title: Iris germanica silverado

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The ethereal blossoms of Iris germanica 'Silverado' are a cool, captivating, silvery lavender with opulent ruffles. The plant’s height and the distinctive coloration of its blooms give this unusual variety a commanding presence in the garden. Winner of the Dykes Medal.
Named after the distinctive fuzzy beards upon their lower petals, or falls, Bearded Iris grow from modified stems called rhizomes, which extend horizontally in the soil and send out roots and shoots from nodes. The American Iris Society has classified them into six groups differentiated mainly by height, from the Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris (up to 8" tall) to the Tall Bearded Iris (27½" tall or more). The huge array of Bearded Iris cultivars includes flowers of every possible color. Here in Connecticut, they bloom in June, with some varieties occasionally sending forth a second round of blossoms in summer or early fall. Plenty of sun and good drainage are the primary requirements for success. Bearded Iris will repeat their lavish display for many years.
The Iris genus is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and it’s easy to see why. These brilliantly colored, spring-flowering perennials are part of a huge plant family that contains upwards of 300 species which are native to Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Iris range from timid and inconspicuous wildlings to the splendid and extravagant Tall Bearded Iris, which create striking vertical highlights in the late spring border. The chosen habitats of Iris range from standing water to formal borders, and there is scarcely a color or combination of colors that can't be found. Iris plants are fairly indestructible. They thrive in most parts of the country and are largely critter resistant. Adding to their appeal, they are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Even after bloom, the vertical foliage persists through the growing season. Plant a variety and enjoy a rainbow of colors that will return year after year in your garden.
For more information on growing Iris, click Growing Guide.
HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
WHEN WE SHIP
We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.
We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.
These brilliantly colored, spring-flowering perennials are part of a huge plant family that contains upwards of 300 species which are native to Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Iris range from timid and inconspicuous wildlings to the splendid and extravagant Tall Bearded Iris, which create striking vertical highlights in the late spring border. The chosen habitats of Iris range from standing water to formal borders, and there is scarcely a color or combination of colors that can't be found. Iris plants are fairly indestructible. They thrive in most parts of the country and are largely critter resistant. Adding to their appeal, they are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Even after bloom, the vertical foliage persists through the growing season. Plant a variety and enjoy a rainbow of colors that will return year after year in your garden. Please note that Bearded Irises may not bloom the first year after planting.
Light/Watering: Full sun and well-drained soil are important for vigorous growth and flowering. Be careful not to overwater, as too much moisture in the soil can cause the rhizomes (roots) to rot. Check the soil with your finger; the soil should be dry to 1" deep before watering again. Be sure to water deeply during summer drought. Consistent watering is especially important for reblooming Irises.
Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Iris will not tolerate soils that are wet in winter. Good drainage is important all year, and a pH near neutral (6.8) is preferred. In climates with very hot summers, plant the rhizome just below the soil surface; in cooler climates, the top of the rhizome should be exposed. Do not mulch around the rhizome as this practice may encourage rot. Fertilize in early spring with an all-purpose fertilizer scratched in around the plants, avoiding direct contact with the rhizome. Reblooming Irises perform best if fertilized again after the first wave of flowering is finished.
Pests/Diseases: The Iris borer, the worst pest of these lovely plants, overwinters as eggs in spent leaves. The borers emerge in the spring as tiny caterpillars which spend a couple of weeks boring through the leaves down into the rhizome. It's possible to kill the borers, if you catch them early enough in spring, by handpicking or with Bt (a naturally occurring soil organism that will kill the caterpillars but not your plants); otherwise, they will chew on the roots from spring until August. One of the first signs you’ll see is streaks of discoloration in the leaves. You may see that the center foliage is the most damaged, with notched edges in the leaves, and you may even see slimy frass (excrement). The borers create channels and migrate down into the rhizome where they can cause susceptibility to a bacterial disease known as soft rot (or root rot). The rhizome will become mushy and hollow and have a foul odor and should be discarded. If small areas of the rhizome are affected with root rot, cut away those areas and let the wound dry in the sun. We recommend applying a chlorine-based powdered cleanser to the wound and then replant. Unless the infestation is severe, plants usually recover. Garden sanitation and fall clean-up of old leaf debris is important to remove any eggs laid so they can’t overwinter and hatch in the spring.
Companions: Irises are best planted in groups, surrounded – but not crowded – by other perennials. They are lovely blooming with Lilies, Herbaceous Peonies, Roses, and Oriental Poppies. Perennials will conceal spent Iris foliage in summer. Make sure to leave room between plants to provide for good air circulation.
Reflowering: The buds on Tall Bearded Iris are spaced at intervals along the stems, and they flower sequentially. Remove spent blooms consistently. After flowering has subsided, cut the flower stalks at the base and remove them.
Reblooming: Reblooming varieties may produce new flower spikes 4-8 weeks after the first flush of blooms. Please keep in mind that rebloom may not occur in regions colder than zone 5. To encourage rebloom:
Dividing/Transplanting: Divide your Iris when the clump becomes crowded and bloom diminishes, usually every 3 to 4 years. (Reblooming varieties may need to be divided more frequently, every 2 to 3 years.) The timing of division is very different from that of most perennials. Bearded Iris go dormant shortly after flowering, which makes summer the ideal time to dig up the rhizomes. Even though reblooming Irises don't go dormant, this is also the correct time to divide those varieties. Break the rhizomes into pieces or cut them with a sharp knife. Select divisions with healthy fans of leaves, most likely from the outermost part of the plant. Discard the crowded interior pieces and any that show signs of soft rot; dispose of these in the trash, not in the compost. Trim the leaves back to about 6" in height. Some gardeners like to dust the cut surfaces with powdered sulfur while others dunk rhizomes in a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. We haven't found this step necessary, but it might be advisable if you have had problems with rot. Replant promptly. You will probably find yourself with extra divisions you can share with friends.
End-of-Season Care: After hard frost in the fall, cut foliage back hard removing any foliage that appears spotted or yellowed and dispose of all infected debris in the trash; do not compost. We recommend winter protection in cold climates, especially for the first winter after planting. We suggest covering the rhizomes with evergreen boughs or straw, applied after the ground freezes.
Calendar of Care
Early Spring: Remove and destroy any old foliage to allow for fresh, new growth and prevent Iris borers from emerging as the weather warms. Remove any winter mulch, at the time you see Forsythias blooming, to prevent moisture retention around the roots. Feed plants with an all-purpose fertilizer scratched in around the plants, avoiding direct contact with the rhizome.
Mid-Spring: Watch for the telltale signs of Iris borers in the foliage--dark vertical lines that may appear watery show up in the leaves--and destroy any visible caterpillars. If infestation is severe, remove affected foliage completely and destroy.
Late Spring: Taller forms may need staking. Deadhead as flowers fade and cut entire flower stalks down at the base when blooming is finished. Fertilize reblooming varieties again after the first wave of flowering is through.
Summer: If plants need dividing, complete this task after flowering finishes. Water divisions well during dry periods. Trim the foliage back to 6" cutting the leaves on an angle, creating a fan shape.
Fall/End of Season: After hard frost in the fall, cut foliage back hard removing any foliage that appears spotted or yellowed, and dispose of all debris in the trash. You may choose to keep healthy leaves as the foliage of most Irises will persist through winter. Keep in mind, there may be borer eggs that you are not seeing so you might not want to take a chance of encouraging pests. Winter protection in cold climates is recommended, especially for the first winter after planting. After the ground freezes, cover the rhizomes with a light layer of evergreen boughs or straw.


