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April is shaping up to be a crucial month for fantasy football.
With only a handful of games left until the end of the Premier League season, what you do next could be crucial to where your Dream Team ends up.
So let’s take a look at some of the transfers you should consider this month.
Remember to make your transfers for Game Week 31 BEFORE tomorrow night’s game between Southampton and Liverpool.
Fantasy football tips: 5 Premier League players you should consider signing for April
1 Sead Kolasinac (£2.9m)
It’s been a fine few weeks for Arsenal, hasn’t it?
After a decent run of games, the Gunners look well-placed to finish the season inside the Premier League’s top four.
All eyes are on goalkeeper Bernd Leno right now as Unai Emery’s boys have notched three clean sheets in their last five games.
But we’re more interested in tank-esque wing-back Kolasinac for our Dream Team, with those clean sheet bonuses coupling up nicely with his collection of assists.
2 Bernardo Silva (£3.9m)
Many fans believe Bernardo Silva has been Man City’s player of the season.
And they might be onto something, with the Portuguese playmaker Pep’s Mr. Consistency right now.
The versatile midfielder has often switched between his place on the wing, behind the forward, or in the midfield of City’s line-up and he’s certainly ahead of the likes of Leroy Sane, Riyad Mahrez and even the injury-prone Kevin De Bruyne in the pecking order right now.
If City really are going for the quadruple this season, then this guy will be crucial to their plans over the next couple of months.
3 Ryan Fraser (£3.5m)
Fraser’s been a firm Dream Team favourite this season, with his bargain price and bright run of form making him a midfield stalwart.
But while he’s been less-than-impressive in recent games, Bournemouth’s final few games of the season are all against bottom-half teams and could see the Scotsman finish up strongly.
4 Jamie Vardy (£3.7m)
With five goals in his last five matches, it’s probably fair to say that Vardy is thriving under Brendan Rodgers.
And with Sergio Aguero currently out with an injury, it might be worth investing in the former England forward while he’s in form, especially with their next three matches up against Huddersfield, Newcastle and West Ham.
But maybe think about switching him back out for their final three games against Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea, eh?
5 Alexandre Lacazette (£5.2m)
It’s been a great few weeks for Arsenal’s Lacazette,. with the Frenchman notching a goal or an assist in 14 of his last 18 appearances, including his strike against Newcastle last time out.
With the Gunners in good form and looking to cement their place in the top four, Lacazette could be your main man between now and the end of the season – especially with the Gunners facing no one else from the top six.
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14 August 2020 : Database Analysis
The Role of Chemotherapy in Extraskeletal Osteosarcoma: A Propensity Score Analysis of the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) DatabaseLin Qi12ABCDEF, Lu Wan123BC, Xiaolei Ren12EF, Wenchao Zhang12E, Chao Tu12ADE*, Zhihong Li12ADG
Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e925107
BACKGROUND: Incidence of extraskeletal osteosarcoma (ESOS) is extremely low and the prognosis remains unclear. We conducted this study to explore prognostic factors and the role of chemotherapy in ESOS.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: We screened data from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database (1975–2016). Three hundred ten patients with ESOS were included and 49.4% (107/310) of them underwent chemotherapy. We performed logistic regression analysis to investigate potential factors determining selection of chemotherapy. An inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and propensity score matching (PSM)-adjusted Kaplan-Meier curve was created and log-rank test and Cox regression analysis were performed to compare overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) in patients treated with and without chemotherapy. Subgroup analysis also was conducted based on age, tumor site, stage, size, and surgery.
RESULTS: Chemotherapy in ESOS was not associated with improved OS in the unmatched cohort (HR, 0.764; 95% CI, 0.555–1.051; p=0.098). The insignificant treatment effect of chemotherapy was also noted in IPTW-adjusted (HR, 0.737; 95% CI, 0.533–1.021; p=0.066) and PSM-adjusted (HR, 0.804; 95% CI, 0.552–1.172; p=0.257) Cox regression analysis. The insignificant treatment effect was consistent across all subgroups and there was no significant heterogeneity of chemotherapy effect (all p for interaction >0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: The study suggested that chemotherapy has no significant benefit on prognosis of patients with ESOS. These findings should be considered when making treatment decisions about patients with ESOS.
Keywords: Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Prognosis, propensity score, SEER Program
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Danielle Staub: Sex Tape Is 'Coming Around for a Reason'
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Danielle Staub stopped by the PopEater offices to chat with the Girls on Pop about what's going on in her life, including her new book, 'The Naked Truth,' the drama on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and, of course, her newly-released sex tape.
"You know, like everything else I'm doing in my life, it's coming around for a reason. I'm just going to wait and see what happens. My reaction is, 'What are you going to do?'" she tells us about dealing with the home video. Watch Our Interview Inside!
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Thomas Locke Hobbs studied at the Talleres de Estética Fotográfica led by Eduardo Gil in Buenos Aires between 2009 and 2011. In 2015 he received an MFA from Arizona State University. He has exhibited work in Buenos Aires, Cuzco, Lima, London, and Phoenix. He is currently based in Perú.
Mountain fields like stairways of stone
A thousand years ago the inhabitants of the mountain valleys of the Andes painstakingly transformed the landscape, sculpting terraces out of the mountainsides and turning marginal land into productive fields. The population boomed and the surplus from these crops formed the economic basis of the Wari and Inca empires.
Since the turn of the 20th century, a vast migration from the countryside to the cities has taken place. Small capitals have transformed into metropoles. The settlements of these new inhabitants sprawl into the hills and nearby mountains.
Mountain fields like stairways of stone draws visual parallels between the practice of hillside crop terracing and the more recent phenomenon of massive and informal urban development. I am interested in exploring both the continuities and disruptions in human alternations to the landscape as written on the land in South America.
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Become a member of the Squad and take on the role of its most imposing mystical warrior with the Katana Adult Costume Kit. Straight out of the hit DC movie Suicide Squad you can take your place alongside characters like Harley Quinn and Deadshot. This kit includes a stylish black jacket with attached white shirt, as well as an iconic Katana mask. This is an officially licensed product and is designed to be as authentic as possible. Match this costume kit with a katana sword prop for extra fun. Read More
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See the Thursday print edition version of this story with comments from CCPOA's attorney.
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has set aside about $350,000 to pay several hundred corrections officers while they attend their union's annual convention later this month in Las Vegas.
The arrangement with the California Correctional Peace Officers Association is unique among the state's collective bargaining agreements. Up to 10 rank-and-file employees from each of the state's 37 correctional facilities may claim three days of what's called activist release time while they attend the Aug. 16-19 convention. This means that the state will pay them for those days without getting reimbursement from the union. A department spokesman was unable to provide an exact cost figure because it's still unclear which employees will attend.
Between 2006 and 2010, when the union worked without a contract, the activist release time provision was not in place. Activist release time was agreed to more than a decade ago in exchange for the union accepting other concessions, according to Department of Personnel Administration spokeswoman Lynelle Jolley.
The state generally bears the cost when employees take time off from work to focus on activities directly related to collective bargaining or special contract-related hearings. For other union activities such as conventions and social events, the union typically reimburses the state for salary paid to an employee who wasn't actually at work.
CCPOA has worked in both activist release time, which does not require reimbursing the state, and a release time bank, which allows employees to donate unused personal days to a fund that other union members can draw from. The union has told this year's convention attendees to request three days of activist release time and one day from the time bank.
Activist release time accounted for 0.2 percent of union leave used by employees in the corrections department between 2000 and 2005, according to an Office of the Inspector General report issued in 2006. The report mainly scolded the department for potentially costing the state millions of dollars by not properly monitoring the release time bank.
But the report also said the department's activist release time costs had exceeded the annual budget of $368,000 by a low-ball estimate of more than $400,000 from 2002 through 2005. At the time, the department said it had already begun establishing policies to better account for union leave time.
CCPOA spokesman JeVaughn Baker did not respond to multiple calls seeking comment.
PHOTO CREDIT: California Correctional Peace Officers Association president Mike Jimenez in June 2004. (Hector Amezcua / Sacramento Bee).


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Welcoming rescue rabbits to the project.
Here I am with one of our lovely rescue rabbit who had been brought is about 10 minutes before this picture and the video below were taken.
They were stressed and agitated like most animals who comes to us are at first but it was amazing as as soon as they were with me they calm down, sometime you could wonder if animals have a highly developed 6th sense and know that they are now in a good place.
I look forward to show you more of them and I think some art will come out of all this adventure
I wish you a lovely day and hope this made you smile!

