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Top Catalan independence leader released on bail

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Top Catalan independence leader released on bail

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    A top Catalan independence leader left jail today after posting bond.

    Supreme Court Judge Pablo Llarena had ruled Thursday that five Catalonian legislators could be freed on bail, including Carme Forcadell, a pro-independence activist and former speaker of the Catalonia Parliament.

    Forcadell left jail this afternoon after posting the 150,000 euro (U.S. $175,000) bond, according to her lawyer, Andreu Van der Eynde.

    Forcadell was one of the key figures in the push for independence in Catalunya and read the group's declaration of independence from Spain on Oct. 27 in Barcelona.

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    On Oct. 30, a Spanish judge asked that 20 Catalan politicians be investigated for rebellion, sedition, and misuse of public funds over the push for independence that challenged Spain's central government.

    Spain is currently going through one of the worst political crises in decades after a referendum in Catalunya Oct. 1 saw millions of people take to the streets to demand the right to vote. According to the Catalunya government, 90 percent of people there voted in favor of independence. Violent clashes between protesters and police injured some 900 people.

    PHOTO: Carme Forcadell, Speaker of the Catalan parliament, arrives to Spains Supreme Court before she was remanded in custody pending payment of a 150,000-euro bail, in Madrid, Spain, Nov. 9, 2017.Sergio Perez/Reuters
    Carme Forcadell, Speaker of the Catalan parliament, arrives to Spain's Supreme Court before she was remanded in custody pending payment of a 150,000-euro bail, in Madrid, Spain, Nov. 9, 2017.

    In his decision to grant the five independence leaders bail, Llarena wrote: "All the accused … have expressed they would either renounce future political activity or those who will remain active, will do it within the (Spanish) constitutional framework."

    Two pacifist activists, Jordi Sanchez, the president of the Catalunya National Assembly (ANC) and Jordi Cuixart, the president of Omnium Cultural, are currently being held in prison as part of the same inquiry. Eight former Catalan government members have also been detained since last week. They are not part of the group granted bail by Llarena Thursday.

    For some pro-independence Catalans who consider these detainees political prisoners, these arrests are an emotional reminder of the days of fascism in Spain.

    The Catalonia Parliament was dissolved by Madrid after the declaration of independence.

    Catalans are scheduled to vote in new regional elections on Dec. 21.

    Meanwhile, Spanish prosecutors are still pushing for the extradition of former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and five of his former ministers. They fled to Belgium after Spanish prosecutors said they would investigate them for rebellion, which carries a prison sentence of up to 30 years. They are scheduled to appear in court in Brussels on Nov. 17.

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    Here Are 12 Simple Remedies To Avoid Water Retention In Your Body

    The intake of water in your body system is called Water retention. Your circulatory system, body tissues, and the body cavities. 75% of your body weight consists of water. Water is present in all of your body. It helps in making the cytoplasm, which is the most important part of the cell. A cell is the basic unit of human life. Our body needs water the most to function properly. The excess build up of water in your body is known as water retention. Water retention often makes a man look quite swollen up. Water retention at times causes some hazardous effects on your body. Some diseases like cirrhosis of the liver, kidney failure, cardiac issues, preeclampsia and premenstrual syndrome are also caused by water retention. Down below some things are given which may be the reason for water retention in your body:

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    12. Dietary Habits:

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    A good amount of sodium being consumed by body makes body cells retain water temporarily. Sodium is an extremely important part of our body. It is found in all the processed foods, salads, cereals and even in the canned soups. Subtract all the consumption of salt from your routine.

    Add cumin, oregano or pepper for alternative taste. Even vinegar and lemon juice can be best options.

    11. Lack Of Excercise:

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    Having an inactive and sluggish lifestyle leads to water retention. Excercise is one of the best ways to control the side effects of water retention in your body. Use stairs instead of an elevator. Try including planks in your daily routine.

    10. Meditation:

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    Water retention is also a side effect of certain medications. There are some medicines in the market which are considered to be increasing the water intake are beta-blockers and antidepressant pills. The most famous among these drugs are NSAIDs out of which aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen are used the most.

    9. Hormones:

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    Women consume more water retention than a man during their menopause, pregnancy sessions. Hormones usually fluctuate the functioning of kidney. And not only that it manipulates the electrolytes and some other important enzymes in the body. Estrogen and progesterone affect the water retention the most. So, try to avoid foods which cause bloating or contain gas.

