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40 Ads That Tried But Missed The Mark In The Funniest Way Possible, As Shared By This Facebook Page

Take a moment and consider the amount of tacky, poorly-made ads you see each day.And we are not talking about the ones you see on billboards or TV, with actual people giving them a green light.Some of these ads are trying to sell you on "miracle cures" that promise to " remove evil and negative energies from your life."

Chicago Bulls somehow actually outperformed expectations in 2022-23

Finishing the season with a 40-42 record and with a loss to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, I doubt many Chicago Bulls fans would consider this season a positive one for the record books.Despite the silver lining of this being the second-most wins the Bulls have racked up over the last six years, it was a considerable step back from their 46-36 record and playoff appearance from last season.

Kristaps Porzingis's career-high 43 not enough as Wizards falter late

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis, left, looks to pass in front of Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Kristaps Porzingis always finds a silver lining.He's the Wizards player who sits at news conferences and repeats that Washington is just one adjustment away from snapping a losing streak, from finally being able to close out tight games, from being a playoff contender.

40 Ads That Tried But Missed The Mark In The Funniest Way Possible, As Shared By This Facebook Page

Take a moment and consider the amount of tacky, poorly-made ads you see each day.And we are not talking about the ones you see on billboards or TV, with actual people giving them a green light.Some of these ads are trying to sell you on "miracle cures" that promise to " remove evil and negative energies from your life."

Chicago Bulls somehow actually outperformed expectations in 2022-23

Finishing the season with a 40-42 record and with a loss to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, I doubt many Chicago Bulls fans would consider this season a positive one for the record books.Despite the silver lining of this being the second-most wins the Bulls have racked up over the last six years, it was a considerable step back from their 46-36 record and playoff appearance from last season.

Kristaps Porzingis's career-high 43 not enough as Wizards falter late

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis, left, looks to pass in front of Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Kristaps Porzingis always finds a silver lining.He's the Wizards player who sits at news conferences and repeats that Washington is just one adjustment away from snapping a losing streak, from finally being able to close out tight games, from being a playoff contender.
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Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins 7-5 Loss In Game Six Vs. Panthers

The Bruins were not able to close out their Stanley Cup playoff series against the Florida Panthers, falling 7-5 on the road in game six.On a night that the B's had two goals from both David Pastrnak and Tyler Bertuzzi, plus four assists from Brad Marchand, the Panthers were able to answer with goals of their own.

Recap: Bruins chase Panthers to lose 4-3 in overtime, dropping Game 5

The Boston Bruins chased the Florida Panthers' lead to ultimately drop Game 5 in a 4-3 overtime loss at the TD Garden."We need to understand the desperation they are playing with," Brad Marchand said of Florida's game."We saw that from the drop of the puck tonight."The Bruins spent a lot of energy trying to tie the game for nearly 60 minutes, Head Coach Jim Montgomery said postgame.

Recap: Bruins lack execution, fall 2-1 to Predators

The Boston Bruins fell 2-1 to the Nashville Predators tonight at the TD Garden, as they lacked any real energy against their opponent and power play woes continued."I think we were a little disrespectful of the game tonight," Brad Marchand said.After a solid two wins this past weekend, the Bruins game fell flat against the Predators.

Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins 7-5 Loss In Game Six Vs. Panthers

The Bruins were not able to close out their Stanley Cup playoff series against the Florida Panthers, falling 7-5 on the road in game six.On a night that the B's had two goals from both David Pastrnak and Tyler Bertuzzi, plus four assists from Brad Marchand, the Panthers were able to answer with goals of their own.

Recap: Bruins chase Panthers to lose 4-3 in overtime, dropping Game 5

The Boston Bruins chased the Florida Panthers' lead to ultimately drop Game 5 in a 4-3 overtime loss at the TD Garden."We need to understand the desperation they are playing with," Brad Marchand said of Florida's game."We saw that from the drop of the puck tonight."The Bruins spent a lot of energy trying to tie the game for nearly 60 minutes, Head Coach Jim Montgomery said postgame.

