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Background: Bladder cancer (BC) usually metastasizes to the lymph nodes, bone, lung, liver and peritoneum, but rarely in the breast. Case Report: We present a case of a 66-year-old female diagnosed with a massive bladder tumor, who presented a right mammary nodule after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. A biopsy of the nodule did not permit a definite diagnosis of metastatic spread, which was confirmed by excision of the nodule. In the literature, we found only 7 other similar cases of BC metastasis to the breast. Currently, a non-invasive method for differentiating a breast metastasis from primary cancer is lacking, although there are some clinical and radiological aspects that may help the diagnosis. Histological examination provides diagnostic certainty. Conclusion: Breast metastases from BC are unusual and consequently difficult to identify without non-invasive tools. Clinical history and histological study play a pivotal role in determining the correct diagnosis.
- Breast cancer
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- Urothelial cancer
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New Living Translation
When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength.
King James Bible
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
Darby Bible Translation
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil men perisheth.
World English Bible
When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
Young's Literal Translation
In the death of a wicked man, hope perisheth, And the expectation of the iniquitous hath been lost.
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Text.--He that winneth souls is wise.--Proverbs xi. 30. I PREACHED last Friday evening from the same text, on the method of dealing with sinners by private Christians. My object at this time is to take up the more public means of grace, with particular reference to the DUTIES OF MINISTERS. As I observed in my last lecture, wisdom is the choice and pursuit of the best end by the most appropriate means. The great end for which the Christian Ministry was appointed, is to glorify God in the salvation …
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How to Preach the Gospel.
The Desire of the Righteous Granted;
How those are to be Admonished who Decline the Office of Preaching Out of Too Great Humility, and those who Seize on it with Precipitate Haste.
The same happens to all who forget God. The hopes of the godless evaporate.
Their confidence hangs by a thread. They are leaning on a spider's web.
The wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.
The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
The godly are rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.
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I spent the day trying to relax. Sometimes I think I don’t even remember how to do that anymore but I made a damn good stab at it today: got my hair cut, always a fun experience. Then I went to sell books and shop for birthday gifts (and yeah maybe I found a “gift” or two for me too; so what?) Bought some rugs for my bathroom and came home to watch a movie and straighten the mess that comes with buying stuff.
Am I relaxed? Almost. Not a lot of just doing-nothing time in there though. Gotta work on that.
In one of the bookstores I went to, I was flipping through a writing book and came across a section on relaxing. On stopping and taking deliberate, deep breaths before sitting down to write. And I remembered that I’d wanted to stop each day at least once and take a few deep breaths and just, well… breathe. How often have I done that? Twice this year, maybe? Eek. So here’s my commitment (and it’s nice to be able to make the commitment before anyone knows this blog exists): I will work on my writing somehow every day, and I will stop to breathe at least once each day, which will help me achieve and sustain the aforementioned writing work. And maybe help me relax a little by degrees.
It’s late now and my day’s wound down to an end, but before I climb into bed with the lightweight romance I’m cleansing my palette and brain with, I’m going to try and take my first five pages a few paragraphs further. Wish me luck.
OK. I wrote 344 words. That sounds like such a little amount compared to some people but to me… well I’m quite happy with that number. Probably could add to it but it’s midnight so not a chance.

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Masterclass on IATF 16949:2016 (ENGLISH)
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The automotive industry requires that all its suppliers implement a uniform quality management system. Previously the technical requirements for such a quality management system were defined in ISO/TS 16949, a standard which was jointly prepared by the ISO and the International Automotive Task Force (IATF).
In 2016, a new technical specification replaced this standard, namely IATF 16949. IATF 16949 was developed based on the internationally-recognised ISO 9001:2015 standard.
The new IATF 16949 standard, which was presented in October 2016, builds upon the requirements of ISO/TS 16949. It was supplemented with new requirements, however, and ambiguities were corrected.
The key aspects of the internationally-recognised IATF 16949:2016 are:
- risk management
- supplier management
- stimulate continuous improvement
- minimise variation
- reduce waste
- avoid errors
Integration with ISO 9001 quality systems
IATF 16949 is not just another technical specification or a new quality management system (QMS) for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers.
Instead companies in the automotive industry are expected to integrate the requirements of IATF 16949 into their ISO 9001 quality system. IATF 16949:2016 was developed based on the most recent ISO 9001 norm, the internationally-recognised standard for developing a quality management system.
As is the case with ISO 9001, the overall objective of IATF 16949 is to help organisations adopt a process approach, which improves the quality and efficiency of their operations. The introduction of IATF 16949 will also help the organisation continuously improve.
Compulsory transition by 2018
The automotive industry requires suppliers to have a quality system that is certified according to industry requirements. Companies that are currently certified according to ISO/TS 16949:2009 will therefore have to undergo re-certification by 14 September 2018. Since1 October 2017, all audits must be conducted according to the new IATF norm.
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Austrian Art Nouveau Painter, 1862-1918
Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 ?C February 6, 1918) was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Art Nouveau (Vienna Secession) movement. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects, many of which are on display in the Vienna Secession gallery. Klimt's primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism--nowhere is this more apparent than in his numerous drawings in pencil.
Klimt's work is distinguished by the elegant gold or coloured decoration, often of a phallic shape that conceals the more erotic positions of the drawings upon which many of his paintings are based. This can be seen in Judith I (1901), and in The Kiss (1907?C1908), and especially in Danaë (1907). One of the most common themes Klimt utilized was that of the dominant woman, the femme fatale. Art historians note an eclectic range of influences contributing to Klimt's distinct style, including Egyptian, Minoan, Classical Greek, and Byzantine inspirations. Klimt was also inspired by the engravings of Albrecht D??rer, late medieval European painting, and Japanese Rimpa school. His mature works are characterized by a rejection of earlier naturalistic styles, and make use of symbols or symbolic elements to convey psychological ideas and emphasize the "freedom" of art from traditional culture. Related Paintings of Gustav Klimt :. | Pallas Athene (mk20) | appletrad i | Rose Bushes Under the Trees | Death and Life (mk20) | The Large poplar |
Related Artists:Archduke Rudolf of Austria
Rudolf Johannes Joseph Rainier von Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduke and Prince Imperial of Austria, Prince Royal of Hungary and Bohemia (8 January 1788 - 24 July 1831) was a Cardinal, an Archbishop of Olomouc, and a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine.
Born in Pisa, Italy, he was the youngest son of Emperor Leopold II and Maria Louisa of Spain. He was elected archbishop of Olomouc in 1819 and became cardinal in the year 1820.
In 1803 or 1804, Rudolf began taking lessons in piano and composition from Ludwig van Beethoven. The two became friends, and Rudolph became a supporter and patron of Beethoven; their meetings continued until 1824. Beethoven dedicated 14 compositions to Rudolph, including the Archduke Trio, the Hammerklavier Sonata, the Emperor Concerto and the Missa Solemnis. Rudolph, in turn, dedicated one of his own compositions to Beethoven. The letters Beethoven wrote to Rudolph are today kept at the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna.
On 24 March 1819 he was appointed, at the age of 31, Archbishop of Olomouc in the present day Czech Republic but then part of the Austrian Empire. He was made Cardinal-Priest of the titular church of S. Pietro in Montorio by Pope Pius VII on 4 June 1819. He was ordained a priest on 29 August 1819, and consecrated a bishop on 26 September.
In 1823 - 24, he was one of the 50 composers who composed a variation on a waltz by Anton Diabelli for Vaterländischer Kenstlerverein. In Rudolf's case, the music was published anonymously, as by "S.R.D" (standing for Serenissimus Rudolfus Dux).
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Johan Gustaf Sandberg, född 1782, död 1854, var målare; han var professor i teckning vid Konstakademien från 1828, och direktör där 1845?C1853.
Sandberg ägnade sig främst åt historiemåleri, med motiv ur nordisk mytologi och svensk historia. Hans främsta verk inom detta område är kalkmålningarna över Gustav Vasa i Uppsala domkyrka. Han målade också en mängd porträtt.
Efter akademiska studier i Åbo med början 1783, och Uppsala, dit han flyttade 1788, blev han filosofie magister 1791. Han blev 1792 extra ordinarie kanslist i akademiska kansliet. Juris utriusque kandidat blev han 1792 och kort därefter docent vid juridiska fakulteten, blev juris licentiat 1800 och utnämndes 1807 till jurisprudentiä, oeconomiæ et commerciorum professor i Uppsala. Juris utriusque doktor 1810; arbetande ledamot i Lagkommissionen 1811-1814; ledamot av Krigsvetenskapsakademien 1810, Lantbruksakademien 1812, Vetenskapssocieteten i Uppsala 1829 samt flera andra lärda samfund. År 1834 erhöll han adlig värdighet och tog avsked från sin professur 1837. Lars Rabenius ligger begravd på Uppsala gamla kyrkogård.Robert Nanteuil
French engraver, draughtsman and pastellist. He was the son of Lancelot Nanteuil, a wool merchant, and submitted his thesis in philosophy, for which he engraved the headpiece, at the Jesuit College of Reims, in 1645. He went on to work in the studio of Nicolas Regnesson, whose sister he married in 1646, before moving to Paris in 1647. His early work mainly consisted of portrait drawings in black lead on parchment (e.g. Paris, Louvre), and he continued to draw throughout his career. He took 155 of his 221 portraits directly from life. His drawing style was influenced by Philippe de Champaigne, and he based his engraving technique on the work of Claude Mellan and Jean Morin. By 1652 he had developed his own technique


