title: Contract modifications

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Contract modifications make changes to an existing agreement between two parties but are just as much an agreement as to the original contract. Whether the modification is to a written or verbal contract, there are ways to enforce the agreement you made with another person or a business.
Enforcing a contract modification, and making enforceable changes to contracts is critically important to protecting your interests, both business and personal. The attorneys at the Katz Law Group have the years of experience needed to effectively modify contracts, and enforce modified contracts.
Like any other contract, a modification must meet certain elements to be enforceable. There must be an offer, an acceptance, and consideration.
Offer for Modification
One party must suggest or "offer" that the existing terms of the contract be changed. An offered change can be minor or much more significant. In either case, the terms of the suggested change must be sufficiently clear so that both parties can understand what the change would be. If the suggested change is modified by the other party, it is considered a "counter-offer" for modification.
Acceptance of Modification
Like with any other contract, the modification must be accepted. Acceptance must be to the terms of the offer, but can be written or verbal depending on the circumstances. Certain contracts may specify the exact way a contract modification must be accepted, so it is important to know the terms of your contract and comply with them.
Both parties should gain some "value" from the agreed-upon change to the contract. This does not necessarily mean money has to change hands, but maybe the change is for convenience to one or both parties. This is sufficient consideration for the enforceability of the modification.
Enforcing a Contract Modification
Contracts and any modifications to a contract are generally enforced in the same way.
Written Modifications to Contracts
With written modifications, the terms of the written agreement are presented in court in order to prove their existence. The actual document used to modify the contract can be presented to the court or the jury in order to show what the agreement is, and how it changed the original contract.
Written modifications are usually signed by both parties, and the presentation of these signatures is an important part of proving that the agreement was made and that both parties intended to be held accountable for those modifications.
In many contract disputes, it is not the fact that a contract modification was made, but rather what the intended meaning of the changed words is. When ambiguity exists in the terms of the contract, the different parties will argue about the meanings of those words, and the court or jury will have to decide what was meant.
With the help of an experienced contract attorney, you can make sure the correct meaning is proved and your rights are protected.
Verbal Modifications to Contracts
Verbal modifications create interesting challenges. If the contract itself was verbal, a verbal modification will be treated much the same way. Testimony by the parties to the contract will be introduced to prove what the terms of the modification are. However, because of the nature of party testimony, it often turns into "he said, she said."
Witnesses to the modification may also testify. If there were others involved in the verbal contract modification who can testify as to its terms, they can provide valuable testimony that can be used to prove the terms of any change.
Limits to Contract Modifications
In many cases, contracts specifically limit what modifications may be made to the original agreement. When such a limit exists, it usually takes the form of a contract clause. A thorough reading of that clause is important to understand what types of modifications are allowed, or if they are allowed.
Common contract modification limits include
- the prohibition against any changes to the contract;
- the requirement that all contract modifications be made in writing; or
- limitations to what may be changed, while not prohibiting all changes to a contract.
When Modifications Must Be in Writing
The most common limitation to contract modifications is that they must be in writing. In written contracts, this is an extremely common provision, considered "boilerplate" in most contracts.
If the modification is in writing, it will be much easier to enforce it. When the modification is not in writing, in violation of the limiting provision, the change may not be enforceable. This could mean losing the benefit of a bargain gained as the result of the modification.
Certain exceptions exist in the law to permit a party to enforce an oral modification to a written contract, but they are often hard to prove. The best course of action is to make sure all modifications to existing agreements are in writing.
Oral Modifications to Contracts
An oral modification to a written or verbal contract could run afoul of the Statute of Frauds. Certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable:
- Agreements to pay from a person's estate;
- Agreements to answer for the debt of another person;
- Agreements upon consideration of marriage;
- Agreements for the sale of land or any interest in land; and
- Any agreement that is not to be performed within one year of the making of the agreement.
When dealing with the Statute of Frauds, it is vitally important to comply with the law to make sure that any modification can be enforceable. With the help of an experienced contract attorney, you can pursue equitable remedies if an oral modification violates the Statute of Frauds.
When a modification is "unenforceable" for some reason, there may still be an avenue you can pursue to enforce the terms of the modified agreement. An equitable remedy such as unjust enrichment or promissory estoppel can be used to show that some value was conferred on the other party, and it would be unjust to allow that other party to keep the benefit of that bargain without paying for it.
Consult a Contract Litigation Attorney in Massachusetts
If you have a contract modification that needs to be enforced or if you need to modify an existing contract, the Katz Law Group can help you fight to make sure the terms of your agreement are followed, and that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled. Contact us today for a consultation. Our business litigation and contract lawyers have nearly 40 years of experience helping clients in Massachusetts and beyond, including in Worcester, Framingham, and Marlborough.


tier: cub

shelf: science-engineering

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NOJA Power 310 series Automatic Circuit Recloser’s DIN taper bushings simplify ground-level installations
Industry-standard bushings on 310 series ACR allow linesmen to use dead break elbow connectors to ease installation and maintenance work on underground-to-overground grid transitions.
Electrical switchgear engineers NOJA Power today announces the fitment of DIN taper bushings to all its OSM15 and OSM27 310 series Automatic Circuit Reclosers (ACR or “auto-recloser”). The bushings are a standard fitment to the ACR and comply with the DIN EN 50181 (Interface Type C) specification .
DIN taper bushings extend the range of applications for which the 310 series ACR can be used by enabling the use of dead break elbows to connect insulated conductors to the equipment.
A typical application is for the transition between a metropolitan electricity distribution network sited underground and an overground grid used to service a rural area. An enclosure houses the transition between the underground and overhead networks - which are connected across an ACR to protect the grids. The dead break elbows are fitted to the end of the insulated conductors and then placed directly onto the ACR’s DIN taper bushings and secured. A key advantage of this arrangement is that linesmen are not required to work with uninsulated conductors (although the usual safety standards associated with work on medium-voltage distribution networks must be followed).
The 310 series was introduced in 2012. The OSM15 version features a rated maximum voltage of 15.5 kV, fault break capacity of 16 kA and rated maximum continuous current of 800 A. Comparable figures for the OSM27 are 27 kV, 12.5 kA and 800 A. The ACRs are suitable for use in a wider range of electrical network configuration options for conventional grids and smart grids. The OSM15 units have been type tested by independent test laboratory DNV GL KEMA for short time withstand current test of 16 kA for three seconds.
For pole-mount applications, the 310 series is supplied with silicone rubber bushing boots fitted over the DIN taper bushings enabling connection of the uninsulated conductors used on overhead distribution systems.
NOJA Power also offers a ground mount kiosk (GMK) to enclose ground-level installations. The GMK takes advantage of the 310 series dead break elbow capability by eliminating the copper busbars and cable-connection bulkhead required in kiosks housing ACRs with non-DIN taper compliant bushings. This results in a more compact kiosk.
“As fundamental components of smart grids we are seeing our ACRs replacing older switchgear for an increasing number of ground-level applications,” says Neil O’Sullivan, NOJA Power’s Managing Director. “We have designed the 310 series auto-recloser with this application in mind. The unit’s high-maximum interrupt rating and -maximum continuous current rating make it suitable for a wide range of implementations, and the DIN taper bushings make ground-level installation easier. When housed in the company’s compact GMK, the 310 series auto-recloser is an ideal solution for protection of underground grids.”
NOJA Power’s OSM15 310 series products benefit from the use of a vacuum interrupt and solid dielectric insulator instead of the environmentally unfriendly oil or sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas used in older products. Another key feature of the OSM15 310 series is its stainless steel enclosure that forms the only solid dielectric unit with controlled arc venting on the market. The controlled arc venting design meets the requirements of IEC62271-200 Clause 6.106 and Annex A, and the efficacy of this important safety feature has previously been verified as part of the type-testing certification.
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shelf: software-docs

