,” Maddison said.

    Meta didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

    Other executives jumped in to compare the two companies’ benefits.

    “I don’t think they have a VEP at Meta by the way,” Cicconi said.

    Pichai then asked, to some laughs from the audience, “Should we incorporate all policies of Meta while we’re at it? Or should we only pick and choose the few policies we like?”

    “Maybe I should try running the company with all of Meta’s policies,” he continued. “No, probably not.”

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  • Compararea Viagra Professional cu alte medicamente

    Acest articol oferă o comparație aprofundată a Viagra Professional cu alte medicamente pentru disfuncția erectilă, examinând mecanismele acestora, eficacitatea, efectele secundare, costul și satisfacția pacientului.

    Prezentare generală asupra Viagra Professional și utilizările sale

    Viagra Professional este o versiune îmbunătățită a cunoscutului medicament sildenafil, utilizat în principal pentru a trata disfuncția erectilă (DE) la bărbați. Acest medicament este conceput pentru a funcționa mai rapid și mai eficient decât predecesorul său, oferind o experiență sexuală îmbunătățită. Este adesea favorizat de cei care caută un răspuns mai fiabil și mai puternic la tratament.

    La fel ca alte medicamente pentru disfuncționalitate, Viagra Professional funcționează prin creșterea fluxului de sânge către penis, facilitând astfel o erecție atunci când este stimulat sexual. De obicei, este prescris bărbaților care întâmpină dificultăți în a menține o erecție potrivită pentru o activitate sexuală satisfăcătoare.

    Mecanism de acțiune: Viagra Professional vs. Alte medicamente ED

    Viagra Professional, la fel ca sildenafilul standard, funcționează ca un inhibitor al fosfodiesterazei de tip 5 (PDE5). Prin inhibarea PDE5, previne degradarea cGMP în penis, care este esențială pentru relaxarea mușchilor netezi și creșterea fluxului sanguin. Acesta este un mecanism comun împărtășit de multe medicamente ED, inclusiv tadalafil (Cialis) și vardenafil (Levitra).

    Cu toate acestea, Viagra Professional este adesea susținut că are un debut mai rapid și o durată mai lungă decât formulările standard de sildenafil. Acest lucru ar putea fi atribuit presupusei rate de absorbție sporite, deși amploarea acestei îmbunătățiri poate varia în funcție de indivizi. Comparativ, tadalafilul oferă un timp de înjumătățire mai lung, permițând o spontaneitate mai mare, în timp ce vardenafilul este cunoscut pentru eficacitatea sa constantă în diferite populații.

    Eficacitatea Viagra Professional în comparație cu alternativele

    Când se evaluează eficacitatea Viagra Professional, este esențial să se ia în considerare atât studiile clinice, cât și rapoartele anecdotice. Mulți utilizatori raportează o rată de satisfacție mai mare cu Viagra Professional, atribuind acest lucru debutul rapid și performanța fiabilă. Cu toate acestea, răspunsurile individuale pot varia foarte mult și ceea ce funcționează bine pentru o persoană poate să nu nu fie pentru alta.

    Studiile sugerează că, în timp ce Viagra Professional este eficient, tadalafilul și vardenafilul oferă, de asemenea, rate mari de succes în atenuarea simptomelor ED. Alegerea se rezumă adesea la preferințele personale, compatibilitatea cu stilul de viață și natura specifică a disfuncției erectile care este tratată.

    Efecte secundare: cum se ridică Viagra Professional

    Ca toate medicamentele, Viagra Professional este asociat cu potențiale efecte secundare. Reacțiile frecvente includ dureri de cap, înroșirea feței, dispepsia și congestia nazală. Aceste reacții adverse sunt similare cu cele experimentate cu alți inhibitori PDE5.

    Cu toate acestea, unii utilizatori percep Viagra Professional ca având o incidență puțin mai mică a efectelor adverse, posibil datorită pretinselor sale formulări îmbunătățite. În ciuda acestui fapt, este esențial să abordați orice medicament ED cu prudență și sub îndrumarea unui furnizor de asistență medicală, în special pentru persoanele cu afecțiuni de sănătate preexistente.

