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Israel 2020 would be unrecognizable to an Israeli in 1948. When the Jewish state first declared independence, it was not a forgone conclusion that it would survive, let alone thrive.
In those early days, the coalition of Arab countries was convinced it would drive Israel into the sea.
Now, of the Arab states that have not made formal peace with Israel, many are surging ahead with diplomatic relationships unimaginable a decade ago.
Throughout all that time, the accepted formula for peace was via the creation of a Palestinian state.
And despite the Palestinians’ rejection of a state when presented at the UN in 1947, their refusal to create a state when Jordan controlled the West Bank until 1967, and their refusal to negotiate in good faith in the intervening years, the model was never altered.
The approach to peace has remained static while the region has not.
Enter U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Vision for Peace” (VFP), which began its due diligence by choosing to look at the reality of life in the disputed territories of today.
That meant recognizing that the half-million Israelis who live in Judea and Samaria do so legally (according to the Pompeo Doctrine, the U.S. “no longer recognizes Israeli settlements as per se inconsistent with international law”) and are not obstacles to peace.
And this is why the VFP represents a pathway toward U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria.
The next truth, which had been ignored in previous decades, is that Israel had been pressured into negotiating with an adversary who has continued to create an environment that is inhospitable for peace.
It’s not that there was a lack of awareness of the corruption, incitement, human rights violations, “pay to slay” financial incentives for terrorism, and more, but when the final goal was to create a Palestinian state (and not genuine peace), all those sins were overlooked.
Now that the VFP has recalibrated the process to actually realize peace, it has become obvious that the above list is poisonous to the goal.
Therefore, VFP requires that, to commence negotiations, the Palestinians must renounce all of the above and more, to create a genuine environment where peace can flourish even after a White House signing ceremony.
Regardless of how unlikely it is that the Palestinians will comply, it is hard to deny the truth: The only imaginable scenario in which genuine peace can be achieved is when there is a motivated partner who rejects terrorism and incitement and respects human rights.
Critics of the VFP have raised the following concerns:
- The VFP supposedly allows Israel to unilaterally change facts on the ground, ensuring that a Palestinian state is noncontiguous and nonviable. In reality, the plan doesn’t make facts on the ground; it only reflects them. Again, the goal here is to achieve peace, which is not necessarily equivalent to creating a Palestinian state.
- Once Israel applies Israeli law on the Israeli municipalities in Judea and Samaria, the remaining territory (around 70% of the total) would become a Palestinian state even if its leaders did not reform and become conciliatory. More than a dozen Israeli towns could be left as vulnerable, indefensible enclaves surrounded by a hostile Palestinian state. However, according to the plan, a Palestinian state could only be created through negotiations with Israel, would be demilitarized, and would not control its own borders. This is essentially how the Palestinian Authority operates today. The Palestinians would be no more threatening, and Israel’s military presence, if necessary, would be just as robust. Decades of Israel negotiating from weakness have made it impossible for these critics to believe. Knowing your history is not the same thing as repeating history. The difference is learning from history. This plan does exactly that.
- The Trump plan is supposedly “one-sided.” No, it reflects reality. Can one honestly suggest that if this plan is followed, it won’t lead to peace? Of course it will. This is where the strongest divergence is from previous attempts. They were all designed to create a Palestinian state. But in all cases, it is hard to imagine how that state would actually lead to a resolution of the conflict and not mortal danger for Israel.
- Israel’s advances with the Gulf states could be reversed. The warming of ties between Israel and the Gulf states has been many years in the making and is based on geopolitical issues independent of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In fact, if not for the conflict with the Palestinians, deeper relations would have probably been established already. The conflict could indeed pose a significant long-term threat to the improvement of these relations. By clarifying Israel’s intentions in the disputed territory, we address this right away. Since Israel has no intention of removing hundreds of thousands of Israelis from their homes, it is best to remove doubt as soon as possible. There will be some pushback but the warming of ties is of significant mutual interest and the Arab states will not give the Palestinians veto power over their diplomatic relations anymore.
Israel is ready for this step. After three elections, Israelis elected a unity government committed to implementing the VFP. This is even written into the government’s coalition agreement.
The demonstration of broad Israeli support for the plan, combined with a U.S. government committed to flexing its diplomatic heft, presents Israel with the ideal circumstances to progress forward in this path and move toward resolving the conflict once and for all.
Regardless of whether this particular Vision for Peace is successful in resolving the conflict, when the conflict is eventually resolved, you can bet it will be based on this framework.
We need a plan based on reality, not a mirage that looks attractive but, in the end, remains elusive. This plan is based on reality and can work if given the chance.