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Rory McIlroy wins Open Championship
His early career has had plenty of downs, but few can deny Rory McIlroy's many ups, the latest of which came at the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. There, the 25-year-old from Northern Ireland went wire-to-wire to beat Sergio Garcia and Rickie Fowler by two strokes, making McIlroy only the third player to win three majors by the time he was 26. The other two? Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods -- meaning McIlroy's future seems quite bright indeed. Woods, meanwhile, posted his worst 72-hole finish at a major as a pro, ending up in 69th out of the 72 players who made the cut, 23 shots behind the winner. This leaves his Ryder Cup slot in further jeopardy.


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People call me “the meat guy” around here and they’re always asking me for advice about cooking meat. Lately, the questions have all been about grilling. You sure can tell that summer is right around the corner! I figured if my teammates are asking me this stuff, then chances are readers of this blog would be interested too. I think there’s just something so right about cooking meat over open flame. But it can be tricky at times and you don’t want to overcook some great meat.
My grilling secret is brining, which helps meat stay tender and flavorful with less cooking time. Cooks are getting more familiar with brining a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, but brining meats for the grill isn’t as well known. So, you can be the first on your block to wow your guests with juicy, delicious grilled meats.
There’s no big secret to brining, just basic chemistry. Meat contains salt molecules. When you submerge meats into a liquid with a higher concentration of salt, the brine is absorbed into the meat. Any flavoring added to the brine will be absorbed into the meat as well. When you brine meat, it becomes saturated with extra moisture. That extra moisture helps your meat not dry out when grilling. In fact, it’s good for smoking, roasting and frying too.
So what should you brine? Lean meats like poultry and pork are the best cuts to brine. Large roasts, racks of ribs and anything you plan to smoke will be much more tender. And brining is really easy to do, but it does take a bit of forethought and planning. You’ll need a food grade plastic or glass container, or a plastic bag big enough to hold the meat and the liquid. Try to avoid using metal containers or pots for brining, or you can line then with food-safe plastic. Some metals may have a reaction to the brining liquid.
To create basic brine, use 1 1/2 cups of Kosher salt for each gallon of water. You can also use table salt, but reduce the amount to 1 cup per gallon. The number of gallons of water you use depends on how much meat you need to cover. Make enough brine to completely submerge the meat without any part being out of the liquid. Some cuts might need to be weighed down to stay under the surface. You can get really creative with the flavors in your brine by adding ingredients like beer, wine, herbs, spices, garlic, onion, chilies, peppercorns…there’s really no limit to the flavors you could try. I like to add a couple of tablespoons of chopped garlic, a bottle of beer, a diced jalapeño and some roughly chopped onion to mine. If you add fruit juices or natural sweeteners, like maple syrup or molasses, use them sparingly! Their high sugar content will make the meat more likely to burn or blacken on the grill.
Let the meat brine one hour for each pound. Once the brining process is done, remove the meat from the brine (don't reuse the brine), and rinse it to remove the extra salt. (If you are brining a whole chicken or turkey,let it rest for about 6 to 12 hours between brining and cooking. This gives the meat time to absorb the moisture from the skin, and then the skin will get golden and crispy when you are cooking it.) Now you’re ready to grill. You just light the fire and grill like you normally do. Once you’re done grilling, remember to let the meat rest before you serve it so the juices can redistribute themselves.
General guidelines for resting are:
- Lamb & beef – 5 minutes
- Pork – 2-3 minutes
- Poultry – 2-3 minutes
Brining is a simple way to make your Memorial Day grilling memorable...in a good way. Do you have some favorite ways to grill? Let me hear them. It’s always good to teach an old dog new tricks.

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Scientists Develop Blood Test With Promise for Early Diagnosis
Scientists in Germany have developed the first highly sensitive test to detect altered alpha-synuclein proteins in blood samples from patients with Parkinson’s disease.
The test accurately distinguishes people with Parkinson’s from those without the disease and has the potential to detect the disease early, before symptoms start, according to a new study.
“We developed a biochemical blood-based test for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. With our procedure, we were able to distinguish the 30 Parkinson’s patients from the 50 control individuals with a very high degree of sensitivity,” Annika Kluge, MD, said in a press release. Kluge is from the Arbeitsgruppe Früherkennung Parkinson (working group on the early recognition of Parkinson’s) at the faculty of medicine at Kiel University.
The study, “Detection of neuron-derived pathological alpha-synuclein in blood,” was published in the journal Brain.
Clinicians currently diagnose Parkinson’s based on movement symptoms, neuroimaging scans, and invasive brain and spinal fluid tests that detect clumps of the alpha-synuclein protein. However, Parkinson’s has similar symptoms to other brain diseases such as dementia with Lewy bodies and is often misdiagnosed.
Moreover, it can take up to 20 years before symptoms of Parkinson’s disease begin to show, by which time it has far advanced with limited treatment options. Therefore, a noninvasive test that accurately detects Parkinson’s, preferably in its early stages, is needed.
“We would like to detect the disease in its early stages and develop measures to prevent patients from becoming stiff, shaky and slow,” Kluge said.
Researchers in Germany have now developed a blood test that could potentially achieve this. The test is based on detecting misfolded alpha-synuclein protein in brain vesicles — small structures that are pinched off brain cells — in the blood. The scientists initially detect these brain vesicles in blood samples and then identify the misfolded alpha-synuclein protein that cause the disease. These proteins are then extracted and researchers are able to reproduce their misfolded forms seen in people with Parkinson’s brains.
The team analyzed blood samples from 30 patients with Parkinson’s (mean age of 67 years) and 50 individuals who did not have the disease (mean age 79 years). The patients had an average disease duration of four years and a mean motor symptom score of 25 based on the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale Part 3.
The test was able to identify all patients with Parkinson’s and accurately distinguished blood samples of patients from individuals without the disease.
“The results are really sensational. They form the basis on which a blood test for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease can be developed,” said Daniela Berg, MD, director of the department of neurology at the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel.
“Whether early stages of the disease can also be detected and whether the test will work for diseases that are similar to Parkinson’s are questions yet to be answered,” Berg added.
More studies are needed to fine-tune the blood test and make it suitable for widespread use.
“Our study supports the approach that instead of focusing on quantitative alpha synuclein level in body fluids or tissues, the detection of pathological [diseased] neuronal alpha synuclein conformers should be targeted,” the researchers concluded.