title: Clinton email scandal

text:
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the “Clinton Email Scandal.” Truthfully, I’m conflicted. I’m a female college student who wants nothing more than for the United States to have a female president.
When the news broke headlines, I was beginning to wonder if I could trust her with the presidency or as a politician in general.
I was one of the first people to admit that I thought the patriarchic men of the Republican Party had cooked up a new plan to take her down. It’s not a far-fetched idea to say that Donald Trump, among other candidates, doesn’t like the idea of a female president.
So I did a little bit of research to find out what this was all about.
Basically here’s what happened:
Hilary used a private server in her New York home instead of a government server to send emails from the state department.
What does that mean? Instead of having a state.gov email address, she used her own email. She did this during her entire term as secretary of state.
What’s the big deal? People work from home all the time.
Yes, but not everyone has access to all of the state department’s security files. It’s no secret that modern warfare has escalated from nuclear attacks to cyber attacks. The risk that both foreign and domestic hackers could have gotten access to confidential files was much higher with her use of a private server.
The story continues when members of congress said that she had violated record keeping laws. Not true, but she did put a lot of people at risk.
Actually the record keeping laws requiring a secure server weren’t put into effect until after she left office.
But this is the part where I became skeptical.
The Justice Department asked that she turn her email server into the FBI. She did end up doing this months later, after she wiped her server clean and deleted a number of what she says are “personal emails.”
Since October 2014, the question has remained whether or not she was sending and receiving classified information. Both Hilary and her campaign staff have denied any claims about classified info.
Without a doubt, Hilary’s campaign team is putting up a strong defense with this matter. Check out this video from her press secretary that rebuttals some of the arguments against her.
One thing is for sure, this is definitely not a partisan or female attack. Three separate organizations are investigating her: The FBI, the Justice Department and the U.S. House Select Committee on Benghazi. All these organizations are under a democratic administration.
Even while Hilary is under investigation, it is going to be a very long time before all of these emails, classified or not, are sorted out. Regardless, she will not be put in jail because she is not under criminal investigation.
This email scandal is definitely a little fishy, but it is also being blown up. After the first Clinton scandal, it seems easy for the media to point fingers at another Clinton.
We all know that the Clinton family members are politicians first and celebrities next. While having an affair with a member of your staff is a scandal, sending government emails through the wrong server is more of a security risk than anything else.
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shelf: health

title: Std testing rochester ny 340 lake ave 14608

text:
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shelf: finance

title: Portfolio of interests

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Good news for the Diocese of Llandaff, after a bit of a saga [about which I will NOT publish comments], it has been resolved by the Anglican Church of Wales that June Osborne, Dean of Salisbury, will be its next Bishop. The announcement is here.
Now I do not like pouring cold water on the cheerful celebrations of such an event but my convictions on matters of principles and important truths shall not be tarnished.
This is the last part of the announcement:
"Her interests include the arts and football. A lifelong supporter of Manchester City, she is looking forward to adding rugby to her portfolio of interests."
Rugby is NOT, I repeat, NOT something that can be added to a portfolio of interests. By all means dislike rugby, show no interest in it, have no understanding of the great game. Blanch at the thought of what goes on the scrum. Refuse your sons and daughters any participation in the game, steering them towards gentler pastimes such as football. Do anything you like against the game of rugby.
But do not add it to your portfolio of interests.
Rugby is passion not interest. It is bedrock to culture in places like Wales and New Zealand. It is a matter of DNA in the body and of legend in the body politic. It is not something you add to your interests because you have a new job in rugbyland.
Oh, and all this grizzling on my part is nothing compared to the grizzles I and many others in Anglican Land are having about the latest absurdity of the Church of England/Anglican Mother to Us All. Cranmer nails it here. Really!?
What is the point of having a C of E national press officer if he or she cannot stop these nonsenses before they reach the media. Once there they are difficult to explain away ...


shelf: education

title: About Our program

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About Our program
IB Classical Dance Year-Round Program, is committed to offer world-class classical ballet technique and dance training to students
Students are guided toward a path that will prove most beneficial to their growth and is tailored to their individual needs. Our program is based on exclusive small classes, to ensure students receive the best personalized attention.
Level 3 (Ages 3-10)
Introduces our youngsters to learn the basics of the ballet foundation.
IB classical Dance believes in a challenging progression of training that inspires students to reach their true potential and far beyond, placing students according to their age in order to allow proper physical development through these crucial young years. Students will work on building strong foundation with proper ballet technique, body alignment, musicality, and coordination to carry them through life.
Levels 4 and 5 (Ages 11-12+)
Exposes our dancers to different styles and increased difficulty of training that will develop them into classical ballet dancers.
This Program is structure according to their skill level and knowledge of dance, IB Classical Dance focuses on ballet technique and artistry. Students at this level take advantage of a more extensive class schedule to further their knowledge of body mechanics, detailed musicality, and performance.
Season 2022 - 2023
IB Classical Dance Preprofessional Program
(Ages 12+) is the school’s highest level of training for our most advance ballet students who want to pursue a professional ballet career.
Students from IB Classical Dance Conservatory Program will be exposed to prestigious ballet competitions throughout the year.
Students will receive personalize attention and coaching, while working on refining technique, strengthening, and artistry.
The focus of this program is to give young and talented dancers the opportunity to make their training a top priority and to be fully prepared to enter into the professional world of dance
The Conservatory is the only Program at IB Classical Dance that requires an Audition or invitation by the director. Students can schedule an audition class at any time throughout the year.
Ballet Technique – Point – Men’s Class – Pas de Deux – Conditioning – Repertoire – Contemporary – Modern.
The Conservatory students have the option and are invited to take any afternoon/evening classes.


shelf: home-craft

title: 1907 field by field strip till tweaking

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Set Up for Success: Kingman, Ind., strip-tiller Doug Davenport put a Valmar air seeder on a Salford vertical tillage tool and set it to just very lightly tickle the soil as it seeds cover crops. He immediately had excellent results, but was running right over strips while seeding because we were still making them right after harvest.
Kingman, Ind., strip-tiller Doug Davenport’s 4,000-acre operation reinforces the idea that one size does not fit all for farming. Davenport has spent many years, and plans to spend many more, figuring out, field-by-field the best management practices on his farm.
This philosophy led him to adopt strip-tillage for corn initially about 15 years ago. While about 60% of his farm has been tiled, Davenport still found himself struggling with cool, wet soils in the spring on the untiled acreage. Coming from a long history of no-till, he first noticed the potential of strip-till while using an anhydrous bar.
“We didn’t have widespread success with the anhydrous toolbar right away, but we could see that it was a direction that could help us,” he says. “Around that time we were noticing that there was some fertility stratification in our soil tests. These discoveries inspired us to look at strip-tilling.”
Davenport grows corn and no-tilled soybeans on a nearly 50/50 split, with the addition of 200-300 acres of wheat every year. When he started strip-tilling, it was in a limited capacity on his corn ground with a used 16-row Progressive toolbar.
After about 3 seasons, Davenport saw the benefit with soils drying out earlier in the spring and better fertility placement, which prompted him to invest in the 16-row Case IH NTX 5310 toolbar with a Montag fertilizer cart that he still uses today.
Although he credits his success to a number of different changes in practices, he has seen the ground he uses to benchmark his yield improve markedly over the past 15 years.
He experimented in field of pure timber soil that’s on rolling ground and has woods on two sides to benchmark corn yield.
“We’ve recently seen well over 200-bushel corn and 60-bushel soybeans on it where we used to get 170 bushels of corn there,” says Davenport. “We see less erosion, higher yield with less nitrogen, increased infiltration and reduced compaction. When we used to sink a soil probe or go tiling, the soil was getting to the point where it was almost hard and now it’s much softer.”
Primarily a fall strip-tiller, Davenport applied anhydrous ammonia with his bar at first. It only took him a year to decide that this approach wasn’t efficient enough for him, and he opted to apply only dry fertilizer in the fall. However, it’s through his attention to individual fields that he decides how much to apply.
Davenport traditionally bands up to 350 pounds per acre of 9-23-30 (a potash and diammonium phosphate (DAP) blend) or monoammonium phosphate (MAP), but as little as 150 pounds per acre on some fields, depending on need, about 5-6 inches deep through his strip-till bar in the fall. He’ll then apply 10 gallons per acre of 28% N and 2 gallons of ammonium thiosulfate with the planter in 2-by-2-inch placement.
Davenport sidedresses the balance of his N, often starting about V4 stage. The multiple applications, combined with cover crops have allowed him to start decreasing N applications on some fields.
“We had been using about 1.5 pounds of nitrogen per bushel,” he says. “Then we were able to get it down to 1.2 and then 1,” he says. “Today, on farms where we’ve had continuous cover crops for 5-6 years, tiling and good pH, I’m confident we can grow a good corn crop using 0.7 or 0.8 pounds of N per bushel.”
Minor Modifications: Without row cleaners, Davenport’s Case IH strip-till rig is basically set-up with a straight coulter, mini mole knife, closing disks and a curved rolling basket. Although it performs well in the fall, his recent spring tests are prompting him to make a few more adjustments.
Cover Crop Contribution
Davenport started experimenting with cover crops about 8 years ago, and he’s spent the intervening years trying to determine the best method for planting his mix of cereal rye, oats and radishes. Having seed flown on proved to be a bit too expensive and inconsistent for Davenport, so he engineered an air seeder delivery system.
“We ended up putting a Valmar air seeder on a Salford vertical tillage tool and setting it to just very lightly tickle the soil as it spreads,” he says. “We immediately had excellent results, but the problem was that we were running right over our strips while seeding because we were still making them right after harvest. The strips were still there, but we just felt like we were working against ourselves a bit.”
To counteract this, Davenport switched the steps and now vertical tills and seeds cover crops first after harvest and builds strips right into the seeded ground after that.
“We follow up with the strip-tiller right away,” he says. “We still seem to get great seed to soil contact and the strips stay in place.”
He feels that getting strip-tillage and cover crops to work alongside in his system has enabled him to dial N rates back to as low as 0.7 pounds per bushel in some fields and has increased the speed at which his soil warms up and dries in the spring. He’s also seen his organic matter, which hovers around 1.2%-3.5%, start to steadily climb on all the ground that have continuous cover crops.
Covering Up: Davenport started experimenting with cover crops about 8 years ago, and he’s spent the intervening years trying to determine the best method for planting his mix of cereal rye, oats and radishes. He recently switched to vertical tilling and seeding cover crops after harvest and building strips right into the seeded ground after that.
Since Davenport is on a diligent no-tilled soybeans and strip-tilled corn rotation, he’s felt comfortable running his rig without row cleaners — saying that they seemed to be causing a bit of undue erosion.
“It seems like the row cleaner can have a bit of a negative effect on areas where my ground is rolling,” says Davenport. “If I can turn a little bit of that soybean stubble back into the strip with the soil, it doesn’t really hurt me because most of its gone by spring anyway. Without row cleaners, my strip-tiller doesn’t make quite as wide or black strips and maybe I’m missing out on a little extra warming, but I’ve experimented with them and I’ve seen that it’s better without them for me.”
Without row cleaners, Davenport’s Case IH rig is basically set-up with a straight coulter, mini mole knife, closing disks and a curved rolling basket. Although it performs well in the fall, his recent spring tests are prompting him to make a few more adjustments.
“We’ve always been more heavy on the fall side of strip-tilling, but over the past 2 or 3 years I have been moving more acres to spring,” says Davenport. “It’s a little bit of a risk because we’re running that shank-type system through the ground in the spring when it’s still wet, but it hasn’t bit me yet. Adjusting it to run more shallow seems to help with that as well.”


