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Can cows eat apples? It's a question I first asked as a child riding in the back seat of the family car on road trips to California. My parents were both popular professors at the local university, and I remember seeing orchards along the highway outside of town. Asking, "Can cows eat apples?" didn't get much of a serious answer from my parents; maybe because cows weren't actually grazing in those orchards.
Yes, cows can eat apples safely in moderation. Apples are good for your cows because they have low-fat, high fiber content and are rich in several vitamins and nutrients. However, if you give your cows too many apples, the excess sugar in them can cause bloating.
Cows can eat apples, but you must feed them sparingly. They are healthy snacks for cows, as long as they contain no pesticides. Apples contain a good amount of vitamins and nutrients such as B1, B2, iron, calcium, magnesium, and dietary fiber and impart anti-oxidant properties to the cows' blood. Apples have high moisture content and thus provide relief from dehydration. They help in neutralizing stomach acid and facilitate digestion in cows.
In this article, we will learn all about feeding apples to cows. Stay with us till the end.
Are apples healthy for cows?
All of you must have heard of the famous proverb "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," which is popular for a good reason. Apples are indeed healthy, all-season fruits that should be added to our daily diet.
However, because cows have different nutritional needs than we do, can apples be healthy for them? That's what we are going to talk about in this section.
Before we move on to talk about the advantages of eating apples for cows, let's first take a look at the table below that depicts the nutritional breakdown of apples:
|Vitamin A
|Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
|0.017 mg
|Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
|0.026 mg
|Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
|0.091 mg
|Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
|0.041 mg
|Vitamin C
|4.6 g
|Vitamin E
|0.18 g
|Sodium, Na
|1 mg
|Potassium, K
|107 mg
|Calcium, Ca
|6 mg
|Iron, Fe
|0.12 mg
|Magnesium, Mg
|5 mg
|Phosphorous, P
|11 mg
|Zinc, Zn
|0.04 mg
|13.81 g
|0.26 g
|Dietary fibers
|2.40 g
|10 g
|Total fat
|0.2 g
|52 kcal
Serving size: 100 grams
As you can see in the table above, apples are rich in Vitamin A, a vitamin that is essential for your cows, for the following reasons:
- It maintains their skin health and keeps the lining of their respiratory, reproductive, and digestive tracts intact.
- It aids them in the proper growth and development of their bones, teeth, and nervous tissues.
- It plays a key role in the production of Rhodopsin, a type of protein present in their eyes that act as a light-sensitive receptor for them.
Apples also contain Vitamins C and E, both of which add important antioxidants to your pet's body. These antioxidants fight with the free radicals that can cause oxidative damage to their cells. In addition to it, these vitamins can also boost their immune response.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for your pet ruminants, as it strengthens their skeletal tissues and enhances their muscles and nerve functioning. It is also essential for their gastrointestinal motility. Cows that are pregnant or lactating need an even higher amount of Calcium than the others.
Potassium is another essential mineral in your cow's diet that can help them in:
- Maintaining the acid-base balance of their body
- Metabolism of the carbs and protein they intake
- Regulating their heartbeats
- Activating their enzymes
- Maintaining the fluid balance in their body
In addition to all these benefits, apples are low-fat fruits, which means that eating them will not unnecessarily fat your pets. Apples also contain fibers that are essential in the smooth functioning of their digestive tracts. Lastly, apples are rich in carbs, which are the building blocks of energy in their body.
To sum it all up, apples are quite healthy for your cows and can certainly be fed to them as an occasional snack.
The myth about apples killing cows: true or false?
The myth of apples killing cows is not as widespread as the myth of rice killing birds. However, if you're a pet parent to a cow, you might have heard of it at some point. It says that cows shouldn't be fed apples because when they eat apples, it causes bloating in their body that can lead to their death.
Apples are really not harmful to cows, as suggested in the myth. In fact, if your cows are eating small amounts of apples, it will have no ill effects on them.
The problem arises when you feed them a large number of apples at once. This can cause bloating in their stomach, although not severe enough to cause death. But why does this happen? It is not an individual problem of cows but all the ruminants; any sudden change in their diet leads to bloating. This is why I always recommend you to introduce new foods to them gradually, not all at once.
Is it a good idea to feed fermented apples to cows?
Does the grazing land of your pet cows have apple trees in its vicinity? If that's the case, your cows are bound to be drawn towards the apples that fall from these trees, as they're quite fond of sweet treats.
While most of the fallen apples are fresh and, therefore, safe for your cows, some of these apples might also be in the process of fermentation.
Now, there's an old rumor among the cow owners that fermented apples should not be fed to cows as they could harm their health. However, if you look at it from a health standpoint, fermented apples have no harmful components for your pets.
On the contrary, fermented apples can actually help your pets regulate their digestive tracts' pH levels. This can also avoid causing problems of acidity, which is quite common among cows.
Moreover, many farmers have claimed that their pets have been eating half-fermented apples for a long time without any visible ill effects. So, the next time you see your cow going after a fallen, fermenting apple, you don't necessarily have to stop them.