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Biomass production by reverse
citric acid cycle
Central metabolic pathway runs "backwards"
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[23.04.2021] A research team from the University of Münster and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has gained new insights into the citric acid cycle: At very high carbon dioxide concentrations, bacteria can also use this central metabolic pathway "backwards" to build useful compounds from carbon dioxide using the enzyme citrate synthase. It is possible that these findings can also be used biotechnologically.
The citric acid cycle is an important metabolic pathway that enables living organisms – from simple bacteria to humans – to generate energy by degrading organic compounds into carbon dioxide (CO₂). The first step in the cycle is usually performed by the enzyme citrate synthase, which builds citrate.
But, under anaerobic conditions, in the absence of oxygen, some bacteria can perform the cycle in reverse order: They can build up biomass from CO₂. In this so-called reversed citric acid cycle, citrate synthase is replaced by ATP-citrate lyase, which consumes cells’ universal energy carrier adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cleave citrate instead of forming it.
However, a few years ago, a research team led by Ivan Berg (University of Münster) and Wolfgang Eisenreich (Technical University of Munich) discovered that instead of requiring ATP-citrate lyase for the reversed cycle, some anaerobic bacteria can use citrate synthase itself to catalyze citrate cleavage – without consuming ATP.
What determines the direction of the citric acid cycle?
For their newest work, now published in the renowned journal Nature, the researchers studied the anaerobic bacteria Hippea maritima and Desulfurella acetivorans. These organisms live without oxygen at hot springs, where the CO2 concentration can be 90 percent and higher.
A main question of their current research was, what factor determines whether the citric acid cycle runs “forwards” or “backwards” in the bacteria. Cultivating the bacteria under different conditions, they noticed that the growth of these organisms was highly dependent on the CO₂ concentration in the gas phase.
The studied Hippea maritima and Desulfurella acetivorans were able to grow very well at 20% and 40% CO₂ in the gas phase but only moderately at 5% CO₂, and no growth was possible at 2% or 1% CO₂. As a control, the scientists studied another autotrophic bacterium Desulfobacter hydrogenophilus, which uses the energetically more expensive ATP-citrate lyase version of the reversed citric acid cycle. In this bacterium, growth was not affected by the CO₂ concentration.
The high CO₂ concentration was needed to allow the function of another important enzyme, pyruvate synthase. This enzyme is responsible for assembling acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA), the product of the "reversed cycle". The high CO₂ concentration drives the pyruvate synthase reaction in the direction of carboxylation and the entire cycle backwards, enabling CO₂ to be converted into biomass.
Fast switching without gene regulation
The “backward cycle” that uses citrate synthase for citrate cleavage cannot be bioinformatically predicted, as it does not have the key enzymes whose presence can be used as a marker for the functioning of the pathway. Therefore, as an identifying feature for bioinformatic analyzes, the scientists used the detected high levels of citrate synthase in these bacteria’s protein cocktail.
Using a special analysis tool, the researchers were able to predict the production levels of individual proteins. With this trick, it was possible to predict the functioning of the “backward cycle” for inorganic carbon fixation in many anaerobic bacteria.
The scientists also showed that no gene regulation was necessary for switching from the oxidative (“forward”) to the reductive (“reverse”) direction. “This means that the cells can react very quickly on the availability of the carbon source in the environment” says Ivan Berg. "They use either the reductive direction to fix CO₂, if the concentration of CO₂ is high, or the oxidative direction, if another carbon source is available."
Reverse citric acid cycle more common than expected
"It is conceivable that many other organisms use this cycle to bind CO₂," says Ivan Berg. “Our findings are in line with the results of several recent studies highlighting a potential widespread occurrence of this reversed oxidative citric acid cycle.”
The researchers assume that such CO₂ concentration-dependent pathways could have been widespread on the primordial earth, since the CO₂ concentration was high at the time. Therefore, this metabolic pathway may be a relic of early life.
Alternatively to the newly discovered route of the reverse citric acid cycle via the citrate synthase, many bacteria use the energetically less efficient route through the ATP-consuming citrate lyase reaction for citrate cleavage.
“It was mysterious why this 'expensive' version of the pathway exists if an energetically much cheaper alternative through the backwards reaction of citrate synthase is feasible. Now we know that this is due to the low CO₂ concentrations in many environments. The cheap alternative doesn't work there.” emphasizes Wolfgang Eisenreich.
These findings could also be of interest for biotechnology. With the knowledge that autotrophic organisms using this "backward cycle" depend on the CO₂ concentration, scientists can apply it to more efficiently convert substrates into value-added products.
Lydia Steffens, Eugenio Pettinato, Thomas M. Steiner, Achim Mall, Simone König, Wolfgang Eisenreich and Ivan A. Berg:
High CO2 levels drive the TCA cycle backwards towards autotrophy.
Nature, online ahead of print, 19. April 2021 – DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03456-9
The work was supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG, project ID BE 4822 / 5-1 and project ID 364653263 - TRR 235) and by the Hans-Fischer Society (Munich).
Contact to this article
Prof. Dr. Ivan Berg
University of Münster
Institute of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology
Tel.: +49 251 83-39825
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Eisenreich
Technical University of Munich
Bavarian NMR Center, Eisenreich-Group
Tel.: +49 89 289 13336 / 13657

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A recent revelation suggests that a covert lab within the state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation has conducted simulations envisioning potential attacks on US warships using space weapons and hypersonic missiles.
The research, published by the South China Morning Post, sheds light on the Science and Technology on Electronic Information Control Laboratory based in Chengdu, which specializes in developing electronic warfare equipment for the Chinese military. The laboratory’s simulation involves a scenario where the People’s Liberation Army catches a US warship off guard by combining electronic warfare tactics and cutting-edge hypersonic missiles. This is part of a series of exercises conducted by various labs, including one by the North University of China last year, attempting to overwhelm American naval fleets with hypersonic missile barrages.
In their simulation, the researchers focused on how the US military detects missiles, mainly using the SPY-1D radar found on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The lab proposed a strategy involving two satellites to suppress the radar from different angles, creating “false alerts” and misleading the targeted ships.
The simulation assumes a coordinated effort involving warplanes, hypersonic missiles with a range advantage, and strategically positioned satellites. The Chinese military, in this hypothetical scenario, could fire hypersonic missiles from a greater distance than the combat range of a US aircraft carrier, utilizing satellites to suppress radar detection. The electronic warfare systems on these satellites would keep the carriers under false alerts, allowing the hypersonic missiles to approach within striking distance. The simulation concludes with the successful neutralization of the targets using terminal maneuvers by the hypersonic missiles.
The researchers assert that merely three satellites in low Earth orbit would be adequate for such an attack, while 28 satellites could potentially execute a global strike. These satellites, positioned in lower orbits, require less sensitive receivers and transmitter power. The proximity of the satellites minimizes signal loss, effectively countering the SPY-1D radar.
Despite the detailed simulation, the lab did not disclose specifics regarding the platforms for launching hypersonic missiles or the specific missiles employed. According to the South China Morning Post report, the revelation raises concerns for the US, which plans to use the SPY-1D radar until 2060.
China’s exploration of space-based deployment strategies for hypersonic missiles introduces a global dimension to electronic warfare, expanding the potential combat range and raising strategic challenges for adversaries.


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An entertaining collection of traditional and popular Christmas songs arranged to offer a variety of sounds and styles. Includes: Carol of the Bells • The First Noel • Hallelujah Chorus (from Handel's Messiah) • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • A Holly Jolly Christmas • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • It Came Upon the Midnight Clear • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • O Come, O Come Emmanuel • O Holy Night • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Silent Night • What Child Is This? • Winter Wonderland.
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This quiet, buttoned-down man signs up for dancing lessons, which in Japanese culture is highly suspect. It becomes a guilty secret that he keeps from his wife and child, attracted to the rush of feeling that accompanies ballroom dance. Though initially drawn by the woman (Tamiyo Kusakari), who becomes his instructor, Sugiyama and his equally uncoordinated businessmen-by-day/dancers-by-night classmates are quickly swept up in the magic of the fox trot, the cha cha, the rumba, and, of course, classy ballroom.
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Queen have confirmed their biopic is ''finally happening'' and is due to start filming in September.
The actor teases the "unexpected" with the franchise's future.

