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At a Glance: See the ‘Ultimate Cher & Bill Medley’ tribute
See the ‘Ultimate Cher & Bill Medley’ tribute
Tad Management is bring “The Time of Your Life — Ultimate Cher & Bill Medley” tribute show to the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center for a 7 p.m. performance Friday, Jan. 17.
A tribute to two music icons on one stage, Gene Sironen sings iconic Medley songs such as “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling” and “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” while Heidi Thompson presents decades of musical memories by Cher including “Believe,” “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” and “I Got You Babe.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for seniors, available online at www.prescottelkstheater.com, by calling 928-777-1370 or at the door one hour prior to the performance.
Learn about the natural world
The Outdoors Explorer Club has its next meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Prescott Public Library. Meant for kids 8 to 12, the club will go on a nature scavenger hunt and then allow the kids to flex their creative muscles in a collaborative storytelling experience using science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics to learn more about the natural world.
Register online at www.prescottlibrary.info, at the Youth Desk or by calling 928-777-1537. The Prescott Public Library is located at 215 E. Goodwin St.
Hear music by local chamber players
The Clarinet Choir of the Central Arizona Concert band is performing for the next Third Friday Chamber Music event at the Prescott Public Library Friday, Jan. 17.
Starting at 3:30 p.m., the free performance will feature Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro Overture,” Debussy’s “Girl with the Flaxen Hair,” Sullivan’s “H. M. S. Pinafore Overture” and Mancini’s “Baby Elephant Walk.”
For more information call 928-778-6965.
The Prescott Public Library is located at 215 E. Goodwin St.

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Are Technical Probation Violations in IL on Hold Right Now?
While probation offices across Illinois are closed or operating with fewer employees due to COVID-19, there may be a decrease in technical probation violations resulting in any real punishments.
For many years, criminal justice researchers have gathered a lot of data about whether or not punishments for non-criminal probation violations are helpful to anyone. With many probation offices changing the way they do things during the COVID-19 pandemic, that question is being asked again.
So what is the difference between [...]

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SHERMAN ‘the Tank’ Williams and Sarah Mahfoud.
#By BRENT STUBBS
#Senior Sports Reporter
#AFTER spending the past six weeks in sparring and training sessions for Sarah Mahfoud, Bahamian heavyweight fighter/ trainer Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams said it was disheartening to learn that her December 11 fight in Las Vegas was called off.
#“After we sparred on Friday, we got a letter from the co-promoter that the Las Vegas, Nevada Commission was unsure if they were going ahead with anymore contact sports because of the rise in COVID-19,” Williams said.
#“On Saturday, it was confirmed that all of the shows were suspended because of the high number of COVID-19 cases in the United States and because of this new strain of the mink in Europe, so everything was dropped.”
#It was a big disappointment for Williams, who claimed that the camp went very well for Mahfoud, the current International Boxing Federation (IBF) female featherweight champion, who is undefeated in 10 fights.
#He said he was hoping that the bubble that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) had created would have worked so that the fight could go on.
#“I was pleased with her progress and I was training every day, so I felt good about all that transpired for us,” Williams said. “We are living in serious times right now. There is no one that has not been affected by COVID-19 directly or indirectly by a family member or friend.
#“We had already signed a contract with UFC to arrive in Las Vegas on November 29 and we would have been quarantined for 10 days and there would be total seclusion at Apex. We would not have been allowed to train in any facility than the one they had at the hotel.”
#Williams, with his fight in January up in the air, said he’s now trying to get out of Europe before the extreme measures fall into place as a result of the widespread outbreak of a new variant of the virus which causes COVID-19 in mink farms.
#Last week the Danish government announced it planned to cull the nation’s entire mink population in order to contain the spread. There are between 15 and 17 million mink in Denmark, whereas its human population stands at around 5.5 million.
#“First things first. I want to get out of Denmark and either end up in Amsterdam or Belgium and try to get to Florida from that direction,” Williams said.
#“Denmark’s border to the north of Hamburg, Germany has been closed for two weeks. The whole Scandinavian is closed.
#“It’s getting extreme. They have a soft curfew here at 10pm. Businesses are still open in Denmark. People can still dine out, but it’s until 10pm. Sunday was the last day you could worship at church. Everything is getting ready to get shut down.”
#With the mink theory of animals spreading to humans or vice versa, Williams said it has created a panic in Denmark where the streets are virtually empty and there are no tourists in the city centre.
#“It’s just been weird to just see everything empty,” he reflected.
#“I went to church on Sunday and there wasn’t even six people in attendance. The streets are just empty. It’s a strange situation here.”
#The Grand Bahamian, who has travelled extensively to fight during his pro career, said he was at the airport during the interview with The Tribune trying to get a flight out before everything shut down.
#Unfortunately, he won’t be able to leave until today on the only connecting flight to Amsterdam where he will have to go to Atlanta, Georgia and then onto Miami, Florida where he resides.
#“They used to have flights at least three days a week and now they’re down to just once a day, or twice a week,” he said.
#“I’ve been a lot of places and seen a lot of things, but this is unrealistic to say the least.
#“One half of the whole country didn’t have any public transportation. It’s hard to move around. Everywhere is just empty.
#“So right now, I just want to get on our side of the Atlantic and get back to Florida safely.
#“Travelling is hectic and so I would advise everybody, unless it’s a life strengthening situation, I don’t think it would be worth it to travel to Europe right now. It’s just too complicated.
#“I had seven COVID-19 tests in the last few days,” he added.
#Having heard about the restrictions being put in place by the Competent Authority, Williams said Bahamians should simply abide by the guidelines, even though they might seem a bit harsh. But he said it’s the only way to get the coronavirus pandemic under control.
#“Nobody likes to be in lockdown or stand down, but I think this is the only way we are going to get out of this,” he said.
#“It’s an awkward situation that I am in, but I am a survivor. I will get through this and get back to Florida.”
#Williams, 47, has compiled a record of 42-15-2. He last fought in Denmark in December 2016 when he stopped Brazilian Mateus Roberto Osorio with a first round knockout with the “conch punch” at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus.
#Although he didn’t have any fights this year, due to COVID-19, Williams fought twice in 2019, winning in Colombia with a knockout over Samuel Miller on January 18 and coming back home to win on his own show against Stacy Frazier at the Kendal Isaacs Gym on April 13.


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But boring sock knitting is not what I want to talk about. I’ve been way behind the curve on watching “Outlander”. We’ve finally caught on to its popularity and the availability of the first couple of seasons on Netflix. It’s really well done though I have no idea about the historical accuracy. I had family in Scotland (though further south) at this time so I kind of feel like it’s a view of their life. For those that like knits there are a few to see in the show and many more inspired patterns on Ravelry. Are you an “Outlander” watcher?