    8. Heart Problems:

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    Heart problems can be one of the most dangerous side effects of water retention. Fatigue, shortness of breath and weakness are some of the most commonly faced symptoms of heart attack. Visit your nearby doctor instantly. He might ask you to go for MRI or ECG.

    7. Dehydration:

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    Dehydration is caused by not drinking the required amount of water. During dehydration, the cells of the body go into the survival mode and start retaining water in the fear of drought. Drink a lot of water so that your body will stay hydrated. Avoid drinking coffee and soda drinks.

    6. Wastes And Toxins:

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    Cellulite mostly affects the thighs of women. It is a type of fat which is complexed with water which is retained. At times the water which is retained increases so much that it becomes extremely swollen and you can not touch them because of pain. Start drinking plenty of water to remove metabolic wastes from your body.

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    5. Elevated Cortisol levels:

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    Cortisol is a hormone which releases stress and is produced by the adrenals when the blood level decreases in the body. Cortisol has a lot of functions in your body which includes influencing the blood sugar level and also the water retention level. To maintain the cortisol level start exercising daily, avoid taking the stress and switch your diet to anti-inflammatory diet.

    4. Potassium Imbalances:

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    The body cells absorb sodium and potassium. They also transport water with them. Potassium plays a very major role in maintaining the cellular fluid balance in the body. Potassium also has a vital role in pumping the water out from the cell. And sodium transports it inside the cells. In a nutshell, it can be said that if potassium intake is decreased in the cell, the water concentration can lead to water retention. Start having the diet which has the high amount of potassium present in it. Items such as beans, bananas, raw milk, and peas have potassium present in them.

    3. Protein:

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    A certain level of protein is necessary to be present in the diet for maintaining the water balance in human body. The movement of water from tissue spaces, back in the capillary walls is affected by the concentration of protein in the blood. The foods having the high amount of protein are eggs, almonds, chicken, oats and cottage cheese.

    2. Allergies:

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    Food allergies and the nites of insects cause edemas in the human body. A person can be allergic to certain fruits which you love to eat on daily basis. If you have an allergic reaction, visit a doctor as soon as possible.

    1. Thyroid Disease:

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    People who have such disorder seem to be having water retention issues the most. Some water retention can be seen on the face which leads to puffiness around your eyes also. Along with that abdomen, hands and feets are also swollen at times. Avoid foods and the supplements which have iodine present in them. Some vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and spinach can be helpful in the depressing of the thyroid.

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    Entertainment

    Actor Anthony Edwards says he was molested as teenager

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    'Top Gun,' 'ER' star Anthony Edwards says he was molested as teenager

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      "Top Gun" and "ER" star Anthony Edwards is now speaking out about alleged sexual abuse he says began more than four decades ago.

      In a heartfelt essay published on Medium titled "Yes Mom, There Is Something Wrong," the actor talks about being just 14 years old when his mother "opened the door for me to answer honestly about the rumors she had heard about Gary Goddard — who was my mentor, teacher and friend — being a pedophile."

      Edwards says he was not honest back then and denied the rumors due to "complete panic."

      Goddard, now 63, is a film director, writer and producer behind such movies as "Masters of the Universe." Edwards says the duo met when he was just 12 and the producer was almost a decade older.

      A request for comment from Goddard were not immediately returned to ABC News.

      This isn't the first time Goddard has been accused of abuse. Three years ago, a case was brought against him and dropped by actor Michael Egan.

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      — Anthony Edwards (@anthonyedwards) November 10, 2017

      Goddard’s attorneys told The Wrap in 2014 that “the allegations against him are categorically denied,” and that he “did not molest or touch or annoy Mr. Egan or commit any of the acts alleged.”

      PHOTO: Gary Goddard Entertainment founder, Gary Goddard, at his North Hollywood office, Jan. 15, 2015.Bob Chamberlin/LA Times via Getty Images
      Gary Goddard Entertainment founder, Gary Goddard, at his North Hollywood office, Jan. 15, 2015.

      "One of the most tragic effects of sexual abuse in children is that the victims often feel deeply responsible — as if it is somehow their fault," Edwards writes. "Only after I was able to separate my experience, process it, and put it in its place could I accept this truth: My abuse may always be with me, but it does not own me."

      Therapy and support from fellow abuse survivors have been saving graces, Edwards writes.

      But he also adds that "22 years ago, I happened to run into Gary Goddard at an airport. I was able to express my outrage at what he had done. He swore to his remorse and said that he had gotten help. I felt a temporary sense of relief."