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It’s time for another interview, this time with Steff Von Schweetz! She’s a well-known cosplayer from Nevada, who loves playing with fabric to bring characters to life!
What’s your cosplay alias and why did you choose it?
I go by Steff Von Schweetz, which is actually a recent rebranding from my previous cosplay handle, Anti Ai-chan. The previous one was hard to pronounce and no one understood what it meant; so two years ago I decided to rebrand. Steff is my real name but I didn’t feel comfortable putting my last name out on the Internet. I chose Von Schweetz since Vanellope (Wreck-It Ralph) is my favorite Disney character and we have a lot in common.
How many years have you been cosplaying and what got you started?
I started cosplaying back in 2003! I’ve always been a fan of dressing up on Halloween and school spirit days. My mom used to make my costumes from scratch; so I could be whomever I wanted. When I discovered that anime conventions existed, along with cosplay, I knew I wanted to try it. Nearly 14 years later and I have yet to stop dressing like a fictional character.
What has been some of your favorite things to work with when constructing costumes and why?
I am very much a fabric person! While I don’t mind working with foam and plastic or even jewelry, there’s just something about working with various fabrics that gets me excited! Haha, I never thought I’d have a favorite fabric either, but I love working with suedes and suiting. I find the textures on suede give a lot of depth to the overall look of a garment while suiting tends to have very rich colors and the blacks are so nice a dark.
What are you excited to be working with in the future and why?
I have a costume on my list that has a lot of scaling on it. I’ve actually had the scales now for nearly a year, along with the rest of the fabric for the costume, but haven’t started it. It’s made me nervous because I have no idea what I’m doing with it! So while I’m nervous to start it, I’m also excited to push myself. Hopefully this summer it will get done. Someone please hold me to it!
What are some of the traits you like to see in other costumes and who do you think does well in them?
Again, because I’ve become a huge fabric nerd over the years, I enjoy when people layer textiles and textures together to make something visually stimulating. I love watching Enayla Cosplay! The level of detailing is insane and her use of fabric is out of this world.
What is your view of the “cosplay scene”?
I think the cosplay community could use some help. Maybe a wakeup call? I think there’s a lot of negativity and drama that is unneeded and can be sifted out if we all put in some time and effort. I do try to be as positive as I can within the scene though. One person at a time can make all the difference.
What are some of the things you want to see change in the scene?
Like I mentioned before, there seems to be an uprise in drama and negativity across the board. I think, since cosplay has become more mainstream and trendy there’s been a bit of a switch in how people within the community see each other. There’s always been a healthy amount of competition but now it’s all about gaining followers and growing in popularity. There is nothing wrong with wanting either of those things, but I see more and more people getting into cosplay for just popularity reasons and not with the craft or community in mind. While I obviously can’t speak for anyone but myself, I think a lot of people who have been with the community for several years are frustrated with that kind of mentality. I don’t have an answer to get past the issues that have come up within the community but I think we should all remember that at the end of the day, we are all just nerds in costume.
What is some advice you could give people starting to get into cosplay?
Just go for it. It doesn’t matter if you buy it online or make it yourself; it doesn’t matter if you have a social media following already. If it’s something you’re interested in, you should just jump in. If you like it, you can worry about how to sew or improve of things later. If you want to make social media pages dedicated to the hobby, you can do it later. But you’ll never know if you don’t give it a go.
What are some of your favorite conventions you’ve attended and why?
I love Anime LA. It’s a convention I’ve attended multiple times and always come out of it feeling great. The staff is always friendly and Chaz is the sweetest man on the planet and always wants what’s best for his attendees. I love the ribbons you can obtain and I more so love that it started as a way for attendees to meet new people. They provide chairs and beanbags for people to sit on so security won’t hassle them about being on the floor. I hope ALA continues to grow and improve.
Give a random fact about one of your costumes that you’re proud of!
As I mentioned previous, Vanellope is my favorite Disney character; so, when I decided to cosplay her standard I wanted to get in as many details as possible. I purchased the artbook for the movie and it gave me the insight that her sweater is supposed to come across as dirty. So when I got the sweatshirt fleece, I did a number of dye baths to get a teal I liked and then did a quick wash in black dye to get some gritty tones into the fabric.


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Our Founding Fathers knew the score: tyrannical governments disarm the populace to prevent opposition. Once they have achieved that goal, they increase their tyranny. Hence the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, prohibiting Uncle Sam from infringing on Americans’ right to keep and bear arms. Despite this crystal clear protection, our history is littered with examples of civilian disarmament and its inevitable outcome, from the slaughter of native Americans to slavery’s outrage, to Japanese-American internment, to oppressive regimes in urban enclaves where gun control still reigns. For example . . .
As Mayor Rahm Emanuel faced growing criticism last fall over the city’s handling of police shootings, Chicago Police Department officials laid plans to have undercover officers spy on protest groups, records obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times show.
The police department already had been monitoring the actions and online postings of protest groups in the aftermath of the 2014 shooting of a black teenager by a white cop in Ferguson, Missouri.
Then, in October, the records show Ralph Price, the police department’s top lawyer, signed off on a plan to send undercover cops to “monitor” meetings of four additional groups. They included Black Lives Matter activists, as well as churches and philanthropic organizations.
Gun control. Police spying. And, lest we forget, torture.
Gun control advocates are incapable of connecting the dots. Worse, members of Chicago’s black community also seem incapable of making this connection — despite the fact that America’s gun control laws were born of racism.
The truth about guns remains exactly as it was when the Bill of Rights was signed on December 15, 1791: disarming Americans creates a permanent underclass, ripe for exploitation by power-hungry pols and their enforcers. Chicago is still paying the price for trampling on its residents’ gun rights. And will continue to do so for decades to come.

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The Liverpool fans have been in a buoyant mood in the Transfer Tavern of late due to their side’s imperious form both domestically and in Europe.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were tipped to struggle for the remainder of the season following the departure of Philippe Coutinho in January, but those predictions have been wildly off the mark so far. Liverpool have arguably played their best football all season in Coutinho’s absence as the front three of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah have consistently stolen the headlines with their dazzling performances at the spearhead of the attack.
However, Liverpool’s ability to cope with Coutinho’s absence does not suggest that they should forget about replacing him in the next transfer window, as the club must continue to strengthen if they wish to challenge Manchester City for the title next season. With that being said, The Red should consider making a move for Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian midfielder Bernard (valued at £14.4 million by Transfermarkt).
So far this season, Bernard has 10 goals and 3 assists from 27 appearances in all-competitions, including a magnificent curling effort against Manchester City back in the Champions League back in December 2017. The 25-year-old midfielder is set to become a free agent when his contract expires in June, and according to Goal, he has no desire to sign an extension with his current employers.
In this day and age it is rare to find a player of Champions League quality who is available to sign on a free, so Liverpool would be foolish not to at least consider the possibility of signing him in the summer. Although Bernard undoubtedly represents a bargain signing, it must be considered that he may not initially represent a direct replacement for Coutinho, as he typically prefers to operate from the left-side of the pitch rather than through the middle.
However, he has played in the number ten role before, and his style of play suggests that he possesses all of the technical qualities that would be needed to adapt to a free role in the Premier League. A move to the Premier League would be a huge step up for Bernard and it would certainly be a gamble for Liverpool, but considering he would be available on a free, it’s a risk that’s well worth taking.
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I think it is safe to say that if someone stole my ipod they would be really disappointed and confused by the content! I have a very random collection of music that ranges from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to Run DMC and Vivaldi’s Four Season’s. To me this sums up my life. I have always been a jack of all trades – master of none type of person. I have a wide and varied collection of music which is much like my life experience – it is all over the map and tells a story of where I have been, the hurts and joys, the trials and triumphs as well as the detours taken along the way. This used to bother me. For a long time I thought I needed to be really good at just one thing. Funny thing is that I realized that doing just one thing is boring! Life’s too short to only listen to one CD by the same band. Just think about how many times you change the radio station when you are driving in your car. So go ahead…put your ipod on shuffle and enjoy the surprise. Regardless of your gifts and talents and if you are a “jack of all trades – master of none” or specifically gifted embrace who you are and use your talents for the greater good and God’s glory.
“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on until completion.”

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The RunnersWorld.com article "How to Make Yourself Poop," was one of the most popular web pieces on the site with more than 5M page views too date.
Inspired by the article's success, this book is a fun, humorous reference guide for runners written by the magazine's senior editor Meghan Kita.
In contrast to more serious advice on running, the tone is lighthearted and ideal for quick reference for runners on-the-go, with quirky design and illustrations that make it a perfect gift for runners of all levels. Sections of reliable facts are delivered with humour and clarity and include different hacks, such as 'The 2 Best Ways to Lace Your Shoes" and, of course, "3 Ways to Make Yourself Poop" (one tip: warm up near a toilet - the motion can help bring on a bowel movement).
The hacks will cover the full spectrum of runners' needs, including training, nutrition, gear, motivation, recovery, injury prevention, and racing.