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State Times News RAJOURI/UDHAMPUR: Police on Wednesday foiled three separate bovine smuggling bids by rescuing 32 bovines and arresting 5 smugglers. As per details, a team from Kalakote Police Station headed by SHO Sanjay Raina intercepted a person, Mohammad Farid, son of Nazir Ahmed, resident of Saranoo, who was trying to smuggle bovines from Godhar Maal. 8 bovines were rescued from his possession and a case vide FIR No. 59/20 under relevant sections of law has been registered against the bovine smuggler. Similarly, a team from Manjakote Police Station headed by SHO Pankaj Sharma intercepted a vehicle JK11D 4702 and recovered four bovines being smuggled in it. The driver of vehicle Mohammad Asif, son of Mohammad Hussain along with Mohammad Naseer, son of Mohammad Altaf were arrested by the police team and a case vide FIR No. 117/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Manjakote Police Station. Meanwhile, during routine Naka checking at Battal, a team from Police Station Majalta stopped a Canter (UP78CL 1641) and found it laden with 20 bovines which were rescued. Bovine smugglers namely Mohd Yasin, son of Mallu, resident of Dharampir Mohalla (UP) and Mohd Irfan, son of Sarfuddin, resident of Jalalabad, District Shamli (UP) were arrested on the spot and a case under relevant section of law was registered against them at Police Station Majalta.
Sushant case: Bihar govt seeks dismissal of Rhea’s plea in SC
Defer statement recording till SC hears plea: Rhea to ED
Mumbai:Patna SP probing Sushant case quarantined, hand stamped
Amitabh Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital
Sushant case: Rhea Chakraborty “under watch” of Bihar police
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“that touch of humanity gets to you and connects in a way that heavily effected vocals don’t.”
The mellow and peaceful ambiance of this track, musically speaking, contrasts quite notably with the vocal part riding alongside of it. The leading vocal represents the title and concept of the song quite effectively initially, the first minute or so of performance features a heavily effected voice that presents primarily undetectable words and ideas. Fortunately the vocals later evolve into something much smoother and that actually has a crisp and satisfying tone and finish. The sound becomes reminiscent of the R&B brightness from the early nineties, though the song on the whole utilises the acoustic guitar sound and the simplicity of a subtle reverb to create something refreshingly new and quite raw sounding.
The song’s structure is unusual, the first half seems like a different piece entirely, and the hook or key concept isn’t really brought into focus until the final few seconds. The instrumentation as well seems to crumble and fade away as things progress, rather than slowly building up to a bigger moment as most modern music releases do.
The creative freedom of it is commendable, and the way it’s been crafted and arranged does really make for something unique and unpredictable.
The latter half of the track is definitely more accessible, that touch of humanity gets to you and connects in a way that heavily effected vocals don’t. Both sounds have a place, the first half of the song feels more like a meeting of instruments and energy, the leading voice included, whereas the latter half has something much more real and honest to it. The lyrics can be heard clearly, there’s a level of soul and style to the performance, and the story telling draws your attention well, it reaches out for you.
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Rebecca is a Musician and writer from Manchester, UK, with an MA in Song Writing


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On a beautiful Sunday in the rainforest, we hosted over 150 people at the MLC reserve to thank them for working and collaborating with us in our remote corner of south-eastern Peru. Our field station and tourism lodge is based in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Manu is threatened with deforestation and unsustainable exploitation of the natural resources, from gold mining and illegal logging, to slash-and-burn agriculture and cattle ranching.
By working in collaboration with local people, we create ambassadors for conservation who are empowered to find sustainable ways of living in the rainforest.
On the day, we had numerous stations scattered across the MLC garden, with a host of activities so that our visitors could learn and explore the biodiversity on our doorstep – from butterfly Iding to discovering medicinal plants.
Children played the part of Forest Guardians and received a stamp for every station and activity they took part in, giving them a sense of pride in their role as environmental defenders.
By showing children how to plant seeds and care for saplings, we highlighted the benefits of biogardens – a long term project we run to help the local community grow organic produce to improve the health and wealth of their families.
While they also learnt the importance of reusing and recycling by creating plant pots out of a plastic bottles. The region hasn’t the infrastructure for proper waste disposal, never mind recycling facilities, so the message of upcycling is vital for a healthier environment.
One of the highlights from the day was the show and tell that featured a dwarf caiman, white-lined leaf frog and a tailless whip scorpion. Our guests loved getting up-close to the rainforest wildlife as, even though they live in one of the most biodiverse places on the plant, many don’t spend time in the forest and aren’t familiar with local wildlife.
The anniversary gave us the chance to celebrate and thank all the people who make the work of the Crees Foundation possible. For those who couldn’t join us on the day, we would like to say a massive thank you to all our volunteers, visitors, collaborators, supporters and staff for another successful year of biodiversity conservation and sustainable living.

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What do you want with an atomic bomb? That question follows Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad like questions about steroids have followed Lance Armstrong.
Ahmadinejad denies that Iran is pursuing the construction of such a weapon. The uranium enrichment program will provide fuel for nuclear energy plants only, according to the president. Nuclear inspectors for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) argue otherwise.
Iran launched its nuclear program in 1957 with the assistance of the U.S. Under the Atoms for Peace program initiated by President Eisenhower, the U.S. provided equipment and information to foreign countries to enable them to build nuclear reactors.
After Iran’s revolution in 1979, most foreign countries discontinued the supply of materials for the program in Iran. The U.S. cut off the supply of highly enriched uranium, forcing Tehran to shut down its reactor. In 1987, Argentina agreed to help convert the plant to a low-enriched uranium reactor and provide the uranium for Iran.
Iran began construction of its own uranium enrichment facility in 2002, which led the IAEA to request immediate access to inspect the plant. As a member of the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran complied with the request. One of the provisions of that treaty forbids a non-nuclear-weapons state from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Inspections by the IAEA would ensure that Iran was producing uranium for peaceful purposes only.
An Iranian dissident group obtained documents revealing a secret program to eventually build a nuclear weapon. The international community protested and Iran suspended its enrichment program and agreed to increased inspections by the IAEA. When Ahmadinejad, a hard-line conservative, took office in 2005, he reinstituted the enrichment program in defiance of world opinion.
The U.N. Security Council voted to impose sanctions on Iran to force them to comply with stricter oversight by the IAEA. The Bush White House considered military intervention to halt the program, including the possibility of nuclear attack on the underground plant. President Bush followed the advice of Secretary of State Condolezza Rice to use diplomacy rather than aggression, although he continued to state publicly, “All options are on the table.” (Hypocrisy or moral hubris seems apparent at this point.)
President Obama has pursued diplomatic means exclusively to resolve the conflict between Iran and the world over its nuclear program. Israel has put relentless pressure on the U.S. to take whatever action necessary to stop Iran’s program.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated last week to the U.N. that Iran would have enough highly enriched uranium to construct a nuclear weapon by next summer. He appealed to the U.S. to establish “a red line” of tolerable nuclear activities, which would warrant the use of military intervention if the line is crossed.
Five countries (U.S., Russia, Britain, France and China) currently possess 4,400 active nuclear warheads, the U.S. wielding 2,150 of them. An additional 18,765 are inactive and in stock piles. Three other countries, India, Pakistan and North Korea, have over 200 inactive weapons, although these countries did not sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Most people believe that Israel also houses nuclear weapons, but Israeli officials will neither confirm nor deny it.
Only one country in the world has employed a nuclear bomb in war. President Truman issued the Potsdam Declaration demanding Japan’s surrender in 1945. When they refused, the Enola Gay ascended from the Pacific island of Tinian on August 6, headed for Hiroshima with a single bomb – atomic. That one bomb destroyed over four square miles of the city, killing 70,000-80,000 people. Three days later, another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing another 40,000-75,000 people. Deaths caused by the radiation fallout of these two bombs reached into the hundreds of thousands.
All players in WWII employed bombing runs on cities, but the extent of destruction that a single atomic weapon could incur was unprecedented. Moral implications for its use rose exponentially. American leaders were desperate to end the war and stop American casualties. They justified the unthinkable annihilation of life as the means to save lives.
In spite of a treaty signed over 40 years ago, five nations still wield 4,400 weapons of even greater capabilities of massacre. And other countries willingly endure world opposition to acquire one.
Can we really explain why anyone would want such a weapon or ever use it? Can any gain fully justify this form of genocide? Are there moral limits even in warfare?
How would Jesus approach this question? Books explore the theological and ethical considerations for war. Christians divide over the issue. When humans take up arms against one another for political or religious purposes, they run the risk of damaging their own humanity. Do we not wound our own soul when we take another man’s life? When violence overrides any impulse towards peace, do we not further scar the image of God stamped on our humanness?
In an earlier civilization, man’s wickedness multiplied itself, until God could no longer tolerate it. When he decided to eradicate the earth of his dissolute creatures, he told Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them.” (Genesis 6:13)
Our highly technological society has found more ways to spread violence in the world than ever before. Violence seems to beget violence. Will someone step forward to demand that it stop? Will we find ways to halt violence without harming innocent bystanders? Will we learn the skills of diplomacy and persuasion that intercept the hell-bent rush towards violence? Will we promote diplomacy over military intervention?
These are the questions that should shape the coming election, because they will shape our future.
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Grove Collaborative Focuses On Eliminating Plastics From Their Packaging
They say cleanliness is next to godliness, and in 2020 keeping a tidy home is more important than ever. The online home essential retailer, Grove Collaborative, is cleaning up the planet with its innovative plastic-neutral initiative and its pledge to go plastic-free by 2025. Roughly 260 billion pounds of plastic waste is generated each year, with 24 billion pounds of it finding its way into the ocean. The EPA reports that only 8.4% of plastic is actually recycled, no matter what we put in our bins, and many people believe the infrastructure of packaged goods is going to have to change. “Plastic pollution is devastating to our oceans and wildlife and is severely problematic for human health. We believe that plastic isn’t sustainable — period,” Grove Collaborative boldly shares on their website. The problem with a lot of eco-conscious products, or carbon-neutral packaging, is the added cost. Most people just can’t afford to buy sustainably. Grove is on a mission to prove that sustainability doesn’t have to be expensive, and that’s why they’re helping solve the world’s plastic problem at no additional consumer cost.
Grove has followed through on its pledge to become the world’s first plastic neutral company. For every ounce of plastic they use in their packaging, they remove or divert the same amount from entering the world’s waterways and oceans and recycle it. Since the beginning of January 2020, they’ve removed over 3.7 million pounds of plastic from the ocean. Grove partners with Plastic Bank, an organization dedicated to building ethical plastic recycling ecosystems. That means they work in tandem with developing nations to pay a premium to collectors who independently gather the plastic from the world’s waterways. The plastic is then recycled into packaging for products like Grove’s. In this way, Grove and Plastic Bank work to create a closed-loop that eliminates waste, recycles plastic, and provides an income for under-resourced communities.
Going plastic neutral is only phase one of Grove’s plan. They’ve committed to completely phasing out plastics by 2025. You can even track their progress on eliminating plastic on their yearly plastic scorecard. While other companies claim to reach sustainability goals within the next half-decade, Grove’s tight time constraints mean the people in charge now will be the ones who make the change. As Stu Landesberg, Grove co-founder and CEO, told Forbes, “I don’t claim to even know exactly how it’s all going to work, but I’m committed to making it happen. The short time frame creates a sense of urgency.”
While they operate as a plastic neutral business, Landesberg and his team are working to eliminate plastic in their products. By focusing on manufacturing with materials that are more widely recycled like glass, paper, and aluminum, Grove plans to completely eliminate waste from their products. The design of their products is constructed to reduce excess materials, and when they don’t have a suitable solution to replace plastic, they think to look at outside technologies. “We’ll work with scientists to find alternatives where right now plastic is the only answer, like with our dishwasher tabs where humidity is a big concern,” Landesberg shared with Forbes. As a company with a promising future, there is no telling what sort of innovations they will make in the consumer packaged goods sector.
Grove Collaborative is a rapidly growing business. Since its inception in 2012 as ePantry and its rebranding in 2016 to Grove Collaborative, the company now supports over 1,000 employees and hosts 100 brands on their online retail site. In 2019 Grove reported a staggering triple-digit growth over the year prior, and by tapping into the market for responsible products, Landesberg sees even more potential expansion. All of Grove’s products are toxic-free, animal cruelty-free, and ethically sourced. By understanding that people want to buy from companies that are doing better but also want quality products that cost the same, Grove is positioning itself to take an even larger share of the e-commerce packaged goods market.
Going plastic-free is just one of the ways Grove works to make the world a better place. They plan to plant 1 million trees by 2022, and so far they’ve planted 265,000. Their line labeled ‘Seedling’ involves paper goods that are tree-free and made with alternative fabrics like bamboo. They achieved carbon neutrality on all shipments by offsetting the carbon emissions from transportation. All of their facilities are powered either by their own solar energy products or through the purchase of renewable energy credits. Mostly, what Grove hopes to do with its actions towards sustainability is to inspire more businesses to take similar actions. As Landesberg shared with Forbes, “ We’re working on doing this in a way that creates positive incentives to change. This is a revolution in our category, and we want everyone to know it applies to all of us.”