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shelf: history-culture

title: Jungle transfers west end summer

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In the worst places, you meet the best people. Discover a new play where worlds collide. Following a sold-out run at the Young Vic, the universally acclaimed production of Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s THE JUNGLE transfers to the West End this summer.
This is the place where people suffered and dreamed. Meet the hopeful, resilient residents of The Jungle– just across the Channel, right on our doorstep. The Jungle tells stories of loss, fear, community and hope, of the Calais camp’s creation – and of its eventual destruction. Join the residents over freshly baked naan and sweet milky chai at the Afghan Café, and experience the intense, moving and uplifting encounters between refugees from many different countries and the volunteers who arrived from the UK.
Experience the Playhouse Theatre as never before, as the venue undergoes an extraordinary transformation to recreate the intimate in-the-round staging of Miriam Buether’s critically-acclaimed Young Vic design. Audiences are invited to choose from two unique experiences: take a seat at the benches and tables of the vibrant and bustling Afghan Café at the heart of the Calais Jungle, or watch from ‘The Cliffs of Dover’ in the circle, overlooking the dynamic performance space below. Wherever you sit, prepare to be transported into the world of the Calais camp, where a community forged from necessity shares its unimaginable stories of hope against all odds.
A National Theatre and Young Vic co-production with Good Chance Theatre, directed Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin.
At the Playhouse Theatre from 16 June to 3 November 2018.


shelf: civic-law

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Twitter has allegedly once again suspended the Libs of TikTok (LOTT) account for posting “hateful conduct.”
Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon reported the new suspension on Wednesday from his personal Twitter account.
“BREAKING: Twitter has once again hit Libs of TikTok with a 7-day suspension for ‘hateful conduct.’ No specific tweets were flagged. We’ve since fired off another letter to Twitter (attached). They’re on notice that we will sue them if they permanently suspend us,” Dillon tweeted.
He added, “In anticipation of an extended legal fight with Twitter (we all know it’s just a matter of time before the permanent ban), we’ve set up a legal defense fund. You can read more about it and find a link to donate in Chaya’s [LOTT account owner] latest Substack post.”
Twitter did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for a comment.
The letter attached to Dillon’s tweet came from Envisage Law attorney James R. Lawrence III who warned about Twitter’s breach of contract with Sunday’s suspension of LOTT.
“Remarkably, on numerous occasions, Twitter has confirmed to LOTT in writing that our client’s reporting did not violate Twitter’s Rules, including your company’s hateful conduct policy. As Twitter explained in a recent email to LOTT, your company ‘is required by German law to provide notice to users who are reported by people from Germany via the Network Enforcement Act reporting flow,’” Lawrence wrote.
He added, “Twitter’s apparent cognitive dissonance is not a matter of mere academic curiosity for LOTT. Twitter’s conclusions regarding LOTT’s previous tweets have legal consequences for your company. LOTT’s most recent reporting is not materially different from any of LOTT’s other, Twitter-cleared tweets. At the very least, Twitter’s prior investigations are relevant for purposes of a breach of contract claim. Twitter’s speech code has not changed and neither has the nature of our client’s reporting.
Further, Lawrence remarked that this behavior from Twitter is “not going unnoticed” by the public.
“Outside of perhaps the Gilded Age of a bygone era, rarely has a multi-billion dollar company’s words – claiming to be ‘the free speech wing of the free speech party’ while censoring journalism – so contradicted its actions. Many Americans are tired of listening to your company talk the talk of free expression while walking the walk of censorship. And LOTT is no exception. If Twitter refuses to live up to its own words and aspirations, and permanently bans our client’s account, LOTT will have no choice but to ask a court to order Twitter to live up to its own statements,” Lawrence wrote.
The final tweet before Libs of TikTok’s apparent suspension spotlighted stripper performances in front of children at Chattanooga Pride Youth Day at Wanderlinger Brewing Co.
“This is literally a crime @FBI @ChattanoogaPD,” the tweet read.
Twitter has suspended Libs of TikTok multiple times over the past year. In April, the account was suspended hours after previously being reinstated from a prior suspension.
In addition, Twitter has temporary locked Libs of TikTok out of its account for what it deemed to be “abuse and harassment” in June and for promoting “hateful conduct” in August. Twitter warned following repeated violations that the account could see a permanent ban in the future.


shelf: science-engineering

title: Honda fit vs pontiac vibe

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iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit and Pontiac Vibe contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Fit and the Pontiac Vibe.
In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Pontiac Vibe's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Pontiac Vibe has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Pontiac Vibe's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac Vibe is a better car than the Honda Fit.
Pricing: A used 2010 Honda Fit ranges from $4,993 to $12,296 while a used 2010 Pontiac Vibe is priced between $3,515 to $10,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 117 horsepower, and the Pontiac Vibe base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles. The Vibe is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 416 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Pontiac Vibe the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Pontiac Vibe has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Fit has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.