shelf: history-culture

title: Wallflowers

text:
I just wanted to let you know that “So Superb” arrived safe and sound in this morning’s mail. He is just gorgeous...everything I hoped for (and more!). I especially love his little impasto bits, and the clip board presentation totally appeals to my unconventional heart (and looks great hanging on the wall). Thankyou so much!
Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU again for my beautiful new piece, I am obsessed with it and can’t stop looking at it- think my reaction said it all!! Very much appreciate you delivering it in person also, very kind of you.
I randomly stumbled upon your work and I am so moved by this piece that I have to write to let you know I feel as though you have completely captured my spirit despite literally being on the other side of the planet ! Honestly, I’ve never even considered commissioning artwork or sitting for a portrait, but I’ve just added those to my bucket list and started a fund to make it happen. Thank you for such thoughtful, beautiful pieces, they are truly wonderful.
Hi! I’m a really big fan!! The other day I came home and mum had painting of a lady holding flowers. I asked her, who did you get this painting from? And she said Jess Watts! I was just so shocked, love the painting so much!
I was just looking through your website to see what other work you had made. I bought an artwork from you in London two years ago, Pursuit of Happiness. It is now with us in our home in Stockholm, Sweden. Much appreciated by us. Just wanted to say that All the best
I love, Love, LOVE the painting Close to You!!!! I received it yesterday but only managed to unwrap it today. It’s beautiful!! It will be hanging in my bedroom and it will bring me joy every morning. Thank you for organising the framing and prompt delivery, especially so close to Christmas. I know what a crazy time of the year it is for everyone.
Looking at your art brings me such happiness! I love the colours and the near invisible words too, their meaning and thought provoking little messages. The secrecy of never seeing a face is profound, nearly tantalising.
I wanted to let you know that beautiful pretty boy Bernard arrived safely this morning. He is even more spectacular in real life! Thank you for your amazing work and making the whole delivery service a breeze.
My paintings are even more beautiful than I imagined. Thank you so much for painting and arranging delivery of these amazing paintings. I can’t wait to hang them on my wall. I will send you a photo when they are hung. Thanks again you are amazing.


shelf: civic-law

title: Benefits of emergency security services

text:
Security in today’s unpredictable world has never been more crucial. Emergency security services play an essential role in maintaining a safe environment during times of crisis; here are some benefits associated with having emergency security in place:
- Rapid Response Time
Emergency security services offer numerous advantages during times of crisis, from break-ins to fires to medical emergencies to natural disasters. Emergency security teams have the training necessary to respond rapidly and mitigate risks quickly, potentially saving lives and assets along the way. - Increased Protection From Crime
Emergency security services help combat crime by creating a visible presence that dissuades criminals. A security team can monitor surveillance systems, conduct routine patrols, and respond swiftly to suspicious activity–making your property or event less of an attractive target for criminals.
- Expertise and Training
Security professionals have received extensive training to handle emergency situations effectively, from managing a fire evacuation to de-escalating violent encounters. Their expertise can prove invaluable when things go awry, helping ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. - Peace of Mind
Having a security team provides business owners and residents peace of mind. Knowing trained professionals are on hand to deal with any emergencies reduces anxiety levels and allows people to concentrate on their daily tasks without constantly fretting over potential threats. - Tailor-Made Security Solutions
Emergency security services can be customized to fit the unique requirements of your property or event, from large buildings to intimate gatherings. Security firms specialize in creating comprehensive plans that address every possible vulnerability, providing peace of mind that you will always have adequate protection no matter the situation.
- Legal Compliance
Local and federal regulations often require emergency security services, particularly for businesses. By hiring security teams to monitor their property or event and ensure compliance with legal regulations, businesses can reduce fines or potential legal complications that might otherwise arise from compliance failure. - Disaster Assistance Assistance
Emergency security services provide critical support during major disasters, from fires to earthquakes or civil unrest. Security personnel can direct people towards safety, assist first responders, and prevent looting and other criminal activity that might otherwise ensue.
Emergency security services provide essential protection for lives, property, and assets during times of distress. From providing quick response times and expert protection services to peace-of-mind solutions for various emergencies.


title: Dp813

text:
The DP813 and DP813A are programmable 200W high current single channel power supplies with two ranges that can deliver either 8V @ 20A or 20V @10A with remote sense. They offer low ripple, and high precision for many applications, with the DP813 programmable to 10mV and the DP813A to 1mV. The ripple noise and pure output of the DP813 and DP813A is less than 350μVrms/2mVpp (3mVpp), which satisfies the rigorous criteria for low noise requirements. The transient reaction time is less than 50μs for the output voltage to recover to withing 15mV following a full-load/half-load change in current. This fulfills the demand for applications requiring fast-changing voltage waveforms.
The Timer list capability is standard on the both the DP813 and DP813A linear DC power supplies, allowing them to output preset voltage and current (up to 2048 groups). The Timer\'s number of output groups, as well as the output voltage, current, and timing duration for each group, can all be customized by the user. The LAN, USB Device, and RS232 hardware interfaces on the DP813A linear DC power supplies (USB-GPIB optional) make each device more able to communicate with your chosen hardware system.
For DP813A, the high-resolution setting, trigger, monitor, analyzer as well as the RS232 and LAN communication functions are all included. Standard (non-A) models can be upgraded later with different functionalities like Ethernet and RS232 interface, a digital I/O interface for triggering, a monitoring and analysis application, and high resolution capabilities.
These supplies offer outstanding programming and readback precision enable them to deliver more precise power supply and measurement for test equipment. Excellent power and load regulation rates help to ensure the output\'s stability and safety. They provide the high precision needed for many industries and applications such as optical communication module testing, chip and integrated circuit testing, semiconductor testing, and industrial ATE testing.