      This relief ended when he saw Goddard's name in the press yet again for the accusations of 2014. Edwards says he sought therapy yet again and now, he is finally coming to terms with the "conversation that I wish I could have had with my mom when I was 14."

      "I’ve learned a lot in these last four years. Most importantly, I’ve learned that I’m not alone," he writes. "Secrecy, shame and fear are the tools of abuse, and it is only by breaking the stigma of childhood sexual abuse that we can heal, change attitudes, and create safer environments for our children … I did not go from being a victim to a survivor alone. No one does. I had to ask for help, and I am so grateful that I did."

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      Trump believes Roy Moore will ‘step aside’ if allegations true, White House says

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      Trump believes Roy Moore will 'step aside' if allegations true, White House says

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      WATCH Trump believes Roy Moore will 'step aside' if allegations true, White House says

        The White House reacted Friday to a series of sexual misconduct allegations leveled against Republican Senate candidate Judge Roy Moore, saying that President Donald Trump believes if they are proven true then Moore should "step aside."

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        "Like most Americans, the president believes we cannot allow a mere allegation, in this case one from many years ago, to destroy a person’s life," press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters on Air Force One en route to Da Nang, Vietnam. "However, the president also believes that if these allegations are true, Judge Moore will do the right thing and step aside."

        Moore has vehemently denied allegations reported by The Washington Post from four separate women, including one who accused Moore of engaging in sexual activity with her when she was just 14 years old in the late 1970s.

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        "The Obama-Clinton Machine’s liberal media lapdogs just launched the most vicious and nasty round of attacks against me I’ve EVER faced! We are are in the midst of a spiritual battle with those who want to silence our message," Moore said in a statement Thursday.

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        Immediately following the report, multiple GOP senators called on Moore to step down from his run in Alabama's special election to fill Jeff Sessions' seat if the allegations were proven true. The Washington Post said its reporting was based on accounts provided by "more than 20 people who said they knew Moore between 1977 and 1982.”

        Moore's run for the Senate was widely promoted by former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who worked against Trump in the GOP primary after the president endorsed Moore's opponent Sen. Luther Strange.

        Bannon reacted to the report in a speech in New Hampshire on Thursday evening comparing it to the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape first published by the Washington Post in which Trump was recorded bragging about groping women.

        "The Bezos-Amazon-Washington Post that dropped that dime on Donald Trump, is the same Bezos-Amazon-Washington Post that dropped the dime this afternoon on Judge Roy Moore," Bannon said. "Now is that a coincidence? That's what I mean when I say opposition party, right?"

        Following Moore's win in September, Trump downplayed his support for Strange and threw his support behind Moore's run against Democratic candidate Doug Jones.

        Spoke to Roy Moore of Alabama last night for the first time. Sounds like a really great guy who ran a fantastic race. He will help to #MAGA!

        — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 27, 2017

        Congratulations to Roy Moore on his Republican Primary win in Alabama. Luther Strange started way back & ran a good race. Roy, WIN in Dec!

        — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 27, 2017

        The Alabama Secretary of State's office told ABC News Thursday that regardless of Moore's decision on whether to stay in the race, his name will still appear on the ballot according to state law. The special election is set for Dec. 12.


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        Japan suicide websites targeted after ‘house of horrors’

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        Japan suicide websites targeted after 'house of horrors'

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        Image caption Takahiro Shiraishi admitted killing nine people

        Japan's government says it wants to clamp down on websites where vulnerable people can share suicidal thoughts.

        The move comes in response to an alleged serial murder case in which such sites were used.

        In October, nine dismembered bodies were discovered in coolers and tool boxes in a so-called "house of horrors" in the suburbs of Tokyo.

        Investigators found nine heads along with a large number of arm and leg bones.

        Takahiro Shiraishi, 27, has admitted to killing nine people since late August in a case that has stunned Japan.

        How did he find his victims?

        Police say Mr Shiraishi came to know his victims through social media, where they had expressed suicidal thoughts.

        It is alleged that he killed them after luring them to his apartment, saying he would help them take their own lives.

        Mr Shiraishi's nine victims included three high school students – the youngest aged 15 – a female student, four women in their twenties and a 20-year-old man.

        The only male in the group was killed after confronting Mr Shiraishi about the whereabouts of his girlfriend, Japanese media reported.

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        Image caption Nine bodies were found at the suspect's flat

        The discovery at his flat was made as police were looking into the disappearance of a young woman.

        Police say she had gone on social media looking for somebody to take her life with.

        What are suicide websites?

        Suicide websites and social media groups can provide information to individuals who wish to kill themselves.