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On Thursday, 22nd of October, TORCH and Ertegun House hosted the launch event for the long history of identity, ethnicity and nationhood research network, Constructing Identity at the Two Ends of Eurasia. Bringing together Mary Garrison (University of York), a specialist on the early medieval West, with Pamela Kyle Crossley (Dartmouth College), a specialist on the early modern East, the event was designed to comprehensively open debate over historical identities across time and place. This our stimulating speakers achieved, and much more besides.
Mary, who participated in last year’s international conference Identity, Ethnicity, and Nationhood before Modernity: Old Debates and New Perspectives, took on the question of ‘Carolingian exceptionalism.’ She demonstrated how the study of these late-eighth and ninth-century rulers has been subjugated to a bewildering number of purposes, whether the story of ‘pan-Europeanism,’ or the setting up of an oppositional ‘dynasty’ which in reality is but the constructed scholarly negative of the ‘Merovingians.’ Analysing references to the Franks’ divine election in the writings of Charlemagne’s leading scholar and advisor, Alcuin of York, Mary emphasised that in any given socio-cultural moment we must be subtle in how we imagine the interplay between particular actors, broader socio-political discourses, and the resultant historical identities.
Pamela, a noted specialist of the Qing Empire as well as a global historian, asked the question ‘who told us what we are?’ This is a conundrum continuously addressed in her own research, which began some years ago with the question ‘who told us who we are?’ She observed the remarkable fact that the same ‘ethnic groups’ privileged and reified by Qing administrative practices (‘Tibetans,’ ‘Uyghurs,’ ‘Manchu,’ ‘Mongols,’ and ‘Han’), are the self-same ‘groups’ to pursue nation states in the twentieth century. Thus, she noted, ethnicities within empires are best characterised not as constituencies out-there-in-the-world, but narratives to which actors and networks subscribe – or, perhaps, are subscribed. Ultimately Pamela convincingly argued that nationalism is not the great enemy of empire as per the old teleology, but rather its most successful offspring.
Overall the event was a great success, a more than fitting start to the process of critically reassessing and re-forming the long history of identity, ethnicity and nationhood.
The Long History of Identity, Ethnicity and Nationhood

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The menace of hunger in Nigeria is now becoming so prevalent, and is posing a serious problem for the Government to handle.
Earlier today, there were reports of people breaking into the warehouse of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and looting the food items stored in the warehouse.
The Nation Newspaper is reporting that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Police has confirmed the looting of the warehouse located in the Gwagwa section of Abuja in the early hours of Sunday, March 2, 2024.
The report indicated that not only food items of maize grains but anything tangible and removable were carted off by the attackers, mostly youths.
The looters were said to have operated for hours, unhindered before the appearance of the Police, who made some arrests.
This incident is another indication of growing hunger, anger and frustration at the harsh economic policies in Nigeria.
Recall that they have been several peaceful protests around the country against the rising cost of living due to inflation.
The signals from these incidents are pointing to growing restlessness and if not properly managed, can spiral into a nationwide unrest.
The fact is that many families can hardly afford two square meals a day in Nigeria.
The removal of fuel subsidy and the unwavering insecurity has contributed to the sad situation.
Farmers in food growing belts are afraid to go their farms leading to food shortages and the inevitable increase in prices of food stuffs.
This is the time for the Government to show understanding and read the situation clearly.
The Nigerian people need help and they need it now.