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When Tommy Orange was looking for a name for his first novel, a masterful narrative intertwining the stories of 12 people living in Oakland all negotiating their Native American identity, he turned to words drawn from Radiohead's 2003 album, "Hail to the Thief." The title "There, There" is also a reference to a quote from fellow Oakland native Gertrude Stein, whose devastating quip that the city has "no there there" — however misinterpreted — has endured in Bay Area legend for the better part of a century.
Just because you feel it / Doesn't mean it's there.”
Orange (Cheyenne, Arapaho) grew up in Oakland feeling a profound dearth of narratives stemming from urban Native experiences. He said he saw an ensemble piece as a way to represent the many ways of being Native in a modern city. But he also saw it as a way to show the multi-layered experience many Native people have with their own identity — feeling measured by outsiders’ ideas about Native people, sometimes to the point of questioning the authenticity of their own lives. “I saw people go through this trajectory of proximity and experience,” Orange said, “figuring out identity and how to hold it.”
Five years later, the book’s characters have won over thousands of readers, including Portland-based poet Trevino Brings Plenty (Lakota), who co-hosted the interview. “I worked with a lot of Native folks in nonprofits, doing social work,” Brings Plenty said. “Everyone’s functioning on a spectrum of how close they are to their Native identity, being just a vague story of their family, 10 generations ago, or they’re fully immersed in their culture, knowing language, spiritual practice. That spectrum’s pretty wide.”
Brings Plenty noted the way “There, There” touched on the varying flavors of dissonance Native people experience: comparisons to a perceived idea of Native experience, pressures to assimilate into a colonial worldview, how tribal identities operate far from Indigenous land, and the economic compulsion driving the move into an urban life.
"There, There" was published in June 2018. Brings Plenty's work can be found in several collections, including the recent anthology "New Poets from Native Nations".
Since we first brought you this show, Multnomah County Library has chosen "There, There" as the 2020 selection for Everybody Reads, the community-wide book club that encourages discussion on some of today's most compelling new fiction. Tommy Orange will be back in Oregon in March for a Literary Arts lecture as part of the project.
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GY441 Half Unit
The Politics of Housing
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Dr Romola Sanyal
This course is available on the MSc in City Design and Social Science, MSc in Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research), MSc in Regional And Urban Planning Studies, MSc in Urban Policy (LSE and Sciences Po) and MSc in Urbanisation and Development. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
The aim of this course is to examine the politics of housing from a transnational and comparative perspective. The course will link the empirical analyses on housing to theoretical discussions on class, community, gender, ethnicity and design. It will analyse housing issues ranging from informality, homelessness and gated communities to housing tenure, architectural design and housing as a humanitarian tool. This is an interdisciplinary course, drawing upon debates in fields such as Architecture, Urban Planning, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology and Development Studies. The course will help students develop a broad knowledge of the politics of housing in different countries and how they intersect with issues such as urban development, housing finance and public policy. It will also encourage students to think about housing issues relationally and globally.
Some of the themes covered in this course include: Traditional Housing, Communities, Gender and Housing, Race and Ethnicity and Housing, Homelessness, Housing and Emergencies etc.
In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures, in-person lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities.
This course is delivered through a combination of seminars and lectures across Lent Term.
This course includes a reading week in Week 6 of Lent Term.
Students will be expected to produce 1 piece of coursework in the LT.
One 1500 word essay and 4 one page reading responses
- Grewal, I. (1996) Home and Harem: Nation, Gender, Empire and the Cultures of Travel. Durham: Duke University Press
- Caldeira, Teresa. (2001) City of Walls: Crime, Segregation and Citizenship in Sao Paolo. Berkeley: University of California Press.
- Gowan, T. (2010) Hobos, Hustlers, and Backsliders: Homeless in San Francisco. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
- Gottesdiener, L (2013) A Dream Foreclosed: Black America and the Fight for a Place to Call Home. Westfield: Zuccotti Park Press
- Jackson, K. (1985) Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States. New York: Oxford University Press.
- King, A. (1995) The Bungalow: The Production of a Global Culture, New York: Oxford University Press.
- Smart, A. (2006) The Shek Kip Mei Myth: Squatters, Fires and Colonial Rule in Hong Kong, 1950-1963. Hong Kong University Press.
Essay (80%, 5000 words) in the ST.
Presentation (20%) in the LT.
Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Student performance results
(2017/18 - 2019/20 combined)
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Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Department: Geography & Environment
Total students 2020/21: 30
Average class size 2020/21: 15
Controlled access 2020/21: Yes
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Application of information skills
- Specialist skills

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) downplayed a report late Wednesday that he had not listed personal loans he and his wife received before donating roughly the same amount to his 2012 Senate campaign, calling the matter an “inadvertent filing question.”
“The facts of the underlying matter have been disclosed for many, many years,” he told reporters in Dorchester, S.C. “All of the information has been public and transparent for many years, and that’s the end of that.”
Cruz and his wife Heidi obtained two loans, the New York Times reported Wednesday: one from Goldman Sachs, and another from Citibank that totaled about $750,000. The amount later increased to $1 million before being paid down. Heidi Cruz is a managing director at Goldman Sachs, currently on leave while her husband runs for president. Ted Cruz has railed against Wall Street and big banks, and has said Goldman and other firms get special treatment from the government. His Senate campaign drew strong support from members of the tea party movement, which is heavily critical of the government’s bailout of financial firms.
After receiving the loans, the Cruzes injected more than $1 million into his successful Senate bid.
The loans do not appear in financial disclosure forms candidates are required to file with the Federal Election Commission detailing money borrowed to finance a campaign, the paper reported.
Cruz spokeswoman Catherine Frazier told reporters with the Texas senator in South Carolina that the campaign realizes “we should’ve disclosed” the loan. “We’re asking the FEC what needs to be done to update it, if anything,” she said.
Some Cruz staffers and supporters, such as campaign rapid response director Brian Phillips, immediately launched a sardonic #CruzCrimes hashtag following the report, listing offenses like disliking avocados and leaving the refrigerator door open.
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|Reviews for Please|
| Cabbit and the Weasel chapter 1 . 2/2
I've started liking Javik even more *giggles*
| i kill u chapter 1 . 7/11/2014
I liked that story and hope you will post more like this
| Mystica faery chapter 1 . 5/30/2014
Awesome story! :)
Worth saying: my native language has no word for "please" and it is rather common forget it.(while talking English.)
Hence I can truly sympathise with Javik in this story
| Serendipity's tears chapter 1 . 4/21/2014
| Midnight007 chapter 1 . 1/15/2014
Lol :) that was cute. Good story.
| The Nyan Lord chapter 1 . 12/15/2013
I'll never see Javik in the same way again *-*
| ValientVampire chapter 1 . 5/24/2013
/ Oh my... And just when I was about to give up on searching for at least a decent Shavik fanfic, this amazing piece of work fell into my lap! I must make fan art of this one day! 3
| KittyWillCutYou chapter 1 . 5/19/2013
I technically just read a Prothean knotting fic...*sigh* twas hot.
| Day of the Wolf chapter 1 . 4/24/2013
Great portral of Javik! Loved it!
| Aelia Douglass chapter 1 . 2/22/2013
My goodness. I don't even know.
I'm not a fan of Javik, and this has... changed that somewhat.
One comment: "She felt his body go ridged and heard his strained breath" It should be rigid. Not ridged. Only error I caught.
| Orifiel chapter 1 . 1/8/2013
Your FemShep/Javik stories are undoubtedly the best on the site featuring this pairing. Your portrayal of Javik is so well done that I can clearly picture him engaged in a romantic relationship with Shepard. Great work.
| shadow visor chapter 1 . 11/10/2012
lol. enjoyed the story. the ending was fun. hope to see a new story of these two.
| Kosigan chapter 1 . 9/1/2012
I'm one hundred Shakarian person. And Javik told my Shepard just yesterday "If you require a mate, please look elsewhere", but this was hot and sort of lovely :)
| w Blitz chapter 1 . 8/24/2012
I just got the DLC for Javik. I thought he was pretty intriguing and your story was the first one I found. You are an excellent story teller, this is by far one of my favorites ever. Nice job!
| Actually-Fen-Harel chapter 1 . 8/22/2012
LOVED it! The sex scene was beyond hot, the writing was excellent, you portray emotions quite well.
I would love to see a continuation on this at some point, if you were interested in doing such.
Very well done.


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Duff Mckagan hopes his bandmates in supergroup Velvet Revolver reconsider inviting Slipknot star Corey Taylor to become their frontman - because the bassist believes the masked rocker is the best singer of his generation.
MCKagan worked with Taylor last year (11) and suggested he was the man to replace Scott Weiland in the band - but talks broke down and the group ended a fourth year without a singer.
But the bassist hasn't given up hope that Taylor will be welcomed into the Velvet Revolver family.
He tells Rolling Stone magazine, "When you're a musician you are around your peers a lot, like Slipknot and Alice In Chains… you name the band. We're all just kind of friends. The Corey thing came up.
"I think that Corey is the best singer of his age group, which is about eight years younger than me. He's the best pound-for-pound singer around and I'd like to explore that. And it still might happen one day.
"That guy is in, like, 15 bands, but he's bad a** and the real deal and it comes from the right place with him. I have nothing but cool things to say about Corey."
The band has been without a singer since Weiland was fired in April 2008.

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The incoming members of the Harford County Council and County Executive Bob Cassilly certainly could not have chosen a more outrageous way to initiate their terms in office than by excluding newly — and duly — elected Councilman Jacob Bennett from the public swearing-in ceremony because of his continued employment as a teacher in Harford County Public Schools (”Democrat Jacob Bennett excluded from Harford County Council inauguration,” Dec. 5).
Choosing instead to relegate Councilman Bennett to a private ceremony later in the afternoon denied him and his constituents the opportunity to witness the legitimate and peaceful transfer of power — the most crucial cornerstone of our political process. Regardless of whatever excuses Council President Patrick Vincenti and County Executive Cassilly might cook up to justify their poor choices (and it bears pointing out that Councilman Richard Slutzky was publicly sworn in 2002, while still under the employment of the school board), the bottom line is that their actions show disrespect and contempt to the voters of District F.
It may seem a mere petty, vindictive and venal gesture, but why don’t we call it what it is — an attempt to delegitimize a democratically elected official and diminish the influence of the voters who elected him. Cassilly, Vincenti and anyone else involved in this decision owe Bennett and the voters of his district an apology.
— Henry S. Gibbons, Edgewood
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International Superhits! is a greatest hits album by American rock band Green Day, released November 13, 2001 through Reprise Records. It collects all of the band's singles released between 1994 and 2000, as well as a re-recording of "Maria", a B-side from Waiting, and a previously unreleased track, "Poprocks & Coke". A DVD titled International Supervideos! was released simultaneously, collecting fifteen of the band's music videos spanning the same period
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Note: Results achieved on behalf of one client in one matter do not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients.
Work Place Injury Case Example
- Our client worked delivering roofing materials to various job-sites. At a job-site, he had climbed onto the roof to perform a safety inspection.
- While walking across roof, he fell through a sheet of roofing press-board. The board broke in half, causing him to fall 15 feet to the ground below.
- Crushed heel requiring surgery; permanent injuries with post-traumatic arthritis.
Our Client’s Problem:
- The insurance company claimed our client jumped from one level of the roof to where he fell through.
- We hired an engineering expert and proved the press-board was not affixed according to code, and that given the type and thickness of press-board, it would easily buckle and break when not properly affixed. We also deposed the construction company’s employees, and revealed that they knew this all along. We also proved that they were aware that someone was going to be on the roof to deliver the materials, and would have to walk across the improperly secured board.
The Result of his Work Place Injury Case:
- The case settled for a large sum just prior to trial.