However, it would be wise for you to inspect the apples your pets are about to munch on for any sign of mold. There's a difference between fermenting and rotting apples, a difference that your pet ruminants might not be able to tell. And if they end up eating rotting, moldy apples, they're certainly going to suffer from an upset stomach.
Apple pomace for cows: good or bad?
How many of you have heard of apple pomace before? Apple pomace is basically the remaining (wasted) parts of apples set aside after apple by-products, such as apple cider and apple juice. It is a solid waste that mostly consists of apple seeds, stems, core, and peels.
Apple pomace, just like the pomace of other fruits, can be used as fertilizers, in alcohol manufacturing, and as livestock feed. Out of all three of its uses, the last one is most common.
Many studies have claimed that apple pomace can be both nutritious and filling feed for the cows. It contains about 7-8% of crude protein, a nutrient that is essential for their overall, particularly reproductive, performance. Pregnant and lactating cows have a higher crude protein requirement.
The deficiency of crude protein in cows can lead to the following health problems:
- A reduced milk production, or lower protein content in the milk they produce
- Fertility problems
- Giving birth to smaller calves
- Vulnerability to metabolic diseases
For this and many other reasons, apple pomace can be a great addition to your pet cow's diet. There's one downside to using apple pomace as livestock feed: it can go bad quickly due to its moisture content. To prevent this from happening, most farmers and cow owners dry the apple pomace in the sun.
Green apples for cows: safe or not?
Just because red apples are edible for cows, most cow owners assume that green apples would be safe for them as well. And if you compare the nutritional value of these apples, you will notice that they offer more or less the same benefits. Only green apples are sourer than the red ones and, therefore, have lower sugar content.
However, there is another major difference between these apples; green apples are highly acidic, unlike red apples. And since too much acid is not healthy for your pet's digestive tract, feeding them green apples would be unwise. Even if you want to feed them green apples, make sure you do so sparingly.
Are the leaves of apple trees safe for cows to eat?
Although cows are more of a grazer than a browser, it is not uncommon to see them munching on fallen leaves. Are the leaves of apple trees safe for your cow's consumption?
Well, apple tree leaves contain no compound that can harm their health, so it wouldn't be problematic for them to eat them. These leaves are also rich in antioxidants and calcium, which is a bonus for the cows. However, due to tannic acid in these leaves, they are difficult for the cows to digest.
Instead of feeding apple tree leaves to your cows, you can feed them these:
- Neem leaves
- Kachnar leaves
- Bhimal leaves
- Ardu leaves
- Tapioca leaves
- Mulberry leaves
- Pipal leaves
Frequently asked questions
Can I feed spinach to cows? Yes, spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables you can feed your cows. However, just like any other vegetable, spinach should only be fed to the cows in moderation.
Can cows eat celery? Yes, they can. Celery is an excellent source of fiber, a nutrient essential for the smooth functioning of their digestive tracts. Moreover, cows are also very fond of these veggies.
Conclusion: Can Cows Eat Apples?
Yes, cows can eat apples. But while they are safe and nutritious to an extent, this could cause a number of stomach-related problems in cows by making them gassy and bloated.
If you've been wondering this or are too afraid to ask, now you know. Hopefully, you enjoyed learning if cows eat apples! If this article was helpful or if you learned something new, please share it with friends on social media.
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The city is still reviewing a proposal for a 20-story, 19-unit luxury condo building at 171 Tremont Street in downtown Boston. Why? In large part because of changes to the project across from the Common, changes that community opposition spawned. That opposition, including from residents of the neighboring Ritz-Carlton and the Parkside, centers on the supposed shadows that 171 Tremont would cast, including on America's oldest public park. The developers behind the project cut the original proposed height from 355 feet to 255, and drastically reduced the number of condos from 31 to the current 19. Like we said, still under review. Meanwhile, these renderings, some of them quite new, come via BuzzBuzzHome and appear to show a rather sleek, slim, unobtrusive spire. What'd you think?
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Rue Gilt Groupe plans U.S. IPO
E-commerce discount retailer Rue Gilt Groupe is the latest brand rumored to be preparing to file for an initial public offering.
According to Bloomberg, the company, backed by billionaire Michael Rubin and led by chief executive officer Mark McWeeny, is working with underwriters ahead of a U.S. public-market debut.
E-commerce flash sale site Rue La La acquired Gilt from Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) in 2018 after the latter purchased Gilt just two years prior. Rue La La purchased Gilt for under $100 million — a far cry from the billion-dollar valuation it had received in 2011. Earlier, the Hudson's Bay bought Gilt for $250 million in 2016.
Both brands operate independently under the newly formed Rue Gilt Groupe. In a bid to take its outlet shopping online, in 2019, the nation's largest shopping mall operator, Simon Property Group Inc., acquired a 50 percent stake in the business, for $280 million.
At purchase, Rue Gilt Groupe said it had more than 25 million members and was on track to surpass $1 billion in annual sales. The companies have since collaborated to launch ShopPremiumOutlets.com, where shoppers can find discounted products from thousands of brands.
