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The Mafia boss who flipped Ralph Natale, who led the Philadelphia crime family in the 1990s, became the highest-level Mob turncoat in history Published: February 18th, 2021 - By Scott M. Burnstein Last Updated On: February 18th, 2021 Former Philadelphia Mafia boss Ralph Natale, who cut his teeth as a hitman, became a government witness and entered the Witness Protection Program. PHOTO BY KYLE CASSIDY Behind bars and abandoned by his men, Ralph Natale of Philadelphia became the first official American Mafia boss to flip when he cut a deal with th...

Lisa Sheridan / Studio Lisa / Getty Images Wildflower meadows might be one of the most enchanting vistas, meadows laced with a sea of flowers in all colours and varieties. They look so natural – as if the eclectic wild species have expressly chosen the very field in which to grow, but the truth is not so – they have been thoughtfully chosen and meticulously sewn, as the Prince of Wales attests in the book’s foreword: ‘There is hard work behind a meadow’s soft tapestry.’ David Attenborough once said: ‘Plants capture energy from the sun and all life on land, d...

Building study: Lambeth Palace Library by Wright & Wright Projects seldom come so freighted with history or as laden with expectation as Lambeth Palace Library, which was recently completed to stringent specifications, writes Fran Williams. Photography by Lambeth Palace’s Wright & Wright-designed £23.5 million national library and archive for the Church of England has long been anticipated. Now due to open formally on a yet-to-be-announced date later this year, it was one of the AJ’s top 5 buildings to look out for in 2020. This is a flagship project for a practice which excels at ins...

Ever wondered what happens to your waste when it is taken to the Javelin Park incinerator? A new animation explains exactly that. The short video explains how the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility operates, detailing the energy from waste process and how electricity is generated. It is available to view on the Facility’s website. The animation describes the journey household residual waste undertakes. Once at the facility, residual waste is burned at 1,000 degrees Celsius and the energy is used to turn water into steam. Under pressure, the steam drives the turbine and gen...

Thursday 25 February 2021 Eva Nemeth The single dominating factor when it comes to gardens this year is of course Covid-19. The virus has completely changed the way we view and use our gardens, which can only be a positive thing, and more people than ever are waking up to the benefits of the physical and mindful act of gardening. From the basic concept of the garden as an outdoor room to its role in our mental health, the garden will continue to play a huge role in our lives in 2021. The outdoor room Entertaining in our gardens has become a necessity, and we have all equipped our gardens to a...