tier: polar

title: Oracle e business suite monitoring

text:
Oracle E-Business Suite is a suite of enterprise business applications software that helps in running various operations of the business efficiently, be it internal or customer facing . It is comprised of disparate modules like Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Service Management, Portfolio Management, Supply Chain Management, and many more.
Due to the complex multi-tier architecture, monitoring these applications is a very difficult task, making it nearly impossible for an IT admin to detect the cause of a failure, in the event of a downtime.
ManageEngine's Applications Manager , an out-of-the-box , proactive monitoring solution evaluates the performance of your Oracle E- business suite by accurately drilling down to identify the root cause of an issue, measuring the response time of the requests, and providing comprehensive reports on the server's overall health and availability.
Get to know about the different processes, their host names and the servers on which they are running. You can determine why a process is running slow by measuring the heap size of the process deployed on a server.
In larger IT environments, multiple servers will be deployed on clusters. Using Applications Manager, you can drill down to details about the servers in each cluster and its status of operation. Also, it becomes easier to track down the failed server in a cluster and troubleshoot faster.
By tracking thread pool utilization you can prevent deadlocks and detect thread pool exhaustion. You can also detect the number of failed logins to the server, due to poor network connectivity or any form of unauthorized access. Also measure the memory and CPU usage of all the form resources running on the server.
Drill down to get to know the server on which an application is hosted and know its status. Also get to know about the form details of application, the server name etc.
With Applications Manager, know about the functioning of all the underlying components in the complex Oracle forms architecture. Get proactive notifications/alerts of problems by retrieving details of the server, the instance and the number of active sessions.
Oracle Process Manager and Notification Server manages all the processes running on the EBS Server and provides event notifications. Know more about CPU, memory usage of all the OPMN components, and the server on which it is running.
The request filter statistics, indicate the requests that are sent between the server and the browser. Details like the site name, the instance and the cache size etc. are displayed. Apart from this, it also informs about the number of processed and failed requests.
Applications Manager informs you about the health and performance of your Oracle EBS environment with the help of accurate , readily available reports and dashboards.
It allows us to track crucial metrics such as response times, resource utilization, error rates, and transaction performance. The real-time monitoring alerts promptly notify us of any issues or anomalies, enabling us to take immediate action.
Reviewer Role: Research and Development


title: Have covid vaccines led to higher rates of miscarriage

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A video once again recirculating claims that COVID vaccine makers knew from clinical trials that 80% of pregnancies in the vaccinated ended in miscarriage and that vaccination has led to higher rates of miscarriage since then, according to OB/GYN Dr. Kimberly Biss.
The claim that Pfizer’s COVID vaccine trials showed an 80% miscarriage rate likely comes from a misunderstanding of a study where not all pregnancies had complete follow-up data, resulting in misleading percentages. The actual miscarriage rate among pregnant women in the trials was consistent (12.6%) with the normal rate seen in the general population, which is about 10-20%. Large studies and real-world data have shown that COVID vaccines do not increase the risk of miscarriage and are safe for pregnant women.
Of the 827 completed pregnancies, 104 ended in miscarriage. Those who claim the 80% stat are using semantics to make their argument, saying since miscarriage is defined as a loss of the fetus prior to 20 weeks, while a loss of a fetus after 20 weeks is considered a stillbirth, and therefore they remove anyone who received a vaccine in 3rd trimester, bringing the denominator down to 127 from 827, leaving us with the 80% figure. Dr. Biss’ observation that miscarriages doubled in one doctor’s private practice does not prove that vaccines caused the increase. A single doctor’s experience does not replace large-scale scientific studies. And multiple studies worldwide have found no link between COVID vaccination and increased miscarriage rates. |
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Gauss, formerly known as Placid Money and Gauss Money, is a fintech company based in New York, offering a range of consumer finance services including credit lines, debt management tools, and investment opportunities.
Gauss offers a variety of services focused on consumer finance. Users can manage credit card payments and debt payoff plans through Gauss's mobile app. The company provides a credit builder product without requiring credit checks and with affordable monthly payments under $5. Gauss also features an AI-powered personal assistant for personalized financial advice, a credit card payoff calculator, and an investment platform allowing users to auto-invest into diversified ETFs from their credit card bills. Additionally, Gauss offers a revolving credit line that users can access in under 10 minutes.
Gauss's product lineup includes a credit line with APRs ranging from 14% to 18%, which can be more advantageous compared to typical credit card APRs. The mobile app helps users manage their finances, track and automatically pay off expensive credit card balances, and ultimately, improve their credit scores. The credit builder product with low monthly payments aims to help users build credit without requiring credit checks. Gauss also features a reward system where points can be redeemed to pay for services, reduce APRs, increase credit limits, and access premium products.
Locations and Remote Operations
Gauss operates out of New York, NY, USA, but also offers remote services. The flexibility of remote operations allows Gauss to serve a broad customer base across the United States, America/Canada, and other regions. The company's remote-friendly nature means that users can access Gauss's services and mobile app functionalities from virtually anywhere, providing a high level of convenience and accessibility.
Gauss was launched in March 2022 and is an early-stage fintech company. It was part of the Y Combinator W22 batch. Originally known as 'Placid Money' and 'Gauss Money,' the company has developed a suite of financial products aimed at improving credit management and financial wellness for its users. Gauss has quickly positioned itself in the fintech industry, specifically within consumer finance, focusing on innovative solutions for credit management and debt reduction.


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Hydrangea is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia (from Japan to China, the Himalaya and Indonesia) and North and South America. Hydrangeas produce flowers from early spring to late autumn. The flowers of Hydrangea are carried in bunches, at the ends of the stems. Each individual Hydrangea flower is relatively small. However, the display of color is enhanced by a ring of modified bracts around each flower.
In most species of Hydrangea the flowers are white, but in some species, can be blue, red, pink, or purple. In Hydrangea species the exact color often depends upon the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce pale cream petals, and alkaline soils result in pink or purple.
An exciting hardy Hydrangea from Holland, 'Limelight' has unique bright chartreuse blooms in mid-summer that hold bright and refreshing color right into autumn when the blooms change color to a rich deep pink. The autumn display of chartreuse and pink blooms on the same plant is breathtaking! The color makes a great addition to the garden and it blends wonderfully with all other colors. Use 'Limelight', either fresh or dried, in bouquets to make a unique floral design. This is an easy to grow plant with reliable flowering and flower color regardless of soil pH. The flower heads are of good size, ranging from 6 to 12 inches and are held upright on the shrub. The blooms are well distributed making a very nice plant and display. Hardy in zones 3-9.
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Where Is Harry Potter's Hagrid Now?
In the late 1990s, an entire world of readers were introduced to the "Harry Potter" books, as well as their beloved characters and their stories. Not too many years later, the Wizarding World would be brought to life by Warner Bros. Pictures with the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." One of the most memorable and important characters in the "Harry Potter" franchise is the Hogwarts Gamekeeper, Rubeus Hagrid.
Actor Robbie Coltrane flawlessly played Hagrid on-screen. Coltrane began his career in the 1980s, first appearing on television in the BBC miniseries "Death Watch." Coltrane would prove himself as a notable actor with a long list of credits in the following years. His performances and his lovable demeanor landed him the role of Hagrid in all eight "Harry Potter" films. Robbie Coltrane played the role of Hagrid so well that he has made a home in the hearts of millions and brought comfort to generations with his innate ability to pull off a believable and lovable character with his kind and nurturing mannerisms.
Since wrapping the final "Harry Potter" movie, many cast members have moved on to other acting jobs and found success, and with over a decade passed, there's a lot that Robbie Coltrane has been up to since his time at Hogwarts.
Coltrane has continued to perform
In the years since playing Rubeus Hagrid, Robbie Coltrane has continued to perform both on- and off-screen. He worked as a voice actor in the Pixar film "Brave," playing Lord Dingwall. He's also made appearances in "Effie Gray" and the series "Urban Myths," which features his "Harry Potter" co-star, Rupert Grint. Coltrane won an award for Best Actor in the miniseries "National Treasure" in 2017 (via IMDb).
Most recently, the cast of "Harry Potter" came together one more time in a New Year's special event to celebrate 20 years since the release of the first film. Coltrane looked back on his time as the Hogwarts Gamekeeper with fondness and shared a few emotional words in his interview, saying, "The legacy of the movies is that my children's generation will show them to their children, so you could be watching them in 50 year's time, easy. I'll not be here, but Hagrid will."
The special brought plenty of joyous feelings and memories to the surface for the cast of "Harry Potter," but it's clear that it also brought feelings of nostalgia to those who know the stories in one way or another. Robbie Coltrane continues to touch the everyday lives of millions through his portrayal of Hagrid, the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts.


title: Louisiana s ongoing ethical crisis why scotus should weigh in on the case of rogers lacaze