Oded Revivi is the mayor of Efrat and has served as the chief foreign envoy for the Israeli mayors of Judea and Samaria


Asked how soon the program could get off the ground, Energy Department assistant secretary David Sandalow said the proposal is subject to Congressional approval.
“We’re going to need people from all parts of the spectrum to come together here and I think we can do it,” he told reporters Tuesday.
Here are the details of the proposal, via a statement from the Department of Energy:
* "Make electric vehicles more affordable with a rebate up to $7,500: The President is proposing to transform the existing $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles into a rebate that will be available to consumers immediately at the point of sale, instead of having to wait for tax returns to be filed."
* "Advance innovative technologies through new R&D investments: Building on Recovery Act investments, the President’s FY2012 budget proposal will include enhanced R&D investments in electric drive, batteries, and energy storage technologies."
* "Reward communities that invest in electric vehicle infrastructure through competitive grants: To provide an incentive for communities to invest in EV infrastructure and remove regulatory barriers, the President is proposing a new initiative that will provide grants to up to 30 communities that are prioritizing advanced technology vehicle deployment."


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Windows 10 has a total of 12 ports. These include four USB 3.0 ports, two HDMI ports, an Ethernet port, a Kensington lock slot, and a headphone jack. There are also two DisplayPorts, which are used to connect to external monitors.
If you’re using a laptop, you’ll also have a power port and an SD card reader.
Windows 10 has a whopping 26 ports! That’s more than any other versions of Windows. Here’s a breakdown of the ports:
1 x USB 3.0 port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort 1 x Ethernet port 1 x audio jack
Computer Ports Explained
What Ports are in Use Windows 10?
Windows 10 uses a variety of ports to communicate with devices and other computers. The most common ports are TCP port 80 and UDP port 53, but there are many others in use as well. To see what ports are in use on your computer, you can use the netstat command-line utility.
How Many Ports are Available in Windows?
There are a total of 16 ports available in Windows. These include the standard USB, serial, and parallel ports, as well as the newer HDMI and Thunderbolt ports. While most PCs will only have a few of these ports available, some high-end models may offer all 16.
Why are There 65,535 Ports?
In computer networking, a port is a logical connection point that identifies a specific process or application running on a server. Ports are numbered 1 to 65,535 and each one has a unique function. The most common ports are those between 0 and 1023, which are known as well-known ports.
The reason there are 65,535 ports is because of the way TCP/IP addressing is structured. An IP address is made up of four octets, each with eight bits (referred to as an 8-bit byte). This means that there are 256 possible values for each octet (28 = 256).
Therefore, the range of possible IP addresses is 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 – this equals 4,294,967,296 (256x256x256x256) different combinations. However, TCP and UDP use 16-bit words to represent port numbers – meaning that there can be 216 (65,536) different port numbers available. So why not just use all 4 bytes of an IP address for port numbers?
The answer lies in the fact that some of the values in an IP address have special meaning and cannot be used as port numbers. For example, the value 0 represents “this host” while the value 1 represents “the current subnet”. Therefore, only values between 2 and 255 can be used as valid port numbers – hence why there are only 65,535 possible ports rather than 4 billion!
How Do I Check Ports in Windows 10?
If you are wondering how to check ports in Windows 10, then this article is for you. There are a few different ways that you can go about doing this, and we will cover all of the most popular methods below.
The first way that you can check ports in Windows 10 is by using the Command Prompt.
To do this, simply search for “Command Prompt” in the Start Menu and then click on the “Run as administrator” option. Once the Command Prompt window opens up, type in “netstat -a” and hit Enter. This will give you a list of all of the currently open ports on your computer.
Another way to check ports in Windows 10 is by using PowerShell. To do this, simply search for “PowerShell” in the Start Menu and then click on the “Run as administrator” option. Once the PowerShell window opens up, type in “Get-NetTCPConnection | Select-Object -Property LocalPort” and hit Enter.
This will give you a list of all of the currently open TCP ports on your computer. If you want to get more information about a specific port, then you can use either of these methods to do so. Simply replace “LocalPort” with “RemotePort” in either command and it will show you information about all of the computers that have connections open to that port on your computer.
How Many Ports a Computer May Have
Computers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the early 1800s. Today, they are an essential part of our lives and come in all shapes and sizes. While most people are familiar with the desktop computer, there are many other types of computers that serve different purposes.
For example, laptops, netbooks, and tablets are popular alternatives to desktop computers. While the function of a computer may vary depending on its type, one thing all computers have in common is ports. Ports allow us to connect our computers to peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and external hard drives.
