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Kostas Sloukas has been training full time with the rest of his teammates in the past days and is expected to play in the upcoming road game of Fenerbahce against Real Madrid on Friday (31/3) for the 29th Round of the EuroLeague regular season.
The Greek guard had been sidelined for over almost a month after due to a left knee meniscus problem for which he underwent surgery in Athens. Now he’s back and at a critical moment for his team.
After suffering three defeats in the past five games (with Sloukas was absent) Fenerbahce is currently tied with Panathinaikos in the standings at a 17 – 11 record and is in danger of losing the fourth spot and, subsequently, the home court advantage in the quarterfinals.
If the Greens make the 2/2 (vs CSKA Moscow at home and Maccabi Tel Aviv on the road) n the regular season then the Turkish squad also need to finish with two victories in order to preserve their position as 4th since they own the tiebreaker.
After Real Madrid, Fenerbahce completes the regular season against Barcelona at home.


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Today, I’m diving into the smoky world of BBQ, and I’ve got a little secret to share with you: smoked bologna burnt ends recipe. Trust me; this ain’t your average backyard grilling session. We’re taking that humble bologna and turning it into a mouthwatering delight that’ll have your taste buds doing the happy dance! So grab your apron and let’s get smokin’!
How to Make Smoked Bologna Burnt Ends
Alright, let’s get down to business, shall we? Making these smoked bologna burnt ends is easier than you might think. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Prep Your Bologna: Start with a chunk of bologna. I like to use a whole one because, well, more is more when it comes to these beauties! Slice it into bite-sized cubes, and don’t worry about making them too perfect. Imperfection is what gives burnt ends their character.
- Rub It Right: Season those bologna cubes with your favorite BBQ rub. Be generous, and don’t be shy with the flavors. Let those spices do their magic!
- Fire It Up: Fire up your smoker to a sweet spot of around 250°F (or 120°C for my friends across the pond). I recommend using hickory wood chips for that authentic smoky flavor.
- Smoke ‘Em Low and Slow: Place your seasoned bologna cubes on the smoker grates. Let them hang out in there for about 2-3 hours, occasionally checking to make sure they’re getting that perfect smoky hue.
- Glaze ‘Em Good: After the bologna chunks have soaked in that smoky goodness, toss them in your favorite BBQ sauce. Don’t be stingy; give them a good, saucy coating.
- Return to the Heat: Put those sauced-up cubes back in the smoker for another 30 minutes or so. This is when the magic happens – the sauce caramelizes, and the burnt ends develop that irresistible crust.
- Serve ‘Em Up: Once they’re looking like little chunks of heaven, take them off the smoker, and serve ’em hot! Trust me; these little nuggets will be the star of your BBQ party.
What Type of Wood Chips is Best for this Recipe?
Now, let’s talk wood chips, because they can make or break your smoked bologna burnt ends. My go-to choice is hickory wood chips. They give that classic, robust smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory bologna. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can mix in some applewood chips for a slightly sweeter and milder smokiness. The key is to experiment and find your own perfect combination – it’s all about personal taste!
Here are a few extra tips to ensure your smoked bologna burnt ends turn out top-notch:
- Don’t Rush It: The low and slow method is the name of the game. Patience is key here. Let those bologna cubes soak in that smoky goodness.
- Quality Rub Matters: Invest in a good-quality BBQ rub, or better yet, make your own. It’s the foundation of flavor, so don’t skimp on it.
- Watch the Temperature: Keep an eye on your smoker’s temperature. Consistency is vital for getting that perfect smoky flavor and texture.
- Play with Sauces: Feel free to experiment with different BBQ sauces. Whether it’s sweet, tangy, or spicy – find what tickles your taste buds.
What to Serve
Alright, now that you’ve mastered the art of smoked bologna burnt ends, let’s talk accompaniments. These little nuggets of joy pair well with classic BBQ sides like coleslaw, mac and cheese, or baked beans. Don’t forget to serve up some fresh buns or rolls for sandwiching those burnt ends – trust me; it’s a game-changer!
What to do with Leftovers
If, by some miracle, you have leftovers (though I doubt it), here’s what you can do:
- Burnt End Tacos: Throw those leftover burnt ends in a tortilla, add some slaw and pickles, and you’ve got yourself some epic BBQ tacos.
- Bologna Burnt End Hash: Dice up those cubes and throw them into a skillet with some potatoes and onions. Breakfast of champions!
- Burnt End Baked Potato: Load up a baked potato with burnt ends, cheese, and sour cream for the ultimate comfort food.
Overall, making smoked bologna burnt ends is a flavorful journey that’ll have you hooked from the first bite. So, get that smoker going, try different wood chips, and don’t be afraid to get creative with your seasonings and sauces. Happy grilling, my friends, and may your burnt ends be legendary!
In closing, I want to thank y’all for joining me on this BBQ adventure. Remember, “Life is too short for bad BBQ,” and these smoked bologna burnt ends are anything but bad! Until next time, happy smoking and keep those grills fired up! Yeehaw!
Smoked Bologna Burnt Ends Recipe
Learn how to make irresistible smoked bologna burnt ends with our easy recipe. Enjoy the rich flavors and tender texture!
- 1 whole bologna approximately 2-3 pounds
- 2 tablespoons BBQ rub store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite variety
- Cooking spray
Prepping the Bologna
- Fire up your smoker and preheat it to 250°F (or 120°C). Use charcoal or electric, whichever you prefer.
- Unwrap the bologna and place it on a clean surface. Using a sharp knife, slice it into bite-sized cubes. Don't worry about making them perfect; a little variation in size adds character.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the bologna cubes with the BBQ rub. Make sure they are evenly coated with all those flavorful spices.
- While the smoker is heating up, soak your hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. This will ensure they smolder and release that beautiful smoky flavor.
Smoking the Bologna
- Once the smoker has reached the desired temperature, add the soaked wood chips to the smoker box or directly to the coals, depending on your smoker type.
- Spray the smoker grates with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the seasoned bologna cubes evenly on the grates. Try to leave a bit of space between them to allow for proper smoke circulation.
- Close the smoker lid and let those bologna cubes hang out in the smoky goodness for about 2-3 hours. Check periodically to maintain the temperature and ensure the cubes are taking on that fantastic smoky hue.
Glazing and Caramelizing
- While the bologna is smoking, take this time to warm up your BBQ sauce. You can do this on the stovetop or in the microwave. We want it nice and runny for the glazing.
- After the initial smoking, transfer the bologna cubes to a baking sheet. Pour the warmed BBQ sauce over the cubes and toss them gently to ensure every piece is coated generously.
- Place the sauced-up bologna cubes back on the smoker grates. Close the lid and let them continue to smoke for an additional 30-45 minutes. This is when the magic happens – the sauce caramelizes, and the burnt ends develop that irresistible crust.
Serving and Enjoying
- Once your smoked bologna burnt ends are looking tantalizingly caramelized and delicious, take them off the smoker. Transfer them to a serving platter, and don't forget to scrape up any flavorful bits left on the baking sheet.