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Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) recently signed an LOI with Alpha Private Equity & Capital and Northern Lights Distribution (“NLD”), a subsidiary of Natural Plant Extract of California (“NPE”), to form joint venture Magnolia Extracts LLC (http://nnw.fm/bz1HB). An article discussing the company reads, “When MCOA acquired an equity interest in NPE, the company entered a joint venture agreement with NPE to form Viva Buds, a premier cannabis retail-delivery business. MCOA plans to begin a cannabis delivery service in California, starting in Los Angeles County and then rolling out to other major areas within the state. Both MCOA and NPE agree to split the profits equally. . . . ‘As our portfolio of legal cannabis and industrial hemp investments and joint ventures represent a significant portion of our growth strategy, we believe this step represents a strong move forward to establishing our foothold in the market,’ MCOA CEO Don Steinberg stated in a news release. ‘This allows us to advance into the next phase of our business plan through NPE, gaining access to over 18,000 square feet of building space.’”
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MCOA is a corporation that participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name hempSMART, which targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreational use; and (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com.
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Public transport in Argentina will now bear a sign claiming 'The Falkands are Argentina'
The country's congress approved the new law unanimously and now all stations and public transport must display a sign which reads: "Las Malvinas son Argentinas".
This translates as: “The Falklands are Argentina”.
In a letter, Teresita Luna, the politician who proposed the law, said: “I am certain that this will generate a permanent reflection on our undeniable sovereignty over the Falklands.
“It is directed not only at the foreigner who comes here as a tourist or visits our country, but also at the citizens in general, and will serve to reinforce our history, our culture and our identity.”
She said that the regulation would “reaffirm our sense of inalienable sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.”
Roger Edwards, chairman of the Falklands Legislative Assembly, was unimpressed by the decision.
I am certain that this will generate a permanent reflection on our undeniable sovereignty over the Falklands
He told the Telegraph: “Our relationship with the United Kingdom is one based on mutual respect, something that the government of Argentina has consistently refused to afford the residents of the Falklands Islands.
“I would have thought the government would have better things to spend its money on than putting these signs on all their public transport.”
Earlier this month a letter requesting that the elected representative of the Falkland Islands be allowed to attend a South American summit on the Islands' sovereignty was booed and rejected by Argentine representatives.
Last year, the Falkland Islands held a referendum in which they voted emphatically to remain a British Overseas Territory.
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This study aims to appraise the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for drug resistant epilepsy (DRE).
We will search all potential randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for patients with DRE from their origin to March 1, 2020: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Scopus, WANGFANG, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. We will not apply any restrictions to the language and publication date. All RCTs investigating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for patients with DRE will be included. Study quality will be appraised by Cochrane risk of bias, and statistical analysis will be scrutinized by RevMan 5.3 software. Whenever possible, a narrative summary to describe study quality and content of the evidence will be performed.
This study will provide summarize high quality evidence and will utilize a variety of outcome measurements to verify effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for DRE.
The results of this study will seek to explore the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for DRE.
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease that is caused by a variety of factors.[1,2] It is characterized by recurrent, episodic and temporary neurological function impairments because of the excessive discharge of brain neurons. Epidemiological studies reported the prevalence rate of epilepsy is about 1%. Despite numerous antiepileptic drugs are available for the management of epilepsy, there are more than 30% patients progressing to drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), which causes increasing morbidity and mortality.[6–8]
Acupuncture has been utilized in treating a variety of disorders, such as pain, allergic rhinitis, post-stroke spastic hemiplegia, fertilization, cardiac arrhythmia, migraine, perimenopausal depressive disorder, overactive bladder, uterine fibroids, urinary incontinence, hiccups, and epilepsy.[9–31] Although published systematic reviews assessed the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of patients with epilepsy,[27,30] no study has specifically addressed its efficacy and safety for the treatment of patients with DRE. In addition, an increasing number of clinical trials focus on acupuncture in treating DRE.[32–46] Thus, this systematic review will specifically investigate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating DRE.