The company would join the likes of Poshmark, ThredUp, Dr Martens and The RealReal who have all filed for an IPO since the start of the year.
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How Is Kenae From 'My 600-lb Life' Doing Today? Was She Able to Get Surgery?
How is Kenae from 'My 600-lb Life' doing now? Fans of the TLC series are curious if she managed to keep off the weight and eventually had surgery.
Since 2012, My 600-lb Life has followed the journeys of morbidly obese individuals desperate to turn their lives around. A different person weighing at least 600 pounds is featured on each episode, during which TLC fans have a front-row seat to the harsh realities of their lives as they attempt to reduce their weight to a healthy level.
On Feb. 3, 2021, "Kenae's Journey" premiered on the network. And by the end of her hour-long feature, viewers were left wondering: How is Kenae doing now?
The official synopsis for the Season 9 episode of My 600-lb Life was as follows: "Kenae was already big before her weight gain took off after the death of her beloved mother. Refusing to deal with the pain, Kenae turned to food to fill the void. But she'll be reunited with her mum soon if the denial continues."
Kenae kept falling short of the goals Dr. Now set for her on 'My 600-lb Life.'
After meeting with Dr. Nowzaradan (aka Dr. Now), Kenae was tasked with dropping 100 pounds on her own before she could be considered a candidate for weight-loss surgery. Unfortunately, Kenae found out she had fallen drastically short of her goal when she returned for a follow-up visit. Let's just say things got emotional — and fast.
"No, 22 pounds is not anywhere close to the 100 that you asked me for, but it's not zero," a teary-eyed Kenae told Dr. Now. "In months, in years, I hadn't lost any at all because I hadn't tried. I left here with a renewed spirit that I had a chance, and my chance was if I tried to do what you and your program told me to do in the chance that I could have this life-changing surgery that I need."
She added, "I want to live. I want to live. I don't want to live for any other reason other than the fact that I feel like God has something else for me. I feel like my God has more for me. My obesity is my fault. It is my fault, and I take the blame for it."
Kenae continued, "I've been trying to tell you that I'm not taking this opportunity lightly. I'm telling you that in two months coming here and seeing you that I've only lost 22 pounds was hard. It was hard. But damn it, before that I'd lost nothing. So I'm trying to tell you that I'm trying."
"I'd be lying to you if I say that you're doing good," Dr. Now insisted. "But the reality is not that."
How is Kenae from 'My 600-lb Life' doing now?
By the end of her My 600-lb Life episode, Kenae still hadn't been cleared for weight-loss surgery due to medical concerns. However, 12 months after beginning her journey, she had lost 133 pounds. And she was obviously motivated to keep going.
It's unclear how she's faring now, however. We scoured social media and while Kenae, whose full name is Kenae Dolphus, does appear to have an Instagram and Facebook, she has not posted any photos that would indicate a weight loss. Though Kenae posts a lot about her family, she doesn't post much about herself.
Watch new episodes of My 600-lb Life Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.


text: Coming off of perhaps his worst outing of the season, Ben Sheets turned in a pretty good effort on Wednesday night at Miller Park. Sheets worked 7 solid innings, allowed 1 run on six hits and struck out 7 in the Brewers 7-1 win over Colorado, sending the Rockies to their fifth straight defeat. The Brewers pulled to within 5 1/2 games of the National League Central division lead and are 4 1/2 games behind the wild card leading Cincinnati Reds. Sheets relied mostly on his fastball and curveball to control the Rockies. Prince Fielder and Tony Graffinino each drove in a pair of runs to lead the Brewers to their 2nd straight win.


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This post is for beginners to show how to do API testing using Assertible. It is a wonderful tool that helps QA engineers to write test methods for API with almost no coding. The status reporting of tests, integration with email, slack and source control systems to delivering continuous integration are some of the factors that made me use this tool for monitoring my personal site.
Reference Links
- Assertible main page – https://assertible.com/
- JSON View Plug-in for Chrome Browser – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jsonview/chklaanhfefbnpoihckbnefhakgolnmc?hl=en
- World Bank API documentation page – https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/topics/125589
- World Bank API method to see economic indicators – http://api.worldbank.org/indicators?format=json
- World Bank API method to see GDP PPP for India – http://api.worldbank.org/countries/IND/indicators/NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD?format=json
- Assertible documentation page : https://assertible.com/docs


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Creativity takes many forms and to solve pressing challenges facing our communities will require the collective creativity of people across many professions. This post is part of an ongoing series investigating creativity and innovation in cities.
Our 'Creative Commons' prototype is an online platform that works in tandem with a local planning system. Working together within an integrated planning strategy, the 'Creative Commons' enables and incentivizes creatives to contribute to the community. The 'Creative Commons' challenges the assumptions and limitations of traditional development that tend to have...
Taking inspiration from Duncan Wardle, the former Head of Innovation and Creativity at The Walt Disney Company (see more on Wardle in our previous article here), we were motivated to ask a simple 'what if' question to imagine new possibilities.
'What if….' the units in a development were not fixed?...
Imagine if...