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Ahead of the highly-anticipated return of Game Of Thrones to our screens, we’ve charted in pictures how the surviving characters have changed since season one.
Tyrion Lannister, Arya Stark, Littlefinger; these are just some of the victors who have survived across six seasons of Game Of Thrones. In some cases (Hodor), we’re not entirely sure how, and with others it hasn’t come without cost – whether through broken bones, blindness or severed penises.
But if you try and squint at the bright side, at least they’re still alive to keep us entertained. So here’s how the main characters in Game Of Thrones have changed (or not, in the case of Petyr Baelish) before our very eyes.
Arya has transformed her fiery youth into a fully-fledged assassin, but not without having lost her eyesight as punishment by the Faceless Men.
He’s looking haggard isn’t he? Jaime has seen a significant hair trim and a hand decapitation since his first season on the show.
Sansa’s fresh-faced innocence has been stripped away in more ways than one over the course of the show, to some controversial reactions.
Going from a trusted ward of House Stark to the castrated whimpering ‘Reek’, Theon looks like he’s set to restore his name in season six.
Six seasons later and Bran Stark has seen activity restored to his previously crippled legs.
Season five was a turning point for Cersei, who was shaved and humiliated by the kind of walk of shame which plagues all our nightmares.
Now labelled as the ‘king slayer’ – Tyrion has also been dethroned and significantly disheveled since his first season.
Hodor has been maintaining this gawp for six seasons straight, only with added beard.
A life of leading the Unsullied of Astapor and taming dragons has taken its toll on poor Daenerys.
Some people just never change. An icon to sleazy moustache-growers everywhere. God bless, Littlefinger.
Pictures courtesy of HBO.
Game Of Thrones season six debuts on Sky Atlantic 24th April at 9pm and will be simulcast at 2am for viewers in the UK.


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Romancing Mister Bridgerton PDF is the second in Julia Quinn’s beloved series of historical romance novels, set in Regency England. Published by Avon Books in 2000, it has become a classic read for fans across the world and has been featured on numerous bestseller lists since its release.
With themes of love, family, betrayal, and trust, Romancing Mister Bridgerton has become one of the most beloved books in the genre. It follows the story of Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton, who reluctantly agree to a marriage of convenience in order to protect her reputation. Throughout the book, readers are entranced by this romantic journey filled with secrets, lies, scandals, and heartache as they battle through family dynamics and issues of trust and betrayal.
The book has sold over 6 million copies to date and is available in both paperback and e-book formats. It is critically acclaimed, with critics praising its compelling characters, captivating storylines, as well as its humorous undertones. Romancing Mister Bridgerton continues to cement Julia Quinn’s place among the greatest romance writers of all time.
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Romancing Mister Bridgerton Summary
The book starts with Daphne Bridgerton and her four siblings at a ball hosted by their parents, the Viscount and Viscountess of Bridgerton. The family is known for its beauty and charm, but Daphne is not interested in finding love or a suitor — she wants to be independent. That night, however, her parents introduce her to Colin, the mysterious and handsome Duke of Hastings.
Daphne and Colin decide to enter into a courtship, with the intention of eventually marrying. However, as their relationship progresses, Daphne discovers that Colin is hiding something from her. Meanwhile, Daphne must also deal with the pressures of society, particularly from her mother and the gossip-loving society maven Lady Whistledown.
As Daphne and Colin’s courtship continues, they must work together to uncover the truth about his past, as well as find a way to protect their relationship from all of the obstacles in their path. Along the way, they come to realize that their feelings for each other are more than just friendship.
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|Romancing Mister Bridgerton
|July 1, 2002
|Romance Novel, Historical Fiction
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About the Author
Julia Quinn is an American author of historical romance novels. She is best known for her Bridgerton series, which follows the romantic adventures of eight siblings in Regency England. She has written more than 25 novel and novellas, all set during the same time period, and some of them have been adapted into popular Netflix shows.
Quinn was born in Washington D.C. and attended Harvard University, where she majored in art history. After graduating, she worked as an editor at a publishing house before beginning to write full-time. Her first novel was published in 2000 and became an instant classic among romance readers. She is a two-time winner of the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award and was named one of the Romance Writers of America’s Favorite Authors in 2004.
In an interview, Quinn has described her writing process as being “as much fun as a party”. She says that she starts with a basic idea and allows the characters to drive the story. She is known for creating strong heroines who aren’t afraid to challenge conventional expectations of women in Regency England, including Daphne Bridgerton in Romancing Mister Bridgerton.
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The Jonas Brothers are all Jonas dads now!
"We are overjoyed," the singer wrote about the arrival of their baby girl on Instagram earlier this year.
Kevin has two kids with his wife Danielle, who he married in December 2009.
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In honor of all of the Jonas Brothers singers being dads now, learn more about their children, ahead.
Kevin Jonas and Danielle Jonas' Kids
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In addition to sharing plenty of sweet family moments on social media, Kevin's daughters have also attended a handful of Jonas Brothers concerts since the band reunited in February 2019.
"It's been a blessing having them come out and be a part of it," he told PEOPLE in October 2021. "It's just so nice that we have the ability to have our family together."
Since Kevin was the first of the Jonas Brothers to have kids, Joe and Nick have also had their fair share of cute uncle moments with Alena and Valentina over the years.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's Kids
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner became parents when they welcomed a baby girl named Willa on July 22, 2020.
"Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to announce the birth of their baby," a rep for the couple told PEOPLE at the time.
Though the couple kept details of their pregnancy private when they were expecting, the Game of Thrones actress later shared a handful of photos of her baby bump in September 2020.
The two have not shared any photos of Willa online, but have shared some sweet anecdotes about parenting in interviews.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's Kids
On Jan. 21, 2022, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced they welcomed a baby via surrogate on Instagram. PEOPLE later confirmed the couple welcomed a baby girl named Malti Marie Chopra Jonas on Jan. 15.
Before becoming parents, the couple had been open about wanting children. Shortly after tying the knot with Chopra in December 2018, the singer talked about wanting to be a dad on Spotify's The Rewind with Guy Raz.
"I think that's a real dream, and I think I've had to grow up pretty quick. With that, you could look at it two ways," he said. "You could say that was unfair or you could say it's given me some real perspective at an early age and I've seen a lot of life at an early age, and I hope to be able to share that with a kid of my own someday."
Chopra recently opened up about becoming a mom in an interview with Vanity Fair, saying, "They're a big part of our desire for the future. By God's grace, when it happens, it happens."