Recap: Bruins lack execution, fall 2-1 to Predators

The Boston Bruins fell 2-1 to the Nashville Predators tonight at the TD Garden, as they lacked any real energy against their opponent and power play woes continued."I think we were a little disrespectful of the game tonight," Brad Marchand said.After a solid two wins this past weekend, the Bruins game fell flat against the Predators.
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Samsung Galaxy A54 review

Introduction
Same, but different (but mostly same) - the Galaxy A54 is proof that you don't make changes to a winning formula.Or that's how Samsung sees it, at least.Whether we're entirely on board with that - you'll need to give the following pages a read to find out.Right off the bat, the A54's MSRP of roughly €500 is sure to raise a few eyebrows.

Biden Frustrated With Harris Not Rising to the Occasion' As VP, But Insiders Say Almost Impossible' to Make a Change': New Report

AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File Reuters this week published a deep dive into the relationship between President Joe Biden and his vice president Kamala Harris.The report, co-authored by Reuters White House correspondents Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose, quotes anonymous sources with inside knowledge of the relationship, noting Biden remains frustrated with Harris for not better connecting with the public.

The Tiny Lot Was So Steep It Was Almost Vertical. But That View

Mark Arnold had owned a few different homes in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, but none of them fulfilled a dream he had harbored since childhood.I always wanted to build my own house, he said.Mr. Arnold, 62, a critical-care nurse with a keen interest in architecture and design, relished the idea of building a modernist structure that reflected his taste and his ideas about how to live well.

Preview: Bruins host Canadiens in Original Six showdown tonight

Just the facts
When: Tonight, 7:00 PM
Where: TD Garden - Boston, MA
How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
Rival SBN site: Eyes on the Prize
Know your enemy


28-37-6, 62PTS, last in Atlantic Division
Nick Suzuki: 71GP, 21G, 34A, 55PTS; Cole Caufield: 46GP, 26G, 10A, 36PTS; Kirby Dach: 55GP, 13G, 23A, 36PTS
Sam Montembeault: 14-14-3, 3.32 GAA, .905

The typical down payment is 10% smaller than a year ago

The typical homebuyer's down payment was down 10% year over year in January 2023, according to a report released Wednesday by Redfin.The report is based on data collected by Redfin from county record across 40 of the most populous metropolitan areas.Redfin found that the typical U.S. homebuyer made a $42,375 down payment in January, the smallest typical down payment recorded in nearly two years.

Mike Rizzo announces Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery | TalkNats.com

The news that was expected on Cade Cavalli's elbow was realized this morning when Nationals' general manager, Mike Rizzo, announced that the right-hand pitcher Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery.The prospect suffered a grade 3 UCL sprain during his last Grapefruit outing.In the press release, Rizzo announced that Cavalli would miss the entire 2023 season as expected with a Grade 3 strain which is a total tear of the UCL.

Samsung Galaxy A54 review

Introduction
Same, but different (but mostly same) - the Galaxy A54 is proof that you don't make changes to a winning formula.Or that's how Samsung sees it, at least.Whether we're entirely on board with that - you'll need to give the following pages a read to find out.Right off the bat, the A54's MSRP of roughly €500 is sure to raise a few eyebrows.

Biden Frustrated With Harris Not Rising to the Occasion' As VP, But Insiders Say Almost Impossible' to Make a Change': New Report

AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File Reuters this week published a deep dive into the relationship between President Joe Biden and his vice president Kamala Harris.The report, co-authored by Reuters White House correspondents Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose, quotes anonymous sources with inside knowledge of the relationship, noting Biden remains frustrated with Harris for not better connecting with the public.

The Tiny Lot Was So Steep It Was Almost Vertical. But That View

Mark Arnold had owned a few different homes in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, but none of them fulfilled a dream he had harbored since childhood.I always wanted to build my own house, he said.Mr. Arnold, 62, a critical-care nurse with a keen interest in architecture and design, relished the idea of building a modernist structure that reflected his taste and his ideas about how to live well.