Hello everyone, how is everything going?!
So, after my last post of Kertajati International Airport, I had a bit of a hard time to decide what kind of post I needed to write on. Obviously, it’s supposed to be something about Bali. But then I couldn’t figure out which one I should write first.
At first, I was about to write a review of the first hotel we stayed in Bali. However, since the last piece that I wrote was also a review of the airport, I decided that the hotel review could wait. Instead, I want to share with you some of the first impressions I’ve got in Bali on my first time visiting the land of gods.
To be fair, now that I’ve been there, I’m hesitant to go back there again since I kinda feel like it’s not really the most favorite place I’ve got in the world. But why? Does it have anything to do with the first impression that I’ve got? Well, let’s check this out!


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Glorious! I have this word listed for a future post too, but the photos I plan to use are completely different.
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Can’t wait to see 😍
Wow, where did you find this one, I’m sure it wasn’t as lovely when it reached me!
Ahh the Algarve, always seems extra special there.
It has been a momentous and perfectly dreadful day, but at least it’s finally over! Great sunrise. A peaceful end to a day that needs a peaceful end.
thank goodness it is – here’s to rebuilding and reconnecting
A beautiful sunrise, Becky!
Here’s mine for today: https://outofmywritemind.com/2021/01/06/a-mostly-cloudy-day/
I am so enjoying this challenge, Becky. I rediscovered some files from a few years ago on an external hard-drive and this challenge gave me purpose to do something with them! And so I’ve had lovely evening reminiscing about an amazing day in Amsterdam.
oh how exciting, must be like discovering a treasure chest
It is indeed! 😀
Stunning color on your sunrise!
Here is my entry:
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A Portland landlord has been ordered to pay more than $500,000 in fines to the city after refusing to correct life safety violations at a Woodfords Corner apartment building.
Portland District Court Judge Peter J. Goranites on Wednesday ordered landlord Sulan Chau to pay $510,300 in civil fines, as well as nearly $3,000 in attorneys fees and other court costs, for more than a dozen building code and life safety violations at 112 Woodford St., a five-unit apartment building. The fines, which must be paid within 30 days, appear to be the largest since the city began cracking down on landlords after a fire on Noyes Street in 2014 killed six young adults.
City Hall Communications Director Jessica Grondin said the city tries to work with landlords to ensure safe housing, without going to court.
“However, when a landlord is persistently uncooperative, then the city is ready to take a firm stance to ensure the safety of its residents,” Grondin said. “This has been a team effort across city departments and we support the court’s decision to send a strong message.”
While possibly unprecedented, the fine was the minimum allowed in the city code, which charges a minimum $100 per violation per day for minor violations and $200 per violation per day for significant violations, according to court records. Maximum fines for minor violations allowed by city code are $2,500 per day, $5,000 a day for significant violations that go uncorrected after two written warnings.
Violations included obstructed exits, a lack of smoke detectors, electrical problems, “numerous instances of bed bugs” and leaky sewer pipes, the latter two of which remain uncorrected, according to court documents.
Some violations, such as obstructed exits, excessive storage and lack of fire doors, went uncorrected for more than two years.
In his decision, Goranites wrote that the substantial fines were appropriate because of “the lengthy history of violations at the property; the significant amount of effort put in by the city to obtain compliance; the fact that this is not the first dispute that the defendant has been involved in with the city; and the fact that city has not provided incorrect or inaccurate information to defendant.”
According to court documents, Chau did not appear for a Jan. 8 court hearing about the violations.
Chau, who has 21 days to appeal the decision, could not be reached for comment Thursday. Her son, Victor Chau, a real estate broker and Westbrook city councilor, declined to provide contact information for his mother, or to comment on her behalf.
Brit Vitalius, president of the Southern Maine Landlord Association, said he had never heard of such a large fine being imposed on a landlord. However, Vitalius said city inspectors have been reasonable and accommodating to landlords who work with the city and make a good-faith effort to correct violations.
“I don’t think other landlords should be scared by this,” Vitalius said. “To the city’s credit, they only use that (per-day fine) in extreme cases. This sounds like extreme noncompliance, so it seems like they’re pulling out the big guns.”
Regan Sweeney, an attorney who has represented landlords and tenants for the last 10 years in Washington, D.C., and Portland, said it’s the largest fine for code violations that he knows of. If Chau is unable to pay within 30 days, Sweeney said, the city would likely place a lien on the building so it could receive a payment if the building is ever sold.
“That’s the cost of the building,” Sweeney said of the fine. “It’s a de facto forfeiture action, unless she can come up with the money from elsewhere.”
Grondin said firefighters discovered the code issues on Woodford Street during a routine inspection. She said tenants were allowed to remain in the building while the city tried to compel the landlord to fix the problems.
“People are still living there,” Grondin said in an email. “Many of the violations have been corrected, but most of those corrections have only been made since we served her with the complaint. The violations were not significant enough to post the property against occupancy.”
Court records show that the property has been inspected eight times since May 19, 2015.
Electrical issues noted by inspectors on Nov. 27, 2017, include a fan hanging from the ceiling, broken outlets, extension cords being used as permanent wiring, missing outlet covers, exposed wires in the basement and a circuit breaker that trips whenever a microwave is used in one of the units.
An inspection conducted Jan. 5 found that two of the five units were vacant, while a third unit was in the process of being vacated.
An attorney who represents one of the building’s tenants said in an email she was glad the city took strong action.
“Sulan Chau has a long history of failing to maintain her buildings and the low-income people who live in those buildings have been living in terrible conditions,” said Katie McGovern, an attorney at Pine Tree Legal.
Chau has had problems at at least one other rental property.
Chau owned an apartment building at 133-135 Emery St., which the city had placed on a list of properties that were not safe for people receiving housing subsides. That property was profiled as part of a Maine Sunday Telegram investigation into the city’s housing inspection program.
Chau transferred ownership of the Emery Street building in November 2015 to an LLC controlled by her son. There was no fee recorded with that transfer.
“Victor has been cooperative in fixing violations found at that property and recently corrected violations found and cited by the (fire department) earlier in 2017,” Grondin said.
Sulan Chau also owns a three-unit building at 105 Falmouth St. and a single family home at 98 Codman St., according to tax records. Grondin said there are no open complaints at those addresses.
The investigation into Chau’s building on Woodford Street began as part of an intensified city enforcement effort after a November 2014 fire at 20-24 Noyes St. killed six young people.
The Noyes Street building had also been cited by the city for violations such as excessive storage of flammable material on the front porch, where the fire started in the early morning as smoking material was improperly discarded. The fire quickly spread through the apartment, which did not have functioning smoke detectors.
Landlord Gregory Nisbet was acquitted in October 2016 of manslaughter charges, but was found guilty of a misdemeanor code violation for not having a secondary exit from a third-floor bedroom. He was sentenced to three months in jail, but he is expected to appeal that sentence.
The Noyes Street fire – Maine’s deadliest in 40 years – prompted Portland to review its inspection practices and led to the creation of its Housing Safety Office and a new requirement that landlords register their units and pay a fee to the city. The registration fee is intended to fund a more robust inspection program.
Since then, the city has been more aggressive in taking unresponsive landlords to court.
Last year, the city received a court order to condemn an apartment building on East Oxford Street because of the number of police calls. The court also ordered the landlord, Clark Stephens, to put the building up for sale.
Grondin could not immediately provide specifics on the number of landlords who have been summoned for housing violations or the fines that have been assessed. But she said the number of court cases has actually been going down.
“Legal probably handles about 10 cases a month and (the legal department’s) actions could be as simple as an email to the landlord, a call to their lawyer, or a consent agreement that locks in place what they’ve committed to doing,” she said. “Because of this approach, we haven’t had to go to court as much.”
Randy Billings can be reached at 791-6346 or at:
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Three Tenors: A Brief History of the Tenor Guitar
Michael John Simmons-
At the start of the 1920s, the tenor banjo was the fretted instrument of choice for dance, jazz and pop bands. The tenor banjo was loud and brassy, making it the perfect instrument for the dawn of the frenetic Jazz Age. And the fact that its focused, almost strident tone was well-suited to the primitive recording gear of the time was a bonus. But as the decade wore on, recording technology advanced to the point where it was possible to effectively record softer, mellower sounds.
Singers like Bing Crosby, Jean Sablon and Nick Lucas took advantage of the new microphones and developed an intimate vocal style that came to be known as crooning. Crooners quickly found it was was almost impossible to sustain a romantic mood with a banjo clattering away in the background and they increasingly turned to guitarists to accompany them. Crosby relied on Eddie Lang, for example, while Sablon, gave a young Django Reinhardt some of his first recording gigs. Nick Lucas, a brilliant guitarist in his own right, backed himself.
By 1930, with the new recording techniques and the introduction of guitars like Gibson’s L-5 and Martin’s OM-28, instruments that were loud but mellow, it became apparent that the tenor banjo was well on its way to extinction, at least in mainstream popular music. But what to do about those thousands of tenor banjo players who didn’t want to switch to guitar after spending years honing their skills? Enter the tenor guitar, essentially a tenor banjo neck grafted onto a guitar body. The instruments pictured here show three different approaches to creating the hybrid instruments.
The Paramount Style D is the instrument that most shows its banjo heritage. In the 1920s Paramount were making fine tenor and plectrum banjos, but they didn’t have the woodworking setup to make guitars. This instrument was made for them by Martin and it was constructed with a unique resonator that resembles the look of a banjo. This tenor guitar has a sweet, ringing tone with a lot of sustain. As you can imagine, this was a very complicated guitar to build and only a handful were ever made.
When Selmer started making guitars in 1932, they offered three different tenor guitar models. The other two models, the Eddie Freeman and the Orchestre, both had long, 25.5” scale lengths, making them a real handful for tenor players. This example, though has a standard, and more reasonable, 22.5” scale length. The Selmer has a bright, clear tone and really cut through in a band situation. Like the Paramount Style D, this was a very complex guitar to build and only a handful were built.
The Collings Tenor 1 is a wonderful modern example of the style of tenor guitar that actually found players beyond the displaced tenor banjo players of the 1920s and has survived into the present era. This guitar is inspired by the Martin 0-18T, a model that was first introduced in 1929. Over the years Martin-style tenor guitars have found a home in groups like the sophisticated harmony singers the Ink Spots, folk singers like the Kingston Trio and modern singers like Neko Case. This Collings tenor guitar has a rich, clear tone with a lots of sustain and it works well in standard tenor tuning (CGDA) or tuned to the top four strings of a guitar (DGBA).
You can download a great introduction to playing the tenor guitar in CGDA tuning here.