    Durata efectului: Viagra Professional vs. Alte Opțiuni

    Una dintre caracteristicile notabile ale Viagra Professional este durata de acțiune, despre care se spune că durează mai mult decât sildenafilul obișnuit. În timp ce Viagra standard oferă de obicei o fereastră de 4 până la 6 ore, utilizatorii raportează că Viagra Professional poate prelungi ușor această perioadă, oferind un interval de timp mai lung pentru activitatea sexuală.

    În schimb, tadalafilul iese în evidență cu https://farmaciedirecta.com/viagra-professional-pret-online-fara-reteta o durată de până la 36 de ore, câștigându-i porecla de "pastila de weekend." Efectele vardenafilului sunt comparabile cu sildenafilul, de obicei durează aproximativ 4 până la 6 ore. Alegerea medicamentului poate depinde astfel de durata și flexibilitatea dorite pentru utilizator.

    Recomandări de dozare pentru Viagra Professional și altele

    Viagra Professional este disponibil în general în doze de 50 mg și 100 mg. Doza adecvată variază în funcție de toleranța individuală și de severitatea simptomelor DE. Este important de reținut că începerea cu o doză mai mică și ajustarea după cum este necesar este adesea recomandată pentru a minimiza efectele secundare.

    Alți inhibitori PDE5 au strategii de dozare similare. Tadalafilul este de obicei prescris în doze de 10 mg sau 20 mg, în timp ce vardenafilul este adesea disponibil în tablete de 10 mg. Alegerea și ajustarea dozei trebuie întotdeauna ghidate de un profesionist din domeniul sănătății.

    Comparație de costuri: Viagra Professional și medicamente similare

    Costul Viagra Professional poate fi mai mare decât cel al sildenafilului generic datorită formulării sale îmbunătățite. Cu toate acestea, rămâne competitiv cu versiunile de marcă ale altor inhibitori PDE5, cum ar fi Cialis și Levitra.

    Versiunile generice ale acestor medicamente oferă o opțiune mai accesibilă pentru mulți, deși este posibil să nu aibă beneficiile pretinse ale unor formulări îmbunătățite precum Viagra Professional. Acoperirea de asigurare și politicile locale de asistență medicală pot avea, de asemenea, un impact semnificativ asupra accesibilității și alegerii medicamentelor.

    Disponibilitate și cerințe de prescripție

    Viagra Professional, ca și alte medicamente ED, necesită o rețetă în majoritatea regiunilor, asigurându-se că utilizarea sa este monitorizată în mod corespunzător de către un furnizor de asistență medicală. Acest lucru ajută la prevenirea utilizării greșite și a potențialelor riscuri pentru sănătate asociate cu consumul nesupravegheat.

    Disponibilitatea acestor medicamente poate varia în funcție de țară, unele permițând rețete și achiziții online, în timp ce altele mențin reglementări mai stricte. Este esențial ca pacienții să obțină aceste medicamente prin canale legitime pentru a le asigura siguranța și eficacitatea.

    Evaluările pacienților și ratele de satisfacție

    Feedback-ul pacientului cu privire la Viagra Professional este în general pozitiv, mulți utilizatori lăudând debutul rapid și performanța de încredere. Ratele de satisfacție sunt adesea ridicate, deși experiențele individuale pot varia în funcție de așteptări și de factorii personali de sănătate.

    Comparativ, tadalafilul și vardenafilul primesc, de asemenea, recenzii favorabile, mulți utilizatori apreciind durata mai lungă sau avantajele specifice oferite de aceste medicamente. În cele din urmă, satisfacția pacientului este influențată de echilibrul dintre eficacitate, efecte secundare și potrivirea stilului de viață.

    Interacțiuni cu alte medicamente

    Viagra Professional, ca și alți inhibitori PDE5, poate interacționa cu o varietate de medicamente. În special, nu ar trebui să fie luat cu nitrați, deoarece acest lucru poate duce la o scădere periculoasă a tensiunii arteriale. Alte medicamente care pot interacționa includ anumite antihipertensive și inhibitori de protează.