The U.S. Government is providing direction for access control users in the United States today. While non-government end-users have generally been happy to be allowed to do what they feel best – the government is finally setting standards. There are significant changes in the way that the Government is managing access control. Let’s count the acronyms.
HSPD-12 (don’t you love government acronyms) is Homeland Security Presidential Directive number twelve. Signed in 2004, HSPD-12 mandates the development and agency implementation of a common security card to be created and issued to all federal employees and contractors. It is designed to be used for computer access, physical access, and as an ID credential. Acronym number two is FIPS-201, which is a Federal Identity Processing Standard that supports HSPD-12. While HSPD-12 is a great idea, it is an unfunded initiative, which means while the government also thinks it’s a great idea, the government is not providing money to make it happen.
The Government process includes Identity Management Systems (IDMS) and Card Management Systems (CMS) to provide a support infrastructure for many local sites, each having one or more doors with physical access control and one or more computers with logical access control. Each site will typically have its own Physical Access Control System (PACS). A Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card is used for access control and will contain information “on the card” such as a photo, name, expiration date, logo, magnetic stripe, bar code or other data storage/transfer mechanism. Contact and contactless smart card technologies are used to contain information “in the card,” the Federal Agency Smart Credential Number (FASC-N) and the Card Holder Unique Identifier (CHUID), biometric fingerprint templates and a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Contact cards require the card to physically touch the reader mechanism in order to transfer data. Contactless cards do not require actual contact between the card and the reader (think prox card). A variety of readers available from a variety of manufacturers are available to support local security levels and strategies.
Personal and biometric information is obtained from the employee or contractor for “enrollment” into the IDMS. The CMS receives the information from the IDMS to “personalize” the PIV card by printing information on the card and encoding information into the smart card chips. The employee or contractor must verify that he or she matches the identity on the card for “issuance.” Subsequently, the employee or contractor must again verify his or her identity prior to enrollment in a local PACS. The PACS obtains the personal identity information and expiration date, either by reading the data from the PIV card, or obtaining the data via open XML exchange with the IDMS and CMS. In addition to the authentication (identity verification) performed between the smart card chip and the reader on the attack side of the door, the PACS also performs the authentication and authorization (who goes where when) from the secure side of the door.


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#7 Reggie Bonnafon
Position: Running back
Hometown: Louisville, KY (Product of Trinity High School)
Thoughts: If Lamar Jackson is the "most freakish athlete" on the team, Reggie may be a close #2, or maybe even 1a. The "do-all" Bonnafon has stepped into any and every challenge this coaching staff has thrown at him over the last three years and he has positioned himself as being one of my all-time favorite Cardinals to ever wear the jersey (an honor that shouldn't be taken lightly).
We could spend a solid paragraph or three doing nothing but talking about Bonnafon's story here at UofL, from being recruited by Coach Strong, honoring his commitment to Coach Petrino when told he could play QB, competing and earning starts at QB as a true freshman, and then accepting a position change, another position change...and then another position change, he never blinked, never blew up, never lashed out publicly, and has represented his hometown University and the city of Louisville with great pride during his career. What more could you ask from a young man during his college career? How about some stats? I'll give you some stats.
Over the course of the last three years Reggie has accounted for... 1,056 passing yards: 346 rushing yards: 264 receiving yards: 17 touchdowns. Of course, this doesn't include the upcoming seasons stats which will likely boost his rushing and receiving totals (and passing totals a little as well, if I know Bobby). I'd have to wake my stats and information department up to confirm this, but I doubt too many players have left here with over 400 passing/rushing/receiving yards, numbers which he should blow away by the time 2017 wraps up. Even with all that said, Coach Petrino came out in the Spring and made it abundantly clear that after watching film Reggie was extremely underutilized in the offense last season, a notion I agree with strongly. Some one with that athleticism and versatility has to get the ball frequently, and he did not. That comment, and the health of the running back core, has shifted Reggie into a position to once again be an offensive star lined up in the backfield. Does it make me excited we had to pull a wide receiver into the group to be our starting running back? Not particularly, but Reggie isn't your typical wide receiver. We all have seen his explosiveness, and know he has the hands to be a big threat out of the backfield. The question of course will be can he block sufficiently and can he hit the holes with the burst of Radcliff and break tackles with the strength of Jeremy Smith? Time will tell, but Reggie has shown us all quite a few "tricks" in his bag over the last three years, another one wouldn’t surprise me.
We as fans watched Reggie introduce us to Bobby Ball 2.0 using a mobile quarterback. We as fans watched him fight through the loss of his father and then lead the Cards into South Bend to face Notre Dame and walk out of there with a 'W'. We as fans watched as he consistently made position moves to better the team, and was successful enough to earn a starting role at each different stop. We as fans have watched a local athlete turn into a college star who will fight to help this team when a championship, and then fight to earn a spot on a professional roster. No matter how 2017 turns out for UofL, and Reggie individually, I've been proud to have him represent the school I cheer for each week.
It's a beautiful day today!— Reggie Bonnafon (@RegSoSpiffy1) February 17, 2017
It's a beautiful day indeed, Mr. Bonnafon. Why, you may ask? Because we are exactly one week from Cardinal football. We can see the finish line folks. Let bring it home strong....

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Personal stories, local knowledge and special objects were woven together to create a new art exhibition on the West Coast.
Here We Are was by developed by artists and Rosebery residents over the course of two "storytelling workshops".
The residents were encouraged to bring a photo, letter or memento related to a story they wanted to tell, either their own or one they found fascinating.
The project was held at Rosebery Community House and developed by artists Anne Morrison and Jessie Pangas in conjunction with Liz Braid and Lauren Mackinnon.
"It was not about artists coming in and imposing something," Morrison said.
"We were really just the facilitators."
IN OTHER NEWS:
Here We Are was a sequel of sorts to the Here She Is project developed for the 2019 Ten Days on the Island festival
Here She Is was devised by Morrison and Pangas and based on a similar process of gathering stories, memorabilia and photographs from the public.
"Here She Is was really timed around International Women's Day and wanting to give a voice to women," Morrison said.
"We wanted to further develop this community project to include all our community and elders."
Here We Are aimed to nurture connections, celebrate local stories and encourage community members to get involved in an artistic process.
"They might not necessarily be from an art background but it was just amazing for them to create something and be assisted to create something from their own photographs and stories," Morrison said.
The exhibition will be on display at Rosebery Community House for the coming weeks.
"They (the Rosebery community) own that space and they're going to get their friends and family to come down and look and view the exhibition," Morrison said.
The artists plan to hold another iteration of Here We Are at an aged care facility in Port Sorell in the coming months.
"Sometimes you hear a lot of negative stories about unemployment and generational unemployment," Morrison said.
"But really here are so many diverse stories of amazing people with amazing stories form everyday people."