They also allow us to connect to the internet and other computers. Most PCs have several types of ports including USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, Ethernet, and FireWire ports. The number of ports a computer has depends on its purpose and intended use.
For example, a desktop computer typically has more ports than a laptop because it is not designed for portability. A laptop usually has two or three USB ports whereas a desktop might have six or more USB ports available. The same goes for other types of ports such as Ethernet or HDMI; a desktop will typically offer more options than a laptop.
When shopping for a new computer, it is important to consider what kinds of peripherals you will want to connect to it and how many connections you will need. This will help you determine which type of computer is right for you and how many ports it should have.
Windows 10 has a total of 12 ports. These include:
-One USB 3.1 Type-A port
-One USB 3.1 Type-C port -Four USB 2.0 Type-A ports -One HDMI port
-One Ethernet (RJ45) port -One headphone jack


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Despite having a negative experience to Cecelia Ahern’s writing in P.S. I Love You, I decided to give her a second chance with The Book of Tomorrow. I was extremely attracted to the cover, which looks like an old tome of magic, and to the cover blurb that says, “What if we knew what tomorrow would bring? Would we fix it? Could we?” And that’s exactly what Ahern’s teenage protagonist Tamara Goodwin is about to find out.
Sixteen year old Tamara Goodwin and her mother Jennifer are forced to move from Dublin to a country home on the property of Kilsaney Castle after Tamara’s father committed suicide and left his family with nothing. Spoiled and self-serving, Tamara has difficulty adjusting to the changes in her life and constantly butts heads with her nosy Aunt Rosaleen, who always seems to be around when Tamara would rather be left alone. When Tamara meets Marcus, a slightly older guy who drives around the traveling library, she is drawn to a book unlike any other in the van. She takes it with her and discovers it’s blank. But the next time she looks, she discovers that she’s written in it…except the entry is dated for the next day and she never actually wrote in it. If she doesn’t like how a conversation or certain events play out, she sets out to change them, hoping for a more positive outcome.
The Book of Tomorrow is far from perfect for several reasons, but I absolutely loved the premise of this book. Tamara is a difficult character to feel compassion for, but the more the reader learns about her life and her past, the easier it is to care for her. She’s a teenager, but her “voice” seems much older. Even though Ahern is under 30 herself, I don’t feel she quite captured the teenage spirit. Some of the older characters are well-drawn, especially quirky Sister Ignatius and bitter Aunt Rosaleen.
I had a huge problem with the book once it reached the last few chapters. Instead of slowly feeding us bits of this huge secret throughout the novel, we learn everything in one large chunk, including certain characters’ motivations for their horrific actions. There is one character in particular that I truly think should have been introduced in some creative way in the first few chapters, especially since the book starts out so slow anyway.
Cecilia Ahern’s craft has definitely improved from her first novel to her new release, and I just may go back and give P.S. I Love You another shot.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in English. She occasionally dabbles with her own fiction writing, particularly with the Young Adult and Paranormal genres. She currently resides in Utah with her husband and daughter.
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Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
The Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-HNS) covers a wide range of regions, including the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. The diseases of the ear also include audiological and vestibular disorders.
One of the largest patient groups of the field are patients with nose and paranasal sinus diseases. The diseases of the oral cavity, pharynx and oesophagus are taught partly in collaboration with the oral and maxillofacial surgery unit, and this part of the training also covers the larynx, trachea and bronchial tree. Communication disorders are taught in collaboration with the Specialty of Phoniatrics. Head and neck oncology also covers the benign and malignant diseases of the region.
The Department was founded in Turku University Hospital in 1759 as a nine-bed ward. The Faculty of Medicine was established in the University of Turku in 1943, and the regular training of medical students was initiated in 1945. The first Professor of ENT at the University of Turku was Urpo Siirala (1947–1958). He was succeeded by Professors Otto H. Meurman (1957–1987), Erkki Virolainen (1988–2001), Reidar Grénman (2001–2016) and Jussi Jero (2017–). The professor of the Department also serves as the head of the Clinical Department.

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Online Gambling has reached a new level where everyone has mobile access. Online Gambling is straightforward and can be learned by following some simple rules and details. Land-based casinos also follow same rules as of Online Gambling. The games in which people bet money on are well known to outsiders. People who are just beginner and have started playing it must be aware of all the protocols an online gambling site follows. Sites may follow some distinct rules from each other but the gaming rules will be same for all.
Many people tend to enjoy casino games and have no experience when it comes to online gambling. There is a fear when people hear ‘Online’ even if there is less chance to get scammed by scammers. There are various online gambling sites who provide the safer platform for everyone. All you need to do is keep an eye on every detail they have provided.