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High Hall, Part 2
Day 4 The City of Elturel, Avernus, First Layer of the Nine Hells Just as the adventuring company known as Wink's Warriors were going to descend into the catacombs beneath High Hall, Midgard arrived, as well as a rather unexpected figure. A gnome named Khaboom who hailed from the prime material world of Falbehklin stepped out of a portal. He introduced himself and asked if he was in Avernus. When asked why he would intentionally travel to the first layer of the Nine Hells, he said he was an archaeologist from the prestigious Mechahammer University and was interested in studying artifacts from Avernus. Gorn used his divine sense to find out if Khaboom had any evil intentions. Satisfied he did not, Wink's Warriors offered him to join them. The group was glad to see Midgard again. The dwarf cleric of Moradin said the survivors at Shield Hall were faring well and hoped to make it to High Hall when the cathedral was secure enough. Everyone agreed to do what they can to rid High Hall of any infernals and to find Grand Duke Ravengard who was said to be in High Hall. After descending down into the catacombs which housed the remains of numerous worshipers and servants of Torm interred over the past century., they came upon a small, isolated tomb. Within the tomb lay the body of a young human woman lying on the bier. Although the woman was clearly dead, she looked as though she was sleeping. Her body was perfectly preserved and had no appearance of decomposition. A gleaming greatsword rested at her side. Jade noticed a stone plaque beneath a statue of the woman at the tomb's entrance. He read out loud what was inscribed on it: In 1440 DR, years before the Companion appeared in the sky, a young red dragon made life miserable for the residents of Elturel. It ate livestock, burned crops, and demanded tribute. Then one day, a scruffy-looking, unarmored woman wielding a greatsword marched up to the dragon and hacked at the beast with mighty swings. Before the stunned creature could fly away, she slew it. A startled and overwhelmed populace rushed toward the woman to thank and reward her for her bravery. As they approached, however, she fell dead. The unknown woman was laid to rest in this special place in the cathedral, and her body has never decomposed. Her nonmagical greatsword, which was named Redemption, was placed at her side. Rumors suggest that she was an incarnation of Torm, or that Torm's essence filled the woman and inspired her to defeat the threat. Gorn, having heard of the tale of the young maiden, picked up the greatsword. Upon touching it, he was suddenly filled with memories of the maiden battling the young red dragon. He also learned of the Redemption's enchantments. He decided to keep the greatsword and use it against the forces of evil he knew he would encounter in Avernus. Gorn thought perhaps, he too, was chosen by Torm to wield Redemption. Or, quite possibly, could he be an incarnation of Torm? Screams echoed through the catacombs! Wink's Warriors quickly made their way to where they heard the screams come from. Soon they found themselves in a large crypt area. It was occupied by over a hundred frightened people. They cowered behind sarcophagi and in alcoves, their eyes red and their cheeks stained with tears. Standing before a large font was a haggard woman, her gray hair matted with sweat. With one arm, she clutched a leather-bound tome to her breast. Clipped to her belt was a ceremonial mace that would probably shatter if it struck anything harder than a pillow. Gorn recognized the woman as Pherria Jynks, a simple sage and an expert on possession and exorcism, who he heard was only just starting her career as a servant of Torm. Standing next to her was an infernal, larger than any the group had seen so far. It towered nearly nine feet high and had bat-like wings. It had skin that was nearly white. Its legs were bent back like many infernals. It held a wicked-looking longsword that was poised at the haggard woman's neck. The group could hear the large infernal negotiating a contract with Pherria Jynks, who was about to sign over her soul to the devil, in return for the safety of the other survivors. However, the sight of the adventurers caused her to stop negotiating with the infernal. Khaboom immediately recognized it as a White Abishai and told the group. Scattered around the large crypt were several Barbed Devils which the group had fought before. They stood over the corpses of the last few knights, who died defending the scared survivors. Wink's Warriors immediately descended upon the infernals who fought back with natural weapons, or in the White Abishai's case, its longsword. Gorn was mortally wounded in the battle and would have fallen if it weren't for the enchantments in Redemption which kept the paladin fighting on even when he was near death's door. When the battle was over and Wink's Warriors had prevailed, Pherria Jynks, along with the survivors thanked the brave adventurers. She told the adventurers the White Abishai was named Victuusa. It apparently served both Tiamat and Zariel in an attempt to gain the most favor, and was presently searching for the leaders of the Elturel resistance. Victuusa wanted nothing more than to deliver the heads of those leaders to Zariel personally. Gorn recognized the tome Pherria held. Having lived in Elturerl for year, Gorn knew the large book well. It was the Tome of the Creed Resolute. Written on the first page of the book was the oath that all citizens of Elturgard took when they were old enough to read, swearing to defend Elturel body and soul. The rest of book was filled with signatures, all of which lookd like they were written by the same hand. When a citizen of Elturgard placed a hand on the book and recites the oath, its name magically appeared in the book as a signature. The book can magically gain new pages as needed to accommodate new signatures. Gorn knew his name was recorded somewhere in the book. Pherria said she took the Tome of the Creed Resolute from the cathedral to safeguard it. The group asked if Pherria had seen Grand Duke Ravengard. She said he had left just before Victuusa and the other infernals arrived. Grand Duke Ravengard took a group of guards to the city's grand cemetery to investigate the proliferation of uodead in that area. Ravengard was hoping that a holy relic in the cemetery chapel called the Helm of Torm's Sight might provide some awareness into Elturel's dire circumstances and possible salvation. Pherria said a secret tunnel under the font led to an exit onto a street a few blocks from High Hall. The group decided to push on and find Grand Duke Ravengard, and hopefully discover a means of returning Elturel back to the Forgotten Realms.
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Say goodbye to chairside wire bending with Maintain
David Waring explains how Maintain can help save you and your patients time.
Frustrated with the chairside retainer wire-bending process? What would you rather be doing? With the Maintain Retainer, you can do something else. Consultant orthodontist, David Waring, and DB Orthodontics designed the Maintain Retainer to offer an easy-fitting protocol. It eliminates wire bending in-practice, with a reassuring belt and braces approach for patients.
‘Dual retention is a desired approach for retention following active orthodontic treatment’, said David Waring. ‘The design of Maintain performs both roles and allows easy placement of the bonded retainer.’
The Maintain Retainer has two elements: a pre-shaped, ready-to-fit lingual retainer made with rectangular shaped Straight 8 Plus, and a removable pressure-formed retainer for the full arch, with a spare for the patient to wear nightly. A major advantage of using Maintain is that impressions are taken before debond and the retainer is ready to fit directly at the debond appointment. This means:
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Bonding is easy with the Maintain you can enjoy the freedom of having both hands free with a secure transfer jig. Straight 8 Plus’ flattened rectangular shaped retainer wire provides maximum surface contact with the lingual surface in comparison to rounded brands, which have a minimal sized contact point.
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Once separation is achieved, the removable retainer is simply removed from the teeth. The two ends of the Straight 8 Plus wire are tidied up as necessary and the retainer replaced in the mouth. This serves as the dual retainer normally worn during evening and nights.
Maintain also comes with an additional retainer for peace of mind. This means the patient not only has the option of using the transfer jig, but also a full arch retainer as a spare.
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TUS (Partner lead: IRIS)
Turbidity Spectrometry (TUS) is a flexible optical technique for monitoring the evolution of suspending particles which size ranges from approx. 100 nm up to few microns. The term “turbidity” describes the relative clarity of a sample due to particulates. The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by individual particles (suspended solids) are generally invisible to the naked eye. The degree of turbidity can be measured from the amount of light scattered (i.e. diffused) by the materials in the sample using, for example, a UV-visible spectrophotometer in transmission or reflexion mode depending on the concentration’s level of nanoparticles. Multiple physical properties contribute to the collected signal, including scattering and absorption, so that with careful modelling of the optical interaction, including a comprehensive understanding of the material properties of the nanoparticles and the medium, and calibration to offline reference measurements, a wide range of particle sizes, material types and concentrations can be characterised. By establishing a close correlation between turbidity spectral features acquired from inline optics, and the nanoparticle synthesis processes under study, real-time process monitoring can be achieved.
In NanoPAT project, TUS will be applied for the nano-characterization of ceramic nanoparticle suspensions in electrolytes, silica nanoparticles and polymers dispersion. Following the nature of the materials and their refraction index behaviour, simultaneous characterization of the size, size distribution and concentration of the selected nanoparticles will be determined. Its suitability to measure individual diluted particles above 100 nm, as well as the size distribution of agglomerates up to several hundred nm, within less than 5 seconds (including data treatment time) will be demonstrated.
TUS has been selected as one of the three particle monitoring techniques in the project, because, being contactless and without sample preparation, it is suitable for inline processes. Furthermore, it can give access to the real-time analysis of various particle parameters.
As expected results, we want to be able to measure the nanoparticle parameters expected by each end user within their process duration, percentage of solid content, pH range, temperature and viscosity.
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Selecting a SIEM Storage Medium
Given that SIEMs can process tremendous amounts of log data, a critical foundation of your SIEM environment is storage. In order to provide analytical services and fast search response times, SIEMs need dedicated, high-performing storage. Inadequate storage will result in poor query response times, application instability, frustrated end users, and ultimately make the SIEM a bad investment for your organization.
Before running out and buying the latest and greatest storage medium, understanding your retention requirements should be the first step. Does your organization need the typical three months of online and nine months of offline data? Or do you have larger requirements, such as six months of online followed by two years of offline data? Do you want all of your data “hot”? Answering these questions first is critical to keep costs as low as possible, especially if you have large storage requirements.
Once we understand the storage requirements, we can then better understand which medium(s) to use for the environment. If we have a six-month online retention requirement for a 50,000 event per second processing rate, we’re going to need dedicated, high-speed storage to be able to handle the throughput. While we definitely need to meet the IOPS requirement vendors will request, we need to also ensure the storage medium is dedicated. Even if the storage has the required IOPS, if the application can’t access the storage medium when required, the IOPS will be irrelevant. Thus, if using a technology such as SAN, ensure that the application is dedicated to the required storage and that the SAN is configured accordingly.
Another factor to consider when designing your storage architecture for your SIEM environment is what storage will be used per SIEM layer. The Processing Layer (Connectors/Collectors/Forwarders) typically doesn’t store data locally unless the Analytics Layer (where data is stored) is unavailable. However, when the Analytics Layer is unavailable, the Processing Layer should have the appropriate storage to meet the processing requirements. Dedicated, high-speed storage should be used to process large EPS rates, and should have the required capacity to meet caching requirements.
To save on storage costs, slower, shared storage can be used to meet offline retention requirements. When needing access to historical data, the data can be copied back locally to the Analytics layer for searching.
Ensuring you have the right storage for your SIEM environment is a simple but fundamental task. As SIEMs can take years to fully implement and equally long to change, selecting the correct storage is critical. For medium-to-large enterprises, dedicated, high-speed storage should be used to obtain fast read and write performance. While smaller organizations should also make the same investment, there are cases where slower, more cost effective storage can be used for low processing rates and minimal end user usage of the SIEM.


Priolo Gargallo Turbogas Plant
CARTERATURE PROTECTION OF CHIMNEYS AND TURBOGAS CENTRAL GVR SYSTEM
CUSTOMER: ENEL SpA energy multinational, owned by the Italian State, and one of the leading global integrated operators in the electricity and gas sectors, for the thermoelectric power plant located in Priolo Gargallo in Sicily.
NEED: the turbogas plant was built in an area between the sea and a refinery, at the time owned by ERG. ENEL Spa, for reasons of visual impact, decided to carter the chimneys and the GVR plant.
SOLUTION: COLGOM, into account of the highly aggressive environment for the marine and chemical atmosphere, after a detailed technical report, formulated a suitable painting cycle by introducing the organic zinc primer by varying, therefore, the classic C3 cycle requested by ENEL S.p.a.
DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS: primer replacement has made it possible to considerably reduce the painting time between the first and second coat, without altering the cathodic protection offered by the zinc powder.
ADVANTAGES: painting times reduced by at least two days, less risks of cracking of the organic zinc primer then the inorganic one initially envisaged with the classic C3 cycle. After an inspection carried out in December 2017, the excellent state of the casing obtained with the painting cycle proposed by COLGOM was still found.