shelf: software-docs

title: First digital reefer container monitoring in the port of hamburg

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The Port of Hamburg has achieved a fresh advance towards digitalisation. The first fully-automatic system for monitoring reefer containers has been introduced at the C. Steinweg (Süd-West Terminal) multi-purpose cargo handling facility. The system has been developed and launched by the Austrian technology group Identec Solutions, specialists in wireless sensor and localisation applications.
As a rule, reefer containers are manually checked by staff at cargo handling terminals at specific intervals, usually of between four and eight hours, for normal functioning, temperature, humidity and other parameters. This effort is supplanted by the CTAS Reefer System developed by Identec Solutions, which records, notifies and processes all data fully automatically.
Since the end of 2016, a monitoring device tag has been attached magnetically to every incoming reefer container at C. Steinweg as an automatic link with the container’s controller. “CTAS Reefer is compatible with all current models from reefer container manufacturers such as Daikin, Carrier, Starcool or Thermoking. Unlike the usual power-line modem solutions, this is completely independent,” stresses Stephan Piworus, Global Vice President, Sales Ports & Terminals for Identec Solutions in Hamburg. Once connected, the tag notifies relevant reefer data every 15 minutes by radio signal. Should any discrepancies occur, these generate an automatic alarm signal facilitating an immediate response.
CTAS Reefer is linked with C. Steinweg’s terminal operating system (TOS), completely integrating reefer container processes in terminal operation. When the box leaves the terminal again, the tag is simply removed and used for the next container arriving. All data handled remain archived in the system and can be retrieved in the event of enquiries or insurance cases.
“The use of the CTAS Reefer facilitates substantial reduction of labour-intensive, manual checking and documentation input,” explains Piworus. “Multiple data input is unnecessary, virtually eliminating any risk of errors in data recording. C. Steinweg not only has an uninterrupted record of the state of a reefer for the duration of its stay at the terminal, but with the box being checked every 15 minutes, also boosts both safety and customer satisfaction.”
Last year C. Steinweg was able to attract three new customers for its multi-purpose terminal in Hamburg. In addition to conventional general cargoes, these are shipping more export reefer containers. “We therefore gave special attention to how to organize an optimal service for reefer containers,” says Rainer Fabian, Managing Director of C. Steinweg (Süd-West Terminal) in Hamburg. “Automated high-frequency data collection enables us to guarantee maximum safety and security for sensitive reefer cargoes.”
CTAS Reefer is the first system of this kind to be installed in the Port of Hamburg. Besides Hamburg, CTAS Reefer is already in service in the Netherlands, USA, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Pakistan, Argentina, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Colombia.


shelf: health

title: What is superficial spreading melanoma

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What is superficial spreading melanoma
As the name suggests, superficial spreading melanoma usually appears as a thin patch that spreads outwards (known as radial growth) before it invades vertically into the dermis, the lower layer of our skin. The period between its appearance and its invasion can last for a relatively long time, ranging from months to decades.
How does superficial spreading melanoma start?
Superficial spreading melanoma occurs when melanocyte cells (the cells that produce melanin, which gives color to our skin) begin clustering together in the lowest layer of the epidermis known as the basal layer. The forming cluster is the basis of the malignant patch, which will eventually spread across the top layers of skin.
Who gets it?
While the exact trigger of melanoma is still unknown, we know that it is a result of gene mutations. Many studies have shown that repeated sun exposure is highly linked to incidences of melanoma. Superficial spreading melanoma in particular almost always occurs in light-skinned individuals as a result of sun exposure, commonly appearing on the men’s trunks and women’s legs.
Symptoms of superficial spreading melanoma?
Superficial spreading melanoma appears typically as a mole that begins to spread beyond its borders into the surrounding tissue.
Dangerous moles can be recognized using the ABCDE self-check method. This method shows you which signs to look out for when examining suspicious moles, spots or growths on your skin.
The Melanoma Research Foundation provides a handy overview of the method you can reference when performing skin checks.
How is it diagnosed and treated?
A clinical diagnosis is needed to identify superficial spreading melanoma accurately. A doctor will often use a dermascope to diagnose melanoma. This tool will help a doctor identify distinguishing critical features of a mole or skin lesion that has evolved into superficial spreading melanoma. These features include asymmetric structures and colors, blue-grey structures, multiple colors or an atypical pigment network. Sometimes a doctor will also take a biopsy of the skin lesion to examine it more closely under a microscope.
Treatment of superficial spreading melanoma varies depending on the severity and stage. If it is diagnosed early, the chances of survival increase significantly. If cancer hasn’t progressed far and is in the early stages, the first treatment will often be an excision of the melanoma. In later stages, radiotherapy or further surgery of metastasized lymph nodes may be required.
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title: Fdig where crypto meets digital payments nasdaqfdig

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shelf: education

title: celebrityspeakers.com.au

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shelf: home-craft

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Gather with your nine loved ones and stay at this fabulous, spacious home set bedside the seaside in Runswick Bay. With many beautiful walks and cycling routes on the doorstep, you can enjoy the great outdoors before spending evenings dining alfresco in the superb garden.
Hang your coats or beach towels in the hallway before warming up in front of the open fire set in a Victorian fireplace in the lounge. There is plenty of comfortable seating for all guests to relax together and watch movies or plan the days ahead. The spacious kitchen has plenty of storage and all the equipment you need to rustle up tasty meals, there is also a handy utility room with laundry facilities, and a large pantry. You can then eat together in the large dining room which has an extendable table and enough seating for all nine guests. Completing the ground floor is a useful cloakroom WC. The bedrooms are all situated on the first and second floors. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, a separate bathroom, and a cosy seating nook with a TV and reading space on the landing. The second floor has the remaining three bedrooms, a twin, double, and single, as well as a shower room. Outside to the rear is a fabulous garden, immediately you will find a patio area with seating, and a short path leads to a wonderful lawned garden with a further patio, seating, and a BBQ.
Runswick Bay is a pretty seaside village located on the Yorkshire coastline. There are a couple of cafes within 100 metres you can enjoy, before heading down to the pretty beach (400 metres) and trying out paddleboarding or kayaking. Hop in the car and visit the wonderful town of Whitby (9 miles) which has a rich history and eclectic mix of shops and restaurants.
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There was all you could want and more in the property and a superb garden, well fenced for a dog. The owners easy to contact and very helpful.
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Fantastic house with everything you need , home from home.
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The cottage is fantastic from the first time we stepped in through the door it was amazing. Beautiful house and garden, it is equipped with everything that you need. We had the best weekend in an absolutely stunning part of the country.
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Perfect location, huge home with lots of space and enough bathrooms for a large group. Very dog friendly and everything you could possibly need in the house.
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Have just returned from a wonderful holiday at No10. What a beautiful, comfortable house and equipped with everything you could possible think of.
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We had a lovely stay at number 10, very spacious, comfortable and great location. Ideal for families, bringing the two dogs tensured we had plenty of walks to the beach. It is important to know that there is a very steep incline to the beach, easy going down, harder coming back up, we did take the car down on a couple of occasions, however, the carRead more park is not too big, so spaces are limited. The North Yorkshire Parking Tickets can be used in their other car parks in the area. The communication with David and Sue was really good and very informative. Well recommended. Hide
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tier: polar