        Such sites can promote and encourage others to take their own lives.

        Toru Igawa, the head of a Tokyo-based suicide prevention centre, told the Japan Times that the internet can make things worse for young Japanese people.

        He says that previously some people had baulked at killing themselves because they had not wanted to die alone – but suicide platforms and social media have changed that.

        "It may now be easier to overcome that hurdle after finding online companions," he said.

        A 2015 UK study found that 20% of young adults with a history of suicidal self-harm had visited sites containing information on how to kill or hurt oneself, compared with just three percent of young adults more broadly.

        What can the Japanese government do?

        A senior member of the government – the Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga – has instructed ministers to step up measures against so-called "suicide websites" and social media.

        "The use of Twitter – a social networking site that is difficult to keep an eye on – to exploit the cries for help by victims who wrote about committing suicide is despicable," he said.

        "We will get to the bottom of this crime, and work towards preventing its re-occurrence."

        Mr Suga has asked ministers to study the spread of suicide websites and to cooperate with web operators and the authorities.

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        He asked them to step up measures to delete or restrain problematic sites.

        The Japanese authorities have sought to tackle the issue for a long time.

        Since the first reported internet suicide pact in 2003, the government has taken action to try to cut the country's high suicide rate through counselling programmes and blocking websites that offer suicide tips.

        How high are suicide rates in Japan?

        According to World Health Organization statistics, 19.7 per 100,000 people took their own lives in 2015.

        Those figures do not make Japan's the highest suicide rate in the world in a developed nation.

        In South Korea, 28.3 per 100,000 people took their lives in 2015.

        In the United Kingdom and United States, this figure was 8.5 and 14.3 per 100,000 people respectively.

        Where to get help

        If you are feeling emotionally distressed and would like details of organisations which offer advice and support in the UK, go to the BBC Action Line. If you are outside of the UK, consult a medical practioner.


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        Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally set to open

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        Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally set to open

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        Sunlight bursts through the perforated double dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi at the museum pre-opening event in Abu Dhabi, Nov. 7, 2017.

          The Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to the public this Saturday, a project 10 years in the making.

          The ambitious venture, a partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France, involved 17 French cultural institutions and a $1.2 billion agreement to share the name and art of the world famous Louvre in Paris, according to The Associated Press.

          PHOTO: Journalists tour of the new Louvre museum ahead of its opening in Abu Dhabi, Nov. 7, 2017.Benno Schwinghammer/DPA via Newscom
          Journalists tour of the new Louvre museum ahead of it's opening in Abu Dhabi, Nov. 7, 2017.

          Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Novel designed the sprawling complex of 55 buildings anchored by a huge dome, almost 600 feet in diameter. The latticed roof filters in light, reflecting the importance of shade and symbolic of Arab architecture.

          “It wishes to create a welcoming world serenely combing light and shadow, reflection and calm,” Novel said in a statement.

          PHOTO: Boat lights are reflected on the water in front of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Nov. 6, 2017. Kamran Jebreili/AP
          Boat lights are reflected on the water in front of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Nov. 6, 2017.

          The complex is surrounded by water, is accessible only by boat and required complicated engineering to accomplish.

          PHOTO: Monumental Statue with two heads from Jordan about 6500 BCE, is displayed at the new Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.Kamran Jebreili/AP
          "Monumental Statue with two heads" from Jordan about 6500 BCE, is displayed at the new Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.

          At an estimated cost of $650 million, the museum features over 20,000 feet of gallery space, and will display art on loan as well as the museum’s own growing collection, which has over 600 works so far. From ancient archeological finds to contemporary installations, the exhibits are arranged chronologically and span the history of humanity.

          PHOTO: Portrait of a Woman by Leonardo da Vinci, is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.Kamran Jebreili/AP
          "Portrait of a Woman" by Leonardo da Vinci, is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.

          Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Belle Ferronniere” from the Louvre in Paris will be shown at the opening, as well as works from Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

          PHOTO: Fountain of Light by Ai Weiwei, is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.Kamran Jebreili/AP
          "Fountain of Light" by Ai Weiwei, is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.

          A 2015 Human Rights Watch report revealed slave labor conditions during the museum's construction. According to The New York Times, a New York University professor was barred from entering the UAE after criticizing conditions of the workers.

          PHOTO: The grounds of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, Nov. 7, 2017.Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images
          The grounds of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, Nov. 7, 2017.
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          Space station getting delivery from Virginia for a change

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          Space station getting delivery from Virginia for a change

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          In this photo provided by NASA, the Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Va. Orbital ATK's eighth contracted cargo resupply mission with NASA to the International Space Station will deliver approximately 7,400 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory and its crew. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP)

            The International Space Station is getting a delivery shipped from Virginia for a change.