Preview: Bruins host Canadiens in Original Six showdown tonight

Just the facts
When: Tonight, 7:00 PM
Where: TD Garden - Boston, MA
How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
Rival SBN site: Eyes on the Prize
Know your enemy


28-37-6, 62PTS, last in Atlantic Division
Nick Suzuki: 71GP, 21G, 34A, 55PTS; Cole Caufield: 46GP, 26G, 10A, 36PTS; Kirby Dach: 55GP, 13G, 23A, 36PTS
Sam Montembeault: 14-14-3, 3.32 GAA, .905

The typical down payment is 10% smaller than a year ago

The typical homebuyer's down payment was down 10% year over year in January 2023, according to a report released Wednesday by Redfin.The report is based on data collected by Redfin from county record across 40 of the most populous metropolitan areas.Redfin found that the typical U.S. homebuyer made a $42,375 down payment in January, the smallest typical down payment recorded in nearly two years.

Mike Rizzo announces Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery | TalkNats.com

The news that was expected on Cade Cavalli's elbow was realized this morning when Nationals' general manager, Mike Rizzo, announced that the right-hand pitcher Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery.The prospect suffered a grade 3 UCL sprain during his last Grapefruit outing.In the press release, Rizzo announced that Cavalli would miss the entire 2023 season as expected with a Grade 3 strain which is a total tear of the UCL.
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Analysts are sounding alarm bell on European real estate stocks

Bloomberg photo by Krisztian Bocsi Everything is looking down for Europe's worst-hit sector: Real estate.Facing a double whammy of rising funding costs and a predicted economic slowdown, these highly leveraged stocks are now seen as the most vulnerable corner of European stock markets.Analysts at JPMorgan Chase issued a fresh warning on real estate, saying a potential further rise in yields poses a "major head wind," following Citigroup's call that the sector could halve in value.

Jens Ludwig: Public safety inequality is growing in Chicago and across America

One of the biggest changes in American society the past 50 years has been growing income inequality.That has, understandably, gotten an enormous amount of attention.But alongside that trend has been less attention to rising inequality in something even more basic: safety.Over the last few years, Chicagoans across the city have been increasingly concerned about safety.

Sidewalk hazards on Dundas West could be just the tip of a city-wide problem | CBC News

There's big trouble in Little Portugal.Residents of Dundas Street West, near Brock Street, say a broken patch of sidewalk is causing headaches for pedestrians.The broken, heaved and unevenly repaired sidewalk is only about two metres long.But so far it's tripped up at least five pedestrians, the local Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area says, some of whom have suffered injuries that required hospital care.

Ted Lerner Passes Away

Ted Lerner, the real estate developer who purchased the Washington Nationals in 2006, has passed away, reports Jonathan Karl of ABC News.Lerner was 97 years old.The cause was complications from pneumonia, per a report from Adam Bernstein and Matt Schudel of The Washington Post.Major League Baseball took over ownership of the struggling Montreal Expos franchise in January of 2002 and started looking for new locations for the club.

Liverpool: Darwin Nunez suffers injury blow

Liverpool secured their second consecutive league victory when they beat Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday, however, Jurgen Klopp may have now been dealt a devastating blow ahead of the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.What's the latest on Darwin Nunez's injury?The Athletic's Liverpool reporter James Pearce has confirmed that Darwin Nunez will be a doubt for the challenging meeting with Carlo Ancelotti's side this week.

5 tactics for managing paid customer acquisition during a downturn

From 2011 to 2021, Facebook's average revenue per user (ARPU) shot up at a nearly exponential rate.Companies across every sector were paying more per "eyeball" than ever as customer acquisition costs (CAC) rose at an unsustainable rate.I shared this observation a couple years ago, predicting that startups would start to better scrutinize and reel in their spending:

Facebook's revenue per user is growing almost exponentially in US/CAN.

