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**Yes, the claim in the image is true.**

Asha Farhan Hassan (age 28–29, of Somali background) owned and operated Smart Therapy Center LLC in Minneapolis. She was federally charged in September 2025 with wire fraud for defrauding Minnesota's Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) program—a Medicaid-funded autism services initiative—of more than **$14 million** in taxpayer funds between 2019 and 2024.

The scheme involved:

- Recruiting children (primarily from the Somali community),

- Paying parents monthly kickbacks ($300–$1,500 per child),

- Hiring unqualified staff (often young relatives with no training),

- Submitting fraudulent claims for services not provided or inflated.

Hassan also participated in the related Feeding Our Future child nutrition fraud, stealing an additional ~$465,000.

On December 18, 2025, she **pleaded guilty** to one count of wire fraud, admitting to the autism fraud and agreeing to ~$16 million in restitution.

This is confirmed by official sources including the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office for Minnesota, and reports from outlets like Star Tribune, FOX 9, CBS Minnesota, and Minnesota Reformer.

The broader context involves ongoing investigations into multiple Minnesota social services programs, with suspected fraud potentially exceeding billions, often linked to similar patterns in the Somali community—but Hassan's case specifically matches the meme's details.

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Bull shit

She learned quickly 

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Topekans are leadheads

Exposure to lead through drinking water, even at low levels, is harmful and can cause significant health issues across all age groups, with particular danger to pregnant women and young children [1, 2]. There is no known safe level of lead in the body [1]. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]  

General Health Effects 

Lead is a toxic metal that accumulates in the body over time [1]. Health effects can include: 

• Cardiovascular problems: Increased blood pressure and hypertension [1, 2]. 

• Renal issues: Decreased kidney function [1, 2]. 

• Reproductive problems: Adverse reproductive outcomes in both men and women [1, 2]. 

• Neurological effects: Nerve disorders and general cognitive decline [1, 2]. [9, 10, 11, 12, 13]  

Effects on Children 

Children are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning because their bodies absorb more lead than adults do, and their brains and nervous systems are still developing [1, 2]. Health effects in children can include: 

• Cognitive and behavioral problems: Lowered IQ, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues like hyperactivity [1, 2]. 

• Physical development issues: Slowed growth and hearing problems [1, 2]. 

• Other problems: Anemia, and in severe cases, damage to the brain and kidneys [1, 2]. [19, 20, 21, 22, 23]  

Effects on Pregnant Women 

Lead exposure during pregnancy poses risks to both the mother and the developing fetus [1, 2]. It can lead to: 

• Reduced fetal growth [2]. 

• Premature birth [2]. 

• Damage to the fetus's developing brain and nervous system [1]. [25, 26, 27, 28, 29]  

What to Do 

If you suspect lead pipes in your home, several actions are recommended to protect your health: 

• Test your water: Contact your local water utility or the state health department for information on how to test your water for lead [1]. 

• Use certified filters: Consider using a water filter certified to remove lead. Ensure the filter is certified by an organization like NSF International 

 [1]. 

• Use cold water for consumption: Always use cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula, as hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water [1, 2]. 

• Let water run: Before using water for consumption, especially if it hasn't been used in several hours, let it run for a minute or two to flush out any lead that may have accumulated in the pipes [1, 2]. 

• Replace pipes: The most permanent solution is to replace lead service lines and plumbing. Your local water utility can provide information and potentially assist with programs to help with the replacement process [1]. [30, 31, 32, 33, 34]  

For more information, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website 

 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website 

 offer comprehensive resources. 

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.nrdc.org/stories/causes-and-effects-lead-water

[2] https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/prevention/drinking-water.html

[3] https://doulton.com/blogs/news/the-impact-of-lead-in-drinking-water

[4] https://www.tropicalcoastplumbing.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-drink-water-from-old-galvanized-pipes

[5] https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/service-line-survey-creates-lead-exposure-concerns-for-liberty-utilities-users,540169

[6] https://drinkflowater.com/health-effects-of-lead-in-drinking-water/

[7] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211715624006726

[8] https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsestwater.3c00519

[9] https://nuaquasystems.com/blogs/water-education/lead-in-drinking-water-and-how-to-effectively-remove-it

[10] https://doulton.in/health-wellness/replacing-lead-water-pipes-to-enjoy-benefits/

[11] https://vitoservices.com/lead-pipes-in-homes-washington-dc/

[12] https://www.helixsolutions.net.au/news-and-resources/article/what-diseases-can-be-found-in-dirty-water