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Can a judge sit on a capital murder case when, undisclosed to the defense, that judge was accused of signing the order that released the probable murder weapon to the co-defendant? In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will conference Lacaze v. Louisiana, the case which raises this question. The case, in fact, is a perfect vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to address when a judge must disclose his personal interests in a given case and recuse himself. Lacaze, who was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death in 1995, discovered after trial that his trial judge was laboring under this profound conflict of interest. Instead of recusing himself, Judge Frank Marullo presided over Mr. Lacaze’s capital trial and then campaigned for re-election on the resulting death sentence. What makes this case even more urgently in need of correction is that the Supreme Court already sent it back to the Louisiana Supreme Court, which, so far, got it wrong twice.
The startling facts of the case are largely uncontested: Rogers Lacaze and New Orleans Police Officer Antoinette Frank were charged with a triple homicide that was committed with a 9mm gun. The victims in the case were another New Orleans police officer and two civilians. During the investigation, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) found that Officer Antoinette Frank had received a 9mm gun from their own property and evidence room. The gun was released from evidence by an order bearing Judge Marullo’s signature. The NOPD’s Public Integrity Unit (PIU) opened an investigation and interviewed Judge Marullo. The officer in charge of the gun vault insisted that he personally brought the order to Judge Marullo’s chambers for it to be signed. Judge Marullo said his signature was forged.
Three and a half weeks later, Judge Marullo was assigned to adjudicate Mr. Lacaze’s case. Two weeks after being assigned the case, Judge Marullo was contacted again by the NOPD for a taped version of his statement. Reflecting his knowledge of the conflict, Judge Marullo refused to speak further with the investigators. But he failed to recuse himself from the high-profile case, or disclose to Mr. Lacaze’s attorneys that he was questioned by police. Rogers Lacaze testified at trial that he did not participate in the homicide, but the Antoinette Frank told him before the crime that she was getting a 9mm gun from the police evidence room.
Judge Marullo left the defense ignorant of three key facts: (1) that there was an active investigation that confirmed the defendant’s account of how the 9mm gun was obtained by his codefendant; (2) that he had been approached as a witness in the investigation; (3) that Judge Marullo himself was alleged to have released the weapon that was likely used to murder a police officer and two civilians.
The Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution guarantees defendants the right to a fair and impartial judge. The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly maintained that due process requires recusal whenever there is an unconstitutional potential or probability of bias.
In the jurisprudence of judicial recusal, the relevant inquiry from Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co. (2009) is whether the average judge is likely to be neutral in the case. Moreover, the Court has found that the failure to disclose a potential conflict also creates an appearance of bias, which alone is impermissible. Additionally, the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, adopted by most courts, insists that judges have an affirmative obligation to disclose any facts that might lead to their recusal.
In Mr. Lacaze’s case, the Louisiana Supreme Court initially dismissed his recusal challenge, finding that Judge Marullo had done nothing wrong when he failed to disclose his connection to the likely murder weapon. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court granted Mr. Lacaze’s writ, vacated the decision and remanded it for further consideration by the Louisiana Supreme Court. But, having already been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Louisiana Supreme Court dismissed Mr. Lacaze’s recusal challenge again, which is why the case is now back at the U.S. Supreme Court, again.
While well-established constitutional due process requirements make clear that Judge Marullo should have recused himself, the Louisiana Supreme Court adopted a novel and onerous requirement for judicial recusal: proof that the judge was specifically biased against a particular party. Then, barely acknowledging the earlier remand order, the Louisiana court rejected Petitioner’s challenge.
This directly conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence. There is no need for this kind of specific bias in order for there to be impermissible bias that requires recusal. The facts of the case are uncontested, so the U.S. Supreme Court must now, for the second time, rebuke the Louisiana Supreme Court in order to force the state to adhere to constitutional standards in criminal law.
The Court should grant cert to make clear that the Due Process Clause does not require a showing of specific bias against a party to mandate judicial recusal and to vindicate Mr. Lacaze’s right to due process in his death penalty case.
In fact, the Court ought to consider the swifter route of summarily reversing the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision for blatantly misapplying the Supreme Court’s judicial recusal standard. The lower court required the Petitioner to show a “probability of actual bias,” while this Court’s prior decisions make clear that even a “potential for bias” can give rise to a due process violation.
Fair and impartial judges are the foundation stone of fair courts, fair trials, and just results. There’s too much at stake in Mr. Lacaze’s case for the U.S. Supreme Court not to intervene.
Lawrence J. Fox is counsel of record on an amicus brief from the Ethics Bureau at Yale in support of Petitioner Lacaze.


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iOS 9 Release Date, Features, Requirements: Longer Battery Life, Smarter Siri and Multitasking For iPad Air 2, iPad Pro [Watch]
Apple announced many new products, like the iPhone 6S, iPad Pro and Apple TV, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California on Wednesday. The company will soon follow by releasing its next mobile operating system, iOS 9.
The New York Times reports that its staff tested preview versions of iOS 9 for two months on different Apple devices. To help you prepare for the iOS 9 release, we have listed some of their significant findings while using the operating system.
iOS 9 Increases Battery Power
Battery life is an annoying issue users must contend with no matter the mobile device.
Apple has taken steps toward improving battery life with iOS 9. If you place your iPhone face down on a table, the smartphone not light up with notifications because its sensors know it isn't face up. Apple also cut apps across the operating system for more efficiency and less battery drain. There is also a low-power mode, which can be activated to shut down animated wallpapers and other power hogging effects.
Apple consumers can expect an extra hour of battery life with iOS 9, according to the company.
iOS 9 News App
Apple has trashed the Newsstand app and replaced it with the News app for iOS 9. The News app invites you to add your favorite topics or publications, and, like Apple's new Music app, it creates lists of recommendations based on your preferences.
Smarter Siri with iOS 9
Apple has reportedly improved Siri, the virtual assistant that understands voice commands, by expanding its ability to communicate in iOS 9. Siri can now better understand you by using the context of your data, according to The New York Times.
Siri is now integrated into the device's search bar. Swipe to the left on the home screen to bring up the search bar. If you prefer typing commands instead of using voice, you can type in the search bar to bring up the same results.
You can now ask Siri to search for photos based on the date and location, or the album name, such as, "Show me New York City photos taken in June."
iOS 9 Offers Multitasking for iPads
iPad owners will be the Apple customers most affected by iOS 9. The operating system's added iPad features will make the tablet perform more like a personal computer.
The audience at Wednesday's Apple event saw the iOS 9 multitasking feature in action on the big screen as Word and Excel were used side by side. Apple demonstrated how content can be copied and pasted from one window into the other.
You can browse the web with the Safari app and swipe to the left from the right side of the screen to choose from a list of other apps; the second app takes up a portion of the right side of the screen.
You can also run another app while watching a video. A simple tap of a button shrinks the video and allows it to be moved to any screen corner.
These features are available only on the more powerful iPad models, like the iPad Air 2 and new iPad Pro.
BGR reports that consumers with an iPhone 4s or later model, an iPad 2 or later, or a fifth-gen iPod touch or later will be able to download iOS 9 over-the-air, or by plugging your device into a PC or Mac to get it through iTunes on Sept. 16.
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SingleStore Database with IBM Now Available to Empower Customers with a One-Stop Shop
New collaboration with IBM designed to accelerate insights for data-intensive apps, while reducing latencies
SAN FRANCISCO – April 4, 2022 – SingleStore, the single database for data-intensive applications, today announced the launch of SingleStoreDB with IBM, designed to provide enterprises with a one-stop shop that can empower them to take advantage of SingleStore’s powerful database technology with IBM.
With acceleration in cloud and AI adoption, many industry leaders are more data driven than ever. Instead of juggling complex multi-vendor data environments, customers can now simplify and unify data tiers with SingleStore and IBM. This subscription-based software, which can be deployed on premises, in private clouds or in public clouds, is designed to enable customers to scale out as needed; enjoy the familiarity of a relational database while being able to handle complex queries for analytics; and process, query and serve near real-time and historic data using a single, multi-model database. Main customer benefits include reduced legacy database and hardware costs, accelerated time to insight with a single database and the ability to quickly run data-intensive reports.
“As the world becomes more service centric, response times will matter most for both new and existing applications. We believe we will witness a massive re-platforming of existing applications in the near future. Our relationship with IBM can help organizations have a solution designed to accelerate their time-to-value and drive improved performance in a frictionless, hybrid, multi-cloud architecture enabled by SingleStore,” said SingleStore CEO Raj Verma.
Through the new collaboration, IBM will offer the purchasing, licensing and support of the SingleStore Database. In addition, clients can work with IBM Expert Labs or IBM Consulting for global deployment support, which can include consulting on individual database technologies and overall data management architectures, including a data fabric.
“Businesses need a data strategy that is designed to support mission-critical applications and fuel advanced analytics and AI,” said Michael Gilfix, Vice President of Product Management for Data & AI, IBM. “The launch of SingleStore Database with IBM is the latest step we’re taking to help clients adopt a data fabric strategy and architecture that can empower them to take advantage of their preferred data management solutions while helping to break down barriers across on-premises, public and private cloud environments, making data management simpler and smarter.”
“A majority of CIOs (95% according to IDC's CIO Sentiment study) already have plans in place to modernize and rationalize their legacy applications. More than one-third (37%) of organizations studied evaluate their legacy applications on an annual basis. The importance of app modernization has constantly increased in its priority, from 33% (of studied organizations rated "high" or "top priority") in 2015 to the latest 83% in 2021."1
SingleStore is part of the IBM Ecosystem, which positions partners of all types – whether they build on, service or resell IBM hybrid cloud and AI technologies and platforms – to help clients manage and modernize workloads. This agreement is an expansion of the IBM and SingleStore relationship, including SingleStore’s certification on Red Hat OpenShift and its availability with the Red Hat Marketplace. In November 2021, IBM Ventures invested in SingleStore as part of its Series F funding round.
- Learn more about SingleStoreDB with IBM
- Review the IBM Solution Brief
- Read the Blog by IBM and SingleStore
Source: IDC, IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Services 2022 Predictions, IDC #US46844221, October 20211
SingleStore is dedicated to helping businesses adapt more quickly, embrace diverse data and accelerate digital innovation by operationalizing all data through a single database for all of their moments that matter. These capabilities are provided as a service on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and Red Hat and through your own deployments with SingleStoreDB Cloud and SingleStoreDB On-Premises. Follow us @SingleStoreDB and @SingleStoreDevs or visit www.singlestore.com.
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At Inland Northwest Spine, we offer many non-surgical treatment options. In fact, the most common treatment options we offer and suggest to the majority of new patients is non-surgical. Some of these treatments include spine injections, referrals to physical therapy or chiropractic professionals, or advice and education on maintaining appropriate orthopedic spine health.
We offer true minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) options for our patients. In order to perform effective minimally invasive spine surgery, this requires specialized training, equipment, and experience. When utilized and performed correctly, this allows patients to undergo surgery in a way that minimizes soft tissue disruption and spares key spine structures. The result is less pain after surgery, faster recovery, and less long-term complications.
Not only are there many spine conditions that exist, every patient is different and should be treated in a unique way. At Inland Northwest Spine, we offer an array of surgical techniques to treat each patient. In some cases, each spine condition can be surgically treated in several different ways, allowing us to individualize treatment plans based on specific patient needs and complaints.
Dr. Doug Blaty returns to North Idaho as a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive techniques. His approach to spine care is based on the philosophy that every patient has a unique problem, and treatment should be focused on each individual’s specific complaints and symptoms.
Inland Northwest Spine in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho offers Board-Certified Spine Surgeons that use state-of-the-art surgical, non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures for your complete spine health. Dr. Doug Blaty is North Idaho’s choice for minimally invasive spine surgery, offering less-invasive treatment options with better results. Minimally invasive spine techniques offer faster recovery from surgery, with lower infection risk, less need for pain medications, and shorter hospitalization.