Analysts are sounding alarm bell on European real estate stocks

Bloomberg photo by Krisztian Bocsi Everything is looking down for Europe's worst-hit sector: Real estate.Facing a double whammy of rising funding costs and a predicted economic slowdown, these highly leveraged stocks are now seen as the most vulnerable corner of European stock markets.Analysts at JPMorgan Chase issued a fresh warning on real estate, saying a potential further rise in yields poses a "major head wind," following Citigroup's call that the sector could halve in value.

Jens Ludwig: Public safety inequality is growing in Chicago and across America

One of the biggest changes in American society the past 50 years has been growing income inequality.That has, understandably, gotten an enormous amount of attention.But alongside that trend has been less attention to rising inequality in something even more basic: safety.Over the last few years, Chicagoans across the city have been increasingly concerned about safety.

Sidewalk hazards on Dundas West could be just the tip of a city-wide problem | CBC News

There's big trouble in Little Portugal.Residents of Dundas Street West, near Brock Street, say a broken patch of sidewalk is causing headaches for pedestrians.The broken, heaved and unevenly repaired sidewalk is only about two metres long.But so far it's tripped up at least five pedestrians, the local Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area says, some of whom have suffered injuries that required hospital care.

Ted Lerner Passes Away

Ted Lerner, the real estate developer who purchased the Washington Nationals in 2006, has passed away, reports Jonathan Karl of ABC News.Lerner was 97 years old.The cause was complications from pneumonia, per a report from Adam Bernstein and Matt Schudel of The Washington Post.Major League Baseball took over ownership of the struggling Montreal Expos franchise in January of 2002 and started looking for new locations for the club.

Liverpool: Darwin Nunez suffers injury blow

Liverpool secured their second consecutive league victory when they beat Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday, however, Jurgen Klopp may have now been dealt a devastating blow ahead of the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.What's the latest on Darwin Nunez's injury?The Athletic's Liverpool reporter James Pearce has confirmed that Darwin Nunez will be a doubt for the challenging meeting with Carlo Ancelotti's side this week.

5 tactics for managing paid customer acquisition during a downturn

From 2011 to 2021, Facebook's average revenue per user (ARPU) shot up at a nearly exponential rate.Companies across every sector were paying more per "eyeball" than ever as customer acquisition costs (CAC) rose at an unsustainable rate.I shared this observation a couple years ago, predicting that startups would start to better scrutinize and reel in their spending:

Facebook's revenue per user is growing almost exponentially in US/CAN.
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Visits on Bing have risen 15.8% - 3 search giants release next-gen AI tools | What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News

Baidu's stock fell 6.4% following the release; Google's ranking algorithm may have a competitive edge
The hype around generative AI seems to have lasted forever and frantic release schedules will see it continue for some time.Mid-March saw the release of next-generation AI tools from three of the world's biggest search players, Google, Microsoft and China's Baidu.

Crypto Advocate Sees 'Silver Lining' for the Industry in SEC's Warning to Coinbase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's pending enforcement action against crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) may lead to more defined rules for the crypto industry, Brett Quick, head of government affairs at Crypto Council for Innovation, told CoinDesk TV's "First Mover" on Thursday.The danger, however, is that crypto companies may simply move outside the U.S., she said.

Visits on Bing have risen 15.8% - 3 search giants release next-gen AI tools | What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News

Baidu's stock fell 6.4% following the release; Google's ranking algorithm may have a competitive edge
The hype around generative AI seems to have lasted forever and frantic release schedules will see it continue for some time.Mid-March saw the release of next-generation AI tools from three of the world's biggest search players, Google, Microsoft and China's Baidu.

Crypto Advocate Sees 'Silver Lining' for the Industry in SEC's Warning to Coinbase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's pending enforcement action against crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) may lead to more defined rules for the crypto industry, Brett Quick, head of government affairs at Crypto Council for Innovation, told CoinDesk TV's "First Mover" on Thursday.The danger, however, is that crypto companies may simply move outside the U.S., she said.
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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Talks About Changes Coming for LA with Shift Restriction

Dodgers fans need to be fully ready for a different looking brand of baseball this coming regular season.A bevy of rule changes have been implemented for the upcoming MLB season.Of course, we've already seen them at play this spring, but things will be different when the games count during the regular season.