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In a defect report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), major air bag supplier Takata has acknowledged defects in its air bag inflators, leading NHTSA to expand an ongoing recall effort which will now affect nearly 34 million vehicles fitted with defective safety devices. When deployed, these defective airbags can rupture and spray metal shards into the car, injuring passengers. The defect is now blamed for six deaths and more than 100 injuries worldwide.
NHSTA has received recall notifications from BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and other auto manufacturers. To provide the public with information on the NHTSA recall, US DOT has set up a dedicated Website
. Hazmat Regulations for Shipping Auto Parts
The US Department of Transportation regulates the transport of airbags under its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The United Nations categorizes these products under two different UN ID numbers: UN 0503 and UN 3268. The UN ID number used for a shipment depends on how the device is initiated (i.e., by “explosive propellant” or electronically).
New Names for Airbags and Seatbelt Pretensioners by Air
Until 2015, shippers were required to use one of three Proper Shipping Names (PSNs) to identify these auto products on hazmat shipping papers: “air bag inflators,” “air bag modules,” or “seatbelt pretensioners.” In the latest edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), IATA replaced these previously accepted shipping names with new names for both explosive and electronically initiated auto safety devices.
As of January 1 this year, the following PSNs apply to the products above: UN 0503
– “Safety devices, pyrotechnic” UN 3268
– “Safety devices electrically initiated” US DOT Proposed Changes
In August 2014, the US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposed a similar revision to its rules
for naming certain shipments of automotive safety devices, found at 49 CFR 172.101. If and when the rule change is finalized, the new DOT standards will apply to all ground shipments. for naming certain shipments of automotive safety devices, Training for Shipping Hazmat Auto Parts
US DOT requires all employees who prepare airbags inflators for transport (defective or not) complete adequate training once every three years. Parts dealers, service operations, and dealerships affected by the airbag recall must train employees on the rules for classifying, packaging, marking, labeling, and documenting the defective products for transport. Overlooking the US DOT requirements for hazmat shipping can result not only in costly civil penalties (as high as $75,000 per violation), but also in incidents in transit and injury to workers—especially given the defective nature of the recalled airbags.
The Shipping Hazmat for Auto Parts and Service Operations
online course is designed specifically for employees involved in shipping hazardous auto industry articles like airbags. Designed to satisfy the US DOT’s training requirement for hazmat employees at 49 CFR 172.704(c), the course also covers the latest rules for shipping common automotive hazmat products like batteries, engines, paints, seatbelt pretensioners, and more. The cost for the online course is $179 per student. Parts managers can enroll their employees at Lion.com
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When asked about schools, not local to the California prospect, he mentioned Nebraska first, who he is trying to set up an official visit with.
"They sent me their schedules finally," said Juarez about the Huskers and Ole Miss. "I have been sitting down with my parents to see if there was a particular date that I could fly out. To see when it's okay and when it's not."
Give USCFootball.com's interview above a watch. The last minute and a half talks about his official visits, but the entire interview is well done.


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We've got some amazing NEW paintings from Artist Danny Abriel currently on view at the Gallery this week. If you're from here or spent any in Nova Scotia, some of these scenes will no doubt be familiar to you.
Included in this new series of paintings is this lone tree that stands in a field on the side of Highway 102, and just south of Shubenacadie. The tree has captured the attention of visitors and artists alike..."Local lore puts it at three centuries or so old, which means that below its branches some of the first European settlers in this province, and the Mi’kmaq before them, walked." - John DeMont, Chronicle Herald
|Danny Abriel, Winter Coat, 36" x 48", acrylic on canvas|
|Photo Credit (Internet Source - "Lone Tree Sparks Imaginations", by John DeMont)|
You can read the full article by John DeMont online HERE
|Danny Abriel, The Calm Between Storms, 24" x 36", acrylic on canvas|
As a landscape painter, Danny is drawn to organic shapes, colours, and the natural elements that surround him; Wood, Water, Stone, and Sky are all carefully arranged, the building blocks for each new composition.
|Danny Abriel, Eastern Bearing, 24" x 48", Acrylic on Canvas|
Living in Halifax, Danny makes time to be in Nature. Access to walking trails and parks are all within reach, and Danny often revisits areas that are familiar to him, and draws his inspiration from the surrounding area.
|Danny Abriel, Cresting the Hill, 36" x 48", acrylic on canvas|
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Colorful very old C-Clasp brooch with gold tone leaves & a center dangle of clear see thru round red & purple beads. This looks to be an antique piece and it is in really very good condition with measurements at 2 x 1 7/8 inch and for reference the beads are 1/2 inch in diameter.
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1917 Blues legend John Lee Hooker is born. He dies in 2001.
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Akpalu, Wisdom, Håkan Eggert and Kofi Vondolia. 2009. “Enforcement of Exogenous Environmental Regulations, Social Disapproval, and Bribery.” EfD Discussion Paper 09.
Many resource users are not involved in formulating and enforcement of resource management regulations in developing countries and do not generally accept such rules.
Enforcement officers who have social ties to resource users may encounter social disapproval if they enforce regulations zealously, so they may accept bribes to avoid it. The authors present a neoclassical utility maximization framework that characterizes this situation, derive results for situations where officers are passively and actively involved in the bribery, and make some interesting policy recommendations.