[13] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0946672X10000039

[14] https://aquatiere.co.uk/how-to-deal-with-lead-in-drinking-water/

[15] https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/worried-about-lead-in-your-water-here-are-some-steps-you-can-take/

[16] https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/risk-factors/children.html

[17] https://www.utc.edu/sites/default/files/2020-12/ile_souvannasing_lead_factsheet.pdf

[18] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-a-doctor-discovered-us-walls-were-poisonous

[19] https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/health-hazards-prevention-and-solutions/lead/

[20] https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA698747820&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=abs&issn=25158260&p=AONE&sw=w

[21] https://www.apha.org/publications/public-health-newswire/public-health-newswire/articles/2019/08/22/partnering-for-lead-service-line-replacement

[22] https://lydiadenworth.com/articles/poison-hid-home/

[23] https://drinkflowater.com/the-5-dangers-of-lead-in-school-drinking-water/

[24] https://www.tropicalcoastplumbing.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-drink-water-from-old-galvanized-pipes

[25] https://drinkflowater.com/health-effects-of-lead-in-drinking-water/

[26] https://atsinnovawatertreatment.com/blog/taste-and-odor-concerns-water/

[27] https://www.leadfreewausau.com/lead-exposure-information

[28] https://blogs.iu.edu/ecohealth/2020/12/14/from-pipes-to-chemicals-the-impact-of-modern-water-systems-on-human-health-and-the-environment/

[29] https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-exactly-does-lead-exposure-harm-brain

[30] https://waterportal.ca/do-you-feel-mis-lead-by-your-water/

[31] https://www.mainsplumbers.co.nz/lead-pipes-detection

[32] https://www.myactivehealth.com/hwcontent/content/special/hw119507.html

[33] https://clearlyfiltered.com/articles/how-you-can-detect-levels-of-lead-in-drinking-water

[34] https://fcwsd.org/documents/728/Lead_in_Drinking_Water.pdf

[35] https://chej.org/healthy-water-healthy-kids

[36] https://www.clancymedicalgroup.com/what-is-raw-water/

[37] https://www.cityofglensfallsny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8974/Galvanized-Service-Line-Requiring-Replacement-Letter-PDF

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North a east.

The "inland waterway" from Miami to the Hudson River primarily uses the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), a protected network of natural inlets, rivers, and man-made canals that runs up Florida's east coast, connects to the Chesapeake Bay, and then continues north, with portions requiring brief offshore travel (like around New Jersey) to reach the Hudson River in New York. It's a well-traveled route for boaters seeking to avoid the open ocean, offering a scenic journey from the southern tip of Florida all the way to New York, utilizing segments maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. [1, 2, 3, 4]  

Key Segments & Route: 

1. Miami to Norfolk (ICW Start): You'll travel north along Florida's east coast, through the ICW, into Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, connecting through sounds and rivers, eventually reaching Norfolk, VA, where the official ICW begins. 

2. Norfolk Northward: From Norfolk, you'll continue on the ICW through the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay (with some offshore sections), and then up the coast into New Jersey. 

3. New Jersey to the Hudson: After navigating New Jersey's coastal waters (often with some open water sections), you'll enter the New York Harbor and then transition onto the famous Hudson River, heading north towards Albany or the New York State Canal System. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6]  

Navigation & Tips: 

• Guides: Waterway Guides and Skipper Bob's guides are essential resources for detailed charts, depths, and hazards, notes Waterway Guide. 

• Depth: Depths vary; the ICW is generally maintained to 10-12 feet in the main channel south of Norfolk but can be shallower in some sections. 

• Hazards: Be aware of bridge clearances, strong currents, and potential fog, especially in the Mid-Atlantic. [3, 4, 6]  

To get started with detailed planning, would you like to see a general map of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway route or find information on typical travel times for this journey? 

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intracoastal_Waterway

[2] https://www.americancruiselines.com/why-american/blog/2024/may/cruising-intracoastal-waterways-on-american-glory

[3] https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/coast-pilot/files/cp4/CPB4_C12_WEB.pdf

[4] https://www.facebook.com/groups/americasgreatloop/posts/10161509900593630/

[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWNT9OlVA50

[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeqY-w0DiFI

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From: Grace Cathedral <info@gracecathedraltopeka.org>
Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 12:15 PM
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To: Henry <mcre13@gmail.com>