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As a kid, I had tons of favorite toys: the Slinky, Mr. Potato Head and Pogs.
Mine were: Barbies, Smurfs, and of course, My Little Pony. That’s why I’m so excited about the new movie “My Little Pony: A New Generation.”
It’s on Netflix now and Deco is talking to the stars who voiced the colorful characters.
Voiceover in “My Little Pony: A New Generation” trailer: “Once upon a time earth-ponies, pegasi and unicorns lived in harmony.”
Earth-ponies, unicorns and pegasi are no longer friends and have lost their magic in “My Little Pony: A New Generation.”
The feud doesn’t sit well with “Sunny,” voiced by Vanessa Hudgens.
Hudgens: “She is an activist and she is going to speak her truth to anyone who will listen. She stands by what she believes in and she is fighting for friendship at the end of the day.”
This earth-pony is hot to trot to reunite everyone so she teams up with a unicorn named “Izzy”, voiced by Kimiko Glenn, and they hatch a plan.
Sunny, voiced by Hudgens: “Izzy, we’re going to Zefer Heights. We need to find out what happened to your magic and bring it back.”
Glenn: “She is an eternal optimist. She is so lovely and she is the exact opposite from everything earth-ponies learned about unicorns.”
Along the way, Zipp, a pegasus played by Liza Koshy, flies into their lives and the pony pals head out on an adventure to create peace in their worlds.
Koshy: “She knows what she likes and she goes after it and she is kind of witty and quick and she literally moves quickly too.”
This film is a modern spin on classic characters, ones the actors know well.
My Little Pony started out as a kid toy they all loved.
Koshy: “We were talking about how we would sear off the plastic hair on their tails like just trying to straighten it.”
Hudgens: “I remember having her and she was just so cute and I would brush her tail every day and it was just like my prized possession.”
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Did you know that metal corrosion costs the global economy over $2.5 trillion a year(1)?
If you work in the metal fabrication sector or any industry producing metal products, this is something you need to think about. Corrosion can have an impact on your bottom line – driving up your costs.
So, do you need anti-corrosion packaging?
Typically, you’ll need to be using anti-corrosion packaging if you’re doing any of the following:
- Shipping or exporting goods, especially by sea or moisture prone environments
- Storing metallic goods for extended periods of time
- Manufacturing metal goods sensitive to corrosion
- Shipping any unassembled parts (this is sometimes called CKD, MKD or SKD shipping)
If you thought “yes, we do that” when you read any of the above, then you need to consider using anti-corrosion packaging to protect your goods.
What kinds of anti-corrosion packaging can you use?
Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor or VCI packaging is any paper or film product that’s impregnated with special chemicals to protect untreated non-ferrous metals against corrosion.
These special chemicals will create a moisture resistant layer on your metal products, which stops the metal corroding. VCI papers and films are a proven packaging option that’s ideal if you’re working in automotive or steel industries.
Barrier foil uses thin layers of aluminium which creates a protective atmosphere around your products – limiting the moister or chemicals which can attack them.
When you buy barrier foil it can be as bags or liners. Bags are great if you’re shipping small metal parts or other products through moisture prone environments. Liners can be used to protect containers that you’re storing corrosive chemicals, paints, oils or liquids in to minimise replacements and reduce product waste.
One of the most common methods to fight corrosion is the use of desiccants – you may have even come across them! Ever spotted a silica gel sachet in parcel you’ve ordered? It’s there to absorb moisture!
Moisture is your enemy when it comes to corrosion, so using desiccants – chemicals which absorb moisture, can be an effective way for you to fight corrosion. You’ll find that typical desiccants used include silica and clay.
Should anything affect which anti-corrosion packaging you choose?
The type of anti-corrosion packaging you use can depend on a range of factors. Shipping time, method and the environment in which your goods will be stored in are all things you should consider. Plus, you shouldn’t forget about any moisture content in other packaging you’re using!
Support with your anti-corrosion packaging
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1.1 million customers get first energy support payments
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more than a million families will be receiving help from the first week of September.
HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that around 1.1 million claimant families receiving tax credits will get their first Cost of Living Payment from Friday 2 September.
The £326 will be paid automatically into eligible tax credit-only customers’ bank accounts between 2 and 7 September 2022. The first HMRC payments will total around £360 million.
The payment is part of a wider raft of support which includes:
- £400 discount from the Government to help with the cost of energy bills from October onwards
- £150 council tax rebate for council tax bands A-D in England
- £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment that will be paid alongside Winter Fuel Payments
- £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 September for those receiving an eligible UK disability benefit.
As the energy caps are predicted to keep rising into the new year, the Government has indicated there may be more help on the way once the new Prime Minister is in place.
Nadhim Zahawi, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said: “Alongside £400 off most people’s energy bills, tax cuts and the Household Support Fund, these direct payments are a very important part of our £37 billion package of help for households, which is targeted at those who need it most.”
The Cost of Living payments from the Government are part of a £37 billion package of support, which will see millions of low-income households receive at least £1,200 this year to help cover rising costs.
Warning on potential scams
The Government is offering help for households and customers should check GOV.UK to find out what cost of living support they could be eligible for.
HMRC has also delivered a warning over scams and says people don’t need to apply for this payment and they will never ask for your bank details by SMS or email.
If unsure, people are advised to visit GOV.UK and searching ‘phishing and scams’.
For help and advice on related matters, please contact our team today.

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Hotel Bikash Inn
Located in Guwahati, within 12 km of Kamakhya Temple and 5 km of Guwahati Zoo, Hotel Bikash Inn features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 9 km from Assam State Museum and 10 km from Guwahati Planetarium. Umananda Temple is 11 km away. All units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Guests at Hotel Bikash Inn can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. Accoland is 22 km from the accommodation. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is 24 km from the property.

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September 7th 3-5pm | My Mantra Ring Class with Nina
This product is currently sold out.
Join me for a day of wine and design.
In this 2 hour class, you'll create a special symbol of your personal mantra. You will create your own sterling silver ring bad with the phrase hand hammered inside where only you can see it! It can be a secret affirmation, loving reminder, or an inside joke!
You will learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing - soldering, annealing, forming and polishing!
Each person will leave with a sterling silver ring with an inscribed message on the inside. As always, wine will be provided!

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Building material-focused B2B ecommerce platform OfBusiness has reportedly made a strategic investment of $2.5 Mn in construction management startup Tracecost.
The contours of the deal were not immediately clear.
OfBusiness was quoted as saying by Entrackr that the move would drive digital adoption in construction-focused companies across India, North America and the Middle East.
OfBusiness, founded in 2016 by Bhuvan Gupta, Vasant Sridhar, Ruchi Kalra, Nitin Jain, and Asish Mohapatra, facilitates raw material procurement and credit for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
Tracecost was founded in 2018 by Madhvi Walia, Prabh Paul and Sunny Vohra. The startup offers real-time construction management software to manage resources and finances of construction projects.
Gurugram-based OfBusiness had last raised $325 Mn in a Series G round led by Alpha Wave Ventures II, Tiger Global Management and Softbank Vision Fund 2 at a valuation of nearly $5 Bn.
More recently in March, the company’s financial arm Oxyzo became the 98th unicorn of the country after raising $200 Mn in a funding round from Alpha Wave, Tiger Global, Norwest Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Creation Investments.
Oxyzo serves more than 2,500 SMEs across India, disbursing loans worth INR 4,000 Cr annually. The startup reportedly has more than 5,000 clients and 2,000 suppliers on its B2B platform.
Sridhar recently told Inc42 that OfBusiness’ various businesses had grown 3X over the last year.
OfBusiness’ procurement platform competes with the likes of Infra.Market in the highly-competitive space.
As per a report by Research and Markets, the global B2B ecommerce market size is expected to reach $20.9 Tn by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 17.5% during 2020 -2027. The Asia Pacific region held the largest revenue share of above 65% in 2019 in terms of B2B ecommerce, which is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18% till 2027.
Last week, Aditya Birla Group-owned Grasim Industries also announced its foray into the building material-focused B2B ecommerce space.
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The Paris Saint-Germain forward is still unhappy with the treatment he received over the summer after his missed penalty saw France crash out at Euro 2020.
Kylian Mbappe claims the France national team made him feel like a problem after Euro 2020 following his penalty miss, insisting he has always been fully committed to giving his country the best even if for nothing.
Les Bleus who were the main favorites during the European Championships were surprisingly eliminated early in the last 16 after losing on penalties to Switzerland, a very disappointing result given the quality of their squad and their status as world champions.
Well during the defeat, Kylian Mbappe was the last executioner of his country and he was the only executioner who failed during the penalty shootout, when Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud, Marcus Thuram and Presnel Kimpembe managed to complete their tasks well.
The 22-year-old forward, who has recently been busy with press conferences after receiving France’s call-up for the Nations League this week, gave an exclusive interview published on L’Equipe and he expressed his disappointment during his stint together Les Bleus.
He said, “I have never taken a single euro to play for the French national team and I will always play for my national team for free. Above all, I never wanted to be a problem. But from the moment I felt like that, I started to be a problem and people felt like I was a problem. I received the message that it was my ego that made us lose.”
“The French national team is the most important thing in my career and if the French national team were happier without me, I would have left. I met the president (Noel Le Graet) and we talked about it. I complained to him that I was insulted and called a monkey for missing a penalty.”