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1) Large hurricanes bring economic damage on a large scale when they make landfall. This season’s biggie is Hurricane Laura now expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm this Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. The National Hurricane Center rates the storm as having an “un-survivable storm surge” with large and destructive waves causing catastrophic damage along the coast of eastern Texas to the eastern part of Louisiana. The surge could penetrate up to 30 miles inland from the coast. Add to this, the catastrophic wind damage, and Laura promises to carry a large price tag economically as the storm continues first up into Arkansas then across the United States for the Atlantic with rains and flooding. This year is forecast to be a very active hurricane season so more economic damage may be in the play book.
2) Walmart is suspending its InHome delivery service, which offered the convenience of having people’s groceries delivered and unpacked by the delivery person in the customer’s kitchens. But because of the Convid-19 crisis and the need for contactless service, Walmart is discontinuing the service in favor of its Doorstep Delivery service, where groceries are delivered to consumers but now is left on the door step. With its other two delivery service, Walmart is becoming a strong contender in the e-commerce business.
3) Two long established regional grocery chains have filed for bankruptcy, another sign of the shifting of retail business in America, as traditional retailers fail to adapt to the new economic world. Balducci’s and Kings Food Markets of the north eastern coast were having financial struggles before the pandemic set in, but even thought both had a boost in sales from the pandemic, it wasn’t enough to save them. All stores will remain open as their holding company seeks a buyer. The two grocery chains date back to the first half of the twentieth century and they prospered through the decades before e-commerce.
4) Stock market closings for – 26 AUG 20:
Dow 28,331.92 up 83.48 Nasdaq 11,665.06 up 198.59 S&P 500 3,478.73 up 35.11
1) This year’s hurricane season was already forecast to be a very active season, but now is going from bad to worst because of La Nina. The hurricane season was already on a record making pace, with the peak of the season coming in just a few more weeks. The possibility of the pacific having a La Nina, a state where the sea surface temperature becomes cooler than usual, is increasing in probability. This change in pacific weather patterns decreases the hurricane killing wind shear across the Atlantic, thus allowing more storms to form and strengthen. The Atlantic has already had 10 storms, which is the earliest number to occur by this date. Predictions are for as many as 25 storms forming, compared with the 2005 record of 28 storms including Hurricane Katrine. Additionally, a La Nina can spell cooler temperatures and storms across the north, with drier weather in the southern U.S., all having significant economic impact on America.
2) Again, the first time jobless claims have dropped, this time it’s the first time below 1 million since last March. Last week, 963,000 people filed for first time unemployment benefits, the first time in five months claims were below 1 million. Although the decline is a positive sign, the economic job situation still remains critical with 15.5 million people still unemployed, but still people are returning back to work. The employment problem still remains worst than for the Great Recession just a decade ago, which had lower jobless claims. It took nearly five years for the peak in 2009 until 2014 to return to what they were before the Great Recession.
3) Oil prices dropped as a result of IEA’s (International Energy Agency) forecasts for global oil demand. This reduction is in part a result of the slowdown in air travel. Price of oil has been creeping up coming to a five month high on Wednesday, but then fell as much as 1.3%, from the forecast of a drop in consumption for every quarter to the end of the year. The forecast also signals a shift in the recovery toward a stalling of economic growth. There remains an inventory overhang that persists, which the oil industry continues to work down.
4) Stock market closings for – 13 AUG 20:
Dow 27,896.72 down 80.12 Nasdaq 11,042.50 up 30.27 S&P 500 3,373.43 down 6.92
1) Looming in the wings of the pandemic crisis is another major crisis . . . and epidemic of evictions. With the unemployment rate still more than 10% and eviction protections lapsing across America, housing experts expect millions of Americans to lose their homes in the coming months. For millions of Americans, the housing situation was already precarious before the pandemic. Many are paying large percentages of their monthly incomes toward rent, but don’t have enough to cover an unexpected expense of just a few hundred dollars. With insufficient money from unemployment, people are facing living on the streets during 100 degree plus temperatures, hurricane season and possibly freezing weather if the problem continues. This would also mean increased exposure to the Convid-19 virus.
2) A bright spot in the economy is that retail sales rose again for the second straight month as shoppers slowly trickle back into stores. But with conronavirus cases on the rise, this could be short lived. Sales increased 7.5% for June, from May, better than the 5% estimated by economists. Sales were driven by clothing, electronics and appliances as well as home furnishing. Still, foot traffic through stores is way down, people coming in with specific items to consider buying instead of just browsing. So far this year, 4,000 stores are closing permanently with as many as 25,000 expected by the end of the year. Last year, there were 9,302 store closing.
3) The traditional investing axiom of 60/40 portfolios is coming into question. This is the mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, which is generally considered the best risk minimizing strategy for individuals to use in building their fortune. But with Treasury yields now hovering around zero, and expected to stay there for years, those gains are in doubt. For decades, this strategy has given the best returns with the least risk in times of volatile markets. Consequently, investors are scrutinizing the strategy as maybe out of date in a changing economy.
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Last month, week after week, some of the most talented young musicians in Seattle battled it out on the Sky Church stage at MoPOP. This Saturday, March 11th, four of the finest finalists will battle it out to be the 2017 Sound Off! winner, and KEXP will be there to capture it as it happens.
From 6:00 to 9:00 PM, KEXP’s Audioasis — the longest running local music show in the Northwest — will be broadcasting live from MoPOP. DJ Troy Nelson will MC the event, while DJ Sharlese will spin tracks from Sound Off! alumni in-between the live performances. Be a part of the on-air excitement as we help crown this year’s winner.
And speaking of the artists who’ve made it to the end, this year’s finalists include Jason McCue, The Good Weird, Falon Sierra, and Torpoise (wild card artist selected by MoPOP’s Youth Advisory Board). The winner will receive recording time, gear, radio airplay, festival performances, and media attention. Meet them below, and watch more video of them performing in the KEXP studios here.
Tickets are $14 for general public, and $10 for MoPOP members + youth age 5–17. (Online tickets available here.) Doors are at 5:30 PM with the show starting at 6:00 PM. Purchase your tickets before midnight tonight (Thursday, March 9th) and you’ll automatically be entered to win a Sound Off! swag bag filled with MoPOP passes, an official Sound Off! t-shirt, and other surprises.


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The lab will allow the Healx team to accelerate the discovery of potential new therapies for more rare conditions
Healx – the AI-powered technology company developing the next generation of drug discovery for rare diseases – is taking more than 3,500 square foot of space within Chesterford Park’s multi-occupancy lab building.
The Science Village is already home to both established and start-up companies, including leading bioscience ventures, as Healx establishes itself in the innovation-led, energy-efficient building.
Keen on finding novel treatments for patients with rare diseases, Healx is focused on the application of AI to improve access to treatment. With this considered, the new lab will allow the Healx team to accelerate the discovery and validation of potential new therapies for more rare conditions.
Dr Neil Thompson, chief scientific officer at Healx, said: “Historically, we have worked through partnerships to access the experimental systems we require for our preclinical and clinical programmes, but, as our team and operations have scaled, we started looking to secure our own labs in order to support our growing portfolio of disease projects and to expand the proprietary data types we use in our AI platform.
“The Chesterford Research Park facility is ideal for us and will play a pivotal role in our vision for the next generation of drug discovery for rare diseases. The location, close to our Cambridge headquarters, will enable us to expand our team with experienced local talent.”
Julian Cobourne, head of regional offices, Aviva Investors, joint owners of Chesterford Research Park with Uttlesford District Council, commented: “We are thrilled to provide space for a new breed of healthcare technology companies, like Healx, to grow among our existing community of cutting-edge, global life science companies. With its new lab space in the park’s innovative community, Healx will be able to continue its crucial research, rapid expansion and recruitment.”
Chesterford Research Park provides an environment for innovative research and development for pharmaceutical companies. It is currently home to life science and technology innovators including Arecor, AstraZeneca, Cambridge Epigenetix, Charles River Laboratories, Domainex, Illumina and Lonza.