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Delucca Pizza & Wine - Dallas
Exciting, buzzing and delicious. An incredible culinary experience unlike anything else.
At Delucca you will find an elegant neighborhood pizzeria where you can enjoy the exciting theater of an open kitchen with its wood-fired oven and sexy Bossa Nova. Come by and unwind over terrific wines, cocktails and the most delicious pizzas!
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Dinner at DeLucca was great as always
The food is fantastic. The problem is that they were really understaffed and tried to service a fully open restaurant. We made reservations and were seated almost 30 min after our time slot. I think there were 2 cooks, 3 servers, and 2 waiters..that’s it. They need to have a reduced cap on the amount of people that can make reservations because although the food is great, the service is lacking.
Food & service were excellent!
Pizza servers were good. Our regular server was a little slow. Hard to get drinks and extras outside of the pizza
Service is Exceptional!
Flavors are very unique - great experience good value
It’s probably great for the young crowd - but it’s super loud in there and food options were ok. Service is super slow - so wasn’t a great experience.
We had the best time here for our anniversary! The ambiance was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be coming back in the near future!
I took my grandmother who is in a wheelchair and the staff was very accommodating by seating us near the front (they read my special request). Additional our waitress and the pizza servers were amazingly nice, my grandmother doted on how special she felt and how GOOD the pizza was. We will be back.
Nice please but too loud for the price
Excellent food drinks and service
Very good take on providing a variety of pizza flavors to patrons. Nicely done.
Had to wait 30 min past our reservation time. Then they rushed us to finish because they closed in an hour. This place is not worth the hype. Food was average. Service barely spoke two words to us. The hostess was rude
Amazing dining experience, loved trying all the new pizzas! They were also very accommodating to a birthday celebration, kept my cake in their back fridge and brought it out with plates/cake cutter/silverware! Loved it all!
The concept is great and we had well worth our money in pizza and dessert. The servers are also very nice and attentive. We were never without pizza or drinks! Ambiance is cute and I had seen a handful of complaints about the noise level but while we were there the music was very soft and had no issues. Would definitely return!
Phenomenal food. Think Cici's with way better pizza, upscale service, and amazing drinks. I loved the service and the entire experience. I had a party of about 7 including some vegetarian guests and they had pizzas that could accommodate everyone.
Amazing food and service. Props to Javier for his outstanding customer service
Love this place, always has great service and delicious food!
The interior is beautiful. The starter meatballs and lobster bisque were delicious! My favorite pizzas were the four cheese with truffle oil, Buffalo chicken, and the elote. Disappointed we only got to try the Nutella dessert pizzas. We told the pizza server we wanted to try the dessert pizzas but only the Nutella was offered. It gets veryyyy loud. Would return again.
Great atmosphere and service! Would recommend the steak pizza and pessimist wine us delicious!
This is a fun place and the gaucho style is so fun. We had several kinds we didn't get a chance to try. It was very crowded and the employees were working as fast as they could. We enjoyed it and will return. Next time we will pick a different day so it's not so loud.
One of the best happy hours in Dallas! Great location and great atmosphere!
Res for 515. Place opens at 5. They were having pre shift meeting. Asked me to wait for seat. Seated 530. Brought over my drink and the appetizer and salad but it was almost 30 mins before pizza started showing up. Switched waiters on me too which caused confusion about my needs. Variety of choices was excellent and food was good. Experience spoiled due to lack of urgency by staff.
Pizzas so hood and the best part, the drinks
Raspberry lemon drop super cute with a bubble, pera martini delicious, the s’mores one Fortdesert was the very best!!
I need to comeback tomorrow!!!
The only good thing I have to say about the experience was that there wines by the glass were reasonably priced. Worst service I have experienced in 10 years. And my wife pointed out that the pizza was mediocre and mushy and that despite open table reservation they could not seat us for half an hour.
This time we dined on a Sunday; however, we have previously dined on a weekday and we noticed the service is definitely better on the week days. This time the restaurant was loud and crowded; however, we still got hot and fresh pizza. The servers brought us plenty of water; however, we were left waiting to order additional alcoholic beverages. We also got passed over several times for pizza. Overall, it was a good experience and I will likely be back, but hopefully on a week day.
Had an amazing time! So much that I had to write this review! Pizza was amazing and the best drinks I’ve had in Dallas! A must stop for any pizza or good vibe lovers!
Honestly, the evening got off to a bit of a rocky start. The hostess couldn’t find our reservation at first and when we got seated, the floor under the tables was filthy (but upon asking, that got rectified swiftly). Our server came, and he was really nice, but it took a while for the drinks to come, and several of the guys with pizza kept overlooking our table. I’m not sure if it was because we weren’t in the aisle so it was kind of out of sight out of mind or what. We had to almost flag people down to get pizza, and yes our coaster was on the yes side.
Anyway, once Enzo came over to our table he was very helpful and started sending guys over our way. Him and Yuri turned our experience completely around because they made us feel genuinely cared for and taken care of. Because of those two, I will definitely be back.
Also, the pizza is delicious. I loved trying all of the different kinds.
Great pizza! Only downside was that we waited 40 minutes to be seated after our reservation.
It was a very nice atmosphere family and children friendly..
Fun experience. Thanks for mine bday champagne!!!
I love Delucca. A never-ending parade of delicious pizzas come at you, you eat until you can't anymore, and then you collapse into a food coma. And the price isn't too bad either!
Very loud during prime time and service for drinks was so slow but it was awesome as well!
Great place! Love the concept! Can’t wait to bring friends!
Great time enjoyed and eating good Brazilian Pizza
We had a fabulous experience. Wonderful service, amazing food, great price. The ambiance was perfect as well. We are so excited to have found this place. We will definitely be back. All of our servers were GREAT and so friendly. We really enjoyed talking with Yuri and he went out of his way to make sure we got to try all of the pizzas we were hoping to try. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!
Went for Father’s day lunch. Food was delicious. Pizza’s were served in small slices. Initially there was quite a wait to get the next pizza slice served as the servers would run out of the pizza by the time they get to your table.
But overall the ambiance was nice and food was delicious.
Father’s Day celebration
We weren’t seated until 9:30– 30 minutes late. We were hardly served pizza because the servers were literally cleaning up and stacking chairs. Total disappointment.
Delucca Pizza & Wine - Dallas does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Delucca Pizza & Wine - Dallas also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 774-9903.
Delucca Pizza & Wine - Dallas is rated 4.6 stars by 816 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.

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Photo gallery: West Covina 21, South Hills 7
COVINA - West Covina High is still the king of Cameron Avenue, and the Bulldogs faithful can thank their defense.
West Covina put the clamps on South Hills and its bulldozing quarterback Adam Goss in the second half, then used two fourth-quarter touchdowns by running back Aaron Salgado to break a 7-7 halftime tie for a 21-7 win on Friday night at Covina District Field.
"We made enough plays to win, and I thought our defense stepped up in the second half and made some big plays," West Covina coach Mike Maggiore said. "We were on the field (defensively) it seemed like the whole first half. When we went back to what we do, we were pretty successful."
West Covina improved to 2-1 and has a showdown with Chino Hills on deck.
South Hills suffered its first loss under new head coach Albert Rodriguez and is 2-1 heading into a bye next week.
The game was marred by a serious leg injury to West Covina defensive end Justin Hornsby, who was injured while combining with teammates Bradley Ojala and Bryson Finley on a key sack of Goss to end a Huskies drive in the fourth quarter. Hornsby was placed in an air cast on the field and taken off on a stretcher. He was later transported via ambulance to a hospital.
"All I can think about right now is Justin Hornsby," Maggiore said. "It's not good. It's not fair. He misses all of last season and he was having a great game, then that happens."
West Covina was playing without four starters on Friday, including quarterback Jon Najera. The Huskies took advantage early and used Goss on quarterback keepers behind their mammoth offensive line on their first drive.
The drive had seemingly stalled, but Jacob Farias scored on an end around run on third-and-goal from the 16 to put South Hills ahead 7-0.
West Covina took its first possession to the South Hills 20, but was eventually stopped on downs.
DeShon Love got the Bulldogs on the scoreboard in the second quarter with a 37-yard touchdown run to tie the score.
"We got out-flanked," Rodriguez said. "They were going unbalanced left and we didn't have enough men out there, and they took advantage. If you give him a crack, he's gone."
Salgado made it 14-7 with a 57-yard touchdown run untouched up the middle with 7:22 left to play.
The big sack of Goss, during which Hornsby was injured, ended South Hills' next drive. Moments later, Salgado was in the end zone again on a 16-yard romp.
Salgado finished with 127 yards on 13 carries. Love added 90 on seven carries.


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Alloy 20 Pipes & Tubes, Nickel Alloy 20 Uns N08020 Seamless Tube, Carpenter 20 Seamless Tube
|FOB Price:||US $7,000 / Ton|
|Min. Order:||1 Ton|
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|1 Ton||US $7,000/ Ton|
|Payment Terms:||L/C, T/T|
- Model NO.: uns n08020 nickel based alloy 20
- Technique: Cold Drawn
- Section Shape: Round
- Trademark: C&N
- Specification: ASTM
- Type: Seamless
- Usage: Pipeline Transport, Chemical Industry
- ASME SA789/SA789m: Uns S31803
- Transport Package: Wooden Case
- Origin: China
1.Outer Diameter: 1/4" - 16"
2.Wall thickness:1 mm-50mm
3.Length: 6 metre or as per customer request
INCOLOY is an alloy composed of nickel-iron-chromium, with additions of molybdenum and copper. These alloys are categorized as super alloys and exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and high strength. Some of the INCOLOY alloys are specifically made to resist selected reagents. These alloys are capable of functioning even at high temperatures.
INCOLOY alloy 020 exhibits excellent corrosion resistance in chemical environments that contain sulphuric acid, chlorides, phosphoric acid and nitric acid. It is easy to fabricate this alloy to form mixing tanks, heat exchangers, pickling equipment etc. The standard forms in which this alloy is available are round, flats, pipe, tube, strip and wire.
This datasheet will look into the chemical composition, properties and applications of INCOLOY 020.
The chemical composition of INCOLOY alloy 020 is given in the following table.
The following table discusses the physical properties of INCOLOY alloy 020.
|Density||8.05 gm/cm3||0.291 lb/in3|
The mechanical properties of INCOLOY alloy 020 are tabulated below.
|Tensile strength(annealed)||620 MPa||89.9 ksi|
|Yield strength(annealed)||300 MPa||43.5 ksi|
|Elongation at Break||41%||41%|
Some of the designations used to denote INCOLOY alloy 020 are listed below:
- UNS N08020
- ASME SB-462 - SB 464
- ASME SB 468
- ASTM B 462
- ASTM B 464
- ASTM B 472
- ASTM B 474
- ASTM B 751.
INCOLOY alloy 020 can be welded by shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding. The filler metal is usually an INCONEL alloy.
INCOLOY alloy 020 can be hot worked at temperature ranges of 760-1175°C (1400-2150°F).
INCOLOY alloy 020 should be annealed at 982-1010°C (1800-1850°F) for time commensurate with section size /AC.
The INCOLOY alloy 020 is used in the following applications:
- Produce mixing tanks, heat exchangers, valves, fittings and fasteners
- Production of gasoline, solvents, explosives and organic chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals and food industry