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File photo: Graduates at Christian Brothers Academy in DeWitt look on as faculty members make their way to the stage. A proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo would create new tax credits to help families afford private school tuition.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants lawmakers to approve $150 million in tax breaks to parents paying private-school tuition and taxpayers donating money to private and public schools across New York.
The entire proposal would create a range of tax credits to encourage people and businesses to donate to schools, and to help families pay for private-school tuition.
The biggest part of the proposal would use $70 million in taxpayer money to create an education tax credit for parents making $60,000 or less. Under the proposal, qualifying families could receive up to $500 in a tax credit or refund for each student enrolled in private school.
So how far would that $500 credit go?
Here's a look at some of the private school tuition rates in Onondaga County (as advertised on their own websites):
- Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School, East Syracuse, $6,375 a year for high school
- Christian Brothers Academy, DeWitt, $10,015 a year for high school
- Faith Heritage School, Syracuse, $7,902 a year for high school
- Manlius Pebble Hill School, DeWitt, $21,149 to $22,987 a year for high school
- Montessori School of Syracuse, $13,650 a year for kindergarten
What supporters say
The tax breaks, Cuomo argues, would give help to parents who want to send their kids to a better school but can't afford it.
"This is about fairness and this is about parents choosing the school that is right for their children," Cuomo said on Sunday, as he promoted the idea in four churches in New York City. "We must reward donations to support public schools, give tax credits to teachers who pay for classroom supplies out of pocket, and ease the financial burden on families who exercise choice in sending their children to a nonpublic school."
Bishop Robert Cunningham, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, said he believes the $500 credit will make a difference to many families already sending their children to Catholic schools.
"These are folks who are paying taxes....and any credit against that is a good thing for them," he said.
When asked whether it would help poor families attending public schools now, he said. "Everybody is different and everybody has to evaluate their resources. I think $500 can make a difference in some families."
Assemblyman Sam Roberts, D-Syracuse, agrees.
"It's not just for rich people. It's for poor, struggling people, too," Roberts said of the proposal, which he supports. "You'd be able to buy some books with it. Any little bit could help."
Many Republicans, who control the state Senate, and religious school systems are for the tax breaks, which Cuomo is lobbying for as Albany's legislative session nears its end in June.
A group supporting the private school tax credits, the Coalition for Opportunity in Education, released two ads this week promoting the legislation. The group spent more than $750,000 lobbying New York officials on the issue last year, according to state records.
What opponents say
Public school advocates vehemently oppose the idea. It means subtracting $150 million from the state's general fund, "reducing the money to public schools," said David Albert, of the New York State School Boards Association.
But could $500 be enough to help individual families put their kids in a different school? Albert didn't dismiss the idea. "Each family would have to make a decision whether the credit would be enough to move the needle," he said.
Statewide, 140,000 families could qualify for that $500 tax credit. About 400,000 students in New York go to private schools, according to Cuomo's office.
Democrats, who control the Assembly, remain wary. Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, D-Syracuse, declined an interview but said through a spokeswoman he has "a philosophical concern with a tax credit that funnels taxpayer dollars to private or parochial schools."
Other parts of Cuomo's plan
Other parts of Cuomo's "Parental Choice in Education Act" would use new tax breaks to encourage more private school scholarships, pay for public school programs and reimburse public school teachers for buying supplies for their classes:
Cuomo's plan would use $50 million in taxpayer money to pay for tax breaks to private donors who finance scholarships at pre-approved private schools. The schools must give at least half of those scholarships to families making just above the federal government's qualifications for reduced lunches.
It sets the upper income limit for a family of four at $36,375, for example. The other half of the scholarship money could go to families making as much as $250,000. Families that qualify for those $500 tax credits could also qualify for these scholarships.
Public school program
A similar $20 million fund would pay for tax credits to donors who give money to pre-approved public schools.
The remaining $10 million would create new tax credits for teachers that buy supplies for classrooms with their own money.


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What kinds of orthodontic braces do you do?
Our aim is to get a great smile for our patients, and since every patient is unique, every treatment is different, and that means we use a full range of orthodontic treatments:
- Removable braces
- Fixed braces in stainless steel (“train tracks”)
- Fixed braces with colours
- Functional braces (“twin blocks”)
- Tooth-coloured/clear braces
- Invisible braces
- Combined treatments involving orthodontics and surgery or advanced dentistry
The materials and products I use are listed here, but the main brands you may have heard of are:
- DAMON, which would be my preference for my fixed braces
- DAMON CLEAR, which I would use for adults who want discreet braces that aren’t obvious
- INVISALIGN, which would be my invisible braces system
Many of our other braces are actually made in-house by our on-site orthodontic laboratory.

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Once the soil on top feels dry to the touch it will be time to water your bonsai for most species. Japanese Juniper trees are best kept daily watered in Full Sunlight. Depending on the amount of light and temperature your tree receives, this may mean watering your tree daily or once every couple of days. Remember, your finger is your best indicator as to the degree of moisture present in the soil. Watering should always be through the foliage, using a gentle spray such as a garden hose sprayer or the sprayer on your sink. Spray the foliage and all around the top of the container until you see water dripping through the holes of the container. Remember, insects breathe through their skin so water is an excellent way to keep insects and dust off your tree. Insects are seldom attracted to healthy plants!
WHERE TO KEEP BONSAI
Bonsai should be kept in a well-lit area shaded from the direct sun. Some excellent locations include a covered patio or porch which has filtered sunlight, outside under a big, shade tree or in a specially designed nursery shade-house. Bonsai may be brought inside for short periods, three or four days, and then placed outside for an equal period of time. Even though most bonsai can withstand temperatures down to freezing and colder, we recommend that they be brought inside during severely cold weather and kept in a room near a window without the drying effects of a heater. In northern climates, a well-lit garage or a room in the house that is not heated are acceptable locations for the severe winter months as this will force your tree to go into a dormant state. The same rules apply to the drying heat of the summer. Please keep your bonsai in one of the locations described above to ensure prosperity. Please remember that bonsai is not a house plant and it needs a balanced diet of fresh air, natural light, and water to remain healthy.
Use a good bonsai fertilizer designed for Bonsai. Eve’s Garden has designed BONSAI MASTER FERTILIZER for your bonsai. This is a mild 7-8-6 formula with everything you need to make your bonsai thrive. With BONSAI MASTER FERTILIZER you mix it in a gallon container according to the directions of the label and use it with each watering from March to October. DO NOT OVER-FERTILIZE! Always follow the directions on the label of the fertilizer you are using! Please set your tree outside as often as possible especially when raining.
PRUNING AND TRIMMING BONSAI
Pruning and trimming can be performed on your tree throughout the year. In the case of deciduous trees, such as maples and elms, pruning and trimming are best performed throughout the growing season. Juniper, pines, and cypress are finger-nipped throughout the growing season to keep the tree-shaped. Trimming the under and inner growth is needed monthly.
Bonsai should be transplanted when the roots are seen growing out the sides of the container. For most bonsai, this occurs approximately every one to two years here in Florida where we have a nine-month growing season. In northern climates, where you have a four-month growing season, repotting should be done every two to three years.
Procedure for Repotting Bonsai
When spring arrives, pick a day that is overcast if you are repotting outdoors.
1. Carefully take the tree out of the container without disrupting the soil around the roots. The soil should be moderately dry. Tree placement in the container is important, so before removing the tree from the container, take a good look at where it is placed.
2. Untangle the roots from the soil-root-ball.
3. Remove approximately one-third of the soil from around the soil-root-ball. Be careful not to disrupt the soil around the trunk of the tree.
4. Carefully trim off the roots that are now exposed due to the soil removal with a pair of sharp scissors, leaving one inch of the roots still extending beyond the soil-root-ball.
5. Using a good grade of potting soil mixture designed for Bonsai, place enough soil in the container so that when the tree is replaced within the container, the top surface of the soil is even with or slightly below the edge of the container.
6. Place the tree back into the container and locate it where it was prior to its removal.
7. Fill the sides of the container with the soil mixture.
8. Pack the soil firmly into the container to ensure that there are no air pockets around the roots.
9. Water the soil to saturation. Always water after packing the soil, not before.
10. Keep the tree in a shaded location through the spring and summer.
11. Continue to water the bonsai as you did before repotting.
12. A vitamin mixture called SuperThrive or a stronger dose of Bonsai Master fertilizer is recommended when repotting your tree.
COLD HARDY BONSAI CAN BE SET OUTSIDE IN COLD WEATHER,
KEEP THE CONTAINER COVERED DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES
In order for Air Plants to thrive properly indoors, you must make sure that they are near an adequate light source. Take precaution to not let your air plants get too much direct sun, as this can be harmful, even in an indoor environment. Air Plants should be placed within 3-5 feet of a window. An artificial light source would be acceptable. If you are keeping your plants outside, make sure they are in an area that remains shaded for most of the day to prevent prolonged periods of sun exposure. If you live in an area with freezing conditions, make sure your air plants are indoors.
Air Plants must be watered at least once a week. Try to store your plants in a place that will sustain humidity the best. Prevent them from drying up too quickly by moving them from places where they may come in contact with heating elements. Misting plants may be needed between watering, but misting should not be the only method of watering. If your Air Plants look dried out place the plants face down in a container filled with spring water and let them soak for 10-20 minutes. Gently shake off any excess water from the base of the plants, as sitting water can cause rot and kill the plant. Its important that after watering, the plants have enough air circulation to dry within 4 hours.
Cactus and Succulents thrive with proper light sources. It is best to place Cactus and Succulents in a bright place facing south to receive the most light. Although they may not be placed in direct sunlight because intense light may discolor the plant. In the spring and summer, the plants need good ventilation but will survive in high temperatures. Cacti may be placed outside in the summer to ornament gardens or patios, make sure the location is shaded to prevent intense sun exposure. During the autumn and winter months, it is best for the plants to be kept cool at night with temperatures of around 50°F. Environments, where the temperature is below freezing, may require them to be kept under covers during the winter.
Water your Cactus or Succulents about once per week during the growing season (Spring and Summer). Only water the soil when it is completely dry. Stick your finger into the soil to check. If the soil is dry and crumbly, it’s time to water. During this time of active growth, add enough water to soak the soil. The water should seep out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Depending on the type of cactus, soil, and sunlight you may need to water more or less than once per week. Do not overwater. If the plant feels mushy, you are watering it too much. Other signs of overwatering include rotting and brown or black leaves.
Repotting Succulents & Cactus
- To begin, water the plant and allow it to drain before removing carefully from the pot, gloves are suggested to prevent injury from spikes.
- Separate the old soil from the roots with a chopstick or other thin tool so the roots are not damaged.
- Fill the container halfway with the new potting mix and place the plant on the soil.
- Fill the rest of the pot with the potting mix and firm down the soil.
- Do not water for a few days to prevent the rotting of damaged roots.
Lucky Bamboo plants can be kept in low-light environments and will grow indoors for years with little or no care, only requiring enough fresh water to keep their roots covered at all times. Lucky Bamboo love low to moderate light. Keep inside away from direct sunlight. This is one of the few indoor houseplants that will thrive in low-light conditions. Excessive heat or cold will cause damage to your Lucky Bamboo plants. Keep away from temperatures below 45° and above 90°F.
Lucky Bamboo require fresh water to survive, keep filled enough to cover the roots. Some leaf yellowing is a natural occurrence. Should a leaf turn yellow, remove it by pulling it off. Every two weeks, spray the plants with water to keep them free of dust and insects.