There is a number of games which you can enjoy and get a thrilling and exciting experience from that. These games follow simple and straightforward methodologies and that is:
- Poker: This is a card game which binds the whole family of cards. In this game, a player can win by flushing their cards. This follows the one-to-one game and there are many tiebreakers too.
- Roulette: This is a tricky game and less played among people. This also follows simple trick but a person can bet multiple times in the same game. In this, people tend to lose money a lot than the other games.
- Blackjack: It is one of the most popular game among people and is widely played. Rules are simple 6-7 people can play this game at a time and betting is made on prediction. This is one of the games which can be presumed to be won with not much struggle.
There are various other games and some of them are really tricky but easy when you learn. Many online sites mention the rules and steps in detail for the players to follow it. Sites like Qiu Qiu Online brings a variety of games for the players to explore. The reason why online gaming has gained so much popularity is that it has a wide range and it allows a player to bet on multiple games. Qiu Qiu Online Terpercaya i.e. trusted gambling site is very popular for live sports betting. If you will search for it, you will find various trusted sites.

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Is carbon neutral meat the holy grail of the livestock industry?
"It’s not just meat=bad and plants=good". Meat producers have a massive potential of being part of the environmental solution. Andy speaks with James Madden MD of family business Flinders +Co, the first meat company in the world to fully off-set all carbon emissions from their business and every kilogram of meat they sell.
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View NWACC Counseling and Wellness web page or email email@example.com to make an appointment.
Trans Lifeline (Trans Peer Support Hotline)
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Blueberry And Rose Balls | How to make Blueberry And Rose Balls (6 likes)
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- Few drops Rose essence & red food colour
- Few drops of blueberry essence & blue food colour
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Young citrus trees require optimal irrigation management for vigorous vegetative growth, leaf flushing, and establishment of a dense canopy. Poor irrigation practices, such as infrequent irrigation or irrigating without using irrigation scheduling tools, could be costly. Besides excessive loss of water and nutrients, the growth of young trees might be impacted by an excess or deficit of water. Crop water stress in young trees directly affects yield and fruit quality. This new 2-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences, written by Davie Kadyampakeni and Sandra Guzmán, covers some strategies for optimizing young tree care and irrigation management to in turn optimize grove efficiency and productivity.
This new 6-page factsheet provides information about soil arsenic (As) in Miami-Dade County, including basics, background concentrations, cleanup guidelines of soil As, and bioavailability of soil As related to plant and human health. Written by Yuncong Li, Ashley Smyth, Jonathan Crane, Christopher Teaf, and Guangliang Liu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
Recent studies show that Mortierella elongata can perform plant-growth promotion across different types of crops, including bahiagrass, corn, tomato, squash, and watermelon. Compared to the well-known species that have plant-growth-promotion abilities (e.g., mycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma), growers, agents, and stakeholders are not familiar with “Mortierella” despite the important role these fungal taxa play in promoting the growth of their crops. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences provides a brief overview of Mortierella from biological, taxonomical, ecological, and functional perspectives to help readers learn the biology and potential modes of action of this fungus. Written by Hui-Ling Liao.
This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is intended to address agronomic and environmental issues related to phosphorus (P) dynamics in Florida agricultural soils and soil test P interpretation and management for agricultural crops. This document aims to provide science-based information to agricultural clientele, including commercial producers, small farmers, Extension agents, crop consultants, landscape professionals, representatives of the fertilizer industry, state and local agencies, students and instructors of high schools and colleges, researchers, and interested Florida citizens. Written by Rao Mylavarapu, Yuncong Li, Maria Silveira, Cheryl Mackowiak, and Mabry McCray.
Private well users are responsible for the management and protection of their wells. This new 4-page EDIS publication is for Florida homeowners who are interested in learning more about their well-water system and understanding how to properly shock, or disinfect, the well if there is evidence of drinking water contamination. Written by Yilin Zhuang and Mary Lusk, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
Canopy management is a useful tool to induce precocity and maintain high production of optimum-sized, high-quality fruit. The aim of this new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is to provide growers with practical tools with which to manage their trees for maximum fresh-fruit yield, quality, and profitability. Written by Andrew Krajewski, Arnold Schumann, Tim Ebert, Chris Oswalt, Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi, and Laura Waldo.