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Technology and digital solutions company, Globacom has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people to pursue careers in the fields of ICT and called on young girls in Nigeria to be bold in their ambitions, assuring them of the company’s ongoing support at all times.
Speaking at the 13th Girls in ICT Day observance in Lagos. Adeboye Adeniji of Globacom, encouraged secondary school students at the event organized by E-Businesslife Communications Limited, to see themselves as future tech innovators and leaders.
Adeboye Adeniji, who is the company’s Vertical Head, Financial Institutions and High Networth Individuals (HNIs), stressed that girls’ dreams in technology are attainable with the right tools and confidence, urging them to dismiss the notion that tech is solely for boys. She advised the girls to remain curious and persistent learners, highlighting that they are shaping Nigeria’s technological future.
“At Globacom, we know that when girls have the tools, the training, and the confidence, there is no limit to what you can achieve. Whether you dream of becoming a software engineer, a robotics expert, a cybersecurity analyst, or even the next big tech CEO – it’s all possible”, she said.
The event organizer, Mrs. Ufuoma Emuophedaro, who is also the CEO of E-Business Life Communication Limited, emphasized the immense potential of ICT and the importance of empowering girls in the field by breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.
She said her efforts are geared towards challenging the narratives, breaking down the barriers, defying stereotypes, and paving the way for a “future where every girl, regardless of background or circumstance, feels empowered to pursue her passion for technology.
Aside the lectures, round table discussions and a quiz, the girls were also opportune to demonstrate their self-assembled obstacle-avoiding robots which gave a great inkling of the intellect of the students and the opportunities that the future holds for them.


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Hey there, I’m Freddy—founder of Lawn Thumbs and someone who’s been working in Utah landscapes for over a decade. Whether I’m helping homeowners in Lehi design flower beds or cleaning up overgrown borders in Orem, one thing’s always true: healthy garden beds make or break the curb appeal of your yard.
In this blog, I’m sharing everything I know about garden bed maintenance in Utah. This guide isn’t just about making your beds look pretty—it's about how to keep them healthy, productive, and low-effort all year long.
Whether you’re dealing with weeds, dry soil, or overcrowded perennials, I’ve got real-world tips that work in our Utah climate. Let’s dig in.
Many homeowners put a lot of time and money into planting their garden beds—but skip the regular maintenance that keeps them thriving.
Here’s what can happen if you don’t maintain your garden beds:
In Utah, where we deal with high heat, low rainfall, and clay-heavy soil, these problems show up fast.
That’s why regular maintenance isn’t optional—it’s essential. And the good news? When you stay on top of a few simple tasks, it actually saves time and money in the long run.
Healthy garden beds begin below the surface. If your soil is poor, no amount of watering or fertilizer is going to fix the problem.
Utah soil is usually:
That’s why I always recommend soil improvement as the first step in garden bed maintenance.
Good soil is your foundation. Don’t skip this part.
Mulching is one of the most effective and affordable things you can do for your garden beds.
In Utah, where summer temps often top 90°F, mulch keeps your plants from drying out too fast.
If your beds are drying out quickly or overrun with weeds, it’s probably time to refresh the mulch.
I’ve seen garden beds get destroyed by weeds almost overnight. Weeds compete with your plants for water, nutrients, and space. And once they take hold, they’re tough to remove.
The key is consistency. Don’t let weeds get ahead of you. A few minutes a week goes a long way.
Over time, even healthy garden beds get crowded. Plants grow too close, stop flowering, or start competing for resources.
In Utah, it’s important to prune early in the day when temperatures are mild and avoid pruning during summer drought conditions unless absolutely necessary.
Even with compost and mulch, some plants need a little boost. But over-fertilizing can burn roots or cause plants to grow too fast without flowering.
Avoid synthetic fertilizers that release too quickly. They don’t work well in Utah’s dry conditions and can wash away easily with irrigation.
Watering is a huge issue in Utah, especially with drought restrictions. But watering garden beds isn’t just about quantity—it’s about technique.
Healthy soil with compost and mulch will hold water longer, so you won’t have to irrigate as often.
Every season brings changes. What worked in spring won’t always look good—or stay healthy—by fall.
A little seasonal work keeps your garden beds healthy and beautiful year-round.
Some folks enjoy gardening and want to do everything themselves. That’s great! But sometimes life gets busy, or problems get too big to handle alone.
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We recommend doing light maintenance every week during the growing season and full cleanups at least twice a year—spring and fall.
Shredded bark or wood chips work well. They hold moisture, break down slowly, and handle our temperature swings.
Yes, for long-term weed control in areas with shrubs or perennials. Avoid it in flower beds with annuals, where you’ll need to plant each season.
Compost helps a lot, but some plants (especially annual flowers) benefit from additional fertilizer for better blooms and growth.