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LONDON(AP)- Near simultaneous explosions rocked at least five London subway stations and ripped apart a double-decker bus at the morning rush hour Thursday, police said, causing at least two deaths, reportedly injuring at least 95 people and sending bloodied victims fleeing from debris-strewn blast sites.
A shaken British Prime Minister Tony Blair, hosting the G-8 leaders in Scotland, declared London had suffered "a series of terrorist attacks" and called it "barbaric". "There are people who have died and people who are injured," he said, adding that it was clear the attacks had been carried out to coincide with the summit.
The explosions caused officials to shut down the entire bus and underground transport network. They came a day after London was awarded the 2012 Olympics.
Sky News showed a picture of a mangled red bus with its top collapsed. Bloodied and bandaged witnesses reported panicked crowds fleeing as the blast rained glass and other debris onto the street.
BBC TV broadcast footage of a paramedic trying to revive one of the wounded, pumping the chest of his bloodied and blackened body."There have been a number of dreadful incidents across London today," said Home Secreatary Charles Clarke, Britain”s top law enforcement officer. He said there were "terrible injuries."
Germany”s Der Spiegel news magazine reported a group calling itself " the Secret Organization of al-Qaeda in Europe" has posted a claim of responsibility for the blasts on a web site popular with Islamic militants, which it did not name. It said the group claimed the explosions were in retaliation for Britain”s involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Police said they had reports of at least two deaths and nine people injured in six blasts. Paul Woodrow, an official with the ambulance service, told reporters that rescue operations were ongoing and that "there are large numbers of casualties and we believe there are a number of fatalities." Officials at the Royal London Hospital told BBC that the 95 injured had been brought into that hospital alone.
London police chief Ian Blair said authorities found indications of explosives at the scene of one of the blasts. He said there had been no warning. "We are concerned that this is a coordinated attack. We
are aware that one of the sites does contain indications of explosives," Blair said on Sky News. "We have been at a very high state of alert. Of course if there had been any kind of specific warnings we would have dealt with it," he said.
The explosions sent stocks plummeting in Europe. The FTSE 100 dropped 207.54 points to 5022.10 by early afternoon. The DAX was down 3 percent at 4,474.35, while in Paris, the CAC 40 dropped 3.5 percent. Exchanges elsewhere in Europe were also down. The British pound fell to US$1.7443, from US$1.7567 in late trading Wednesday.
Jay Kumar, owner of a news agent near the site of the bus blast in Russell Square in Central London, said he ran out of his shop when he heard a loud explosion. He said the top deck of the bus had collapsed, sending people tumbling to the floor. Many appeared badly injured, and bloodied people ran from the scene. "A big blast, a big bomb," he told The Associated Press. "People were running this way panicking. They knew it was a bomb. Debris flying all over, mostly glass."
Another witness said the entire top deck of that bus was destroyed.
"I was on the bus in front and heard an incredible bang, I turned around and half the double decker bus was in the air," Belinda Seabrook told Press Association, the British news agency. She said the bus was packed with people. "It was a massive explosion and there were papers and half a bus flying through the air," she said.
Prime Minister Blair said the G-8 summit focusing on climate change and aid for Africa from which Iraq has largely been left off the agenda, would go on as he returned temporarily to London.
Italy”s European commissioner was quoted by Italian news agencies saying that the explosions were a terrorist strike against Europe.
"What has happened is the tragic confirmation that terrorism strikes once more at the heart of Europe," Franco Frattini was reported as saying by the Apcom and ANSA news agencies. "It”s necessary to immediately activate coordination between intelligence and police services and offer England all the help possible," Frattini, Europe”s commissioner for justice and home affairs, was quoted as saying.
Police said explosions were reported at the Aldgate station near the Liverpool Street railway terminal, Edgware Road and King”s Cross in north London, Old Street in the financial district and Russell Square, near the British Museum. Woodrow, the ambulance official, said emergency services had also been sent to Moorgate and Leicester Square subway stations. Aldgate, in East London, is close to the site where London”s main Olympic facilities will be built. London Ambulance Service said several vehicles had been dispatched to the area near Liverpool Street station.
Simon Tonkyn, 51, who had been traveling from Paddington station to Aldgate, in east London, told Press Association, "There was just an enormous bang and a lot of smoke. A group of us got fire extinguishers and were able to smash through the carriage door and I now just feel totally numb," he said.