Living shorelines are structures made of natural materials such as oyster shell, sand, mangroves, salt marsh plants, and other organic materials built to protect properties from erosion. In addition to increasing shoreline stability, living shorelines enhance many valuable ecosystem functions. In this new 11-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences, we provide homeowners, land managers, and Extension agents materials lists, protocols, and data sheets for measuring change in ecosystem function. Measuring and interpreting these measurements will help evaluate living shorelines projects as well as provide the foundation for monetarizing the value of these structures. Written by Laura K. Reynolds, Natalie C. Stephens, Savanna C. Barry, and Ashley R. Smyth.
This new 6-page document is intended to provide Floridians and their communities with information on a specific management practice in stormwater ponds: the use of fountains and other aeration approaches. These practices may provide opportunities both to improve water quality within the pond and protect downstream water quality. Specifically, this document gives basic information on fountains and the pros and cons of fountain installation and use. In addition, we provide information for pond managers or community decision makers on how to best manage ponds for effective pollutant removal in the pond and downstream water quality protection. Written by Samantha T. Howley, Steven P. Hohman, and Alexander J. Reisinger, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
Evaluating changes in soil properties associated with flooded fields during the summer months in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) provides us an opportunity to assess the effect of soil management associated with flooded versus dry-fallow field conditions on Histosols. This information will be beneficial to current and potential growers farming flooded rice in south Florida, as well as Extension agents who work on rice and soil conservation agencies such as the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This new 6-page publication was written by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Jay Capasso, Abul Rabbany, Nan Xu, and Matthew VanWeelden, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
Wastewater carries pathogens, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), and trace organic chemicals that may be harmful to human health and ecosystem functioning. Thus, proper treatment of wastewater is crucial. While septic systems can be one means of effective wastewater treatment, there are some special considerations for their use in Florida because of unique geography and sandy soils. The purpose of this new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is to explain the basics of how septic systems work and how they can affect springs water quality in Florida, with a special emphasis on potential N loading from septic systems. This document is intended for homeowners, the general public, and county, city, and other local personnel tasked with managing water quality in areas with septic systems. Written by Mary Lusk, Andrea Albertin, Whitney Elmore, William Lester, and James Moll.
Visual identification of nutrient deficiencies in foliage is an important diagnostic tool for fine-tuning nutrient management of citrus. This new 2-page article describes a new smartphone app that uses a trained neural network to identify disease and pest symptoms on citrus leaves through your phone’s camera. Written by Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Perseveranca Mungofa, and Chris Oswalt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences answers common questions about the potential role of wastewater and septic systems in transmission of COVID-19. It is intended as guidance for the general public. Written by Mary G. Lusk.
Biofuels are combustible fuels derived from recently produced biomass, as opposed to ancient biomass, which is the source of petroleum products. The term biofuel usually refers to liquid fuels used as replacements for or additives to petroleum-based liquid fuel. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences serves as an introduction to biofuels for Extension educators and anyone interested in learning basic terminology, concepts, and impacts of biofuels as a replacement for fossil fuels. Written by Tanumoy Bera, Kanika S. Inglett, and Ann C. Wilkie.
This new 9-page factsheet describes the defining characteristics of the eleven pondweed species that are present in Florida. It serves as a pondweed identification guide for aquatic habitat managers, lake monitors, conservationists, and plant enthusiasts, and it gives some context on each species’ life history and ecological role. Written by Christine Rohal, Laura Reynolds, Carrie Reinhardt Adams, and Charles Martin, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
Septic systems are common throughout most rural areas, and their care and maintenance are essential to the health of people, wildlife, livestock, agricultural commodities, and water resources. One way to ensure optimal performance of your septic system is to landscape appropriately near the drain field. The purpose of this new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is to provide landscape management guidance for septic system drain fields. Information presented here will be useful for homeowners, landscape management professionals, and Extension agents who work in horticulture, natural resources, agriculture, and family services. Written by Whitney C. Elmore, William Lester, James Moll, Andrea Albertin, and Mary Lusk.
Climate change is considered one of the biggest challenges facing society. As global temperatures continue to rise, we are threatened by melting ice sheets, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. Climate change is also something that the people in south Florida live with daily. Still, the science of climate change is complicated, leaving many in the region looking for trusted information about why climate should matter to them. The purpose of this new 8-page FAQ document is to provide answers to commonly asked questions regarding climate change. The questions come from south Florida residents and municipal workers concerned with the climate outcomes to their region. The FAQ address several areas of concerns, including the basic science behind climate change, the projected impacts to residents of south Florida, and actions that individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprints. Written by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, and Alicia Betancourt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
Hemp is an annual herbaceous plant that may be grown for fiber, seed, or flowers. Starting in April 2020, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services began accepting applications for cultivation of hemp in Florida, with the potential for building a $20-$30 billion industry in the state. The statewide UF/IFAS Industrial Hemp Pilot Project is researching aspects of agronomic production for hemp cultivation. While a few other state soil testing laboratories provide soil tests and nutrient recommendations based on research and experience, at this time no Florida-specific data on nutrient requirements and fertilization are available. This new 5-page article, written by Rao Mylavarapu, Zachary Brym, Luis Monserrate, and Michael J. Mulvaney and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences, provides a summary of published and personal communications from different states on hemp fertilization.