title: Want to express your divisive attitude shut your mouth

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IDF soldiers launched a “Shut Your Mouth!” campaign in Hebrew through which they aimed to leverage social influence in order to communicate the message to their fellow Israelis that if unity is lacking in their speech, then it is better to shut their mouths.
This campaign comes at a time when the soldiers seek as much support and strength as possible, and divisive discourse that had been thriving in Israel leading up to the tragic events of October 7, 2023, has proven itself to both weaken Israeli society, and boost the confidence of the terrorists who wish to attack Israel.
It is indeed commendable to create an atmosphere of disrespect for divisive discourse and appreciation of a unified one. Therefore, if this social pressure gains traction, it can help make anyone—including politicians and media figures—think twice before propagating divisive words, and help promote a more unifying discourse.
Through the campaign, the IDF’s soldiers served to raise the awareness that reckless tongues from their fellow Israelis and Jews harms them, that they feel how divisive attitudes among the nation negatively influences their solidarity even on the frontlines.
The wisdom of Kabbalah supports such sentiment. Verbal malice knows no bounds. Once spoken, cutting words roam freely, causing a breakdown of relations that destructively influences society.
The book Orchot Tzadikim underscores the power of speech, stating that speech can cause more harm than a sword.
“A man can do more harm with his tongue than he can with a sword. For a man can stand here and yet betray his companion, who is a long distance from him, and cause his death (by his word), while the sword can only slay someone who is near it. Therefore, man was created with two eyes, two ears, two nostrils and one mouth to say to him that he ought to speak less. Silence is fitting for the wise, and thus all the more so for fools.” – Orchot Tzadikim, 21:7.
Also, the Talmud recounts a time during the First Temple when division between the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah led leaders to “eat and drink with each other, and stab each other with verbal barbs” (Yoma, 9b). Enemies took advantage of this weakness, which resulted in the Temple’s ruin on both physical and spiritual scales.
Emphasizing the need for the people of Israel to summon the strength to come together in the face of myriad divisive drives, Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam) wrote in his paper, “The Nation”: “The enormous effort that the rugged road ahead requires of us mandates unity that is as solid and as hard as steel, from all parts of the nation, without exception.” I strongly recommend that the future campaigns we organize will take on this unifying direction.


title: Do You Need To Modify A Court Order?

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Do You Need To Modify A Court Order?
Change is inevitable in life. Moving a family through divorce and a transition time is difficult, and you may not want to readdress those issues. There are times when a change in income or a new employment opportunity means you need to request a modification of a final judgment.
Whether Blenk Law, PA, handled your initial case or not, we can help you make the needed changes to your prior divorce order. With more than a decade of experience, attorney Paul Blenk has helped individuals in Bartow and across Polk County with modifications.
Our approach is to ensure you understand the law and all of your options before you make a decision. Let’s say you discover that your ex-spouse accepted a new position making tens of thousands of dollars more each year. Is that enough to seek a modification of child support? It could be, but it will ultimately depend on your situation. In a borderline case, it may not make sense to pursue a modification.
Relocations Are Common Post-Final Judgment Matters
Have you received a tempting job offer in another state? Maybe you want to start a graduate program or move closer to family. These are all common reasons to relocate.
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title: Clearing the air plenty of materials for evs oct24

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Clearing the air: There are plenty of minerals for EVs, and they have far less environmental impact than fossil fuels
There are more than enough mineral raw materials to support a full, global transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Worries about mineral shortages are overblown. The ICCT estimates that the battery material needs for global passenger EVs reach 8% to 14% of proven global reserves for lithium, nickel, and cobalt by 2035. Additionally, new research by BNEF found that global battery manufacturing capacity was more than double demand in 2023.
The ICCT also found that lithium supply from new and planned mining and refining projects in the United States and its trade partners vastly exceeds the lithium demand from U.S. vehicle electrification. We identified more than 100 lithium mining and refining projects underway across the United States and its existing and potential trade partners including Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, and Argentina.
One of the many benefits of an EV future is much less need for dirty drilling, mining, and extraction. “When it comes to raw materials there is simply no comparison. Over its lifetime, an average fossil-fuel car burns the equivalent of a stack of oil barrels, 25 stories high. If you take into account the recycling of battery materials, only around 30 kg of metals would be lost—roughly the size of a football,” wrote Lucien Mathieu from Transport & Environment.
Indeed, there’s a huge opportunity to reduce virgin raw material demand through increased battery recycling. Although the volume of end-of-life EV batteries available for recycling is low today, the supply will grow significantly by 2050. And the recycling industry is already underway. We estimated that as of September 2023, installed battery recycling capacity in the United States far exceeds the volume of end-of-life batteries, and installed and announced recycling capacity is already enough to recycle the volume end-of-life batteries expected 20 years from now.
Governments also taking action on recycling
Several of the actions already underway to support recycling include government incentives for domestic recycling facilities, regulating transport and handling of end-of-life EV batteries, and setting standards for recovery rates and recycled content. In January 2024, New Jersey became the first U.S. state to pass an extended producer responsibility law for EV batteries, and it requires battery producers to create management plans and submit them to the Department of Environmental Protection for approval. Note, too, that Europe’s new landmark battery regulation will help enhance battery sustainability by increasing battery and battery material collection, recovery, and recycling rates and also the responsible sourcing of raw materials. Creating robust battery material supply chains will enable automakers and suppliers to continue to build new battery manufacturing capacity in the United States and Europe, and to design batteries with long-term recycling and material recovery in mind. These efforts would support and expand on the billions of dollars of existing EV investments already underway in the United States and Europe.
In the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes raw material mining, refining, recycling, and battery production in the United States and by its trade partners by investing in domestic facilities and providing consumer tax credits based on where battery components and critical minerals are sourced. This directly incentivizes raw material mining, refining, recycling, and battery production in markets that tend to have the highest environmental, social, labor, and governance standards in place.
Substantially less pollution
Each EV only needs a small amount of critical minerals for its full life; this is in stark contrast to combustion engine vehicles, which require the extraction and refining of fossil fuels throughout their lives. EV recycling can further reduce the emission and effluence of harmful pollutants associated with vehicle operation and manufacture. For example, an environmental impact analysis of the battery recycling process used by Redwood Materials showed that the water use, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions of processing spent batteries is more than 60% lower than refining newly mined battery materials. Additionally, according to Redwood Materials, its process produces no liquid waste or harmful combustion byproducts and is monitored by the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection.
Extracting and combusting fossil fuels is far more environmentally harmful than battery material mining, battery production, and driving electric. And battery recycling helps to avoid the need for new material extraction and further reduce the associated energy consumption and emissions. Beyond that, technological advancements in battery specific energy that are expected in the future would help to reduce the amount of raw materials in each EV. Increased use of renewable energy will also help to minimize emissions from battery production. The same cannot be said for burning fossil fuels in combustion vehicles.