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WWE Raw: UK start time, matches and segments announced and quick results from WWE Backlash 2025
- It’s the first episode of WWE Raw after the events that unfolded this past weekend at WWE Backlash
- IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley are set to face off against the duo of Roxanne Perez and Giulia, while AJ Styles takes on Finn Bálor.
- Here’s your weekly WWE Raw preview for May 12 2025, alongside the UK start time and a quick look at last weekend’s PLE results.
Tonight's episode of WWE Raw, broadcasting from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, will be a sobering moment for Randy Orton fans. Orton came close to winning the WWE Undisputed Championship on Saturday, May 10, 2025, but after a referee was incapacitated, Cena capitalized, defeating Orton with a title strike.
Hide AdHowever, a different power dynamic is also in play: the trio of Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, and Bron Breakker. The group is scheduled to appear this evening, and with CM Punk having made his presence felt again last week, could the Second City Saint launch an attack on his longtime rival and his one-time 'best friend'?
Also expected are appearances by WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, current World Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, and Gunther, who defeated Pat McAfee over the weekend but displayed unusual respect towards his opponent and announcer Michael Cole after the match.
Here's your WWE Raw preview for May 12, 2025, including the UK start time and a recap of the key WWE Backlash 2025 results.
WWE Raw - matches and segments confirmed for May 12 2025
IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley v Roxanne Perez and Giulia
Tonight's WWE Raw kicks off with a high-stakes tag team encounter featuring two of the Women's World Championship picture's most dominant forces. Current champion IYO SKY teams up with the formidable Rhea Ripley, a former titleholder known for her brute strength and rebellious attitude.
Hide AdThey face a dynamic duo in the rising star Roxanne Perez, whose agility and determination have made her a fan favorite, and the highly anticipated Giulia, a recent arrival to the WWE Universe whose skills and intensity have already turned heads.
Will SKY and Ripley establish their dominance at the top, or can Perez and Giulia pull off a major victory and stake their claim for future championship opportunities?
The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) v American Made (The Creed Brothers, Brutus and Julius)
The tag team division on Raw continues to deliver hard-hitting clashes as The War Raiders, Erik and Ivar, bring their powerful and Viking-inspired offense to the ring against the explosive newcomers, American Made.
The Creed Brothers, Brutus and Julius, have quickly impressed with their athleticism and coordinated attacks, representing a new breed of tag team competition. This match promises a contrast in styles, with the Raiders' brute force meeting the Creed Brothers' speed and agility.
Hide AdWill the experience of Erik and Ivar prevail, or can American Made continue their momentum and prove they belong at the top of the tag team landscape? Expect a physical and intense battle between these two formidable duos.
AJ Styles v Finn Bálor
A highly personal and intensely competitive rivalry reignites tonight on Raw as The Phenomenal AJ Styles goes one-on-one with The Prince Finn Bálor. These two decorated veterans have a long and storied history, marked by incredible matches and shifting allegiances.
Styles' innovative offense and Bálor's calculated precision always make for a captivating in-ring encounter. Given their history, this match is likely to be more than just a contest; expect a battle of wills and a display of the exceptional talent that has defined their careers.
With both Superstars looking to gain momentum on the Raw roster, a victory here would be crucial. Which of these iconic performers will walk away with the hard-fought win - or will the devil we know, Karrion Kross, once again insert himself into AJ’s affairs?
Hide AdWhat time is WWE Raw starting in the United Kingdom this evening?
WWE Raw is scheduled to broadcast in the United Kingdom on Netflix from 1am BST on May 13 2025, with those unable to stay awake (school night/work day next day) able to watch the episode on demand shortly after its broadcast.
What happened at WWE Backlash 2025?
Those looking for a quick recap of WWE Backlash 2025, which took place in St Louis on Saturday evening (May 10 2025), the following results occurred at the event - which is now available to stream through Netflix in its entirety
- WWE Undisputed Championship: John Cena (c) defeated Randy Orton by pinfall top retain the title (27:50)
- Gunther beat Pat McAfee by technical submission (14:00)
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) defeated Penta to retain the title (9:20)
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valkyria (c) defeated Becky Lynch by pinfall to retain the title (18:45)
- WWE United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) defeated LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest in a fatal four way to retain the title (17:55)
Tickets to see the WWE when they come back to the United Kingdom as part of their Road to Clash in Paris tour are set to go on sale later this week. For more information and how to pick up some tickets, visit our recent article regarding pre-sales and general ticket sales.


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In the USA there is a law called "Commercial Vehicles Security law", that establishes the requirements that a State must comply when issuing a commercial License. There are 3 different type of licenses:
Class A, for those vehicles that pass the 10.000 pounds of weight.
Class B, for those vehicles that has less than 10.000 òunds of weight.
Class C, for those vehicles that do not comply with the weights in class A or B but are designed to carry 16 passengers or more, or to carry dangerous goods materials.
The minimum age to apply for this license is 18 years old, except some exceptions in some States. Nevertheless, in case of interstate commerce it is essential that who applies counts with no less than 21 years of age. Previous to 1992, the year where this license was implemented, the requirements varied according to the State, as the commercial vehicles required special skills and knowledge.
The applicant wasn't always ready for this, and that led to a lot of accidents. From this year forward, after this law was released, the Federal HighWay administration (FHWA) developed some standard tests for those who wanted this special license, only those who successfully passed the written and the practice test could access the license.
The written test counts with a minimum of 30 questions about vial safety and parts of a trailer truck, to passmark is stated in 80 percent.
This website is privately owned and is not affiliated with any government agency. Remember that we are never going to solicit any personal information, ID or credentials. To find a list of official websites, please click here


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title: What are the greenhouse gas observing system requirements for reducing fundamental

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Understanding the processes controlling terrestrial carbon fluxes is one of the grand challenges of climate science. Carbon cycle process controls are readily studied at local scales, but integrating local knowledge across extremely heterogeneous biota, landforms and climate space has proven to be extraordinarily challenging. Consequently, top-down or integral flux constraints at process-relevant scales are essential to reducing process uncertainty. Future satellite-based estimates of greenhouse gas fluxes – such as CO2 and CH4 – could potentially provide the constraints needed to resolve biogeochemical process controls at the required scales. Our analysis is focused on Amazon wetland CH4 emissions, which amount to a scientifically crucial and methodologically challenging case study. We quantitatively derive the observing system (OS) requirements for testing wetland CH4 emission hypotheses at a process-relevant scale. To distinguish between hypothesized hydrological and carbon controls on Amazon wetland CH4 production, a satellite mission will need to resolve monthly CH4 fluxes at a ∼ 333 km resolution and with a ≤ 10 mg CH4 m−2 day−1 flux precision. We simulate a range of low-earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary orbit (GEO) CH4 OS configurations to evaluate the ability of these approaches to meet the CH4 flux requirements. Conventional LEO and GEO missions resolve monthly ∼ 333 km Amazon wetland fluxes at a 17.0 and 2.7 mg CH4 m−2 day−1 median uncertainty
√ level. Improving LEO CH4 measurement precision by 2 would only reduce the median CH4 flux uncertainty to 11.9 mg CH4 m−2 day−1 . A GEO mission with targeted observing capability could resolve fluxes at a 2.0– 2.4 mg CH4 m−2 day−1 median precision by increasing the observation density in high cloud-cover regions at the expense of other parts of the domain. We find that residual CH4 concentration biases can potentially reduce the ∼ 5-fold flux CH4 precision advantage of a GEO mission to a ∼ 2fold advantage (relative to a LEO mission). For residual CH4 bias correlation lengths of 100 km, the GEO can nonetheless meet the ≤ 10 mg CH4 m−2 day−1 requirements for systematic biases ≤ 10 ppb. Our study demonstrates that processdriven greenhouse gas OS simulations can enhance conventional uncertainty reduction assessments by quantifying the OS characteristics required for testing biogeochemical process hypotheses.


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Had an interesting problem today with a 2011 SBS server. The problem was that when users went to the remote desktop workplace website RDWeb. They were unable to browse through the Shared Folders.
When the users clicked on a folder they were greeted by the error message :
An unexpected error occurred. Please try again. If the problem continues, contact the person who manages your server
The first place to investigate was the SBS servers application event log. There were numerous errors with an event id of 3 and Source System.ServiceModel 184.108.40.206.
The error below presented itself everytime you clicked on a folder.
WebHost failed to process a request. Sender information : System.ServiceModel.Activation.HostedHTTPRequestAsyncResult/17653682 Exception: System.ServiceModel.ServiceActivationException: The service '/Remote/BuiltIns/RDP/RemoteDesktopWebService.svc' cannot be activated due to an exception during compilation.
The error then went on to say :
The exception message is: Memory gates checking failed because the free memory (48817920 bytes) is less than 5% of total memory. As a result, the service will not be available for incoming request
I have included a screenshot of the full error below as it goes on a bit..
So from this error we know that the reason why it wont work is because the free memory is less than 5% of the server. This must be something built into SBS as i’ve never seen this before.
A quick workaround to get your users up and running is to free up some memory. Restart the Information Store service and you should be good.
From looking around there seem to be 2 permanent solutions.
1) Set the threshold to lower than 5%
2) Limit the Exchange Server store.exe from taking up all the memory.
I decided to go with option 2 as the server is used in a very small environment and store.exe was taking up 8gb.
To carry this out we need to change 2 attributes in ADSIedit.
MsExchESEParamCacheSizeMax and MsExchESEParamCacheSizeMin.
First of all lets open adsiedit.msc. Then select “select a well known Naming Context”. In the drop down box select Configuration. Then click ok
Then drill down to the location we need.
Configuration > Services > Microsoft Exchange >
Right click on the CN=InformationStore container and click properties.
In the Attribute Editor tab scroll down until you find the 2 attributes MsExchESEParamCacheSizeMax and MsExchESEParamCacheSizeMin.
You now want to populate these fields with your desired values. For me I want to set the server to 6GB Max. So you have to work out the value to enter. 6GB is 6.291.456 KB then you want to divide that number by 32. This gives us a max value of 196608.
I’ve put some values in below pre calculated
8GB = 262144
6GB = 196608
4GB = 131072
2GB = 65536
I then set a minimum size of 4GB.
Now restart the Information Store Service and your all good.
After a while you should find the store.exe process hovers between 4 and 6GB memory usage.
Source for limiting Exchange Database Cache : Here.