Submerged aquatic vegetation has numerous benefits for aquatic ecosystems, from improving water quality to providing important habitat that supports a diverse food web. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences describes the breadth of options available to managers who wish to plant SAV at new locations. Because all methods have both benefits and drawbacks, and because all planting locations have different (often unknown) challenges for plant survival, managers may choose to try multiple methods to increase the likelihood for success. Written by Laura Reynolds, Carrie Reinhardt Adams, Enrique Latimer, Charles W. Martin, Christine Rohal, and Jodi Slater.
This new 2-page article provides instructions for using the Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System, or DRIS, a web tool designed for analyzing leaf nutrient concentrations of Florida citrus. Written by Arnold Schumann and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
Although nitrogen (N) is one of the most abundant elements in the biosphere, it is generally at levels that are limiting for optimum plant growth and crop production in Florida soils. To maintain adequate N levels in Florida soils without having detrimental environmental side effects, one must understand and manage N cycling transformations and processes. This new 5-page article, published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences, provides an overview of the N cycle by describing key N transformations that result in soils gaining or losing N. The biotic and abiotic processes that govern these transformations are described, as well as practical examples of these transformations in Florida soils. Written by Clayton J. Nevins, Sarah L. Strauss, and Patrick Inglett.

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High speed action at Monza
37 cars took the green flag in the morning sun at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. This is the first time the NEO paddock races at this historic track. The speeds are very high, the road is bumpy, and the braking zones are challenging.
NES season 2 details revealed
After a couple of months of a bit of silence, NEO Endurance is proud to reveal details of NEO Endurance Series season 2. A lot of things have been improved this season: the season is longer, the sporting regulations have been improved and rewritten, and…
MSF partnership extended for another season
The first season of the NEO Endurance Series had a very special partner who is dedicated to improve the safety standards in real life racing. Today NEO Endurance is proud to announce it will extend its partnership with Motorsport Safety Foundation for another season.
- Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup Race Preview: Barcelona
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This Antibody was verified by Relative expression to ensure that the antibody binds to the antigen stated. View Details
Immunogen sequence: MMDGPRSDVG RWGGNPLQPP TTPSPEPEPE PDGRSRRGGG RSFWARCCGC CSCRNAADDD WGPEPSDSRG RGSSSGTRRP GSRGSDSRRP VSRGSGVNAA
Highest antigen sequence identity to the following orthologs: Mouse - 74%, Rat - 74%.
The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane protein that catalyzes the addition of an alkyl group from an akylamine to a glutamine residue of a protein, forming an alkylglutamine in the protein. This protein alkylation leads to crosslinking of proteins and catenation of polyamines to proteins. This gene contains either one or two copies of a 22 nt repeat unit in its 3' UTR. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal recessive lamellar ichthyosis (LI) and nonbullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (NCIE).
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Protein Aliases: Epidermal TGase; ICR2; K polypeptide epidermal type I, protein-glutamine-gamma-glutamyltransferase; KTG; LI; LI1; Protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase K; protein-glutamine-gamma-glutamyltransferase); TG(K); TGASE; TGase K; TGase-1; TGK; Transglutaminase 1 (K polypeptide epidermal type I; transglutaminase 1 isoform; Transglutaminase K; transglutaminase, keratinocyte; Transglutaminase-1
Gene Aliases: ARCI1; ICR2; KTG; LI; LI1; TGASE; TGK; TGM1
UniProt ID: (Human) P22735
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 7051

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The Broad Street Jaguars basketball team won Tuesday's home non-conference game against St. Joseph by a score of 82-42.
In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Broad Street Jaguars basketball team scored a decisive 82-42 triumph over the St. Joseph Fighting Irish.
In their next game, the Jaguars confront the Brooks Tigers (Benoit, MS) in a non-league match, on Saturday, November 28. Broad Street will attempt to better on its 2-0 season record.
With the defeat, St. Joseph moves to 0-1 on the year. The Fighting irish host St. Aloysius (Vicksburg, MS) to confront the Flashes in a non-league match on Saturday, November 21. The Flashes enter the match with a record of 0-1.