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Yo fam, get ready for a one-of-a-kind LIVE SHOW experience when Cirque Du Soleil pulls up to Phoenix, Arizona. Their epic spectacle - "Twas The Night Before" - is about to go down on December 16, 2023, at the A-mazing Arizona Financial Theatre. Now, put those FOMO feels on ice cause TICKETS are on sale NOW! So, rally the squad and secure your spot on this magical TOUR that's gonna be equal parts wild, whimsical, and WONDERFUL.
"Twas The Night Before” ain’t your average CONCERT. Nah, it's a straight-up sensory feast jam-packed with acrobatics that'll have your jaw scraping the floor, wild costumes that make your best 'fit look basic, and a storyline that's TOTES compelling! Get ready to get ALL. THE. FEELS.
Cirque du Soleil is known worldwide for their breath-taking stunts, fairy-tale stories, and heart-pounding music. You're not just watching a concert, you're embarking on an EXPERIENCE that's lit AF.
Peep iconic performances that have wowed thousands and prepare to catch a serious case of the goosebumps.
So, strap in tight for a trip down the rabbit hole with Cirque Du Soleil's "Twas The Night Before" - we're legit talking the type of childhood whimsy meets adult awe that'll leave you STOKED. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that all generations will vibe with. Let’s make memories, fam!- trust, you'll be diggin’ on this for years to come!+
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Ready to have your mind BLOWN? Counting the days? Waiting for a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle? You gotta remember: 16th December 2023. Twas the Night Before by Cirque Du Soleil - the BIGGEST, BADDEST, and BRIGHTEST concert event of the year is coming to our very own AZ Financial Theatre. A unique phoenix rising with an explosion of culture! This is dazzling starlight and cosmic fantasy in one unforgettable surreal night!
This ISN'T just a concert, folks. It’s a junction of dream and reality, crashing down to create a whimsical world of pure imagination. Breathtaking acrobats! Phenomenal musicians! And a TWISTED tour through strange celestial wonderlands, gathered from around the globe!
Think gravity-defying stunts that will drop your jaw. A literal swinging swing set will have your heart pounding in your chest. And the interactive water show? You'll be left DROWNING in awe! Imagine your reflection, dancing and cavorting on shimmering surfaces of a water spectacle. Goosebumps? Check!
Hear those unmistakable, mellow notes of the kora spilling into the exhilarating beats of the drums? That's the soundtrack to the trip of a lifetime! This isn't a run-of-the-mill circus, y'all. It's a symphony of sights AND sounds. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt once said about the Cirque, "There is NO other place in the world where you can experience a journey like this." Brace for the cosmic impact.
Let's talk about our venue, the dazzling Arizona Financial Theatre, right here in Phoenix. An auditorium that rose from the desert sand, becoming a beacon for the spectacle-hungry. The AZ FT is legendary. Its echoes tell tales of artists belting out their first chartbusters on that revered stage, actors pouring their soul into their lines, comedians charming the crowd. That wall of fame is as juicy as a AZ grapefruit, right?
And remember, it's not just a venue, people; it's an EXPERIENCE. Indulge in the gourmet food options, locally sourced, okurr? Savor exotic cocktails at the bars, each with a unique theme and ambiance. Enjoy the mood in crackling anticipation BEFORE the show and sulk in the too-good-to-be-true aftershow silence.
Now, HERE'S the thing - imagine being transported to a mind-bending realm, right here in the heart of the desert. It's time to quit drooling over the Internet videos. The time for watching has passed, my peeps, the time for LIVING is NOW. Grab your ticket to the greatest journey without leaving your city. You owe it to yourself to witness history IN-MAKING.
So, what're ya waiting for? Get out of your shells, spread your wings and soar alongside the Cirque Du Soleil! Ticketing lines are buzzing! Don't be the sob story that "almost went". Be the one lost forever in the magic of it all. FEEL the electricity. TASTE the excitement. LIVE your dreams, lace up, and GRAB these concert tickets before they go up in a puff of smoke! The Cirque's about to raise the curtain... Meet you under the stars!


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In continuation of our Texas towns with Western names, the following is:
One would think the Fayette County community of Winchester honors the weapon that won at least half the West, the lever-action repeating rifle generically known as a Winchester. But one would be wrong.
Turns out Winchester is named for a town of like name in Tennessee. (Founded in 1809, that town was named for James Winchester, a Revolutionary soldier who served as a Brigadier General in the War of 1812).
Located 20 miles northwest of LaGrange on a tract of land first settled in 1827, Winchester, Texas was laid out in 1857 by John Gromme. In 1866 the community was of sufficient caliber to merit the opening of a Post office. A farming town, Winchester boomed as much as it ever would when the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway came through on its way to Waco in the mid 1880’s.
Cotton being king back then, the community had 18 businesses by the turn of the century. But as cotton became less dominant as a Central Texas crop and better roadways made it easier for folks to trade in larger towns, Winchester withered like so much long staple in a dry year. By 1950 the population had decreased to 220. Thirty years later it was down to 50, which was also the headcount in 2000.


Vegas Golden Knights winger Ryan Reaves was suspended by the NHL for two games for his behavior during an altercation with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves in Game 1 of the two teams’ second-round playoff series.
Reaves had a hearing with the league’s department of player safety Monday, one day after what the league termed was his roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct toward Graves. Reaves will not be able to return until Game 4 on June 6.
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane had his own idea for what the NHL should do to further punish Reaves and the Golden Knights.
“Instead of a suspension,” Kane tweeted Sunday night, “they should have to play him 20 minutes a night for the rest of the series.”
It was a playful jab by Kane toward Reaves, one of the NHL’s most notable enforcers who had five points in 37 games this season and typically plays less than 10 minutes per game. The two have had several testy exchanges over the years, both on the ice and on Twitter.
It was not a joking matter to the Avalanche, however, as members of the team hoped the NHL would further examine the third-period incident.
Instead of a suspension they should have to play him 20 minutes a night for the rest of the series 😂
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) May 31, 2021
As a scrum developed in front of the Colorado net, Reaves cross-checked Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer in the back of his face mask before he grabbed Graves and wrestled him to the ice. Reaves then appeared to hold his knee on Graves’ head, pinning him to the ice, before officials got him away from the pile.
Graves remained on the ice for several moments before he got up and left the ice. He did return to the game, which the Avalanche won 7-1.
Reaves was assessed a five-minute major for intent to injure and a 10-minute match penalty.
“I don’t think you can call that physicality, to be honest with you,” Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog said after the game. “Reaves is on a mission to hurt somebody in the third and that’s what he goes out and does. I’m sure the league will take a look at it, intent to injure.”
Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer had another viewpoint of Reaves, who had just 27 penalty minutes this season.
“It’s not hard to defend Ryan Reaves,” DeBoer said Monday morning. “He’s one of the cleanest tough guys I’ve seen in the league in my 12 years. His gloves never came off and nobody was hurt on the play.”
Reaves was suspended for one game in the Western Conference semifinals of last year’s playoffs for an illegal check to the head on Vancouver’s Tyler Motte in Game 7 of that series, which Vegas won.
“(Reaves has) just got a ruggedness to his game, and it is what it is,” Colorado coach Jared Bednar said of the altercation with Graves. “But in that situation in the game, I just didn’t like it. That’s my opinion on it.”
Graves had drawn the ire of the Golden Knights after his big hit on Vegas forward Mattias Janmark in the second period. Graves’ shoulder-to-chest check knocked Janmark into the boards. He was helped off the ice and didn’t return to the game. DeBoer did not have a health update on Janmark on Monday morning.
“Defenseless player. It’s a blindside interference,” Vegas captain Mark Stone said Sunday. “Obviously didn’t like the hit.”
In response, Golden Knights winger William Carrier took back-to-back roughing penalties, one on Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and then on Graves.
A total of 79 penalty minutes were handed out between the two teams, including four 10-minute misconduct calls at the time of the Reaves incident with Graves at the 8:04 mark of the third period.
“We knew they were going to play physical and had to be ready for it,” Makar said. “It might happen in the next game, but we’ll be ready for it.”
Game 2 of the series is Wednesday night in Denver.
“We got what we deserved last night,” DeBoer said Monday, “and I know we’ll bounce back.”
The Associated Press contributed to this story.


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Over the weekend, Australian Rudi Browning competed in the FAI World Drone Racing Champion in Shenzhen, China. The Team Multistar pilot won the prestigious gold medal at the conclusion of the four-day competition.
The event saw over 127 drone racers, who gathered from 34 different countries to compete at the Shenzhen Universiade Centre Stadium, among them Team Multistar pilot Ben Mortensen who placed 11th. Shenzhen was an apt location for the race, considering the Chinese tech-savvy city is at ‘the heart of the drone economy’. Secretary General of the FAI and the World Air Sports Federation, Susanne Schodel, said “It was a pleasure to see so many competitors from around the world, lots of young people, competing over four days for the title of FAI World Champion.” Schodel described the event as “the best drone racing competition I have ever seen”.
In the highly competitive final race of the event, Browning competed against three other racers, including Bastian Hackl from Austria, who placed second and Karlie Gross form Latvia, who came in third.
At only 15 years of age, this win is monumental for Browning. In addition to winning the FAI gold medal, Browning went home with a winner’s cheque of USD $24,000.
Of his win, he said: “It feels absolutely amazing. I dreamed of this, and it is incredible that it has come true. I couldn’t be happier.” Before adding “I am a very competitive person and I aim high. The goal was to win everything I could. A lot of luck comes into it, as well as skill, so everything came together and I am super happy.” Similarly, his fellow Australian teammates were elated to hear the news of his win in Shenzhen. David Crepaldi, Australia’s Team Manager said: “I’m very proud of the boys”.
While the complex track, built in the shape of a Chinese knot, was a great win for Browning, this is not his first world title win for Team Multistar. In September, he came in first place at the FPV World Cup in Adelaide (read all the action, here). Prior to that, he represented HobbyKing’s Team Australia at the Hawaiian Worlds in 2016.
To say Browning is a bright star destined for great things in the drone racing industry would be a huge understatement. Having already made waves at such a young age, expect to see him dominate the world drone racing stage again and again. To follow his journey, check out his YouTube channel.
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Yellowstone: Paramount release series four trailer
Actress Jacki Weaver is a familiar face on-screen and her blistering prior performances will undoubtedly ensure her recently announced character in season four of Yellowstone will be a major threat. However, more details have emerged suggesting John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner) and his family will be destroyed by the latest cast addition.
Taylor Sheridan and John Linson’s hit series Yellowstone has added an impressive selection of actors to its upcoming season.
However, it is Weaver’s character Warner who looks set to do the most damage to the Dutton family.
Deadline reports Weaver’s character is a “CEO of Market Equities that is trying to crush the hold that John Dutton has on his sprawling Montana ranch".
The ominous description will surely worry fans as they have previously witnessed Dutton fight off others trying to take his ranch in previous seasons.
Yellowstone has cast Jacki Weaver as the primary antagonist in season four.
Weaver will also be joined by Piper Perabo, Nashville’s Kathryn Kelly, and Finn Little.
Deadline reveals Weaver, Perabo, and Kelly will all have recurring roles.
Does this mean Warner stands a good chance of taking the ranch from the Duttons?
She won't be the Dutton family’s only problem either as actor Will Patton will be returning for the fourth season.
Patton joined the series in season three as Jamie Dutton’s (Wes Bentley) biological father.
Jamie is an aspiring politician and believed for many years John was his real father, however, he grew tired of the family’s intolerance of him over the years.
He later discovered he was adopted and his biological mother was murdered by his real father.
Throughout last season, the murderous Patton has been advising his son on the best way to take control of the ranch to “kill the king”.
With similar goals of taking control of the Dutton ranch, could a team up between Jamie and new character Caroline be inevitable?
If not, Caroline is still bound to cross paths with Jamie at some point but, without a team up between the pair, the CEO will be forced to fight against both John and Jamie for control.
Jamie’s increasing volatility towards his family could feed into Caroline’s vicious motives to destroy the ranch, and the two could make a deadly duo.
With his family turning against him, John should be greatly concerned about the ranch’s future, as well as his life as things become increasingly dangerous for all involved.
But the question is, what does Caroline want with the ranch in the first place?
Her motivations will surely be made clear throughout season four but, no matter what, this will spell bad news for the Dutton family, who have already suffered enough.
Fans will have plenty to look forward to in season four and Weaver is sure to create one hell of an antagonist.
Yellowstone season 4 premieres on Paramount Network later this year.