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A PROTEST against the alleged role of the monarchy in Scotland's largest city merely shows disrespect for the Lord Provost and city council, an expert has ruled.
Councillor Billy McAllister, colleague David Turner and other SNP councillors have refused to stand up for the Lord Provost at full council meetings for more than six years, putting it down to "long-held republican views".
As well as chairing full council meetings and representing the authority on civic and ceremonial occasions, the Lord Provost - currently Labour's Sadie Docherty - is ex-officio the Lord Lieutenant of Glasgow, and the Queen's representative in the city.
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In a bid to quell the protest Glasgow's ruling Labour group sought expert opinion.
Now constitutional and local government law expert Jean McFadden, a former city council leader, has ruled the protest is without foundation. But the SNP accused Labour of using old pals to make up rules and said Labour had a personal vendetta against SNP deputy group leader Billy McAllister.
The snub was largely ignored from 2007 to 2012, but it has become an issue in the last two years.
Mrs McFadden, a former law lecturer, said the city council was formed under section 1 of the Local Government, Etc (Scotland) Act 1994.
She said: "The Lord Provost is not acting as a representative of the Queen when chairing a council meeting. When chairing council meetings, the Lord Provost does so as the convener of the council under section 4(1) of the 1994 Act … When acting as Lord Lieutenant, the Lord Provost acts under section 1 of the Lieutenancies Act 1997 and that does not apply during a meeting of the council."
Mrs McFadden said the mace used by the Council was presented to Glasgow Corporation in 1912 by the 5th Earl of Rosebery. He called it "a symbol of the honour, of the power and of the dignity of this noble and generous city".
She added: "To refuse to stand when the mace is brought in is a sign of disrespect and contempt, not only for the Lord Provost, but for the present City Council."
An SNP group spokesman called the ruling "cringeworthy and embarrassing" and added: "The Lord Provost has got her pal to rewrite history to justify the pomposity on display here. The Labour Party's personal dislike for Councillor McAllister has reached a new low."
Labour's Martin McElroy said respect for the chair is vital to meetings, adding: "I am sure that in the future this [standing] is something all councillors will do."


Tip Skimming Allegation Leveled against Culinary Institute
This September 21st story from the New York Post discusses allegations that serious tip skimming took place at the Institute of Culinary Education. Joseph and Kirschenbaum’s Maimon Kirschenbaum – an attorney known throughout New York City for aggressively pursuing wage and hour violations against renowned restaurateurs, including (recently) Mario Batali – represents four waiters who used to work for the Institute.
According to the class action filed on behalf of the waiters, the Institute illegally retained a large percentage of gratuities the waiters got for working parties at high profile locations, such as Google and MTV parties and parties for Ernest & Young, a large accounting firm. The suit – filed in Manhattan Federal Court – said that “waiters got less than half of the 20% mandatory surcharge” for their work at these cooking demonstrations. Attorney Kirschenbaum was quoted in the article: “They [the waiters] worked hard to give customers the best possible experience… it’s mind-boggling that the Institute would retain a part of their tips.”


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Two Leeds United players on list of Championship players who could make England’s Euro 2028 squad
A look at some of the Championship players who can give England boss Gareth Southgate a headache next summer, according to pundit Pete Smith.
England’s Euro 2024 qualification is not wrapped up just yet, but Gareth Southgate may already be planning his squad for next summer’s trip to Germany. The Three Lions face Italy in a crucial clash on Tuesday night, and a win will see England qualify, while defeat could blow the group wide open with two games to go.
If England do make it, there will be plenty of big squad decisions for Southate to make, but will any Championship players make the cut? Not many will but what about 2028? Pete Smith of Sky Sports has picked an XI based on the second tier players who could creep into Southgate’s mind ahead of next summer. Take a look below to see if any Leeds players made the cut.

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Understanding Brain Reward Responses in Individuals With Major Depressive Disorder
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Last Update Posted: April 21, 2014
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Pizzagalli DA, Holmes AJ, Dillon DG, Goetz EL, Birk JL, Bogdan R, Dougherty DD, Iosifescu DV, Rauch SL, Fava M. Reduced caudate and nucleus accumbens response to rewards in unmedicated individuals with major depressive disorder. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Jun;166(6):702-10. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2008.08081201. Epub 2009 May 1.


I’ve noted before that I sort of wear two hats at The 451 Group, covering both content management and collaborative technologies. They’re related surely and perhaps more so every day, but traditionally have been rather separate. In any event, I have the benefit of looking at most things through (at least) two sets of lenses and am not so far in the weeds in one market that I miss related implications.
For example, Infovark has an interesting post about emergent systems and as I was looking specifically at their table, it struck me how much their definition of “explicit” (rules-based, top down, centralized, push) defines what most WCM vendors are trying to do today with targeted content delivery. But “emergent” technologies are the opposite (outcome-based, bottom up, decentralized, pull).
In short, it’s the difference between content targeting and user-generated content. There seems to me to be a real gap between those vendors doing the former and those supporting the latter.
We’ve been spending a lot of time with vendors in the customer community realm of late, while still keeping a close eye on WCM marketplace. The relationship between these two seems quite obvious to me, though we’re only starting to see bits of it in the market. There is some partnering going on and at least one OEM I know of though have been asked not to publicize yet. I suspect we’ll see more of this in the coming months.
I spoke with two web content management (WCM) vendors in the past week that are investing heavily in online marketing. In the WCM realm, this mostly means user-friendly tools that marketers can use to not only create content for a web site but also to test it and target it to site visitors.
A question I’ve been asking lately is, how automated can / should this targeting be? Interwoven, FatWire, Tridion and others have tools that let marketers segment visitors and then build some rules around how content should be targeted to these segments. This is a fairly manual process – segments and rules have to be manually created and managed. This is workable for sites that have a few broad segments and relatively shallow content / product catalogs. But wouldn’t be manageable with multiple, detailed customer segments and a deep product catalog.
This is one of the reasons Amazon, with arguably the deepest product catalog around, has long applied what we used to call “collaborative filtering” on its site — you know, the “readers who bought X also bought Y.” This approach has its own drawbacks to be sure (on Amazon, I get a strange list of recommendations based on the books I purchase for myself, for my kids or as gifts) but it wouldn’t be feasible for someone at Amazon to manually create cross-sell rules for every item Amazon sells.
A crew of start-ups like Baynote, Aggregate Knowledge and Loomia offer updated approaches to collaborative filtering that use more inputs (like time on page, search terms, clicks, scroll rate etc.) than early collaborative filtering tools. These vendors take different approaches (i.e., behavioral vs. contextual) but they’re similar in making recommendations automatically.
Some WCM vendors note that customers are leery of a “black box” making recommendations with live content on their sites. That isn’t surprising really. They also note that most customers are only beginning to segment customers or to get their feet wet with content testing (like multivariate testing to test layout or content success rates) and aren’t ready for automated recommendations yet. Still, Vignette just signed an OEM agreement with Baynote, so there must be some interest.
So which is the right approach? Ultimately both rules-based and automated targeting are likely to have roles to play. As emerging online marketing suites that include WCM, web analytics, testing and targeting tools come together, they’ll let the marketers choose the right approach for different types of content and/or different customer segments. But we aren’t there yet.