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The Horae (or Horai) were goddesses of the seasons and time portions. They presided over the constellation movements that allowed the Greeks to measure the year. The Horae guarded Mount Olympus and also rallied the stars and constellations.
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- The Horae are commonly confused with the Horae (Time) who presided over the twelve hours of the day.

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THUNDER BAY – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that new fiscal relationships with First Nations are important for the federal government.
“Sufficient, predictable and sustained funding is crucial for effective advocacy and participation in nation-to-nation relationships,” says Grand Chief Madahbee commenting on yesterday’s federal budget. “The current system needs an overhaul from this perspective.”
Health was a key focus of the federal budget with $282 million allocated over five years to address the immediate health priorities of First Nations.
“Mental health is beginning to be recognized as a key priority and I am pleased to see ground being broken in this direction,” says Madahbee. “With $118.2 million allocated to mental health programming and $86M to see NIHB expanded to mental health care and traditional healers this represents a step in the right direction.”
Madahbee adds that some of the right investments have been committed to, but Anishinabek Nation communities are not seeing implementation on the ground.
“The elimination of boil water advisories was placed front and center in the previous budget explicitly and with infrastructure improvement funds,” says Madahbee. “With an ambitious timeline of 2021 set on this high priority issue, we anticipated swifter, more decisive action than what we have seen. The dramatic transformation that was intended to close these socio-economic gaps has not occurred.”
The Anishinabek Nation has experienced slow progress to the revitalization of federal bilateral relations and wavering support for jurisdictional restorative initiatives such as education and housing.
“There is no one more appropriate than First Nations to lead the way for government reconciliation and this is what is being done with the Anishinabek Nation. First Nations have already begun working with the Province of Ontario in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and we invite the federal government to take a key role.”
The leader of 40 First Nations says that commitment is needed concerning Child Welfare.
“The Anishinabek Nation leads the charge in the development of its Child Well-being Law to take care of our own children and return those that have been lost to us by a foreign, culturally insensitive system,” says Madahbee.
While the 2016 $2.6 billion commitment to on-reserve education was reconfirmed, the 2017 budget still made no mention of plans for the removal of the 2% funding cap to education. It is disappointing that First Nations must continue to fight for this equality.
The federal government also insists that an all-inclusive National Housing Strategy is the most effective way to resolve the First Nation housing crisis with an immense $11.2 billion allocation. The Anishinabek Nation disagrees, pointing to a regional strategy that offers more control at the community level in recognition of the diverse needs between our communities.

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Feels like I barely got home from our camping trip/family reunion and here I am heading out the door with my suitcase again! Where to this time? Bright & early tomorrow my demo buddy Ruth & I are driving up Barrie way to another demo buddy's home (see you soon, Lesley!) for a 48 hour quilting marathon - Stampin' Up! style!
I can't wait to get started!
We're each going to make our own Big Shot sampler quilt ... each square will feature different appliques cut using our Big Shot die cutting machine - we got the idea from the class we attended in Holland MI last month; the instructor was so inspirational and encouraging that we couldn't resist giving it a try.
I promise photos will be shared on this blog as soon as I can possibly upload them ... and if you want to see the results in person, I'll be home (just) in time for Friday's Girls Night Out; feel free to drop by!


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Michael Philipp is owner and chef at restaurant Philipp. Michael has been running his restaurant, together with his partner, sommelier Heike Philipp, in the heart of the Franconian wine-growing region near Würzburg since 1999. Chef Michael Philipp is among Mainfranken's most innovative and technically proficient chefs. His cooking is influenced by classical French cuisine, which he mixes with a local touch. It’s no surprise his cuisine was awarded a coveted Michelin star. We asked Michael a couple of questions about his cooking style, his love for fish, and his top suppliers.
Michael, how would you describe your cooking style?
My cooking style is inspired by classic French cuisine with artisanal, contemporary preparation. For the creative dishes in my seasonal kitchen, I only use fresh, seasonal products.
What is your favourite dish to make?
Fish and Mediterranean pasta dishes are my greatest passions because I can express my creativity best in these dishes.
What is your favourite ingredient to work with?
I prefer to work with raw fish and shellfish, which is the best way to showcase the quality of my products.
I only use fresh, seasonal products.
Who is one of your top suppliers or producers?
My top supplier is Kochstoff. Grischa Euler has been supplying me with the best products from the Parisian Rungis market. I have also gotten top-quality items from small fishermen directly from England since the beginning of my cooking career.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your culinary career?
For years, our biggest challenge has been balancing work, family, and personal development.
Which gastronomic trend are you excited about the most?
We look forward to developing our concept of gastronomy, taking international trends and our specific circumstances into account, and bringing it to life for ourselves.
If you could only eat one dish for the rest of your life, what would that be?
A perfect, classic Wiener schnitzel.
What's one thing in the area that guests have to see or do?
I would recommend visiting the Gate Tower Theater in Sommerhausen, it is the smallest theater in Germany. You can also take a bicycle tour through vineyards, stroll along the river Main, and visit winegrowers. In Würzburg you can visit the Residenz (UNESCO World Heritage) with the largest ceiling fresco in the world by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
Thank you, Michael.
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As I look back on all that happened in 2021, I want to pause and thank you for being a part of this amazing network of dedicated dentists here in Iowa. It’s hard to believe at this time last year we were anxiously awaiting the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine to dentists and their teams. Since then, we have all navigated a variety of new challenges and although I know the past couple of years have not been easy, I am optimistic that we will all be stronger for what we’ve learned and how we’ve grown throughout the pandemic.
A few highlights of 2021 that stand out for me include:
IDA Legislative Victories: 2021 was a busy year for the IDA legislatively, as it was the first time in recent history a government affairs director was on staff full-time with the association. In partnership with IDA’s contract lobbyists, Sara Allen and David Adelman, Josh Carpenter strengthened IDA’s voice at the Iowa Statehouse and successfully encouraged lawmakers to pass two dental-related bills. As of July 1, 2021, communities are now required to inform their citizens 90 days prior to any action to permanently discontinue water fluoridation. Requiring this notification has provided dentists and other consumers the opportunity to contact their local governments to voice support for the benefits of fluoridation. Since the bill passed, the towns of Tama and Williamsburg have faced this issue and IDA member dentists have been instrumental in overturning those decisions.
IDA also supported the “ortho bill” in 2021, which requires patients who seek orthodontic treatment to show proof of a dental examination within the previous six months, or to have a dental examination before beginning treatment.
I express my gratitude to Drs. and Representatives Bradley and Jeneary, who have both indicated their intent to run for reelection in 2022. Having two dentists serve in the Iowa House of Representatives has also strengthened the dentist’s voice at the Statehouse.
IDA Medicaid Committee:
This summer, under the leadership of Dr. Sara Stuefen, the IDA Medicaid Committee convened to identify opportunities to increase dentist participation in the Dental Wellness Plan (DWP). Thanks to the hard work of the committee, we now have a better understanding of what it will cost the state to increase Iowa’s DWP rates to match the Hawki program, and we are hopeful that making a DWP rate increase our top priority for 2022 will help ensure Iowans can be seen in their local dental offices.
As many of you probably know, I wear several hats within IDA as well as the Iowa Dental Foundation (IDF). On the IDF side, I serve as the President-Elect and am extremely passionate about the great work Iowa’s dentists do through the Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM). This year we had to once again postpone the large-scale IMOM due to the ongoing pandemic, and asked you to consider opening your own dental offices to see patients in need. I am pleased to report that IMOM Local was a great success! In total, 29 clinics opened their doors for free dental care to 530 patients and provided over $369,000 worth of care. In my clinic alone, we treated 14 patients and provided $11,320 worth of donated dental care. I find the work of IMOM to be extremely gratifying and I was immediately reminded of how good it feels to give back to patients in need. I can’t wait to see you when the large-scale IMOM returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on November 4-5, 2022.
ADA House of Delegates:
In October I had the pleasure of joining six IDA members in serving as a delegate to the ADA House of Delegates meeting in Las Vegas. I even took to the podium to offer an amendment to a resolution regarding anesthesia coverage under health plans. The amendment I proposed added two key factors health plans should consider when a patient receives anesthesia: the complexity of the procedure and the behavior of patients during dental procedures. This issue also impacted our pediatric dentists here in Iowa in 2021. Through numerous conversations and outreach efforts, in November IDA dentists successfully moved Amerigroup to discontinue the outpatient dental prior authorization requirement they put in place in April.
IDA Member Involvement: The IDA remains committed to continued advocacy and education, and we are working with the Iowa Dental Board to find solutions to the workforce issues and challenges with the existing structure of expanded functions. I am encouraged to see so many of our IDA members volunteer to serve on these work groups, and I know many of you have volunteered to serve as key contacts to your legislators locally. As we work to increase the reimbursement rates for the Dental Wellness Plan in 2022, it is critical all IDA members do their part by speaking with legislators and contributing to IDPAC.
As we look ahead to 2022, I am hopeful that an end to the global pandemic will be possible in the foreseeable future. I can’t wait to see many of you in person when we reunite at the IDEAS22 meeting in Des Moines on April 28-30! Until then, I wish you and your families a joyous holiday season and a healthy new year, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve as your President.
-Zach Kouri, DDS, IDA President