"What if...we call it a 'Creative Commons'?"
The 'Creative Commons' approach is grounded in research and case studies from around the world from creative and innovative cities. To read more see:
Article: Unlocking the Creative Potential of Urban Professionals: Creative Innovative Cities (Part One)
Article: The Agile City: Creative Innovative Cities (Part Two)
Article: Creative Cities Around the World: Creative Innovative Cities (Part Three)
Article: Making Massive Small Change: Creative Innovative Cities (Part Four)
Article: Innovation in Action: Creative Innovative Cities (Part Five)
In order to enable creativity there needs to be a balance between freedom and guidance. This helps maintain a considerate and democratic community as well as providing a tried and tested formula which inspires confidence and simplifies the complex process of construction. This is especially true for those that have little experience in the technical aspects of construction. A balance between an under-constrained and over-constrained system promotes diversity and cohesion creating environments that function as well as inspire. The key is trust on both ends. Citizens have to demonstrate a level of confidence in their local government and government has to have faith in their citizens allowing them the freedom to experiment and offering them a right to build.
An empowering framework allows for flexibility whilst working towards a joint vision. The framework should be informed by many of the traditional aspects of architectural design such as context, materiality, sustainability, utilities, social space, culture, transport, cost and regulation. In addition, there are several key considerations specific to a self build model such as the construction skills of the community, level of complexity, collaboration and engagement, business strategy, growth, guidance from professionals and policy.
Elements of a supportive framework could include...
In order to develop a cohesive granular community, there is not only a need for a physical framework but also a virtual one. Humanity has communicated and interacted through online platforms for the better part of a century, and now more than ever as a result of the recent pandemic. It has also been the basis for countless grassroots movements around the globe including recent protests and climate change awareness. It highlights the capabilities and possibilities of collaboration and handling of complex data online. The research, design, and conditions of this moment in history have informed and inspired a strategy which takes advantage of the capabilities of an online platform.
The 'Creative Commons' acts as a powerful tool for collating open source information and coordination. These benefit the creative community, with the enhanced communication between actors being the catalyst for a grassroots movement. The platform allows visitors to explore the community as well as branding the city's 'Creative Commons' as a valuable destination. At its core, the 'Creative Commons' is a platform for collaboration and planning, a digital playground to explore ideas, proposals, organizing events and promoting members of the creative community.
As the community is granular and develops over time, there is a need for light oversight. This is expressed through the 'Creative Commons' platform, in a single architectural isometric for the chosen community that is consistently updated over time by a professional who remains in communication with the community. This offers transparency and guidance.
The Creative Commons Navigator (CC Navigator) offers a platform for open source construction including detailed drawings and plans for residential and commercial units developed on site by members of the community. This helps inspire further self build development and communal efficiency. The portal also allows for community engagement and creative expression through a number of locations which can be explored through this website. The platform allows any individual the opportunity to submit a proposal for temporary interventions and events such as art works, gatherings, street markets, seminars, courses, workshops, festivals...the possibilities are endless. Below is short video of the platform in action.
To learn more about the 'Creative Commons' platform and how it could help transform a community see here: Perth Creative Commons
Do you have a piece of writing or project that aligns with the Design Outsider Manifesto? If so, would you like to use this platform to promote the work you are doing? Reach out to the team here.


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Volume 624, April 2019
|Article Number
|Number of page(s)
|Planets and planetary systems
|Published online
|17 April 2019
An alternative interpretation of the exomoon candidate signal in the combined Kepler and Hubble data of Kepler-1625
Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research,
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 3,
37077 Göttingen,
e-mail: email@example.com; email@example.com
2 Institute for Astrophysics, Georg August University Göttingen, Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
3 INAF, Astrophysical Observatory of Catania, Via S. Sofia 78, 95123 Catania, Italy
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Accepted: 25 February 2019
Context. Kepler and Hubble photometry of a total of four transits by the Jupiter-sized exoplanet Kepler-1625 b have recently been interpreted to show evidence of a Neptune-sized exomoon. The key arguments were an apparent drop in stellar brightness after the planet's October 2017 transit seen with Hubble and its 77.8 min early arrival compared to a strictly periodic orbit.
Aims. The profound implications of this first possible exomoon detection and the physical oddity of the proposed moon, i.e., its giant radius prompt us to examine the planet-only hypothesis for the data and to investigate the reliability of the Bayesian information criterion (BIC) used for detection.
Methods. We combined Kepler's Pre-search Data Conditioning Simple Aperture Photometry (PDCSAP) with the previously published Hubble light curve. In an alternative approach, we performed a synchronous polynomial detrending and fitting of the Kepler data combined with our own extraction of the Hubble photometry. We generated five million parallel-tempering Markov chain Monte Carlo (PTMCMC) realizations of the data with both a planet-only model and a planet-moon model, and compute the BIC difference (ΔBIC) between the most likely models, respectively.