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Morning Joe co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborogh were left speechless on Wednesday morning after watching a Today show clip of reality TV celebrity Kim Kardashian explaining the concept behind her book of unpublished selfies, titled “Selfish.”
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5 things to know about Group C of Champions League
Here are five things to know ahead of Tuesday’s Group C matches
in the Champions League, with leader Paris Saint-Germain visiting
Benfica and Olympiakos hosting bottom-placed Anderlecht:
A SLIGHT EDGE
Olympiakos hopes to qualify for the knockout phase of the
Champions League for the first time since the 2009-10 season. The
Greek side needs to match Benfica’s result on Tuesday to go
Benfica and Olympiakos are level on points. However, Olympiakos
has a better head-to-head record against the Portuguese club
following a 1-0 home win in November. That result followed a 1-1
draw between the sides in Lisbon.
”It’s all up to us, as it is not the case for Benfica,”
Olympiakos goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez Gago told the club’s website.
”That’s a great asset for us.”
Olympiakos finished third in Group B last season.
LIFE WITHOUT MITROGLOU
Olympiakos will miss striker Kostas Mitroglou, who became the
first Greek to score a hat trick in the Champions League when
Olympiakos thrashed Anderlecht 3-0 in October.
Mitroglou picked up a right knee injury in the 2-1 loss to Paris
Saint-Germain two weeks ago. He helped Greece qualify for the 2014
World Cup by scoring three goals in the playoffs against Romania
Olympiakos will likely start Argentine striker Javier Saviola,
who was rested last weekend.
Despite Mitroglou’s absence last weekend, Olympiakos beat
Asteras Tripolis 2-0 Saturday to extend its lead to eight points at
the top of the Greek league.
HOME SWEET HOME
Benfica will need to better Olympiakos’ result on Tuesday when
they entertain PSG. The Portuguese side is undefeated at the
Stadium of Light in its last eight European games.
PSG may be the toughest team in the group, but Benfica has won
its previous matches against the French side in Lisbon. Benfica
beat PSG 3-1 in the 2006-07 UEFA Cup and 2-1 in the 2010-11 Europa
”It will be a very hot atmosphere,” Benfica goalkeeper Artur
told the UEFA website. ”Our fans will certainly come in large
numbers. I believe it will be sold out, because we are going well
in the Portuguese league, and now in the Champions League we need
the support of our fans. With them we can advance to the next
Benfica finished third in Group G last season but went on to
reach the Europa League final. It last advanced to the knockout
phase of the Champions League in 2011-12.
Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo has missed his team’s last four
games because of a back injury and is doubtful for Tuesday. The
Portuguese club will need a greater contribution from the other
forwards to have a chance against PSG.
Brazilian striker Lima and Spanish forward Rodrigo have scored
three goals each in the last three matches while summer signing
Miralem Sulejmani has struggled with fitness problems this season
and has not found the net yet.
Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t care less about its last game in
the group stage. The French club will finish top of Group C
whatever the result of its match against Benfica in Portugal.
PSG coach Laurent Blanc is now more focused on the French league
and left Alex, Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic out of the
”The French league is our goal for the end of this year since
we got the job done in the Champions League,” Blanc told a news
conference. ”I’ll try to start the best lineup for the games in
the French league in order to take points.”
Ibrahimovic’s absence comes as a relief for Benfica. The Sweden
striker has scored 21 goals in all competitions for PSG this
season, including two in the 3-0 win over Benfica in Paris in
PSG will miss Dutch fullback Gregory Van der Wiel and Italian
midfielder Marco Verratti through suspension in Lisbon. It leads
the French league but is under pressure from Monaco and Lille.
Associated Press writers Barry Hatton in Lisbon and Derek
Gatopoulos in Athens contributed to this report.