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Join park rangers for an educational and informative discussion on California trees and their benefits to the community on Friday, March 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lazy Creek Park at 26480 Lazy Creek Rd.
Participants will receive their own seedling plant and learn how to care for their new tree. All are invited to stay after for S’mores.
For more information about this event, contact the Menifee Community Services Department at 951-723-3880. For more information about California Arbor Week, visit www.arborday.org.
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Thousands of Canyon Lake residents and their guests lined Canyon Lake Drive on Sunday evening to experience the spectacular color, pageantry, and fun of festively-decorated golf carts parading in the
Due to a strict permit process, the Canyon Lake Ski Club will not be hosting Breakfast with Santa this year. Instead, the club will be hosting Cookies and Photos with
In October, the Canyon Lake POA Board of Directors approved a rule revision to limit the speed on the Vacation Park pump track to a maximum of 5 mph and
The Canyon Lake POA Board on Tuesday approved a 28-day reading to increase the fine for failure to comply with Community Patrol and Marine Patrol officers. The current fine of
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28 Jun Meyer Najem Showcase: Marianne Glick’s “Layers & Patterns”
Marianne Glick is taking her paintings beyond the usual materials. Her upcoming showcase will display the “Layers and Patterns” she’s been excitedly exploring.
After retiring in 2005, Marianne became an avid art buyer through eBay. She gravitated towards abstract expressionist pieces and soon amassed an impressive collection. It was her husband who suggested she start painting her own pieces instead of buying. That winter, when the natural world turned bleak and gray, Marianne signed up for her first art class. She started with watercolor but quickly found that acrylic suited her vibrant and bustling style better.
This past winter, Marianne began experimenting with different supplies. She started painting on wood panels instead of canvas and sticking layers of collage and other mixed media on top. Once dry, an orbital sander thins the collage down and creates “rich, deep layers”. Her bold abstract expressionist style has remained consistent with older works. Expect to see vivid hues, lively subject matter, and highly textured surfaces!
Meet Marianne at her free public reception on Friday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Gallery at Meyer Najem, 11787 Lantern Road in Fishers. You can visit the 2nd Floor Gallery Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You can also purchase her artwork online – click here!

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The Medieval Danish Towns – Urbanization and Research Agendas
By Søren Bitsch Christensen, PhD, Director, Danish Centre for Urban History.
The Medieval Town as a Monetary Arena: The Example of the Town of Lund
By Peter Carelli, PhD, The Dunker Culture Centre, Helsingborg, Sweden.
The Topographical Development of Viborg During the Middle Ages
By Hans Krongaard Kristensen, Department of Medieval Archaeology, University of Aarhus.
The Medieval Towns of Northern Schleswig
By Lennart S. Madsen, MA, Curator of Museum of Haderslev.
Church and Parish in Danish Towns c. 1000-1300
By Ebbe Nyborg, Ma, The National Museum of Denmark.
Decline and Growth in Late Medieval Danish Towns
By Bjørn Poulsen, Dr.phil. (Dr.Habil.), Professor at the History Department, University of Aarhus.
Religion, Guilds, and Identities in the Late Medieval Town
By Lars Bisgaard, PhD, Institute of History and Civilization, University of Southern Denmark, Odense.
Woman and Men in Urban Spaces – Gender in Urban History
By Grethe Jacobsen, Dr.phil. (Dr.habil.), The Royal Library, Copenhagen.
The Towns and the Poor. The International Background for the Late Medieval and Early Modern Danish Development
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Fall in love with Taormina’s out-of-season charms. Be captivated by warm days and heartwarming flavours, colourful crafts and a Christmas beyond compare.
Sicily has been attracting visitors to its balmy climes since antiquity. Taormina’s own popularity grew when the artist, Otto Geleng, arrived in February 1863 to find a warm, sunny day. It was his scenic paintings—shimmering sea framing views of snowy Mount Etna—that lured incredulous artists and nobles to the town. Come and discover what enchanted them all those years ago, as you bask in the 15-20°C temperatures common in November and December.
Europe’s biggest active volcano looks particularly alluring in autumn, when its forested slopes resemble an artist’s palette of red, ochre and bronze. Explore the northern side to encounter dramatic, eruption-scarred landscapes. You’ll also find excellent wineries that thrive on the mineral-rich slopes. Stop for a tour, lunch and an expert-led tasting. Some of the highest vineyards in the world—at 3,500ft and above—are found on Etna. These grape-friendly conditions have appealed to winemakers since the 6th century BC.
Breathe in the sweet, tangy fragrance of oranges in the autumn and winter air. First brought to Sicily by Arab settlers in the 7th to 8th centuries, today the zesty fruits can be enjoyed in an array of varieties. From the blond-fleshed Navelina, Valencia and Ovale to the blood-red Moro, Sanguinello and Tarocco. How best to sample them? We recommend a refreshing breakfast or a citrus-themed treatment at the Wellness Centre in Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina. Indulge in the Dolce Vita and you’ll be zinging with vitality.
Take advantage of the quieter months to engage in intriguing aspects of Sicilian culture. Vibrant Caltagirone ceramics depict Moorish heads or exuberant plates. They encapsulate the island’s melting-pot heritage and joie de vivre. Join a workshop to fashion your own colourful piece. Or immerse yourself in the Opera dei Pupi, watching a mesmerising puppet show where Saracens battle Norman knights. Then take your little ones to craft their own papier-mâché puppets.
Sicily comes alive in the festive season, with twinkling lights, ornate decorations and elaborate nativity scenes. Hop in an Ape Calessino for a magical tour of Taormina. Ride up to the hilltop village of Castelmola to admire a showcase of creative cribs and tableaux along the medieval streets. Afterwards, why not enjoy a hands-on class with our pastry chef. He will help you make festive treats, such as nutty, figgy buccellati cake.
Make your base at the storied Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel. Perched beside Taormina’s ancient Greek Theatre, it commands spellbinding views of the coast and Mount Etna. Take advantage of our exceptional winter programme to enjoy a range of activities. From heli-tours over the snow-clad volcano, opera shows, and a host of sumptuous festive dinners. Magical memories are guaranteed.