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I've been attempting to install Oracle 8.1.7 on Red Hat 7.2.... and
it's been tough!
I've found a few useful links on the web: Learning
Linux, an article by Bruno Mattarollo at Greenpeace's website and
Pawprint and also checked Oracle's Metalink. It seems
to me that all the articles cover some of the problems, but none of
them seem to cover all of the problems.
Anyway, I was wondering what success people have had?
Any pointers to documentation you have found useful?
Brian, could you tell what has been tough? I installed 3 laptops running 7.2 and Oracle 8.1.7 for development and they all worked like a charm, no problems at all. I did used the laptop pre-selection of packages from RedHat 7.2 and installed some updates, but then using the instructions written in the document I wrote, everything went fine. You just have to make sure that you get the compat-* packages from the RedHat 7.2 CD.
I've installed Oracle 8i on SuSE 7.1 on two occasions, and, apart from the Java locale issues (Oracle's JRE doesn't like the locale variables set in the environment), it went smoothly. Much more smoothly than my recent install of 8.1.7 on HP-UX, which took me three tries before I managed to set the kernel parameter maxdsize, that Oracle conveniently mentions only on Metalink (a service requiring a support contract). At least SuSE put the Java locale details in the Oracle section of their website.
As another plug for SuSE, they also include a logical volume manager, VERY nice for systems that expect to need more storage over time. Their website also has a pretty good section on various issues related to Oracle on SuSE Linux.
I think part of the problem was that I had all these conflicting sources of information. Bruno, your article was very clear but made no mention of the glibc-2.1.3-stubs.tar, which a co-worker informed me was needed (is that because your article is aimed at RH 7.1 not 7.2?). Then I found the Learning Linux article mentioned above, which seemed to be derived from your article and also mentioned the stubs, so I decided to use that as a basis. Then my co-worker pointed out all these Metalink articles which gave even more information. I think maybe I'm just suffering from information overload!! (I've just now found this article which is written specifically for Red Hat 7.2 and which claims it's really simple, but makes no mention of the stubs thing either!) I'm also a bit confused about which Java JDK I need - Blackdown or IBM.
The strange thing is that I've installed Oracle many times before, going back to version 7 and it's usually been quite straight-forward.
I think I'll start again from a clean sheet and follow one set of instructions at a time (starting with Bruno's seeing as I've got his attention! 😉 )
I posted this over at web/db, but for completeness' sake I'll post it here too:
You don't actually need to install the compatability libs anymore; Oracle has a patch to make that unnecessary. Here are the steps that worked for me; you can look at Bruno's guide, which is very good, for details on these steps:
set LD_ASSUME_KERNEL to 2.2.5 (without this, the installer never comes up)
at the first link error, edit $ORACLE_HOME/bin/genclntsh, remove "-z defs", and run the script, then click Retry to continue
when you get to the Net8 configurator, stop and install Oracle's glibc patch (glibc-2.1.3-stubs.tar.gz)
after the install finishes, run dbassist
It's especially important that you not run dbassist until after you've installed the patch; if you are getting 3113 "end of communication channel" errors while trying to create your database, you have forgotten this step. The voice of experience. :)
Brian, I didn't needed the stubs. At the time I wrote the document, RedHat 7.2 was not out yet ... but I tryied with it and it worked so I should just replace 7.1 by 7.2 :)
You mention JDK, watch out! You don't need any JDK installed in the machine to install Oracle, since it has it's own ... Maybe some of the problems are related to that ...? I did not install a JDK in the laptops that I had, maybe the problem lies there.
Anyway, I took most of the base of my docs from aD and adapted them to the reality I was seeing ;) so if you have some comments or updates, please let me know ... It's nice to have a good reference document, the problem is that Oracle is so complex and so big that maybe there is no way we can write the document that covers all the possible scenarios :)
Anyway, if you have any problem let me know... I will try to help you as much as I can
***** RUN INSTALLER (could take a few consecutive times running - i.e. ./runInstaller... screen dump/CTRL-C... ./runInstaller...)
Nearly upon completion, there will be an error stating "Error in
invoking target install of makefile $ORACLE_HOME/ctx/lib/ins_ctx.mk",
then you copy /tmp/env_ctx.mk to $ORACLE_HOME/ctx/lib/ and click on the retry button.
At the end you MIGHT get an error when setting up Net8 configuration. In a shell:
mv JRE JRE.bak
ln -s /usr/local/jre JRE
Somewhat off-topic, but related, is the fact that it appears that Oracle has removed Oracle 8i from the list of databases one can
download from Technet. (I'd love to see a contrary report.) That means it is available only in a CD pack (40 USD).
So I got the install working by following Bruno's instructions (with a few tweaks which I've mailed him with). I think the moral of the story is that there a few approaches to this and that it's not wise to mix 'n' match them, like I initially did! So, I would recommend following Bruno's article step by step.
thanks again to everyone for all the help and support
Just following up to this...
I mailed my comments and tweaks to Bruno and he recommended I post them here. So here they are (with his responses):
On Mon, 04 Feb 2002, Brian Fenton wrote:
<blockquote> 1. You say:
"Use a text editor to edit the shell-mods.sh file in the /etc directory. You
can download a prototype of the shell-mods.sh.txt file". You provide a link
to the file.
But then further down, you say:
"Add the following lines to /etc/shell-mods.sh:"
Some of the values you give for the variables are different from the ones in
the shell-mods.sh.txt file. For example, the PATH variable has an extra
$ORACLE_HOME/ctx/lib:. in the file. Some of the other variables are
Also, it might be a good idea to comment out the following line in the file
because it's not needed until after the install:
Yes, the '/etc/shell-mods.sh' part is not very clear, and I go back several
times over that file. I should limit the mention of the content of it to
only one time!
<blockquote> 2. The next one isn't incorrect, but I stupidly missed it. It might be a
good idea to make it more explicit for stupid readers like me! You correctly
mention that the runInstaller script is located in install/linux on the
cd-rom. However, between that and telling the reader to actually run the
program, you mention a few other things about the compat files and glibc
etc. - in the mean-time of course, the stupid reader (me!) has forgotten to
go the install/linux directory and instead runs the runInstaller from the
root of the CD. I think it would be helpful to remind again about the path
where you say the following:
"Now we are ready to run the installer of Oracle.
True!!! It's a VERY important information that gets lost in the amount of text.
This is very good! Thanks!
<blockquote> 3. This next one was a problem for me. After the Summary screen in the OUI,
the user is asked to run root.sh. The first thing I noticed is that you tell
the user to do an "su -" to change to root. I think maybe it should be just
an "su" with no "-" because you want to keep the Oracle user's settings.
Otherwise the SID is not set in root's environment etc.
Yes, you are right ... The fact is that I also have the same env set for root
(pointing to shell-mods.sh) but that is only my personal settings and not
the recommended one. This is also a very good comment!
<blockquote> 4. More importantly than that, I found that the root.sh script I had was
broken! I got the following error:
Running Oracle8 root.sh script...
./root.sh: command substitution: line 1: unexpected EOF while looking for
./root.sh: command substitution: line 2: syntax error: unexpected end of
./root.sh: [: !=: unary operator expected
The following environment variables are set as:
<blockquote> ORACLE_OWNER= oracle
Of course, you have to keep the Installer window open during all this
downloading and editing!
It's interesting that you never got this error...
I will replace the root.sh file then... I am not sure why that one is broken (the
one you get from the site). Damned! I see ... in previous revisions of the docs
I have a link to download a different version of the root.sh ... I don't know why
I stupidely deleted that! Thanks!
<blockquote> 5. The next problem I had was a real bummer and it was really a miracle that
got me out of it! It was during the Listener Configuration. I selected No
and suddenly the program hung on me. Thinking it was doing something I left
it for 30 minutes and came back and it was still hanging. I nearly cried
after having gotten so far in the install! For some reason, I decided to
check what processes were running on the machine, one caught my eye: the
listener process. For no reason, I decided to type "lsnrctl stop" (logged in
as oracle) which is the command to stop the listener. Immediately, the
installer program stopped hanging and returned to me! As I said, a miracle.
I was then able to continue on with my install. Whew!
This should go in the troubleshooting section since I had that same problem once
while installing on RedHat 7.1 but I couldn't reproduce it anymore ... Don't know
why ... This also good advice.
Yes, it does, in fact that's how I always do it (install the 22.214.171.124 patch before creating a database).
Note that you may have to reinstall the glibc patch after installing patches. I believe that this just relinks everything, rather than actually replacing patched files, though I admit I can't say for sure. It hasn't caused me any trouble. If you start getting the dreaded ORA-3113 "end of communication channel" error, there's a good chance that you need to reinstall the glibc patch.