Results. The ΔBIC values of − 44.5 (using previously published Hubble data) and − 31.0 (using our own detrending) yield strong statistical evidence in favor of an exomoon. Most of our orbital realizations, however, are very different from the best-fit solutions, suggesting that the likelihood function that best describes the data is non-Gaussian. We measure a 73.7 min early arrival of Kepler-1625 b for its Hubble transit at the 3 σ level. This deviation could be caused by a 1 d data gap near the first Kepler transit, stellar activity, or unknown systematics, all of which affect the detrending. The radial velocity amplitude of a possible unseen hot Jupiter causing the Kepler-1625 b transit timing variation could be approximately 100 m s−1.
Conclusions. Although we find a similar solution to the planet-moon model to that previously proposed, careful consideration of its statistical evidence leads us to believe that this is not a secure exomoon detection. Unknown systematic errors in the Kepler/Hubble data make the ΔBIC an unreliable metric for an exomoon search around Kepler-1625 b, allowing for alternative interpretations of the signal.
Key words: planets and satellites: dynamical evolution and stability / methods: data analysis / planets and satellites: detection / eclipses / planets and satellites: individual: Kepler-1625 b / techniques: photometric
© R. Heller et al. 2019
Open Access article, published by EDP Sciences, under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Open Access funding provided by Max Planck Society.
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Ice dyeing is a really fun technique with unexpected and beautiful results.
Cathy, Jen, and I each dyed an item using different dyes, colors, and ways of manipulating the fabric. Watch the video or read below to see how they turned out!
We used Rit Powder Dye and Dylon Dye.
We also have many more awesome dyeing techniques that you can find here.
Jen's dress had been previously dyed with Rit dye. She used Rit Color Remover to make it white.
Before you start, make sure to pre-wash the item you're going to dye.
You can do the dyeing in a large plastic tub or outside. Cover your surface because it can get pretty messy if not contained in a tub.
Make sure the fabric is wet or damp.
You can arrange the fabric in any way you want. You can scrunch it, fold it, tie it, swirl it, or arrange it in any other random way.
For best results, make sure it's fairly flat and arranged in a way that the dye will be able to get to all the sections of the fabric.
For my linen shirt, I'm vertically folding it, then arranging it in a wave.
Jen is dyeing a cotton dress with a scrunching technique.
Cathy is dyeing cotton pillowcases. She's using rubber bands to tie the fabric and is then scrunching the rest.
Now we're going to completely cover our fabric with ice.
The size of the ice may produce different results. Cathy decided to crush her's up more. You can also use snow.
Cover the fabric as much as possible because when adding the dye, it will create darker speckles if it falls directly on the fabric.
It's time to sprinkle powder dye on the ice.
I'm using Dylon Permanent Fabric Dye, and Cathy and Jen are using Rit Powder Fabric Dye.
Make sure to put on gloves. If you're using Dylon dye, put on a dust mask while adding the powder dye.
You can sprinkle the dye on any way you want. The more dye you use, the more saturated the color will be. You can put different colors on different sections or overlap them in layers.
Jen's putting Purple Dye on one half and Teal Dye on the other.
I did Jeans Blue Dye all over and Dark Green Dye near the top and Velvet Black Dye near the bottom.
Cathy layered, Golden Yellow Dye, then Royal Blue Dye, and Wine Dye.
Let the ice melt all the way and then let it sit for a couple more hours or even overnight.
You don't want the ice to melt too quickly and the fabric to dry out so keep it in the shade. If you're dyeing it in a plastic tub and letting it sit overnight, put the lid on the container to keep the moisture in.
We let the fabric sit for a total of 6 hours.
If you're using Rit Dye, use Rit Color Stay Fixative to make the colors last longer. You can spray it on or mix it with hot water and submerge the fabric. Either way, let it sit 20 minutes.
Rit Dye sets best with heat, so you can also wrap the fabric in plastic wrap and microwave it before rinsing.
Dylon Dye is a different kind of dye (fiber reactive), which sets with soda ash. This dye already has the soda ash mixed in, so I don't need to fix it further.
We all like how ours came out, but we think Jen's dress came out wicked cool!
The color is very saturated and the pattern is beautiful. An interesting detail is the cooling rack left a grid pattern on parts of it, which is unexpected and neat.
We think using the Rit Color Remover may have helped the dye absorb and the color to remain so vibrant. Even if you're starting off with a white fabric, the Color Remover prepares the fabric nicely, so you might consider using it before dyeing anything.
Cathy got a lot of colors, but they also mixed a lot, making it more muted.
A lot of dye washed out, so it came out much lighter than it originally appeared. This may have been because it was a cotton sateen and didn't absorb the dye as well, or maybe it really needed to be heat set along with the fixative. She also washed it in warm water and machine dried it.
She was going for a galaxy effect and still got it. We were all expecting the places tied with rubber bands to stay white as has been my experience when Shibori dyeing with rubber bands, but maybe it had time to absorb because it sat so long. Still the pattern came out pretty cool where the rubber bands were tied.
Mine came out less vibrant than I was expecting and the pattern wasn't as defined.
I had previously ice dyed a cotton shirt with Dylon Dye (see the shirt I'm wearing in the video), and it came out with a crisper pattern. I suspect the linen made a difference and the the colors blended together more with a softer look.