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G 24 Hours Digital Bureau: Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) LVD2 lifted off from here on Friday and placed the EOS-07 satellite and two other satellites into their orbits. On its second flight, LV D2 flew with the Earth observation satellite EOS-07 and two other satellites, Janus-1 by Antares of the US and Azadisat-2 by ‘Space Kids India’ in Chennai.
The first mission of the year was successful
ISRO said in its official statement that LV D2 placed three satellites into their orbits. This is ISRO’s first mission this year. The 34 and a half meter long rocket was launched. ISRO has high hopes from this launch to make a breakthrough in the small satellite launch vehicle market.
Read more: Big Discovery: Easier to make electric car batteries, lithium deposits found in India
The untold story of success
This was the second attempt to launch the SSLV. Earlier, the first attempt on 7 August 2022 failed. SSLV-D2 flew in low Earth orbit for 15 minutes, after which the satellites were released into orbit at a distance of 450 km. After the launch of SSLV-D2, ISRO chief Somnath said, ‘Now we have a new launch vehicle. In the second attempt SSLV-D2 released the satellites fully into orbit. Congratulations to the three satellite teams’.
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The payload of Azadi SAT-2 satellite was developed by female students of government schools. Students of Tirumangalam Government Girls High School in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu launched Azadi SAT using an SSLV-rocket in August last year in collaboration with Chennai Space Kids India. Trajectory change, the rocket failed to launch successfully. But this time the space agency got this success in the first attempt of the new year.
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Undecideds break for Romney giving him 5 point lead in Virginia
A new Gravis Marketing Poll of likely voters in the key swing state of Virginia released on Tuesday found Mitt Romney with a 5-point (49% to 44%) lead over President Barack Obama. The same poll in August had Obama leading Romney by four points (44% to 40%) in Virginia.
The poll surveyed 2,238 likely voters in Virginia from September 8-9 and discovered while Obama remained at 44%, Romney gained 9 percentage points by winning over voters who had previously been undecided.
Fifty-three percent of those surveyed in Virginia said the country was headed in the wrong direction even tough Virginia’s unemployment rate is under 6%, well below the national 8.1% unemployment rate, which was only lowered last month because 368,000 people gave up looking for work and left the workforce in August.
...I expect to see more results like this where the undecided voters break for Romney. It is a historical pattern that sees them avoid the incumbent.


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Rice is the staple meals of about half the world’s inhabitants. The cultivation of the rice plant could be very water-intensive and, in keeping with the German help group Welthungerhilfe, round 15 per cent of rice is grown in areas with a excessive danger of drought. International warming is subsequently turning into more and more problematic for rice cultivation, main increasingly more usually to small harvests and starvation crises. Crop failures brought on by plant pathogens additional worsen the scenario. Right here, typical agriculture is making an attempt to counteract this with pesticides, that are principally used as a precautionary measure in rice cultivation. The breeding of resistant crops is the one different to those environmentally dangerous brokers – and at present solely reasonably profitable. If the crops are resistant to 1 pathogen due to their breeding, they’re normally extra prone to different pathogens or are much less strong underneath antagonistic environmental circumstances.
Bacterium confers pathogen resistance
For that reason, a global analysis group which incorporates the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology at Graz College of Expertise has been finding out the microbiome of rice plant seeds for a while now in an effort to set up correlations between plant well being and the prevalence of sure microorganisms. The group has now achieved a significant breakthrough. They recognized a bacterium contained in the seed that may result in full resistance to a selected pathogen and is of course transmitted from one plant era to a different. The findings printed within the scientific journal Nature Vegetation present a totally new foundation for designing organic plant safety merchandise and moreover lowering dangerous biotoxins produced by plant pathogens.
The microbiome of rice
In typical rice cultivation within the Chinese language province of Zhejiang, it was noticed that one genotype of rice crops (cultivar Zhongzao 39) typically develops resistance to the plant pathogen Burkholderia plantarii. This pathogen results in crop failures and in addition produces a biotoxin that may trigger organ injury and tumours in persistently uncovered people and animals. “So far, the sporadic resistance of rice crops to this pathogen couldn’t be defined,” says Tomislav Cernava from the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology at Graz College of Expertise. Along with the luminary of microbiome analysis and Institute head, Gabriele Berg, and his institute colleague Peter Kusstatscher, Cernava has been investigating the microbiome of rice seeds from totally different cultivation areas intimately within the context of a collaboration with Zhejiang College (Hangzhou) and Nanjing Agricultural College in China in addition to with the Japanese Hokkaido College in Sapporo.
Bacterial composition as a decisive issue
The scientists discovered that the resistant crops have a distinct bacterial composition contained in the seeds than the disease-susceptible crops. The bacterial genus Sphingomonas specifically was discovered considerably extra usually in resistant seeds. The researchers subsequently remoted micro organism of this genus from the seeds and recognized the bacterium Sphingomonas melonis because the accountable agent for illness resistance. This bacterium produces an natural acid (anthranilic acid), which inhibits the pathogen and thereby renders it innocent. “This additionally works when the remoted Sphingomonas melonis is utilized to non-resistant rice crops. This routinely makes them immune to the plant pathogen Burkholderia plantarii,” explains Tomislav Cernava. As well as, the bacterium establishes itself in sure rice genotypes and is then handed on naturally from one plant era to the subsequent. “The potential of this discovering is big. Sooner or later, we will use this technique to cut back pesticides in agriculture and on the similar time obtain good crop yields,” emphasizes Cernava.
This analysis is anchored within the Area of Experience “Human & Biotechnology”, certainly one of 5 strategic foci of Graz College of Expertise.
Particulars of the unique publication:
Bacterial seed endophyte shapes illness resistance in rice.
Haruna Matsumoto, Xiaoyan Fan, Yue Wang, Peter Kusstatscher, Jie Duan, Sanling Wu, Sunlu Chen, Kun Qiao, Yiling Wang, Bin Ma, Guonian Zhu, Yasuyuki Hashidoko, Gabriele Berg, Tomislav Cernava, Mengcen Wang. Nature Vegetation, January 2021. DOI: 10.1038/s41477-020-00826-5
Articles on earlier outcomes of the Institute’s microbiome analysis:
Minimizing post-harvest meals losses
The microbiome: Our planet’s tiny engine
Germ-free hatching eggs: A substitute for the standard formaldehyde
Extreme hygiene promotes resistance to antibiotics
The origin of pandemics within the microbiome
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Sunblock stains on T-shirts are common summertime laundry problems and they can be difficult to deal with. Often sunblock stains do not even show up right away, but may turn up as yellow or orange stains with time. If you are on top of sunblock stains, watch for them and know what to do about them, you can keep your favorite T-shirts looking great.
The best way to prevent stains is to carefully wash T-shirts in an enzyme-based detergent if they have been in contact with sunblock. Be sure to check the tee before putting it in the dryer, as heat will aid in setting the stain, making it even harder to get rid of. If you find that a T-shirt has made it through the washer and has a sunblock stain on it, you need to pre-treat it, let is soak and then rewash it.
Since sunblock is an oil-based product and is often waterproof, care must be taken in removing such stains from a T-shirt or your shirt may be permanently stained. Treat your T-shirt as you would for any item of clothing that came into contact with a greasy mess. You can use dish detergent that has grease-fighting properties as a pre-treatment. You can also apply a protein-based stain treatment that is good at dealing with oily stains. If the laundry detergent you use is protein-based, you can also pre-treat with it. After applying the pre-treatment, let it sit for at least a half hour, although overnight is best. Rub it in gently to make sure it gets into the fibers of the clothes. Then wash the T-shirt in the hottest water that is safe for it.
If you do get to the point of seeing those unsightly yellowish stains appear on your T-shirt, there is still hope. Bleach and vinegar are often helpful with small or light colored stains. For bigger or darker ones, there are bathroom cleaners on the market that advertise that they remove rust and hard water stains. You may use those in your laundry to remove those impossible sunblock stains that nothing else will work for. Just be sure to not mix those cleaners with other detergents or bleach. Wash once with the bathroom cleaners and then a second time with laundry detergent for the clean scent and soft feel.
A great solution to sunblock stains is to opt for T-shirts that are darker in color and will not show the discoloration from such stains. You can also try to prevent the stains by putting on your T-shirt only after your sunblock has dried. You can also try having a little fun with the idea of sunblock stains and having a T-shirt custom-printed with something like:
• Official Sunblock Stain T-shirt
• Yes, I wear sunblock. See the stains!
• My sunblock did this (arrows pointing to collar and sleeves)
If your favorite T-shirt gets ruined by sunblock, don’t despair. Thanks to custom-made T-shirts, you can now recreate your favorite T-shirt exactly. In fact, you can even get a couple of them in case it happens again.
Get your custom-made sunblock T-shirt today and enjoy the sun safely.