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Babylon Berlin recreates 1920s Berlin in exquisite detail to bring Volker Kutchser’s detective Gereon Rath to television. DQ visits the set.
Japanese producer Takahiro Kasagi tells DQ how two of Japan’s biggest stars teamed up for Kansai TV’s action thriller Crisis.
An award-winning stage turn changed the fortunes of actor Denise Gough, who tells DQ about starring in BBC2 three-parter Paula.
Dutch drama The Body Collector recalls the real-life account of a journalist attempting to uncover the truth about a war criminal.
From a pair of mystery dramas and the introduction of the ‘female Columbo’ to the story of a film director forced to make a new version of King Kong for a power-mad dictator, French drama is set to enjoy a breakout year. DQ casts its eye over some of the new series coming to the small screen.
As Twin Peaks returns to television after a 26-year absence, DQ explores the wide-reaching impact the series had on the shows and creatives that came after it.
Violence and sex have become common features of TV drama – but are these often graphic depictions key to the success of a show?
True-life stories of the famous and infamous continue to win commissions in Australia – but for how long? DQ investigates.
Director Kath Mattock tells DQ how she became involved in factual drama The Trial: A Murder in the Family and how this complex series blends reality and fiction in order to record the deliberations that take place by a jury deciding the outcome of a murder trial.
A family of priests are at the centre of Herrens Veje (Ride Upon the Storm), Danish writer Adam Price’s follow-up to political drama Borgen.
Dutch drama Brussel (Brussels) sees the powerful and powerless collide against the backdrop of the city at the heart of the European Union. DQ speaks to the writer, director and producer of this landmark 10-part series.


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At VCA Animal Medical Center, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 50 years. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, as well as the best experience for you, the pet owner.
Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicine ensures that all of our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
At VCA Animal Medical Center, we look forward to being there for the members of your furry family. Our veterinary hospital has been proudly serving the families and pets of the seacoast community for over 50 years.
Our veterinary hospital provides state-of-the-art medical services like wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, spay/neuter, advanced soft tissue surgery, and pet dentistry. Our location provides a wide assortment of nutrition and retail options for your pet. Our promise is complete care for your beloved companion.
Our staff strives to create a relationship with you and your pet the moment you walk through our doors. We believe our technician and client service teams are an integral part of your experience at our hospital, which is why they have the knowledge and experience to answer questions, share their education, and act as a direct link to our veterinarians.
The VCA network gives us access to local and nationally recognized specialists, so your pet receives the highest quality health care. Through education, communication, and preventative medicine, we work to give your family and long and healthy life together.
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) represents practitioners in the veterinary community who are passionate about the care of cats and supports its members in improving the health and welfare of feline patients. With a reputation as a leader in the field of feline medicine, the AAFP helps veterinary practices establish a feline-friendly environment that reduces stress for cats during veterinary visits.
We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.
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Visit the National Eagle Center
Experience our breathtaking views and come face-to-face with our eagle ambassadors
Whether this is your first or 100th visit to the Center, we have a memorable experience awaiting you. Choose from our unique bird-watching adventures and enter a world where eagles and expectations soar.
Plan Your Next Amazing Eagle Experience!
Join an epic bird-watching expedition by coach bus to the Upper Mississippi River Valley and watch Bald and Golden Eagles and other majestic birds in their natural habitat, guided by our expert naturalists.
Choose from the following adventures.
Bald Eagle Field Trip
(Available October through April)
In summer, observe Bald Eagles nesting along the river valley and feeding their young fish from the Mississippi River.
In winter, experience the migration of hundreds of Bald Eagles and watch as they perch in the trees along the river’s edge.
Golden Eagle Field Trip
(Available November through April)
Golden Eagles are more elusive than Bald Eagles and live and hunt along the bluffs. Thanks to the ongoing work of our annual Golden Eagle Survey, we are learning more about these beautiful birds.
Learn to identify Golden and Bald Eagles, distinguish a juvenile Bald Eagle from an adult Golden Eagle, and receive pointers on how to spot a Golden Eagle along the bluffs.
Swan And Waterfowl Field Trip
Every fall, thousands of Tundra Swans migrate through the region en route to their winter grounds on the Chesapeake Bay. Many species of waterfowl also move through the Upper Mississippi River Flyway and spend the winter on the river.
Our expert naturalists guide you to swan and waterfowl viewing hotspots and teach you about their migration, diet, and tips for identifying them on your own.
Journey Behind The Scenes
Join a small group of eagle and raptor enthusiasts and get a unique look at how we care for our eagles.
The behind the scenes tour may include:
- Assisting with or watching food prep.
- An eagle training or enrichment session.
- One-on-one learning with avian care and education staff.
- Free exploration time of the Center.
Temporarily unavailable due to avian flu outbreak.
Book a Habitat Tour
Follow your naturalist guide in your own vehicle to pre-scouted locations to observe Bald Eagles, migrating waterfowl, and the beautiful, but elusive Golden Eagles that overwinter in the region.
Habitat Tours include:
- A premium 2.5 hour experience.
- Expert guides and scouted locations.
- Your choice of Bald Eagle or Golden Eagle focus.
- Personalized one on one learning with an eagle expert in the field.
- Complimentary collectible replica eagle band for each attendee.
- Free passes for admission to the Center.
Book A River Cruise
Enjoy a fun and memorable afternoon viewing Bald Eagles and other wildlife with a cruise on the Mississippi River’s picturesque Lake Pepin aboard the Pearl of the Lake. These cruises offer you the chance to view eagles from the river perspective and provide an up-close look at their behavior and habitat as well as amazing photo opportunities.
Bring your family, friends, and camera, and join our expert naturalists and the crew of the Pearl of the Lake for an experience you won’t soon forget.
River Cruises include:
- A premium 2-hour experience.
- Expert guides and informative programming.
- Indoor and open-air seating available.
- On-board restroom.
- On-board refreshments available for purchase.
- Free passes for admission to the Center.
Cruises begin boarding at 3:15pm and launch at 3:30pm.
NOTICE: Cruises are currently sold out through August! Be sure to get on the waiting list as spots do open up.
We always keep a close eye on the weather and conditions concerning our field trips, cruise, and experiences. Cancellations are rare. In the event that the National Eagle Center is forced to cancel an experience, all registrants will receive a full refund.
For experiences that are not cancelled, registrants must request a refund by 5 p.m. three days prior to the event to receive a full refund.
(Example: for a Saturday field trip, a refund request must be received by 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the trip.)
Hear why visitors from around the world call us the premier destination for wildlife and eagle enthusiasts.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Sunday
Book Your Perfect Day
Observe eagles in their natural environment, meet our eagle ambassadors up close, and learn from our eagle experts and caretakers who are here to answer questions.
Stop by our beautiful gift shops and take a piece of the National Eagle Center home with you.