View this email in your browser From the Dean Dear friends,   Clergy this time of year really just have one job, and that's to call the community to prayer in thanksgiving for the birth of Jesus.  So … I hope you'll join us December 24th at 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. for our annual observation of the Feast of the Nativity. A half-hour musical prelude begins prior to each service. The following day, Christmas Day, a more intimate celebration will take place at 10 a.m. under the nativity window. Until then, we get to embrace these last days of Advent.   I recently passed out a list of 30 things you can do in Advent to bring your focus into alignment with this season. Mostly it has to do with breaking into the usual daily routine with things that help us remember that we are already in the presence of God. Stopping long enough to reframe and refocus our attention on God brings peace and release. We can wait with a greater and more hopeful expectation for the days to come.   My prayer is more and more that you know the love, mercy, and peace of Christ's ministry and presence.   See you soon,   Dean Torey+ Cathedral Updates Adult Forum, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in All Saints Hall: December 21 – We will conclude the clergy-led Advent series. December 28 and January 4 – No Adult Forum January 11, 18, and 25 – We will engage in a three-part series on the Beatitudes led by your fellow parishioners. Christmas Decorating this Sunday: We will begin decorating for Christmas after the 10:30 service this Sunday. For those who are able, your help would be greatly appreciated, and will make the process much faster. If you have a cordless screwdriver, we'd love to borrow that as well. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services: Please join us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! We will have two services on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Each will have a music prelude starting thirty minutes prior to each service. The 6 p.m. service will also be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend, and incense will be used at the 10 p.m. service. The Christmas Day service will begin at 10 a.m. The Cathedral office will be closed on December 25 and 26 for the Christmas holiday, and on January 1 for New Years Day. New offering envelopes are here: If you use offering envelopes to pay your pledge, we have a set for you. They are available on the west side of the Cathedral nave. Please begin using the envelopes the first Sunday of 2026. You should discard any envelopes from previous years since the numbers change each year.         If you don't see a box for you, please contact Kent Wingerson or Cassie Carlson in the Cathedral office. Winning Christmas Hymn: Voting has closed, 102 votes were counted, and the winning hymn is....... Joy to the World ! We will sing this hymn during the Christmas Eve services on December 24. Advent Mitten Tree: Throughout December, you'll see our "Mitten Tree"  on the Cathedral's east side. All Cathedral members are invited to help decorate the tree with new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves. After Christmas, the items will be given to those who could use the extra warmth this winter through our Sharing Table ministry.   Current Year's Pledge: Please check the status of your 2025 pledge. Wednesday, December 31 will be the last day that your payments will count for the 2025 tax year. However, please make every effort to get your payments in before Christmas as the last week of the year is very busy for our Finance Administrator. You can call Kent in the Cathedral office (785-235-3457) if you are not sure where you are on this year's pledge. Thank you! Blessing Box items needed: Donations of non-perishable food items may be brought to church and placed in the grocery cart in the Cathedral. Donations may also be brought to the Cathedral office at any time during business hours. Thank you!    Sharing Table Donations: Thank you to everyone who is supplying the necessary, daily items that most of us take for granted. Please know that your gifts, which we distribute each first Saturday, are helping our neighbors in need. They are so thankful for your generosity.      Current needs include: EVERYTHING!, lotion, reusable bags, wipes, tampons, bandaids, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, chapstick, razors, shaving cream, and bar soap. No clothing donations, please.      With winter now here, we are temporarily accepting the following clothing items: gloves, coats, and NEW socks, underwear, and thermal underwear.   