title: Sports dentistry broken arrow ok

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We know you love a good game, and you want to give it your all! But accidents happen, and sometimes putting on your game face can put your teeth at risk.
Endicott Dental wants to prevent damage to that game face. That's why we offer custom-designed mouthguards to protect your teeth while you play. If accidents do happen (as they often do!), we're here to fix your teeth, whether they're broken or knocked out. So give it your A-game, because you can count on ours!
Custom mouthguards are your best bet to prevent orofacial injuries during sports. We can create a mouthguard just for you.
Loose tooth? Give us a call and we can get you in for dental treatment. The sooner you treat your loose tooth, the better chances to keep it!
Chips or cracks can happen during sports accidents. We have methods to fix chipped or cracked teeth and restore your smile.
There are ways to save a tooth, even if it's completely knocked out. Give us a call right away, and we'll get you in and treat your injury.
An estimated 5 million teeth are lost every year from sports-related injuries. The role of the sports dentist is prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of oral injuries. We can provide devices to protect you during sports and treat you if an accident happens.
Mouthguards can reduce your overall injury risk, and we can create a customized mouthguard just for you. Not only will it fit your teeth perfectly, but you can even choose to get it in your school colors! If something happens, give us a call right away. We can get you in, evaluate you and choose the best treatment method to get you back on the field as soon as possible.
Custom mouthguards better fit your teeth and prevent jarring from hits that could loosen or knock out your teeth.
It's a long list, but anything involving physical contact (martial arts, boxing, wrestling, acrobatics) or moving balls (baseball, basketball, football, field hockey, lacrosse) need a mouthguard.
Rinse the tooth and put it back in the socket if possible. If not, keep it in milk or in your cheek — not tap water — and bring it in when you visit us for emergency care.


title: Mortgage rates hit lowest point so far this year

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If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in.
Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according to data from Freddie Mac. And the average weekly rate is now at the lowest level so far this year (see graph below):
While that may not sound like a significant shift, it is noteworthy. Because the meaningful drop from over 7% to the mid-6’s can change your mindset when it comes to buying a home. Especially when the forecasts said we wouldn’t hit this number until roughly Q3 of this year (see graph below):
Why Are Rates Coming Down?
According to Joel Kan, VP and Deputy Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recent economic uncertainty is playing a role in pushing rates lower:
"Mortgage rates declined last week on souring consumer sentiment regarding the economy and increasing uncertainty over the impact of new tariffs levied on imported goods into the U.S. Those factors resulted in the largest weekly decline in the 30-year fixed rate since November 2024."
And the timing of this recent decline is great because it gives you a little bit of relief going into the spring market. Just remember, mortgage rates can be a quickly moving target, so you should expect some volatility going forward. But the window you have as they’re coming down right now might be the sweet spot for your purchasing power now.
What Lower Rates Mean for Your Buying Power
Even small changes in rates can make a difference to your monthly payment. Here’s how the math shakes out. The chart below shows what a monthly payment (principal and interest) would look like on a $400K home loan if you purchased a house when rates were 7.04% back in mid-January (this year’s mortgage rate high), versus what it could look like if you buy a home now (see below):
In just a matter of weeks, the anticipated payment on a $400K loan has come down by over $100 per month. That’s a significant savings. When you’re making a decision as big as buying a home, every bit counts.
Just remember, shifts in the economy drove rates down faster than expected. But that can change, making rates volatile in the days and months ahead. So, if you’re waiting for rates to fall further before you buy, think hard about the current window of opportunity if you’re ready to act.
Mortgage rates have dipped, giving buyers a bit more immediate breathing room. If you’ve been waiting for rates to ease before jumping in, this could be your window.
Would a lower monthly payment make buying a home feel more doable for you? Let’s break down the numbers and find out.


title: Al miller leaves behind a legacy of service

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Our community recently lost another land information pioneer, Mr. Allen H. Miller. Al passed away on November 11th at Agrace HospiceCare in the Madison area. Just a few weeks ago I reported on the death of Dr. D. David Moyer.
I didn’t know Al exceptionally well, but I would often tease both him and David Moyer by asking if I could sit at the “old guys” table during lunches at Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) events. He always chuckled and took it in good stride. I remember distinctly one time where I was making chit-chat with Al, and he mentioned attending the U.S. Naval Academy. I told him I didn’t realize he was in the Navy. “I wasn’t,” he responded, “I’m a Marine.” I went on to ask more about his service, not knowing the timeframe. “I was in during the late 60’s,” eventually came his response. Wow, I immediately knew what that meant. He openly shared a few stories about his 15 months in Vietnam. I was particularly struck when he said, “I lost a lot of good guys during my time (as an officer).” The fact he said “I lost” was sobering; he clearly felt a deep responsibility to get everyone home safely.
I share this personal anecdote about Al’s time serving our country, because I think his comment “I lost” really speaks volumes to his later career. He was committed to making things better for those around him. Al was a key contributor to the so-called “Larsen Report” which many would agree served as the impetus for the creation of the Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP). Al served as the very first President of WLIA, and that organization’s most prestigious award bears his name: “The Allen H. Miller Sustained Service Award.”
The staff and students of the State Cartographer’s Office wish the best to Al’s family during this very difficult time. Information on funeral services may be found on the Gunderson Website.