The St. Joseph Fighting Irish basketball team lost Thursday's away non-conference game against Broad Street by a score of 90-38.
The St. Joseph Fighting Irish basketball team lost Tuesday's away non-conference game against Broad Street by a score of 82-42.

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The plant was completed and commissioned in 2010. The power plant’s production capacity is 180,000,000 kWh per year. The heat and energy produced is mainly used by a paper mill and the local municipality’s district heating company.
The power plant primarily uses household and industrial waste as an energy source. The fuel comes from municipalities as well as other stakeholders in the region. Today, energy is extracted from 70,000 tonnes of waste, which corresponds to the energy consumption of 11,000 small houses.
After discovering metal wastage in 2014 and having to replace a panel section in 2016, engineers decided to protect new panels with thermal spray cladding.
Integrated Global Services (IGS) proposed SMARTGard®, a high velocity thermal spray (HVTS) alloy cladding solution, which was applied within 3 days, saving time and associated costs.
Inspections have confirmed IGS cladding to be intact after years in service.
In summer 2014 corrosion was identified on the unprotected boiler tubes, above the weld overlay section. New panels were installed to replace corroded sections, needing cost-effective protection, which would also be faster to apply than weld overlay.
Integrated Global Services (IGS) as well as another vendor proposed a solution. Due to the fact that IGS would be able to apply their thermal spray cladding within three days (as opposed to six days, as quoted by the other vendor) and their multiple references, the Power Plant has offered the maintenance contract to IGS.
Spot check inspection of the boiler in 2020 on both HVTS alloy cladding applications showed no reduction of metal thickness. The Power Plant’s boiler engineer, commented: “We are pleased with the service provided by IGS. Reliability and efficiency are very important for our plant. We focus on working with vendors that are able to deliver high quality results, ensuring we can continue our operations with minimal disruption”.
IGS have certified inspectors who are able to evaluate the performance of any boiler tube protection, highlighting areas of improvement and advising on a suitable solution for erosion and corrosion issues.


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CAF : U-17 & U-20 AFCON qualifiers fixtures announces
The fixtures of both the u20 and u17 African Cup of Nations qualifiers are out.
The top four finalists from the two tournaments will represent Africa in the FIFA World Cups in 2017 in (South Korea and India) respectively.
Amajita have been exempted from taking part in the preliminary rounds and will take on the winner between Namibia and Swaziland in the first round proper.
The first leg is scheduled for the weekend of 20-22 May 2016, with the second leg to be played on the weekend of 10-12 June.
Amajimbos (u17) meanwhile will play against the winner between Tanzania and Seychelles; with the first leg scheduled for the weekend of 5-7 August while the second leg will be played on the weekend of 19-21 August.
Amajita coach Thabo Senong said he was relishing the prospect of taking his charges in this African safari again.
“We have a great chance of qualifying for the U20 AFCON, but it won’t be an easy task. We will need to prepare ourselves appropriately to ensure that we get positive results from either Namibia or Swaziland in our first match.
“We have already scheduled two training camps ahead of our qualifier in May 2016. I am very mindful of the progress of our fellow COSAFA teams hence we need to step up our preparations and not take anything for granted. Our aim is to be among the best on the continent hence we want to give this adventure a big go,” said Senong.
His sentiments were echoed by his u17 counterpart Molefi Ntseki who says he is always excited about taking part in continental competitions.
“We are very eager to play these qualifiers and hopefully do even better than the last time, after coming second in the continental showpiece. Our second round will be very similar to the qualifiers we had in 2014; we played Tanzania and Egypt to qualify for Niger; and this time round we may be in the same situation,” said Molefi Ntseki.


HAMPDEN, Maine — On an evening when patient batters proved draining to starting pitchers, Cody Miller opted for early offense at the plate.
And he was rewarded with two home runs and all five of his team’s RBIs as Hampden outlasted Brewer 5-4 in an American Legion Zone 1 baseball clash at Bordick Park.
“I’ve been struggling all year with my hitting,” said Miller, who will be a junior at Hampden Academy in the fall. “I knew this was a big game so I came out determined to get a hit, and it worked.”
Miller hit a first-pitch fastball from Brewer righthander Pat McEwen for a two-run home run to left in the bottom of the second inning.
He then provided what proved to be some needed insurance in the fifth, blasting an 0-1 pitch just beyond the 357-foot mark on the fence in left-center for a three-run homer that gave the Riverdogs a 5-1 cushion.
“[McEwen] threw a slider and I just waited on it,” said Miller. “I didn’t think it was going out at first.”