Kurtenbach: The Warriors stink, but it might not matter

The streak is over.Eleven road losses in a row did not become 12.Ending the streak which lasted nearly two months is a reason for celebration for the Dubs.That was gross, Klay Thompson said of the losing streak.But so was the Warriors' win over the Rockets.The Warriors didn't win the game so much as the young Rockets lost it.

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Talks About Changes Coming for LA with Shift Restriction

Dodgers fans need to be fully ready for a different looking brand of baseball this coming regular season.A bevy of rule changes have been implemented for the upcoming MLB season.Of course, we've already seen them at play this spring, but things will be different when the games count during the regular season.

Kurtenbach: The Warriors stink, but it might not matter

The streak is over.Eleven road losses in a row did not become 12.Ending the streak which lasted nearly two months is a reason for celebration for the Dubs.That was gross, Klay Thompson said of the losing streak.But so was the Warriors' win over the Rockets.The Warriors didn't win the game so much as the young Rockets lost it.
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After Less Than a Year, Maybeck's Has Served Its Final Meals in the Marina

It's been about eight months since Maybeck's made its debut on the corner of Lombard and Scott streets, a joint project from chef-owner Aaron Toensing and Lori Baker and Jeffrey Banker, the couple known for their once-beloved restaurant Baker and Banker.Now comes the sad news the restaurant has already served its final meals.
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Playoff berth clinched despite a lifeless performance in Toronto Marlies' shutout loss to Charlotte

"I just don't think we had the effort we needed, we weren't connected as a team, and it showed," said captain Logan Shaw after this 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Charlotte."There were a lot of compounded elements to the game...We didn't work as hard as we needed to, and we weren't executing our plan," added head coach Greg Moore.

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

No one likes to lose a web design client.Especially when you consider the hard work that goes into finding one.And we can't forget about all of the efforts it takes to provide them with great service.The whole experience can leave a bad taste in your mouth.Not to mention a hole in your revenue stream and a void in your schedule.

City looks for silver lining in TxDOT's I-35 expansion - Austin Monitor

Friday, January 27, 2023 by Kali Bramble
With the Texas Department of Transportation circling in on finalized plans for Interstate 35, city staffers are racing to seize opportunity of a number of cap-and-stitch projects that could come to be a silver lining in the largely unpopular interstate expansion.

Playoff berth clinched despite a lifeless performance in Toronto Marlies' shutout loss to Charlotte

"I just don't think we had the effort we needed, we weren't connected as a team, and it showed," said captain Logan Shaw after this 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Charlotte."There were a lot of compounded elements to the game...We didn't work as hard as we needed to, and we weren't executing our plan," added head coach Greg Moore.

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

No one likes to lose a web design client.Especially when you consider the hard work that goes into finding one.And we can't forget about all of the efforts it takes to provide them with great service.The whole experience can leave a bad taste in your mouth.Not to mention a hole in your revenue stream and a void in your schedule.

City looks for silver lining in TxDOT's I-35 expansion - Austin Monitor

Friday, January 27, 2023 by Kali Bramble
With the Texas Department of Transportation circling in on finalized plans for Interstate 35, city staffers are racing to seize opportunity of a number of cap-and-stitch projects that could come to be a silver lining in the largely unpopular interstate expansion.
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Heavy Song of the Week: Jesus Piece Keep It Cryptic on "Silver Lining"

Heavy Song of the Week is a feature on Heavy Consequence breaking down the top metal and hard rock tracks you need to hear every Friday.This week the top spot goes to "Silver Lining" by Philly hardcore band Jesus Piece.The landscape of hardcore has changed immensely since Jesus Piece last released an album in 2018.