title: Sahiwal coal power plant sparks a decade of jobs and economic growth

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ISLAMABAD, May 14 (Alliance News): The Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, launched in 2015 under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has significantly contributed to Pakistan’s energy and employment sectors over the past decade.
Generating 1,320 MW of electricity, the plant has created thousands of job opportunities and spurred economic growth, especially in the Sahiwal region.
According to official sources, more than 5,000 local workers were hired during the construction phase, offering income stability to families and revitalizing local businesses.
The project came at a time when the region was grappling with power shortages and economic instability, making these job opportunities particularly vital.
A unique feature of the project is its focus on human resource development. Over 200 Pakistani staff received advanced technical training in various Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai.
This international exposure helped improve local technical capacity and strengthened Pakistan-China relations.
Today, more than 70% of the plant’s operational workforce comprises Pakistani professionals, a figure expected to grow further as the plant management continues to localize operations.
To support sustainable growth, a state-of-the-art technical training institute—Huaneng Pakistan Vocational & Technical College—has been established at the site.
This institution plays a crucial role in continuous professional development, equipping local workers with advanced skills in energy production and plant management. Pakistani and Chinese engineers continue to collaborate, ensuring technology transfer and skill enhancement.
Experts believe the Sahiwal model offers a blueprint for future infrastructure projects. It demonstrates how major developments can not only ensure energy security but also promote job creation, skill development, and local economic growth.
By reducing rural-to-urban migration and fostering community development, the plant has made a long-lasting impact on Sahiwal and beyond.


title: Jury no 4 at the iff art film 2025 fipresci jury

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It has been a tradition that the Art Film festival always hosts three international juries composed of film professionals. However, Art Film will begin its fourth decade of existence by inviting a special fourth FIPRESCI jury.
FIPRESCI stands for the International Federation of Film Critics. An independent jury with this status is made up of members of this organisation and participates in film festivals around the world. Its task is to select and award films which, according to critics, that stand out from the artistic, technical or content perspective. The FIPRESCI jury is usually made up of international film critics, journalists and film experts who evaluate the films in the festival’s official competitions. The award, which is presented by FIPRESCI, is considered one of the most prestigious film making awards.
The juries of the International Competition of Feature Films, the International Competition of Central and Eastern European Films and the International Competition of Short Films will traditionally present the Blue Angel award to exceptional films and to female filmmakers in their respective categories at the Art Film Festival. The FIPRESCI jury will evaluate a separate selection of films, which will add a new award for films that bring an original creative approach, artistic quality and innovation.
The 31th edition of the IFF ART FILM will take place thanks to the support of:
Organiser: ART FILM FEST s.r.o.;
Co-organizers: City of Košice, K13 – Košice cultural centers, ART FILM FEST, n.o., LGM, s.r.o., FORLIVE;
The festival was financially supported by: Audiovisual Fund
The festival is co-financed by: Košice self-governing region from the Terra Incognita program;
Main partner: TIPOS, národná lotériová spoločnosť, a. s.
Main media partners: TV JOJ, Pravda, Eurotelevízia;
Advertising partner: Kino Úsmev;
Technological partners: NOV, ZEBRA, DELTA OnLine, ARICOMA, TelekomCLOUD;
Official contractors: DKC Veritas, Eastern Slovak Museum in Košice, Café Slavia;
Media partners: JOJ PLAY, JOJ 24, Film Europe, Rádio KOŠICE, Aktuality.sk, Forbes, Korzár, Slovenka, SITA, TASR, See & Go, BigMedia, Košice City Guide, Film.sk, Visit Košice, zenskyweb.sk, MOJAkultúra;
Partners: JOJ Cinema, Slovak Film Institute


tier: kodiak

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Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Naturalization, Passport, and Social Security Fraud
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
BOSTON – A Lynn man pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with his attempts, following an illegal entry to the United States approximately 25 years ago, to gain citizenship and remain in the country.
Princehakeem Awolesi, 48, pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining United States citizenship and a U.S. passport, and using a false Social Security number. Awolesi was arrested in August 2015 and charged with violating various federal immigration and social security laws. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for March 17, 2016.
In 2005, as part of his application for naturalization, Awolesi submitted a false birth certificate and made numerous false statements to the officials deciding whether he qualified for citizenship, including his use of a prior identity. Awolesi was granted citizenship in 2005 and applied for a passport the same year, again concealing his use of another identity. Later, when applying for a replacement passport, Awolesi used a social security number he had obtained by making false statements to the Social Security Administration.
As a result of the conviction on the citizenship charge, Awolesi’s United States citizenship will be revoked.
The charges of naturalization and passport fraud each provide a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charge of falsely obtaining a social security number provides for a sentence of no greater than five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz; Matthew Etre, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston; David W. Hall, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Boston Field Office; and Scott Antolik, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division, made the announcement today. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian A. Pérez-Daple of Ortiz’s Criminal Division.
Updated February 4, 2016


title: Giant magellan telescope first to pass earthquake safety test

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Innovative seismic isolation system revolutionizes observatory design in seismic zones.
For decades, the Atacama Desert has beguiled astronomers and structural engineers alike. With its soaring mountain peaks and clear night skies, the Chilean desert is one of the top places in the world for studying the universe. There are over 300 clear nights per year in the Atacama, making it unmatched for stargazing. Unfortunately, Chile also rides the seismically hyperactive circum-Pacific belt, aka the “Ring of Fire,” where 81 percent of the world’s earthquakes occur, including the M9.5 Chilean Earthquake of 1960, the largest earthquake of the century.
Building an observatory is a challenge even on the most stable footing. The instrumentation and systems that power modern telescopes have become so complicated and intricate that they must be constantly monitored and protected from vibration and any other interference to their movement and stability. This makes construction of large telescopes unfeasible in seismic regions.
All of that is changing with the construction of the massive Giant Magellan Telescope in Las Campanas. With over $500 million raised to construct a revolutionary 22-story telescope at 8,200 feet, the GMTO Corporation has set out to prove that it is possible to build a cutting-edge telescope in a region prone to earthquakes.
Even a minor tremor could cause substantial damage to the Giant Magellan Telescope and its seven massive mirrors, rendering it inoperative for months and incurring significant repair costs. The moving parts and mirrors that allow the telescope to work must be able to withstand every shake and tremor from an earthquake. The challenge isn’t so much preventing the 13.6-million-pound machine from collapsing in an earthquake as limiting the movements and forces transferred into the telescope by a seismic event.
To mitigate the effects of earthquakes and vibrations, the engineers who designed the observatory devised an innovative seismic isolation system to protect their telescope. The seismic isolation system is designed to allow the telescope to return to full functionality within hours to weeks after a seismic event and has a probability of failure of 0.5 percent over the expected 50-year life of the observatory. This level of defense against earthquakes is unprecedented for a large telescope.
The GMT’s seismic isolation system functions with two separate lines of defense—the isolation system itself that supports and protects the telescope’s instruments from ground motion and the pier recentering system that will return the telescope to its upright and operating position in the event of a major earthquake that causes it to shift on its base. The pier recentering system is a hydraulic system that can return the massive telescope to within a fraction of an inch of its position before an earthquake.
This system is a huge breakthrough for the astronomical and engineering communities alike, making it possible to explore new horizons in space from one of the best locations on the planet. An independent review and test of the system received top marks, which could pave the way for even more expansion and construction of modern observatories. Space is our final frontier, and engineering marvels like the Giant Magellan Telescope will fuel the next century of exploration and discovery.