The win leaves Hampden and Brewer tied atop the Zone 1 standings, each at 13-4 entering the final weekend of the 20-game zone schedule.
Those teams are battling 12-5 Steamboat Petroleum of Waldo County and 11-5 Bangor for the first-round byes in next weekend’s Zone 1 tournament that go to the top two teams in the final regular-season standings.
“There’s so much parity in this zone,” said Hampden coach Jason Folsom, “and that’s why the records are so close.”
Lefthander Brennan Perry earned the win for the defending Zone 1 champions, scattering four hits while striking out nine and walking six before leaving in the seventh after a 123-pitch performance.
“Brennan’s an outstanding pitcher, and we talked about being patient at the plate and making sure we got quality at-bats,” said Brewer coach Chris Morris. “But he did a great job of pounding the zone and throwing strikes.”
Perry was backed by errorless defense that featured back-to-back gems by center fielder Shawn Smith and shortstop Cody Johndro after Brewer advanced the tying run to second with one out in the third and Hampden holding a 2-1 lead.
Smith ranged to his left to make a diving catch of a fly to right-center for the second out, then Johndro backhanded a grounder to the shortstop hole by Eric White and came up with a strong throw to first to end the inning.
Left fielder Jordan Richards added a diving catch for the Riverdogs in the top of the seventh.
McEwen faced a fate similar to Perry, as the Brewer righthander scattered eight hits while striking out six, walking four and hitting two batters before leaving after yielding a leadoff single to Nolan Turner in the seventh inning.
“He didn’t have his best stuff,” said Morris of McEwen, who threw 103 pitches . “But he just went out and competed and you can’t ask for anything more than that.”
Brewer, which scored its first run in the second on back-to-back singles by Chase Daniels and Steve Klenowski and a wild pitch by Perry, nearly came all the way back in the top of the seventh.
A walk to Kyle McGeechan, a wild pitch and an RBI single up the middle by Tyler French that closed the gap to 5-2 marked the end of Perry’s night on the mound.
Reliever Derek Amoroso retired the next two batters on fly balls — including the diving catch by Richards on a sinking liner off the bat of Caleb Smith.
Eric White then walked before Daniels lofted what turned out to be a two-run double as Smith and Richards collided in left-center and the ball caromed into left field.
With Daniels representing the tying run on second base, Amoroso got Klenowski to ground out to second base to end the game.
Turner added two singles to Hampden’s nine-hit attack, while Richards and Perry each doubled.
“It’s just like last year when we started getting hot at the end of the year,” said Perry. “We’ve got a few more wins this year, but we’re getting the bats going and that’s good.”


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Big Dog and Little Dog Making A MistakeBook - 2015
Meet Big Dog and Little Dog, stars of an early reader series by Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey! When Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black and white critter for a kitty they end up in a stinky mess. With easy vocabulary, repetition, and bold illustrations, this book is sure to give young readers a good base for decoding and comprehension, while tickling their funny bones as only Pilkey can.
Publisher: Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015
Call Number: jR PILK
Characteristics: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 16 cm
Alternative Title: Making a mistake


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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles says it delivered nearly 500 000 light commercial vehicles to customers across the world in the 2019, representing a year-on-year fall of 1,6 percent.
So, how many of those came in the shape of the Amarok? Well, VW says some 72 513 units of the bakkie were sold worldwide in 2019 (which works out to a year-on-year decline of 10,4 percent).
And in South Africa? Well, a spot of rudimentary maths reveals VW SA registered 2 596 examples the Amarok – which, it should be noted, is offered locally in double-cab form only – over the year. That’s down on the 2 972 units sold in South Africa in 2018.
For the record, the commercial vehicles arm’s global total for 2019 comprised 192 455 units from the T series, 155 136 units in Caddy form and 70 974 units from the Crafter family, plus the aforementioned Amarok units.
Interestingly, VW says it registered some 20 700 commercial vehicles in Africa during 2019, representing an increase of 7,4 percent.
In March 2019, Volkswagen signed a contract with Ford for the Blue Oval brand to develop a successor to the Amarok. The next version of VW's bakkie will thus be based on the next-generation Ranger, with the first examples built under the broad alliance expected to hit the market “as early as 2022”.
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BLINK Mineral Cleaning Paste
Special paste for cleaning, hygiene, care and polish of mineral composite material, for the elimination of residues, lime residues, slight scratches and stains.
Apply the paste with a wet cloth or sponge on the wet surface and rub it slightly, no surface drying. Afterward polish away with warm water.
No hazardous substances.

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