2026 Wall Calendars: A select number of 2026 wall calendars are now available for purchase for $3 each. They include key liturgical dates throughout the year. The calendars can be found in the Cloister Gallery and the church office. Upcoming Calendar Saturday, December 20 8:30 a.m., Saturday Sandwich Ministry (ASH kitchen) 10:00 a.m., Sharing the Warmth Ministry (Room 204) 10:00 a.m., Acolytes Meeting (Bubb Room and Cathedral) Sunday, December 21 8:30 a.m., Spoken Service of Holy Communion, Rite I (Cathedral) 9:30 a.m., Adult Forum (All Saints Hall) 10:30 a.m., Club Jesus for children (Sloan Hall) 10:30 a.m., Holy Communion, Rite II, with choir and organ (Cathedral) 12:00 p.m., Decorating for Christmas (Cathedral) 5:00 p.m., Youth Group Monday, December 22 5:30 p.m., Handbell Rehearsal (Room 211) 7:00 p.m., Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 7:00 p.m., Readers Theatre (Bubb Room) Tuesday, December 23 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer (St. Mary's Chapel) 2:00 p.m., Staff Meeting (Bubb Room) Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve 5:30 p.m., Prelude (Cathedral) 6:00 p.m., Christmas Eve Service (Cathedral) 9:30 p.m., Prelude (Cathedral) 10:00 p.m., Christmas Eve Service (Cathedral) Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day 10:00 a.m., Christmas Day Service (Cathedral) Friday, December 26 - Office Closed Saturday, December 27 8:30 a.m., Saturday Sandwich Ministry (ASH kitchen) Sunday, December 28 8:30 a.m., Spoken Service of Holy Communion, Rite I (Cathedral) 10:30 a.m., Club Jesus for children (Sloan Hall) 10:30 a.m., Holy Communion, Rite II, with choir and organ (Cathedral) 5:00 p.m., Youth Group   Children's and Youth Activities "My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you."  —Proverbs 3:1-2 Club Jesus for children, Sundays at 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Infant - 4 years (Preschool Room – 1st floor) K - 2nd grade (Room 208 – second floor) 3rd - 5th grade (Room 206 – second floor) Youth Group This fun group of pre-teens and teenagers gather in the Youth Room Sundays, 5-7 p.m. Supper is included! If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Smith at knsmith@gracecathedraltopeka.org New Table in All Saints Hall!   We now have a children's table in the parish hall with crayons and coloring pages for the kids to enjoy during coffee hour after the 10:30 service! Worship opportunities with Grace Cathedral In-person Services We offer two Sunday services of Holy Communion: 8:30 (spoken only) and 10:30 (with music). Nursery care is available for the 10:30 service. A Morning Prayer Circle is held each Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., in St. Mary's Chapel. Live-streaming online service Our 10:30 Sunday service will be livestreamed on our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel: Facebook (www.facebook.com/gracecathedraltopeka) YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/GraceCathedralTopeka) Website (http://www.gracecathedraltopeka.org/?page_id=5024 Compline Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 p.m., on the Cathedral's Facebook page:  Facebook (www.facebook.com/gracecathedraltopeka) Find it on the website Here are some links to make things a bit easier to find on the Cathedral website: Sunday morning's service is live-streamed on our YouTube channel and on our website at the links listed just above in this email. Book of Common Prayer: https://gracecathedraltopeka.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BCP.pdf Past sermons can be found under the "Worship" tab: https://gracecathedraltopeka.org/category/sermons/ The most recent newsletters and EChimes are available here: https://gracecathedraltopeka.org/newsletter/ The most recently approved vestry minutes can be found on the Vestry page under the "About" tab: https://gracecathedraltopeka.org/vestry/ Link for Online Giving Please remember the following people in your prayers:  Added this week: Cyla Continue prayers for: Kay D., Kitty, Arceile, Mike, Evelyn, Alicia, Nancy, Kay C., Channing, Cindy, Patrick, Marvin, Jim, Isaac, Wim and Shanti, Bob, Colleen, and Bob D. In our list of Permanent Flower Memorials, we remember: Melita Ann Jones, G.W. Snyder Jr., Dennis P. Murphy, Al Adams, Evelyn Meade, George Groshong, and Mary C. Millspaugh Blessings to those members celebrating birthdays this coming week: December 20: John Salisbury December 26: Sara Weaver O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  —Book of Common Prayer (Please contact the office if we have missed your birthday or have incorrect information.) We are open to the public during the following hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Outside these hours, you are welcome to call or ring the buzzer, but there will be times when staff are working away from the main office. Contacting the Cathedral staff: Call us at 785.235.3457, or email us at: Dean Torey Lightcap: tlightcap@gracecathedraltopeka.org Canon Jody Carroll: jcarroll@gracecathedraltopeka.org Priest Associate Sarah Shipman: sarahlshipman@gmail.com Deacon Don Chubb: donchubb2@yahoo.com Deacon Carl Edwards: cedwards@gracecathedraltopeka.org Kent Wingerson (finance): kdwingerson@gracecathedraltopeka.org Cassie Carlson (administration): ccarlson@gracecathedraltopeka.org Donald Livingston (music): dlivingston@gracecathedraltopeka.org Eduardo Garcia-Novelli (adult choir): egarcianovelli@gracecathedraltopeka.org Zachary Cope (choristers): zcope@gracecathedraltopeka.org Kathy Smith (children's education): knsmith@gracecathedraltopeka.org Ruth Ohm (Ministry Coordinator): rohm@gracecathedraltopeka.org Vestry contacts: David Woods (Senior Warden): dwoods6859@sbcglobal.net  Rick Backlund (Junior Warden): rick6962@aol.com Grace Cathedral Facebook Grace Cathedral YouTube GraceCathedralTopeka.org Copyright © *|2023|* *|Grace Cathedral, Topeka, KS|*, All rights reserved. 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