Jabber Jaws: Evgeni did nothing wrong

Another loss at SAP Center is in the books, this time with Sharks' owner Hasso Plattner in the crowd to see it all go down.The San Jose Sharks fell to the Minnesota Wild 5-2 and dropped to 19-36-12 overall for the season.The saddest part, the Sharks have only won 6 games in front of home fans this year.

FathersGained Family Time inthe Pandemic. Many Don't Want to Give It Back.

When the pandemic hit, Steve Gaffney was laid off from his longtime job at a company that provided lighting for events.Three weeks later, his daughter Morgan was born.At 42, he became a stay-at-home father.It made sense for their family: His partner, who unlike him has a college degree, earned more, and as a facilities manager she was always on call.

2023 NBA Free Agency: 5 best available PGs to replace Lonzo for Bulls

If the reports that Lonzo Ball may require a third orthoscopic knee surgery come to fruition, it may unfortunately be time for the Chicago Bulls to begin moving on and search for a different answer at the point guard position moving forward.As good as Ball has been for Chicago in limited time, this team needs a player they can depend on to run the show.

555 Meaning: Law of Attraction & Manifestation

Have you ever noticed a particular number that keeps catching your eye?It can be anything ranging from 1 to 9, they can be visible in single or multiple digits.Such numbers are usually seen on clocks, number plates, etc.These numbers are known as the angel numbers and each number holds its meaning and significance in life.

Sunak should remove the whip from Johnson it's the only language he understands | Simon Jenkins

Rishi Sunak has no alternative.The United Kingdom which Northern Ireland is part of is a democracy ruled by the Westminster parliament.In the matter of the Northern Ireland protocol, the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) is claiming the right of veto over a classic function of any union foreign trade.

Precious Achiuwa: Defensive Superstar

Precious Achiuwa is somehow the calm and the storm all wrapped up into one player.Achiuwa is a player who will make you shake your head one second and cheer him on the next, he plays a chaotic, high energy style of basketball and impacts the game massively whenever he touches the floor.Toronto has struggled defensively all season long and when Precious is on the floor he is able to heavily aid some of his teammates on that end.
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Are You Unknowingly Gaslighting Your Partner? Signs Of Unintentional Gaslighting

I am sure you're aware of what gaslighting is.It is a form of emotional and psychological abuse that consists of making an individual feel like something is wrong with them or that they are at fault.It involves manipulating someone into believing things that aren't really true.Gaslighting is usually associated with sociopaths or narcissistic people.

Here's why electric vehicles need EV-specific tires

One of the biggest promises of electric vehicles is that they provide relative freedom from constant car maintenance.Gone are oil and filter changes, spark plugs, tune-ups, diesel particulate traps, diesel exhaust aftertreatment fluid, and countless other parts to replace.There's not even so much as a muffler clamp to deal with.

Are You Unknowingly Gaslighting Your Partner? Signs Of Unintentional Gaslighting

I am sure you're aware of what gaslighting is.It is a form of emotional and psychological abuse that consists of making an individual feel like something is wrong with them or that they are at fault.It involves manipulating someone into believing things that aren't really true.Gaslighting is usually associated with sociopaths or narcissistic people.

Here's why electric vehicles need EV-specific tires

One of the biggest promises of electric vehicles is that they provide relative freedom from constant car maintenance.Gone are oil and filter changes, spark plugs, tune-ups, diesel particulate traps, diesel exhaust aftertreatment fluid, and countless other parts to replace.There's not even so much as a muffler clamp to deal with.
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Every Bayern Munich season goal still in sight despite injuries, says club president Herbert Hainer

Two devastating season-ending injuries - not how Bayern Munich wanted to emerge from the Men's World Cup break, but the club will have to cope.The Bavarians are back top of the Bundesliga for now; in the Champions League they'll have to get past Lionel Messi's PSG in the Round of 16, and without the services of keeper Manuel Neuer and defender Lucas Hernández.
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