    Pacienții sunt sfătuiți să dezvăluie furnizorului de servicii medicale toate medicamentele pe care le iau în prezent pentru a evita potențialele interacțiuni. Acest lucru este deosebit de important pentru persoanele cu antecedente medicale complexe sau pentru cei care iau mai multe rețete.

    Viagra Professional în comparație cu Sildenafil generic

    În timp ce Viagra Professional are același ingredient activ ca și sildenafilul generic, este comercializat ca o versiune îmbunătățită cu beneficii potențiale, cum ar fi acțiune mai rapidă și durată mai lungă. Acest lucru îl face o opțiune atrăgătoare pentru unii utilizatori, în ciuda costului mai mare.

    Sildenafilul generic, totuși, rămâne o alegere populară datorită accesibilității și eficacității dovedite. Decizia dintre cei doi depinde adesea de preferințele personale, considerente financiare și nevoi specifice de sănătate.

    Când să luați în considerare Viagra Professional față de alte medicamente

    Viagra Professional poate fi luat în considerare atunci când debutul rapid și durata mai lungă sunt priorități pentru pacient. Este, de asemenea, o opțiune pentru cei care nu au obținut rezultate satisfăcătoare cu sildenafil standard sau alți inhibitori PDE5.

    Pacienții cu afecțiuni specifice de sănătate sau cei care suferă de efecte secundare minime cu Viagra Professional îl pot prefera și ei. Cu toate acestea, utilizarea sa ar trebui să fie întotdeauna discutată cu un furnizor de asistență medicală care poate evalua starea de sănătate a individului și obiectivele tratamentului.

    Considerații legate de stilul de viață și Viagra Professional

    Pentru mulți bărbați, medicamentele pentru disfuncția erectilă fac parte din considerente mai ample ale stilului de viață. Viagra Professional poate oferi mai multă flexibilitate și spontaneitate, ceea ce poate îmbunătăți experiența sexuală pentru ambii parteneri.

    Cu toate acestea, este important să mențineți un stil de viață sănătos, inclusiv exerciții fizice regulate și o dietă echilibrată, pentru a maximiza beneficiile oricărui tratament ED. Factorii stilului de viață, cum ar fi consumul de alcool și nivelul de stres, pot afecta, de asemenea, eficacitatea Viagra Professional.

    Consultare cu furnizorii de servicii medicale

    Consultarea cu un furnizor de asistență medicală este crucială înainte de a începe Viagra Professional sau orice medicament ED. Acest lucru asigură că planul de tratament este sigur și adaptat nevoilor și condițiilor de sănătate ale individului.

    Urmăririle regulate pot ajuta la monitorizarea eficacității medicamentului și la efectuarea ajustărilor necesare. Comunicarea deschisă cu un furnizor de asistență medicală poate aborda, de asemenea, orice îngrijorare cu privire la efectele secundare sau interacțiunile cu alte medicamente.

    Evoluții viitoare în tratamentul disfuncției erectile

    Viitorul tratamentului pentru disfuncția erectilă este promițător, cu cercetări în curs de desfășurare a noilor medicamente și terapii. Progresele în tehnologie și înțelegerea mecanismelor ED continuă să stimuleze inovația în acest domeniu.

    Tratamentele emergente, cum ar fi terapia genică și noii inhibitori ai PDE5, dețin potențialul de îmbunătățire a eficacității și de reducere a efectelor secundare. Pe măsură ce cercetarea progresează, noile opțiuni pot oferi și mai multă speranță și flexibilitate celor afectați de disfuncția erectilă.

  • Corazon Mining

    Corazon Mining

    Investor Insight

    Corazon Mining Ltd presents a compelling investment case driven by a strategic pivot to WA gold exploration, capitalising on its recent acquisition of the Two Pools gold project. This acquisition offers significant near-term exploration upside, while the company retains a high-quality portfolio of base and battery metals projects, providing long-term optionality and leverage to the evolving critical minerals market. This strategy positions Corazon to deliver shareholder value through potential high-impact discovery and future project development.

    Overview

    Corazon Mining Ltd (ASX:CZN) is an Australian junior exploration company focused on high-quality gold and critical minerals projects in Australia and Canada.