You can't see the vertical lines as much as I was expecting, so next time I would fold it a little tighter.
But I'm still happy with the results, and it was so much fun ice dyeing with Jen and Cathy and seeing how each turned out!
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The just-launched Conference of the Future of Europe must "establish a Union fit for purpose" in a world increasingly driven by authoritarian and "big beast attitudes," Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament's chair for the conference told its opening plenary session Saturday.
Representatives from all three European Union institutions said the EU's much-touted democratic renewal project marked a time to reach out to citizens across the continent to "define a new vision for Europe's future," as the EU faces up to global challenges.
Former Belgian Prime Minister Verhofstadt, said the process was crucial to "establish a Union fit for purpose for the upcoming decades" capable of responding to new challenges in a world "no longer centered around the EU but on giants like Russia, China, India and the U.S." A world, he said, "driven more and more by authoritarian, zero-sum and big beast attitudes and rules."
The plenary session was also attended by EU Commission Vice-president Dubravka Šuica and Ana Paula Zacarias, Secretary of State for European Affairs in Portugal, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU.
The conference is "a true genuine process of real engagement with our citizens," Zacarias said . The project has sparked both hope and skepticism, with some observers warning that rogue EU leaders might seek to co-opt it to boost their political agendas.
"This is the first important step in embedding citizen engagement in the EU," Šuica told cross-party MEPs and EU officials gathered in the Strasbourg Parliament.
Verhofstadt said that Saturday's plenary would become "complete" in October, when a second plenary session is set to take place with civil society panels.


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At age 83, serial entrepreneur is still building a better Bend.
Thump cafe at BendTECH's coworking space buzzes with the caffeinated energy of tech, collaboration, networking and entrepreneurial growth. It's not where you'd expect to find the average octogenarian. But it's the place where Jim Schell feels most at home. At age 83, Schell continues to be a driving force in shaping Bend's growth as a premier place to live and work, fostering the success of the startup community as well as guiding nonprofits that boost the area's quality of life.
It began three decades ago after Schell moved to Bend, having built up sporting goods and screen-printing businesses in Minneapolis. He'd already gone through the agonies and ecstasies of becoming an entrepreneur, and had benefited from Vistage International, a peer mentoring organization for CEOs, business owners and executives of small- to mid-sized businesses. But it was expensive.
"I loved the business model of peer-to-peer groups, but I knew it was out of the price range of 95 percent of Bend's entrepreneurial community," he said. So he created Opportunity Knocks, a nonprofit that helps Central Oregon businesses leaders succeed by pairing them with a local peer-mentoring team.
"Entrepreneurship is a lonely, lonely profession," said Schell. "Your spouse doesn't understand what you're doing, employees react and can't give guidance, but by putting entrepreneurs together in a room, in essence as an advisory board, they can be held accountable."
Since Schell founded O.K. in 1996, it has served nearly 500 organizations, he said, which has improved the work lives of about 10,000 employees. That's Schell's measure of a successful nonprofit.
He used O.K.'s success as a springboard to launch a series of local nonprofits, including the City Club of Central Oregon and Volunteer Connect. He served as executive director and director of development of the Partnership to End Poverty for five years, until 2012, and as board chair of Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend in 2014.
He's written eleven books, such as: Small Business for Dummies and launched an online publishing company. He continues to offer guidance to uber successful Humm Kombucha, where he has been board chair since 2014. Since 2016, he's served as advisory board chair for Sudara, a loungewear company launched from Bend which supports living-wage jobs and training for women in India.
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The Public Works team repaired the sidewalk on Main Street near Main Street Park and across from Coleman Lake.
City Public Information Manager Catherine Card and April Sarver, Okaloosa County Public Information Officer, highlighted the Commons Drive Pathway Project in Destin. This is great news for our city to promote a more walkable community in the City of Destin. To view the project highlights please view the following link: https://www.facebook.com/OkaloosaCounty/videos/1358366784518858
Progress continues at Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park. Anticipated completion expected sometime in the Fall of 2021. More updates to come!
All ramps are open and all docks are currently open with the exception of one which is currently under repair due to Hurricane Sally. The city worked with FEMA and we followed all our internal processes to seek bids for repair. The bids were extremely high and staff made the decision to have the repair work completed internally by our Public Works and Parks and Recreation staff. Due to weather and material shortage (staff is having to get materials outside the county), staff will complete the project within the next two weeks. This project is a top priority and Joe's Bayou will be open for the season with adjustments to ensure our staff can continue to complete the work safely while allowing the public use of the facility.