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London N10 & N2. Haringey & Barnet. Neighbourhood Area Guide. Last Update July 26th, 2016.
My Grandmother used to call it ‘Paradise on the Hill.’
Vibrant and Prosperous
My father’s family came from Muswell Hill and I lived here throughout my teens & twenties. Muswell Hill has alot going for it – compared to many areas of London, the area is a leafy delight. The focal point is the Broadway and Fortis Green Road. This hub of tasteful shops is rich in Edwardian architecture. Busy on weekends, the area attracts shoppers from nearby East Finchley, Friern Barnet, Highgate and Crouch End.
A Family Setting
Muswell Hill is particularly popular with families due to the larger houses and prosperous suburban feel. It also has it’s fair share of celebrities and it’s not uncommon to bump into a famous face from the world of TV, Cinema or music!
Muswell Hill’s unique position is both it’s marvel and it’s Achilles heel. Situated on a hill above the Capital, the views from the Broadway down Hillfield Park are amazing – Canary Wharf is clearly visible as are many of London’s landmarks.
This unique position meant that tube lines never connected to Muswell Hill so the nearest stations are Highgate, East Finchley or Bounds Green, depending on which enclave you live in.
Places for youngsters at Tetherdown Primary School or teenagers at sought-after Fortismere School (state comprehensive) are something of golden ticket in Muswell Hill. Parents move to the area and spend vast sums to acquire properties in the catchment area around Tetherdown Avenue.
Kids can let off steam at many of the local parks; Highgate Wood, Queens Wood and Alexandra Palace are all located in Muswell Hill and are popular for weekend strolls, games and lazy afternoons. Alexandra Palace boasts an ice-rink, boating lake and kids playground.
There is a vibrant community feel to the area and residents take pride in their surroundings and all it has to offer – many refer to themselves as ‘villagers.’
Muswell Hill covers a large residential area, spreading in every direction from The Broadway and each side has a different feel. The roads directly off the Broadway: Princes Avenue, Dukes Avenue, Queen’s Avenue are quite grandiose and many of these large and mostly Edwardian houses have now been converted into flats.
West of Fortis Green Road – aswell as roads leading off Fortis Green – is avery picturesque quarter and here many of the homes are beautifully cared for and fetch a premium for being so close to the better schools. Here you find more houses as opposed to flats. Particularly attractive roads include; Firs Avenue, Birchwood Avenue and Midhurst Avenue.
The network of residential roads leading off the Broadway and to the East of the top end of Colney Hatch Lane are extremely desirable and popular with professionals and families. The proximity to Alexandra Palace is also a bonus.
The “Lake District” roads: Windermere, Grasmere and Thirlmere Roads are prime property, attracting the highest prices. These are well located for Rhodes Avenue primary School and Alexandra Park School
The up and coming area of Muswell Hill are the roads to the east of the lower quarter of Colney Hatch Lane: Sydney Road, Pembroke Road, Newton Avenue. Here you can find smaller to mid size houses that have yet to see the premiums of Central Muswell Hill yet share the benefits.
The Coppetts Road quarter is home to more social housing but also some very attractive roads and slightly more affordable accommodation as well as some new home developments
The roads off Muswell Hill Road are beautiful, larger and hilly! This quarter has the benefit of being close to Queens/Highgate woods and also near to Highgate Tube Station.
+ Good Community feel
+ Popular with families
+ Tasteful shops and eateries
+ Good local schools
+ Green spaces
+ Lots of leisure facilities
– Lack of Tube and train line in the immediate area
– Tough to get into the better secondary school in the area
– Expensive properties
Pick up some inspiration and something beautiful for the home: Sally Bourne Interiors, 26 The Broadway, N10 3RT
Award winning Fish and Chips: Toffs, 38 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RT
Catch up with friends over a delicious Parisian style pastry and coffee: Sable d’Or, 249 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DE
Work up a sweat at: The Laboratory Spa and Health Club, The Avenue, N10 2QJ
They’re a dying breed, but wouldn’t be without it: Walter Purkis Fishmonger, Muswell Hill Broadway.
BOUNDARIES AND SETTING
The North Circular Road to the North
Alexandra Palace to the East
East Finchley High Rd/Archway Rd to the West
Wood Lane to the South
MUSWELL HILL LOCATION
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– Our Lady of Muswell RC Primary School, Pages Lane, N10
– St James’s CofE Primary School, Woodside Avenue
– Rhodes Avenue Primary School
– Coldfall Primary School, Coldfall Avenue, N10 1HS
– Muswell Hill Primary School, N10 3ST
– Hollickwood Primary School, Sydney Road, N10 2NL
– Tetherdown Primary School, Grand Avenue, N10 3BP
– Norfolk House Private Prep School
– Fortismere Secondary School (State Comprehensive)
– Alexandra Park Secondary School
_ Highgate School for Boys (Private boys school in nearby Highgate Village)
– Channing School for Girls (Private girls school in nearby Highgate Village)
TUBE & OVERGROUND
No tube stations or rail stations in the immediate area.
Highgate and East Finchely on the Northern Line and Bounds Green on the Piccadilly line are the closest tube stations depending on which part of Muswell Hill you live.
43 (Friern Barnet – London Bridge Station via Holloway/Angel/Moorgate)
134, (North Finchley – Tottenham Court Road via Kentish Town/Camden)
234, (East Finchley – Barnet Spires)
102, (Edmonton – Brent Cross Shopping Centre)
W7, (Muswell Hill – Finsbury Park)
299 (To Southgate)
All Serve Muswell Hill
Past and Present include:
Maureen Lipman – Actress
Lesley Garrett – Opera Singer
Martin Kemp – Singer and Actor
Bob Hoskins – Actor
Michelle Collins – Actress
Lauren Laverne – DJ
Rod Stewart (went to school here) – Singer
The Kinks (grew up here) – Singers
Oswald Boateng – Fashion Designer


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Tres Leches Iced Latte
This Latin inspired Tres Leches Iced Latte features three kinds of milk and a delicious coffee flavor which will delight your guests.
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POUR 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk in each of two 10-ounce glasses; set aside.
COMBINE milk and coffee granules in liquid measuring cup; stir until coffee is dissolved. Pour carefully and evenly over sweetened condensed milk in each glass. Add 3/4 cup ice to each glass. Top each glass with sweetened whipped cream. Enjoy this refreshing drink with a spoon and a straw.
Tip: For an adult version, add 2 tablespoons rum to each serving.
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With last week’s murder of Natalia Estemirova, an ardent voice for human rights in Russia’s North Caucasus region was silenced forever.
Until she was bundled into a van and shot dead last Wednesday, Natalia Estemirova had bravely investigated human rights abuses in the Chechen wars, which often put her in the line of fire.
The small but courageous group of human rights defenders in Russia researching war crimes and other abuses in the string of conflicts that have plagued the North Caucasus for decades are all too aware of the real risks they are taking each day.
Estemirova had spent years defying the cruel fate that had recently befallen several of her colleagues. Lawyer and human rights defender Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova were both shot dead in broad day light in January in the center of Moscow. Markelov was preparing to appeal against the early release of a Russian former colonel sentenced for the murder of a Chechen girl.