title: Queens resident shares the joy of reading through community library

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“No child should be without a book” believes Kay Menashe, who has been making a difference for people of all ages with a donation-based library service.
The 44-year-old Howard Beach resident and former EMT owns and operates the Free Community Library of Ozone Park.
“During the height of the pandemic when all libraries were shut down, my goal was to make sure every child had a book to read,” said Menashe. “My free library originated when I placed a few of my own books out, and the community began taking them.
“Then we were asked by other community members if they could leave their books as well,” she added. “All of our books come from a different home with a tale to tell.”
The library is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting, since the library operates outdoors at locations announced on social media. The books come from community donations.
“We accept all books, as the Queens public libraries no longer take donated books since the pandemic,” Menashe said. “The only supplies we need are books, which we know most of you have at home just sitting around collecting dust.”
Menashe was recently named runner-up of the second annual Sparkling Ice’s “Cheers to Heroes” contest to honor America’s everyday heroes.
The contest received 1,000 nominations from 905 American cities with three finalists. Menashe received $7,500.
“We received such support from the community and from the parties and events we ran,” she said. “We won because the community voted for us and since our library makes a difference.”
Menashe hope to further develop her initiative, hoping the Queens community can help her find a small permanent space in an office or retail establishment.
“The books need to be displayed and stored and stay dry when it rains,” she explained. “We would also like to see a mom-and-pop coffeehouse go into business with us. My vision is to see my community members sitting down with coffee and maybe a slice of pie while reading free books they can take home.”
Menashe believes reading a physical copy is the best way to enjoy a book.
“I feel that e-reading takes away from the magic, including the new book smell,” she said. “As you hold books, it lets you relax. An e-reader is just a computer screen where you feel nothing.”
With titles spanning every genre in the community library, every day becomes a journey filled with surprises. She explained her personal inspiration is not just one person.
“The kids are why I do this mostly,” Menashe said. “Books are expensive for families to buy when you walk into a store, but when you walk into our café, that would never be an issue as your son or daughter would always leave with a free book.”
To donate books or to help the library secure a space, email firstname.lastname@example.org To keep up with the library, follow @communityozpl on Instagram.


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The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a crucial milestone in the lives of young students in Singapore. It serves as a significant determinant of their educational future, as it plays a pivotal role in placing them into the secondary school of their choice. To prepare for this high-stakes examination, students often turn to PSLE mock exams, a powerful tool for gauging their readiness and building confidence. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the significance of PSLE mock exams, their benefits, and how students can maximise their effectiveness.
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One of the primary benefits of PSLE mock exams is the ability to assess a student’s current level of knowledge and skills. These assessments help identify areas where students excel and areas that need improvement.
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Becoming familiar with the PSLE format is crucial for success. Mock exams provide students with the chance to practise answering questions and managing their time according to the actual exam structure.
a. Start Early
It’s advisable for students to begin using mock exams well in advance of the actual PSLE. This allows them to make steady progress and master the necessary skills.
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d. Simulate Exam Conditions
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It’s essential for students to strike a balance between PSLE mock exams and their regular study routine. While mock exams are valuable, they should not replace traditional learning methods. Students should use mock exams as a supplement to their existing study plan.
a. Set Goals
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Size: 50x50 cm 920") plus 2cm white frame
Medium: Oil on cradled panel
About this painting : 'Comfort' is 50cm sq big flower painting of a gentle peach toned Rudbeckia bloom on a soft sage green background. Its warm & delicate tones bring a feeling of gentle calm into a room. This subtle flower painting is sure to bring a touch of timeless beauty to any room. Its subtle and delicate colours evoke a feeling of gentle tranquility, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
As Summer flows into Autumn the flower borders fill with warm colours & rusty hues. as if nature is offering us comforting colours to fill our hearts as we move towards the greyer months.
Comfort can come from so many directions & have both positive & negative meanings in our lives.
To ‘live in comfort’, brings a feeling of security & achievement. To be comfortable can generate well being for mind & body on a physical level. To find comfort from others when we need support is so vital in our lives.
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By nature, I so often live right outside of where my mind is comfortable with what I’m doing. It has meant that I discover surprising things about myself which have led to both good & bad outcomes. But I relish that journey… even if sometimes I’d just like to sink into a place of comfort & rest.
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Justice Edwards recapitulated the submissions of Plaintiffs Counsel that, his Clients raised several reservations and concerns at the party’s recent lower level, districts, constituencies and executive elections, but that the electoral board of the party, did nothing to ensure that their reservations and concerns were appropriately addressed.
Sulaiman Banja Tejan-Sie submitted that, his Clients prayed for an interlocutory injunction on the Sierra Leone Peoples Party, and at the same time restrained the party to go ahead with their planned national delegate conference, slated for February 2017, in the eastern district town of Kenema.
He also recapitulated the submissions, Umaru Napoleon Koroma at previous adjourned date that, one of the Plaintiffs, Lawyer Alhaji Kamara never exhibited membership card or document to indicate that, he was an elected delegate.
The presiding judge further intimated his audience, lawyer Napoleon Koroma had also argued for High court not to grant any interlocutory injunction on Sierra Leone Peoples Party, stating that any injunction on the party would undermine and further throw spanners into the party ongoing administrative arrangement, as well as the country’s general election slated for February 2018.
Counsel for Defendants, Justice Edwards strongly argued that, the court should allow the Sierra Leone Peoples Party to proceed with all arraignment relating to the party’s robust stance and strategies to clinch Sierra Leones political hegemony in the 2018 general elections, adding that his Clients were national officers of the party and responsible for the day to day running of the party.
At this stage of the court proceeding, the Judge suggested to both Counsel for Plaintiffs and Defendants to slate a convenient date, where Plaintiff’s lawyer, Sulaiman Banja Tejan –Sie is expected to file in another affidavits of violations at the party’s recent lower level, districts, thirty nine constituencies and executive elections.
Lawyer, Napoleon Koroma also responded by stating that, he intended to file in another an affidavit in opposition, on next adjourned date.
Justice Babatunde Edwards has adjourned the matter to Wednesday 25 January 2017.