The Destin City Council has authorized that the City of Destin partner with the Army Corps of Engineers to undertake a Destin Harbor Capacity Study. The City's Comprehensive Plan envisions the Harbor area to be a "festive market place" environment, to include tourist commercial and mixed use development that shall be planned and designed to encourage public access to waterfront views, foster a free flowing pedestrian-oriented environment that does not wall off access to the shoreline, promote convenient public access to the planned Harbor boardwalk, and reinforce the identity of the Harbor as a world-class fishing village that is open to the public. The overall goal of the study is to endeavor to establish a delicate balance between ensuring the environmental health of the Harbor; ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all entities and parties that use and visit the Harbor; and promote the economic viability of the establishments and guests that do business on the Harbor. The Study is being undertaken under the guidance of the Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee established by the City Council. All meetings of the Steering Committee are open to the public. For more information about the Study or opportunities to attend the Harbor Capacity Steering Committee meetings, please contact the Office of the Community Development Director at 850-654-1119 (Option 2) or our website at www.cityofdestin.com.
The City of Destin will hold its Annual Arbor Day event at the Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, on Friday, April 23rd at 11 a.m.
Information Technology Manager Matthew Pace is an asset to Team Destin! On a daily basis, Matthew demonstrates the city's core values of Teamwork, Integrity and Professionalism. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, overseeing a major project - COMPASS, and mitigating IT issues as they come up, Matthew and his team have made it seamless for us to do our jobs effectively and efficiently. Whether in the office or telecommuting, Matthew is always available to help. He works early (even on weekends), stays late and is always available to assist City Council and staff. If there is an issue, he tackles it and manages it utilizing the resources he has at his disposal. He is an innovator and we are proud to have him on our team! We would also like to congratulate Matthew for being inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon - the oldest international honor society for computer scientists. Congratulations!
Information Technology Manager Matthew Pace, along with members of the Code Compliance staff, conducted training with some of our livery, short-term rental and beach vendor businesses on the new self-service portal - COMPASS (COMmunity Permitting And Support System). Very soon customers will be able to access a self-service portal to submit applications online and view the status of applications as well as the results of building inspections. It will allow customers to submit digital applications online for all application types, eliminating the need for customers to submit paper applications and plan sets.
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Resurfacing of the Destin City Hall Annex parking lot was completed on Saturday, March 20th.
Passport Contract Amendment: 7-0, motion passed. Councilmember Destin requests a breakdown of net revenues being generated from each parking lot be provided to Council.Direct staff to amend the code to allow additional time for ATVs to drive on the beach fortrash removal: 7-0, motion passed to utilize the pending ordinance doctrine during the process of amending the ordinance to allow for looser restrictions after 2 PM which permits vendors to traverse their own property for the purpose of trash collection and addressing maintenance issues.Councilmember Destin asked the City Manager to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and request they monitor the intersection of Main Street and Kelly Street as closely as they did when they first put up the 3-way stop signs at that intersection. There have been reports of motorists not slowing down and running the 3-way stop signs.Main Street Bamboo Growth: Councilmember Hebert requests for an aggressive treatment for the removal of the bamboo trees on Main Street pier. Staff will work with Sheila Dunning, IFAS representative from University of West Florida, to establish what chemical they could safely use next to the water and come up with the plan to mitigate this issue and report back to Council.March 15th Council Meeting RecapCity Manager Report:Debt Financing - Bank RFP: 7-0, motion passed to authorize and direct the City Manager to issue the Request for Proposal.Inventory of City-Wide Rights-of-Ways (ROW), Properties, and Easements with Waterfront Access: It was the consensus of the Council to allow staff to conduct an analysis to determine which rights-of-way, properties and easements are best suited for public/private use, including the cost for cleaning them up to make them accessible to the public, and bring back some suggestions/options by May 2021.Paid Parking Update: 7-0, motion passed to direct staff to bring forth a resolution creating a Parking Fee Special Revenue Fund with an effective date of October 1, 2021.City of Destin Utility Undergrounding Project Management Agreement: 7-0, motion passed to authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Destin Utility Undergrounding Project Management with Utility Consultant of Florida.Options and Estimates to Address Speed Concerns at Sibert Avenue and Forest Street Intersection: 7-0, motion passed to direct the City Manager to install an all way stop signs at the Sibert Avenue and Forrest Street intersection and to make any required budget amendments. The Finance Director will meet with Public Works and Engineering groups to try to come up with the actual amount for all way stop signs and determine whether an internal budget transfer or other sources of funding, such as Council Contingency Fund, is more appropriate, and bring back recommendations to the City Council at the next Council meeting.Announcements:
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This garden was established on February 15, 1900, under the Williamson Magor Co. Ltd. It lies near the Bhutan hills located to the north, the rivers Kala and Nonai to the northeast, and the township of Khairbari to the southwest.
Further west, meanwhile, is the similarly prestigious Borengajuli Tea Estate. Dimakusi, has, since its founding, produced some of the tastiest Assam Teas in the region.
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Assam Tea (and Indian Tea as a whole) was discovered by a Scotsman named Robert Bruce during the 19th century. It was his brother, Charles Alexander Bruce, who confirmed the findings, at which point the potential for a local Tea industry became a reality.
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Confluence Watersports Supports American Whitewater at Gauley Fest '10
Confluence Watersports, a family of paddlesports brands active in the whitewater community, proudly supports the conservation efforts of American Whitewater at the 27th annual Gauley Festival in Summersville, W.Va. on Sept. 17-19, 2010.