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Session Name: Poster Session C: Lung: All Topics
Session Type: Poster Session
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2020
Session Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Presentation Time: 3:30pm-4:00pm
*Purpose: The treatment of patients with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and lung cancer (LC) is a difficult task, and it remains questionable whether LC should be treated. Lung transplantation is an effective treatment for IPF. However, little knowledge indicates the effectiveness of the treatment for IPF-LC. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the safety and clinical outcomes of lung transplantation for patients with advanced IPF-LC .
*Methods: A total of eight patients with advanced IPF-LC were enrolled in this retrospective study. The diagnosis of IPF-LC is based on pathological confirmation. Preoperative evaluation mainly includes high-resolution computed tomography of the chest (HRCT), arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function test, 6-minute walk test, cardiac echocardiography, skull CT, abdominal CT and positron emission tomography and computed tomography.
*Results: Of these 8 patients,7 were over 60 years old, and 6 had a history of smoking. Coughing in 7 cases, spitting in 5 cases, and all the cases had dyspnea. There were 3 cases of squamous cell carcinoma, 3 cases of adenocarcinoma, 1 case of small cell lung cancer, and 1 case of carcinoid. 4 patients received single lung transplants and 4 received double lung transplants. There were no obvious intraoperative complications, and 7 patients needed intraoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Two cases were severely infected, one died within 30 days after operation. Another one died of severe arrhythmia on the 4th post-operation day. The one-year survival rate after transplantation is 75%. So far there have been no signs of tumor recurrence found.
*Conclusions: After strict preoperative assessment of lung transplantation, early lung cancer with end-stage IPF can be treated with lung transplantation. However, strict screening must be performed, and patients must be informed of the prognosis and the possibility of tumor regeneration.
To cite this abstract in AMA style:Zhang J, Liu D, Chen J. Clinical Evaluation of Lung Transplantation for End-Stage Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients with Lung Cancer [abstract]. Am J Transplant. 2020; 20 (suppl 3). https://atcmeetingabstracts.com/abstract/clinical-evaluation-of-lung-transplantation-for-end-stage-idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis-patients-with-lung-cancer/. Accessed December 6, 2023.
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More than 1200 large-diameter (up to ¾-in) holes must be drilled into titanium/ carbon stacks for the side-of-body joint on a particular Boeing commercial aircraft fuselage. This is the joint between the upper shell (section 44) of the center fuselage and the lower corresponding section (section 45), which includes the wingbox and the landing gear well.
The upper shell material is mainly carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) reinforced with a thick titanium inner structure (Boeing prefers not to disclose any more specific aircraft design details). The upper shell is secured to section 45 on both sides by a long titanium side-of-body fitting.
One of the many challenges associated with side-of-body joints is keeping debris, or burrs, from entering between the layers while drilling holes. This is especially true with titanium/CFRP material stack-ups. The burrs can cause stress concentrations, reducing the life of the aircraft.
Because manual drilling was not yielding consistent hole quality, Boeing decided to automate the side-of-body drilling process, teaming with Electroimpact to develop a solution.
Boeing required that the automated drilling process eliminate burrs between the layers to allow for one-up-assembly. One-up-assembly eliminates the need to remove the upper shell for cleaning and deburring, avoiding time- and cost-intensive operations.
Implementing an automated solution into existing assembly lines was complicated by the location of the work area, which is more than 15 ft above the factory floor.
The focus was first on stabilizing the drilling process. A support structure was needed to provide the necessary travel for a small drilling machine and to provide access to the fuselage and automated guided vehicle (AGV) system in the existing assembly lines. The resulting support structure (a long beam elevated on two columns) needed to be optimized for both stiffness as well as natural frequency due to the “inverted pendulum” effect of the layout. Electroimpact engineers used extensive FEA to optimize the structure for both low deflection and high natural frequency. As it turned out, the stiffest beam was not the most stable solution in this case.
Another key was developing an automated drilling machine that was light but that could also support the heavy drilling loads created when drilling holes in titanium of up to ¾-in diameter. Engineers had to take into account how these drilling forces would affect overall system (i.e., machine and structure) stability, which determines hole quality.
The final machine package weighs less than 6500 lb and includes a mobile interface to give Boeing the flexibility to move the machine from one side of the aircraft to the other or to different assembly lines using the existing factory crane.
The drilling machine is an all-servo system capable of storing hundreds of drilling process parameters to provide custom drilling profiles for each hole type and material stack-up configuration. Hole quality and cycle times were optimized with the different profiles to control burrs at the material interfaces or transition points.
Parameters for up to five unique material layers could be referenced along with additional processes for breakthrough and countersink operations. Parameters include spindle speeds, feed rates, clamp force, peck times, and lubrication. To ensure that parameters were switched appropriately, drill depth was determined from either the tip or from the full diameter. This was extremely important when entering or exiting titanium, which would destroy cutters if CFRP parameters were used. Drill thrust and distance drilled is monitored to increase hole quantity and maximize drill life.
To achieve a drilling process for one-up-assembly, the machine is capable of installing a temporary doweling/ clamping fastener. It is programmed to automatically select a fastener based on the programmed stack thickness and install the fastener in certain holes. These fasteners provide the clamping force required to eliminate burrs from entering between the layers. Shifting of the different layers is prevented by having a close fit between the fastener and hole diameters.
The drilling and fastening processes are qualified by Boeing to achieve the one-up-assembly for the side-of-body joint.
The stability of the system (both the support structure and machine), controllability of the drilling process, and mobility of the machines provide Boeing with a flexible and reliable drilling system.
This article is based on SAE International technical paper 2013-01-2296 by Michael Assadi, Christopher Martin, and Eliot Siegel of Electroimpact Inc.; and Dennis Mathis of Boeing.