    Company Highlights

    • Two Pools Gold Project: The company’s primary focus is the newly acquired Two Pools Gold Project in Western Australia’s highly productive Plutonic Greenstone Belt. This underexplored tenure contains a recently identified 20km-long greenstone belt that was previously misclassified as granite.
    • Confirmed High-Grade Mineralisation: Historical drilling at Two Pools has delivered standout intercepts, including 12m @ 8.89 g/t Au (incl. 3m @ 34.25 g/t Au) and 18m @ 3.89 g/t Au (incl. 4m @ 15.96 g/t Au).
    • Trident-style Analogy: Drilling has confirmed mineralisation extends beneath overthrust granite, a key geological setting similar to Catalyst Metals’ nearby Trident Deposit, highlighting the potential for significant blind discoveries.
    • Strategic Location: Two Pools is located just 60km from Catalyst Metals’ Plutonic Processing Plant, offering strong future development synergies
    • Strategic Battery and Base Metals Portfolio: Corazon retains ownership of key projects in Canada and Australia including the MacBride Copper-Zinc-Gold Project and the historic Lynn Nickel-Copper-Cobalt sulphide camp in Manitoba, and the Mt Gilmore Copper-Cobalt-Gold project in NSW. These assets provide long-term exposure to critical metals.
    • Compelling Value Proposition: Corazon offers a unique investment opportunity with a small market capitalisation but large, high-quality assets.

    Key Projects

    Two Pools Gold Project (Western Australia)

    Project Highlights:

    • A new, highly-prospective gold exploration project in the proven Plutonic-Marymia Greenstone Belt.
    • The project covers 193km2 of underexplored tenure containing a newly identified 20km-long greenstone belt
    • Historical Drilling and surface sampling have confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation, with a compelling geological setting analogous to other major deposits in the region.

    Lynn Lake Base & Precious Metals (Manitoba, Canada)

    Project Highlights:

    • High-quality base and precious metals asset, offering strategic, long-term value.
    • MacBride Copper-Zinc-Gold Project: High-grade, near-surface mineralisation and significant exploration upside for VMS-style deposits.

    Other Projects

    • Mt Gilmore Copper-Cobalt-Gold (NSW, Australia): An emerging porphyry play with potential for a significant potential copper-gold system.

    Management Team

    Simon Coyle – Managing Director

    Simon Coyle is a mining executive with over 20 years’ experience in the resources sector, spanning across gold, iron ore, manganese and lithium. He is a graduate of the Western Australian School of Mines and has held a number of senior operational leadership roles across both private and publicly listed companies.

    Most recently, Coyle served as CEO and president of TSXV-listed Velox Energy Materials. Prior to this, he held senior roles at Pilbara Minerals, including general manager – operations, where he was instrumental in the development and expansion of its flagship lithium project, establishing it as one of the world’s leading spodumene concentrate producers. Coyle currently serves as non-executive director of Kali Metals.

    Kristie Young – Non-executive Chair

    Kristie Young is a professional Board Director who began her career as a mining engineer in the mid 90’s across both underground and open cut operations (incl. Hamersley Iron, Mt Isa Mines, Plutonic Gold, New Hampton Goldfields, Surpac), feasibility studies and project evaluation. She holds a BEng(Mining) Hons from the University of Queensland.

    Over 25 years’ industry experience, including business development director roles with both EY and PwC. She brings more than 15 years’ experience on boards and committees and currently serves as a non-executive director of Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX:BRE), Livium (ASX:LIT), Tasmea Ltd (ASX:TEA), and MinEx CRC.

    She is a Fellow of the AusIMM and a graduate and Fellow of the AICD.

    Scott Williamson – Non-executive Director

    Scott Williamson is a highly experienced mining engineer with an Engineering and Commerce degree from the West Australian School of Mines and Curtin University. With more than 20 years of experience spanning technical and corporate roles in the mining and finance sectors, he brings a wealth of industry expertise and strategic insight. A proven leader in business development, Scott has extensive experience in equity capital markets, complementing his strong technical skill set.

    Currently, he serves as managing director of Blackstone Minerals and non-executive Director of Leeuwin Metals.

    Scott also holds a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

    Robert Orr – Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer

    Robert Orr manages Corazon’s financial operations and corporate governance, ensuring compliance and effective financial management.

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