            Orbital ATK, one of NASA's chief suppliers, plans to launch the capsule Saturday morning from Wallops Island, aboard an unmanned Antares rocket.

            It will be Orbital ATK's first supply run from its home turf in more than a year. The 7:37 a.m. launch should be visible as far north as Boston and as far south as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, although the rising sun will make it tough to see.

            The last time Orbital ATK sent up supplies, in the spring, it used another company's rocket in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

            The Cygnus capsule holds 7,400 pounds of cargo, including fresh fruit and vegetables for the station's six-man crew, and mealworms and micro clover for student experiments.

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            Tearful meeting for pair forever linked by face transplant

            Tearful meeting for pair forever linked by face transplant

              Standing in a stately Mayo Clinic library, Lilly Ross reached out and touched the face of a stranger, prodding the rosy cheeks and eyeing the hairless gap in a chin she once had known so well.

              "That's why he always grew it so long, so he could try to mesh it together on the chin," she told Andy Sandness, as he shut his eyes and braced for the tickle of her touch on new nerve endings in the face that had been her husband's.

              Sixteen months after transplant surgery gave Sandness the face that had belonged to Calen "Rudy" Ross, he met the woman who had agreed to donate her high school sweetheart's visage to a man who lived nearly a decade without one.

              The two came together last month in a meeting arranged by the Mayo Clinic, the same place where Sandness underwent a 56-hour surgery that was the clinic's first such transplant. With her toddler Leonard in tow, Ross strode toward Sandness, tears welling in her eyes as they tightly embraced.

              Ross had fretted before the meeting, fearful of the certain reminders of her husband, who took his own life. But her stress quickly melted away — without Calen's eyes, forehead or strong cheeks, Sandness didn't look like him, she told herself.

              Instead, she saw a man whose life had changed through her husband's gift, newly confident after 10 years of hiding from mirrors and staring eyes.

              "It made me proud," Ross said of the 32-year-old Sandness. "The way Rudy saw himself … he didn't see himself like that."

              Sandness and Calen Ross lived lives full of hunting, fishing and exploring the outdoors before their struggles consumed them, 10 years and hundreds of miles apart.

              Sandness put a rifle below his chin in late 2006 in his native Wyoming and pulled the trigger, destroying most of his face. Ross shot himself and died in southwestern Minnesota a decade later.

              By then, Sandness had receded from contact with the outside world, ashamed of his injuries — surgeries to rebuild his face had left him a quarter-sized mouth, and his prosthetic nose frequently fell off.

              Hope first came in 2012 when the Mayo Clinic started exploring a face transplant program and again in early 2016 when he was wait-listed for the procedure.

              Ross already had agreed to donate her husband's lungs, kidneys and other organs to patients. Then LifeSource, a Midwestern nonprofit organization that facilitates organ and tissue donations, broached the idea of a donation for a man awaiting a face transplant at the clinic.

              Ross and Sandness' ages, blood type, skin color and facial structure were such a near-perfect match that Sandness' surgeon, Dr. Samir Mardini, said the two men could have been cousins.

              Ross consented, despite her hesitation about someday seeing her husband's face on a stranger. Eight months pregnant at the time, she said one reason to go forward was that she wanted the couple's child to one day understand what his father did to help others.

              More than a year after a surgery that took a team of more than 60 medical professionals, Sandness is finding a groove in everyday life while still treasuring the simple tasks he lost for 10 years, such as chewing a piece of pizza.

              He's been promoted in his work as an oilfield electrician and is expanding his world while still prizing the anonymity that comes with a normal face.

              "I wouldn't go out in public. I hated going into bigger cities," he said. "And now I'm just really spreading my wings and doing the things I missed out on — going out to restaurants and eating, going dancing."

              Life with a transplanted face takes work, every day. Sandness is on a daily regimen of anti-rejection medication. He's constantly working to retrain his nerves to operate in sync with his new face, giving himself facial massages and striving to improve his speech by running through the alphabet while driving or showering.

              "I wanted to show you that your gift will not be wasted," Sandness told Ross.

              Mardini and the rest of Sandness' medical team have delighted in seeing their patient and friend open up since the procedure, going out of his way to talk with strangers whose gaze he once hid from.

              "It turns out Andy is not as much of an introvert as we thought," Mardini said. "He's enjoying these times, where he's missed out on 10 years of his life."

