With the first ever cliff dives into South America’s second largest freshwater lake in central Patagonia, home to one of the world’s most isolated natural treasures, the Marble Cathedral, the decorated pair Jonathan Paredes from Mexico and Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland returned to Chile, to scout the region where they both wrapped up their 2017 World Series victories. “Patagonia is such a unique place and there are so many awesome places for us to dive here. The fascination of coming here and mixing my passion for travelling, adventure and cliff diving is the perfect combination,” Iffland enthused over the extraordinary cliff search at General Carrera Lake.
The Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) is among the institutions that are researching the possibility of using a new form of therapy to treat PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), anxiety and stress.
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John John Florence is suing the American beverage company Monster Energy for breach of a sponsorship agreement.
According to the New York Post, in January 2017, the two-time World Surf League (WSL) champion and the energy drink signed a three-year marketing deal worth $500,000 a year.
Florence would help promote the brand for $350,000, plus $150,000 for a multimedia production depicting the story behind the world title race.
The suit notes that Monster Energy … More