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The recent layoffs announced Pacific Capital Bancorp highlight the risk that Santa Barbara County may simply lag California in terms of economic weakness and more specifically, job losses. And, we certainly run the risk of additional layoffs stemming from other banks in the county, such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, both of which have recently completed mergers with Merrill Lynch and Wachovia respectively, as well as from other employers within our county. With this in mind however, last week’s announcement of 300 job losses is not, in and of itself, reason to believe that the county is slipping to the depths that the recession is taking California as a whole. And if we work together, we can have a meaningful, positive impact on jobs, profitability, and the local economy.
So far, the county’s unemployment rate, now at 8.3 percent, has held closer to the national average of 8.1 percent, and has been significantly better than that of California as a whole, which is currently 10.6 percent. Even adding the 300 jobs to be lost at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust and First Bank of San Luis Obispo (both owned by Pacific Capital), the county’s unemployment rate will still be far lower than that of the state.
The layoffs announced by Pacific Capital Bancorp represent 22 percent of the company’s 1,472-person workforce. A total of 80 employees will be laid off by March 31, with the remainder of the positions to be eliminated by June 30. About 800 of the 1,472 total employees work in Santa Barbara County, and although the layoffs, according to Debbie Whiteley, executive vice president for investor relations, marketing and public relations, will be based on departments and not percentages within markets, we should expect significantly fewer than the 300 jobs lost to come from our county.
“This is a community bank, which is family, so it was a very difficult decision to make,” she said. “But we absolutely have to protect our capital when we don’t know how long or how deep the recession will be. Although the recently-announced job cuts are the largest in the history of the bank and are very painful for our employees and for management, we are confident that they are necessary to reduce operating costs, and to properly prepare the bank for the possibility of a deepening and long-lasting recession. At the same time, management is confident that we will not need to layoff any additional employees for at least the remainder of 2009, if at all. ”
Although Pacific Capital will face a one-time cost of $3 million to $5 million for severance packages, the workforce cuts will result in $20 million in annualized savings. Last November, the bank agreed to accept $188 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Trouble Asset Relief Program, commonly known as TARP. Pacific Capital has been putting these TARP funds to good use, and according to Whiteley, originated $197 million in new loans during the fourth quarter of 2008. Also, deposits rose significantly during the quarter, growing from 4.81 billion at the end of the third quarter, to $5.31 billion by year-end, or by $500 million. Finally, the dividend was cut in half; from $0.22 to $0.11, starting this quarter, which will help the bank preserve capital, which can be used for additional loans.
A significant contributor to the growth in deposits has been the bank’s ongoing program of offering very attractive CD and other deposit rates. As deposits rise, the bank’s ability to make additional loans and additional profits improves. The combination of cost-cutting measures, including job layoffs and the dividend cut, and increasing deposits, should place the bank in a strong position as we emerge from the recession.
For Santa Barbara County, our worst-case scenario would be to suffer the same or a worse economic contraction as the state or the country, but to have the consequences of the recession lag those of the state or country, so that we are still contracting even after everyone-else starts to recover. As things stand, I am optimistic that this will not be the case, but it is early yet, and we still don’t know which additional companies in the local market, if any, will announce layoffs, so it is difficult to estimate the extent of the negative impact on employment we will experience from the recession.
The job losses in the county from the Pacific Capital layoffs, which will be substantially less than 300 total announced, while significant for those losing their jobs and for their families, represents less than 0.10 percent of the total workforce of the county, and therefore will not materially increase the overall unemployment rate for the county. However, to the extent that these layoffs are a sign of what may come, we could see additional, more significant layoffs from the likes of Bank of America and Wells Fargo, as a result of their recent mergers, in addition to other potential layoffs coming from employers along the central coast. On the plus side, the additional spending included in the President’s $787 billion stimulus plan slated for alternative energy initiatives could result in added jobs in the county, although we probably will not see an immediate impact from the stimulus on local employment.
Unemployment typically continues to rise for several months after the end to recessions, so even if my very optimistic prediction of an end to the recession by late this year comes to fruition, we could continue to see job losses well into 2010. My hope is that the impact of these layoffs does not have a ripple effect, causing additional job losses as overall economic activity suffers due to less spending stemming from lost incomes in the county. If the recession ends earlier than many predict, we could see firms rehiring some employees who lost their jobs through layoffs as early as next year.
Nuriel Roubini, the economist also known as Doctor Doom, and others like him, especially those from other countries, just don’t get it. They believe we are in a multi-year depression, and that we are nowhere near the end to this economic downturn. I disagree. Americans, unlike people from many other countries, are hopeful… we are optimists, and we enjoy life. We are the innovators and creators, and we drive the world economy. We do not want to be negative.
If I could point to one reason that the Great Depression lasted so long, I would say it was a loss of confidence by the public in our country and our economy. Today, despite all the negativity, we are confident and hopeful, and I believe we will see the economy turn positive late this year.
Santa Barbara is a great place to live, not just because of the weather and scenery, but also because of the people who live here. If we as a community work together to support our local businesses, we can collectively have a meaningful impact on their profitability, and help preserve jobs in the county. The world is not coming to an end, and if we have confidence in our economy, and if we spend locally, supporting our local businesses and our neighbors, we have a great chance to end the recession early for our local economy, and lead the country into the recovery to come.

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Stress is a kind of protective reaction of the body, in particular our psyche to any external stimuli.
In the modern world, each of us very often faces a certain stressful situation. Blame everything for our very active rhythm of life, work http://www.goods-eu.com/. Every day we expose ourselves to a lot of stressful situations, which we sometimes do not even pay attention to, but they still do not pass without a trace to our body, which in time will start giving us signals that can not be ignored.
Danger of stress for health
We all know perfectly well that nervous stress provokes the appearance of many not very pleasant diseases. Whatever the situation, remember – health is more expensive, and try not to take it to heart, try to adequately assess the situation and do not let your experiences and emotions take precedence over common sense.
No matter how stressful you are, the body still suffers from various unpleasant situations, and even if it seems to you that you reacted very calmly to this or that situation, your body still experienced adrenaline rush, as a result of which you can observe an increase in the arterial pressure, headache, and the like.
If a person does not take measures in time and lives for a certain time in a stressful condition, sooner or later your body will need serious help. So do not forget that your health is in your hands.
How to get out of a stressful situation?
If you have already experienced severe stress or a nervous breakdown, then you need to immediately take the necessary measures to restore the neuropsychological balance in your body. First of all, you need to radically change the situation, if an unpleasant situation has occurred at work, the simplest first step is simply to come home and get yourself a relaxing bath, and it will be fine if you use special additives in the form of relaxing essential oils and incense that will allow your body just relax.
And do not rush to run to the pharmacy to get a huge number of soothing drops or tablets, this is certainly an option, but not the first, because you can get rid of stress by the most affordable and always at hand products, which among other things will be very useful for making the right diet.
If you are nervous to relieve nervous tension, an orange that is also very rich in vitamin C will help you, if you are faced with an unpleasant situation that made you nervous, eat this fruit or drink a glass of fresh orange juice, it will be much more useful and more pleasant than the drug drops. Bananas are also very good antidepressants, which are also very useful because they contain a lot of nutrients. People who often eat bananas for food are less prone to stressful situations.
Broccoli is a unique product, very rich in magnesium, necessary in the fight against stress and nervous tension, the use of this product in food will help you easily cope with depression and get rid of feelings of anxiety. Chocolate, despite the caffeine contained in it, is also very effective in dealing with stressful situations. Cashew nuts, in addition to their remarkable taste qualities, are a storehouse of zinc, which plays an important role in the fight against stress.
Walnuts are an excellent antioxidant, saturated with fatty acids, which in turn help reduce blood pressure, which usually rises under stressful situations. Oatmeal, in addition to the great benefits for the gastrointestinal tract, is also a very useful product in the fight against stress, since the use of this porridge gives the body the so-called comfort state. And of course very useful and indispensable helpers in the fight against stress are the teas. Chamomile tea perfectly helps to get rid of anxiety and reduce the symptoms of stress. Especially it is useful to use before bedtime. Green tea, a wonderful antioxidant, which is absolutely indispensable in the fight against stress. Ginger tea has a wonderful relaxing effect, gives a state of peace and inner harmony, and is an excellent tool in the fight against stress. Pay proper attention to your health and try to avoid unnecessary stressful situations in every possible way.

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By Teresa Rivas
Stocks took a breather Thursday after three consecutive all-time highs for the S&P 500.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended essentially flat, losing less than half a point to close at 16,572.55. Nonetheless, this was still its third-highest close in history.
The S&P 500 lost 2.13, or 1.1% to finish at 1,888.77, backing off Wednesday’s record high.
Big winners today included Anadarko Petroleum (APC), which rose 14.5% on news it had a $5.15 billion settlement related to its purchase of Kerr-McGee and the Tronox bankruptcy.
Walgreen (WAG) and Rite Aid (RAD) ended the day up more than 1% and 2%, respectively, as investors were happy to see March same-store sales rise, even if they didn’t meet expectations.
Losers included Citigroup (C), which slipped 1.2% on news of a fraud investigation and analyst downgrade.
Barnes & Noble (BKS) tumbled 13.5% on news that Liberty Media (LMCA) is selling most of its 17% stake in the bookseller.

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