              Ross and Sandness say they feel like family now. They plan to forge a stronger connection, and Sandness said he'll contribute to a trust fund for Leonard's education.

              On the day of their meeting, the boy stared curiously at Sandness at first. But later, he walked over and waved to be picked up. Sandness happily obliged.

              For Ross, just meeting Sandness felt like a huge release — a way to get past a year filled with grieving, funeral planning, childbirth and gut-wrenching decisions about organ donations.

              "Meeting Andy, it has finally given me closure," she said, her voice choking as it trailed off. "Everything happened so fast."

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              12 Signs to Know You Just Had Amazing Sex

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              The feelings while having a sex is out of this world! You feel extremely charged while having a sex. When you start loving your partner your heart starts racing extremely fast. The pleasure makes you unable to think or even catch a breath.

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              Not sure if you had good or great sex last night?

              Here are 12 signs that will help you to discover how your experience in bed with your partner was. Although we believe it’s totally dependent on your gut feeling. However, observing a few apparent signs would make it easier for you and your partner to enjoy your love moments more.

              12. You Have A Strong Appetite:

              Even though sex is a lot of fun and hard work. It will drain your energy and might make you really hungry. Feeling hungry or thirsty after sex is a good sign that you’ve both given all your effort in making the most of it. Also, consider it a great opportunity to make a sandwich with your partner.

              11. You Feel Tired In A Good Way:

              After having a sex you’ll be sweaty, exhausted and in dire need of catching a breath. You may feel tired or sleepy, but believe me this will be the most comfortable tiredness that you might experience. Feeling tired or sleepy is a sign of incredible sex. Some couples also take a short nap together soon after having a good sex.

              10. You Feel Fresh And Can’t Stop Smiling:

              While having a sex your brain releases love hormones known as Oxytocin. When the hormones are released it makes you feel cuddle. This cuddle hormone also helps in making your skin radiant. Having a good sex is equivalent to a good workout, which will leave you flushed and maybe even a little blushed. If you keep on smiling and thinking about it, then it’s a sign you had great sex with your lover.

              9. Your Heartbeat Is Excessively High:

              If your heart rate stays high after having a sex, then consider it as a good sign. Your body loved the emotions and feeling of sensation produced during sex. Even though you’re done with sex, your hormones will allow you to recall all the tingly emotions and memories.

              8. You Feel Like Sleeping For Long:

              It’s completely fine if your body wants to sleep after an amazing sex. It’s a continuous workout of your muscles and you put in a lot of effort. It now requires rest and may want to take a long nap. Your mind is simply responding to the tiredness it feels. Also, when you wake up after a good nap, you will feel extremely fresh and relaxed.

              7. You Have High Self Esteem:

              After having an amazing sex, you are gear up emotionally. A good sex has the power to make you feel confident about yourself. This is one good sign that you can observe in your partner also. A happy mood can be easily seen on the face. You and your partner both have a high self-esteem and feel really rejuvenated.

              6. People Seem Tolerable:

              One amazing thing about having a good sex is that it really affects your mind and well-being. You feel good and positive about yourself and the people around you. You are no longer bothered by the little issues of life. You start ignoring the negativity. You start focusing on positive things.

              5. Apart From Your Body, Your Mind Is Also At Peace:

              Amazing sex also has great impact on your mind. It turns your relaxation mode on. Consequently, a healthy mind helps you function actively and better at daily activities. You start accepting the challenges.

              4. You Feel Light And Relaxed:

              After an amazing sex, you might feel like you’re touching cloud 9. Since you’re already smiling and blushing, the feeling of ecstasy will boost your spirit and you will feel lightweight. There will also be time when you simply recall the intimate moments with your partner and automatically feel good about it.

              3. It’s All Over Your Face:

              If you have trouble at guessing or reading minds, then simply observe the flushed face of your partner and you’ll find them blushing from the good sex you both had. When you have good sex, it’s all over your face. You just can’t stop smiling and might want to share it with a close friend.

              2. It’s On Your Mind:

              Even if it’s not on your face. It’s definitely on your mind. Let’s accept it, you had a great time and now you can’t stop thinking about it. Some people keep recalling themselves of the good times they shared. However, this might keep your mind occupied for a longer time.

              1. You Want More:

              One of the best signs that prove you had an amazing sex is the urge of doing it all over again. Don’t worry you’re not greedy. You just can’t stop thinking about it, so why not repeat it. You know they say, experiences are best when relived.