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Are you looking for a sweet and unique treat to add to your diet? Look no further than honeycomb! This delicious and nutrient-rich substance is not only tasty, but it also offers a variety of health benefits.
However, if you’ve never tried honeycomb before, you may be unsure of how to properly consume it. Fear not, as we will guide you through the process of selecting, preparing, and eating honeycomb in this informative article.
As you delve into the world of honeycomb consumption, you’ll discover that there are a variety of options and techniques to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a simple snack or a complex culinary adventure, we’ll provide you with the knowledge you need to get started.
So grab a piece of honeycomb and get ready to learn how to savor its delicious flavor and reap its many benefits.
- Honeycomb can be enjoyed in various ways, such as pairing it with cheese, crackers, and fruit or using it as a sweetener in tea or coffee.
- The texture of honeycomb can range from soft and chewy to hard and crunchy, and cutting it can create smaller, more manageable pieces.
- Honeycomb is packed with nutrients that can promote digestion, boost the immune system, and alleviate allergies, among other health benefits.
- Honeycomb’s flavor can vary depending on the type of flower the bees have collected nectar from, and lighter colored honeycombs are usually milder in flavor compared to darker ones.
Understanding the Composition of Honeycomb
You’ll want to know the composition of honeycomb before you start eating it. Honeycomb is made up of hexagonal wax cells filled with honey and bee pollen.
The honeycomb harvesting process involves cutting the wax caps off the cells to extract the honey. Once the honey is removed, the empty honeycomb is stored for later use.
When selecting the right honeycomb for your taste, it’s important to consider the type of flowers the bees visited to produce the honey. This affects the flavor and aroma of the honey.
Additionally, the color of the honeycomb can give you an idea of the honey’s taste. Lighter colored honeycombs are usually milder in flavor, while darker ones tend to be stronger. Keep this in mind as you prepare to savor the deliciousness of honeycomb.
Selecting the Right Honeycomb for Your Taste
Ironically, finding the perfect honeycomb to suit your taste buds might just be the most difficult task you’ll face in your culinary journey. With so many honeycomb options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.
When selecting a honeycomb, it’s important to consider the flavor and texture. Firstly, honeycomb flavor can vary depending on the type of flower the bees have collected nectar from. For example, honeycomb made from clover nectar will have a milder taste compared to honeycomb made from wildflower nectar, which will have a more robust flavor. Additionally, the texture of honeycomb can range from soft and chewy to hard and crunchy. This can also vary based on the age of the honeycomb and how long it has been stored.
Ultimately, the best way to find the honeycomb that suits your taste is to try different varieties until you find the one that you enjoy the most.
When it comes to preparing honeycomb for consumption, there are a few steps you should follow to ensure the best experience.
Preparing Honeycomb for Consumption
Getting the most out of your honeycomb experience involves proper preparation, so let’s dive into how to get your honeycomb ready for indulging.
First, you’ll need to cut the honeycomb into manageable pieces. This can be done with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Start by cutting a small section off the top of the comb, and then work your way down, cutting away pieces as needed. Be sure to cut against the grain of the comb to avoid breaking it apart.
Once you have your honeycomb cut into pieces, it’s time to think about pairings. Honeycomb pairs well with a variety of foods, including cheese, crackers, and fruit. Consider serving your honeycomb with a cheese board or fruit platter for a delicious and visually appealing presentation.
Additionally, honeycomb can be used as a sweetener in tea or coffee, or even spread on toast. The possibilities are endless!
Now that your honeycomb is prepared and paired, it’s time to dig in and savor the sweet, natural goodness that it has to offer.
Moving on to the next section about techniques for eating honeycomb, let’s explore a few ways to truly enjoy this unique delicacy.
Techniques for Eating Honeycomb
Indulging in the luscious sweetness of honeycomb can be an experience like no other, especially when you pair it with different foods and try out unique techniques.
One of the first things to consider when eating honeycomb is whether to chew or cut it. Chewing the comb releases more of the honey’s flavor, while cutting it can create smaller, more manageable pieces. It ultimately comes down to personal preference, so try both ways and see which you prefer.
Another thing to consider is whether to pair your honeycomb with sweet or savory foods. Sweet pairings like fruits and pastries can complement the honey’s natural sweetness, while savory pairings like cheese and charcuterie can provide a nice contrast. Experiment with different combinations and find what works best for your taste buds.
And don’t forget to enjoy the health benefits of honeycomb, which we’ll discuss in the next section.
Enjoying the Health Benefits of Honeycomb
One can savor the various health benefits of honeycomb while relishing its natural sweetness and pairing it with different foods. Beyond the delectable taste, honeycomb is packed with nutrients that can boost your immune system, promote digestion, and alleviate allergies. Its anti-inflammatory properties can also help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
Incorporating honeycomb into your recipes is a great way to enjoy its health benefits. You can spread it on toast, mix it into salad dressings, or even add it to your smoothies. The possibilities are endless, and the added sweetness and texture can take your dishes to the next level.
So next time you indulge in honeycomb, remember to appreciate its benefits beyond taste and get creative with incorporating it into your meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nutritional value of honeycomb?
You might be surprised to learn that honeycomb, while delicious, isn’t exactly a nutritional powerhouse. It does contain antioxidants and enzymes, but its health benefits are largely anecdotal. As for culinary uses, honeycomb is often used as a decorative element in desserts.
Can honeycomb be stored for a long time and how?
To preserve honeycomb for a long time, store it in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight. Wrap it in wax paper or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Avoid storing it in the fridge as moisture can affect its texture.
What are some common mistakes people make when eating honeycomb?
Common mistakes people make when eating honeycomb include biting too hard and chewing wax, not properly cutting the comb, and not pairing it with appropriate foods. Proper techniques involve gentle biting, cutting comb into small pieces, and pairing with cheese or bread.
Is it safe to eat honeycomb if you are allergic to bees?
If you’re allergic to bees, eating honeycomb can lead to serious allergic reactions. It’s important to take precautions and avoid consuming it. Don’t let the sweet taste of honey lure you into danger.
How does the taste of honeycomb differ from regular honey?
When it comes to taste comparison, honeycomb has a distinct flavor profile from regular honey. It’s richer, more complex, and has a delightful crunch. The waxy texture adds a unique dimension to the experience.
Congratulations! You now know how to eat honeycomb like a pro. By understanding the composition of honeycomb, selecting the right one for your taste, and preparing it properly, you can indulge in this sweet treat and reap its health benefits.
Did you know that in one honeycomb, there are approximately 840 hexagonal cells? These cells are made of beeswax and filled with honey, making honeycomb a natural source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
By incorporating honeycomb into your diet, you can boost your immune system, improve your digestion, and even soothe a sore throat. So next time you come across a honeycomb, don’t be intimidated.
Follow these tips and enjoy the delicious and nutritious benefits of nature’s sweetest treat.