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FURTHER SUPPORT WITH MENTAL HEALTH
Sometimes you might need further support and advice. Here are some additional options:
SHOUT FOR HELP
A text service for if you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, text Shout to 85258.
They will always try to respond to texters as quickly as possible, however they do advise that responses will be longer at times of high demand. If you are at imminent risk call 999. Discover more here: www.giveusashout.org/get-help.
Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year.
It provides a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, whatever life has done to them. Call 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) or find out more here: www.samaritans.org.
Anxiety UK is a charity providing support if you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Discover more here: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Phone: 08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm).
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Free 24 hour Hopeline: 08000684141
Mind.org. Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm).
A really useful list of further advice and support can be found here on the Mind website.
The NHS has a large amount of information on mental well-being and lots of tools on how to identify and self-help.
EVERY MIND MATTERS
The Every Mind Matters section of the NHS’s website offers expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and well-being.
This Bullying UK website covers every stage of bullying and all ages that it affects.
REHAB 4 ADDICTION
This helpful website covers all forms of addiction and offers support.
BEAT EATING DISORDERS
This website covers all forms of eating disorders which are complex mental illnesses.
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, they’re here for you online or at the end of a ‘phone. Call free on 0800 1111.
Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support with the Admiral Nurse service. Help us make care available to all families affected by Dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. They campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.


title: How to stay insured when money is tight

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How to stay insured when money is tight
Johannesburg - Interest rates are up again, which means we’re paying even more on our bond and car payments. The price of food and fuel keeps rising. It’s tough to make that budget sing at the end of every month. Maybe we can just cut back on insurance until things get better. After all, a couple of months can’t hurt, right?
Stop right there, says Stian de Witt, Executive Head at employee benefits firm NMG Benefits. Cancelling your insurance cover may seem like a good short-term solution, but it’s one of the worst financial moves you can make. It can easily result in long-term financial strain because of a death or disability.
“Disability cover and life insurance is critical to ensuring your financial wellbeing. You can plan for your retirement and for your kids’ education. You don’t plan on becoming disabled, being unable to work or pass away. If you have to change something, change your investments, but never your insurance,” says De Witt.
But how do you keep insurance in the budget when you’re struggling to make ends meet? De Witt has a few tips.
Manage your budget
“I always say there’s a difference between having a budget and keeping to a budget. How you manage your budget is really important. You need to get super-disciplined,” says De Witt. This means budgeting for unexpected expenses, and scrupulously recording and tracking every expense – even if it means carrying a notebook around with you.
Make sure you’re not over-insured
If you already have a pension or provident fund at work, be sure to take those benefits into account. It’s no use being over-insured on disability, because it will never pay out more than 75% of your income anyway. And be sure your disability cover includes a lump sum to cover debts like bond and car payments.
Use the envelope approach
When you go out, keep your credit card in your safe at home. Allocate an amount of money for every category in your budget to an envelope, whether physical or virtual, and stick carefully to the amount you have in the ‘envelope’. That way, you can’t overspend on things you don’t necessarily need.
Earn some extra money
Go through your house and gather all the stuff that you don’t use or don’t need, and sell it. Then use that money to pay off debt. “Paying off debt is effectively giving yourself a raise, because you have to spend less on servicing that debt,” says De Witt. And if you can, get a side hustle to earn some extra income, go for it!
Talk to a financial adviser
Your life and insurance should cover three things: paying off all debt if you die; making sure your financial dependents are taken care of when you can’t; and estate liquidity to cover taxes and executors fees. “Make sure people aren’t trying to sell you something you don’t need. If you have no debts or no dependents, you only need disability and dread disease cover. Get the right advice,” says De Witt.
“Insurance is a critical safety net in times of trouble. It gives you and your family peace of mind, knowing that your financial future is secure when calamity strikes,” says De Witt.


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Fairmont State University to host grand reopening for Admissions and Welcome Center
Fairmont State University will be hosting a grand reopening event to celebrate the conclusion of several major updates that have been made to the Admissions and Welcome Center over the last few months. The event will take place on Friday, January 20 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at 105 Turley Center.
“The Admissions and Welcome Center is often the first stop for prospective students,” said Director of Admissions Summer Boggess. “We wanted the new and improved Welcome Center to accurately reflect Fairmont State and who we are as a university. We want future students to walk in and really see what being a Falcon is all about.”
The Welcome Center was rebranded with current and future students in mind. The updates made to the improved Welcome Center include new student-centered decor, new TV monitors, and other cosmetic upgrades.
“We wanted the Welcome Center to become a place that students feel comfortable coming back to after their first visit experience,” said Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and Student Life Alicia Kalka. “We’ve aimed to create a space that is comfortable for current students, whether that’s to speak with a trusted staff member, to study, or just to relax.”
The grand reopening is open to the campus community to attend. Participants are welcome to attend at any time throughout the day to see the Welcome Center’s most recent improvements.
To learn more about the Admissions and Welcome Center visit www.fairmontstate.edu/admit.
Admissions and Welcome CenterAlicia KalkaSummer Boggess


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Blackberry Maple Crème Fraîche Cobbler w/ Whipped Maple Mousse
What You'll Need ( Filling ) :
1/4 cup of Snowville Creamery crème fraîche
2 quarts of fresh blackberries (blueberries, raspberries or strawberries will work also)
1/4 cup of Maple Syrup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanillia extract
This simple to make, yet complex tasting collaboration of crème fraîche, maple syrup, tart juicy berries, is a perfect blend of tang and sweet creaminess.
If any of these ingredients don’t jive with your dietary needs or expectations, feel free to substitute with whatever flour or sugar you prefer to use. This recipe is quick, easy and delicious.
What You'll Need ( Topping ) :
1 ½ cups of flour
½ cup of sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 stick of softened butter
¼ cup of sliced almonds
What You'll Need ( Mousse ) :
½ cup of crème fraîche
2 tbsp of maple syrup
3 tbsp of powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp of whipped cream
Preheat oven to 400° In a large bowl fold ingredients of berry filling together and pour into an ungreased 9x9 baking pan.
Next, combine flour, sugar, butter, salt in a mixing bowl. Mix ingredients together until they form a powdery crumble.
Gently stir almond slices into the crumble mixture.
Spread the crumble topping over the berries, making sure to spread them over the entire layer of berries.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 400°, reduce temperature to 350° and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until top layer is golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine ingredients for mousse, whip with a whisk attachment or by hand until soft fluffy peaks start to form.
Note: If you don’t have whipped cream on hand, no worries, you don’t necessarily need to have it.
Your mousse will be slightly less stiff without it, I didn’t use whipping cream when I made this and it turned out just fine, still very fluffy and mousse-like.


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You seem to be a freelancer at heart. I'm sorry I'm new to your blog, I feel as if I missed a lot. What led you do write a novel? Is freelancing and having clips a prerequisite to getting published?
Having clips and freelancing are definitely NOT prerequisites to getting your novel published. While I don't have stats or anything concrete to reference, I'm certain that there are a good deal of debut authors out there who have never been published in the magazine world at all. The only prerequisite to being published is that you write a good book. As we've chatted about before on the blog, I'm sure that my magazine experience did help me land the deal that I did, for sure. No doubt about it. It showed publishing houses that I was a pro and could handle deadlines, revisions and all of the craziness that might come my way. But was it the reason that my book sold? Nah. Because if that were the case, my first book would have sold too. And it didn't. :)
Funny that you mention that I'm a freelancer at heart because while this has definitely been true in the past, I'm now more interested in focusing on fiction. I'm paring back my freelance assignments to really hone my second book, and I'd like to reach a place where I continue to selectively choose my mag assignments but also produce on novel a year (or so).
What led me to write a novel? A few things: one, it provided a really cathartic outlet for my grief in losing one of my best friends to breast cancer, but two, and this speaks to the above point, I was ready for a break from the monotony of magazine writing. Don't get me wrong: I adore my editors and really dig a lot of the assignments that come my way, but if you speak to a lot of long-term mag writers, many of them will tell you the same thing - that after a while, you run out of subjects that really hold your interest because you feel like you've covered just about everything. The stories I still enjoy are those in which I'm learning something, and if it's just the same-old, same-old, it gets dull, as with any job. Fiction allowed me to explore new skills and new writing territory, and I found it - and continue to find it - really exhilarating.
So readers, why do you write fiction? And is being published prior to writing a novel imperative?