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EASLEY, S.C. – Confluence Watersports, a family of paddlesports brands active in the whitewater community, proudly supports the conservation efforts of American Whitewater at the 27th annual Gauley Festival in Summersville, W.Va. on Sept. 17-19, 2010.
This year, Confluence brands Dagger, Wave Sport and Adventure Technology are conducting raffles to win new boats and paddles. All proceeds from the raffles will be donated to American Whitewater.
Dagger and Wave Sport will each have a designated booth space with separate raffles to win either a customized Gauley Fest Dagger Green Boat or a Wave Sport boat of choice. The new Wave Sport Project X will be unveiled at the festival and will be included in the raffle prize options. With a completely new look, aggressive performance features and the all-new blazing white outfitting system, this new boat is definitely worth checking out.
Adventure Technology (AT) will be raffling off the new AT Superduty paddle with proceeds from the raffle benefiting American Whitewater. AT will also make an in-kind donation of 15 new paddles for the organization to use throughout the year at their events.
In addition, AT will be teaming up with Girls At Play to kick off the weekend with "Ladies on the Lower Gauley". This event will take place on Friday, Sept. 17 and will include a short yoga session and an informative paddle selector lesson. Then on Monday, Sept. 20, AT will sponsor the 18th Annual Upper Gauley Race by donating an Adventure Technology paddle as a prize.
AT Paddles featuring full control grip technology will be available for all "Ladies on the Lower Gauley" participants to use and proceeds from the entry fees will benefit American Whitewater.
Gauley Fest began in 1983 to celebrate river protection and play after the dissolution of a hydroelectric power plant that was intended to divert water from the favorite Gauley River. Today, the festival serves as the leading fund-raising event for American Whitewater, a non-profit organization dedicated to river conservation and restoration of America's whitewater resources.
About Confluence Watersports:
Confluence Watersports is a family of brands that covers the full spectrum of paddlesports. Wilderness Systems, Perception, Dagger, Wave Sport, Mad River Canoe, Adventure Technology and Harmony accessories speak to different sectors, but share the same enthusiasm for the water. Based in Easley, S.C., but employing over 500 people across the U.S. and Canada, the company is a dynamic blend of passionate paddlers, adept businesspeople and paddling industry icons, jointly committed to ensuring the future success of paddling, in all its forms. To learn more about the company and its brands, visit www.confluencewatersports.com.
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About American Whitewater:
Founded in 1954, American Whitewater is a national non-profit organization (Non-profit # 23-7083760) with a mission "to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely." American Whitewater is a membership organization representing a broad diversity of individual whitewater enthusiasts, river conservationists, and more than 100 local paddling club affiliates across America. The organization is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater resources throughout the United States, and connects the interests of human-powered recreational river users with ecological and science-based data to achieve the goals within its mission.


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- cornstarch - 1 Tbsp
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- soft butter - 2 Tbsp
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Title: Grandma's Sun: A Childhood memoir from Africa
Author: Tayo Olafioye
Publisher: University of Calabar Press
Year of Publication: 2000
Genre: Novel
Genre: Novel
Pages: 224
Reviewer: Olutayo IRANTIOLA
This piece is of an ingenous biography written in the character name of Olu Yaro. The book opened in an interesting and high-catchy way that would make the reader read further. This book can be understood if followed with thorough concentration on the sub-themes and reading beyond the formal vocabularies that span across the script. It has ten chapters that discussed his life from his primary level of education till he wrote the final letter to his daughter.
The Analysis of the Chapters
Chapter One is an expose of the the primary school mischief of Olu Yaro's schoolmates. He earned the nickname of "gbuku-soja" as a result of the arthritis that he suffered from. He eventually had to liberate himself, a bit, by fighting Soji. The fight attracted the attention of the grandparents of both boys and it was settled in the usual communal way of the elderly and the suburban settings.
Chapters Two is humourous in nature. Olu Yaro and his cousin, Ronke Fakuade, discussed on varying subjects. The most significance of the interlocution was the childish belief that Egypt and Jerusalem are heavenly cities that do not exist on the earth, It also has another contrary belief or expectation, the way of eulogizing in Yorubaland made Olu Yaro assume that a minister must be tall, hefty, strong etc. but he was surprised to see a lanky, young man as a minister who came to his community.
He discussed how regarded & esteemed teachers & headmasters of his age were accorded. He condemned the use of English as the instructional language whereas teaching would have been aided id the mother-tongue is used. This chapter discussed his teachers and their attributes sufficiently.
Chapter Three is on his life as a youngster who does not want to be drafted into the labour force that will ensure the continuity of poverty. His thirst for education was stressed. He was offered admission into the University of Lagos, just like every episode in life, his university education finished. He then proceeded to the San Dokito University, America. Some of the sub-themes in this chapter are the essence of creative writing against the critics. Creative writers are known but not the critics; the state of Africa tracing it since the advent of the Europeans till leadership was handed over to Nigerians.
Chapter Four informs us of the rumours the protagonist had over the years. His mother was rejected when she conceived, out of wedlock, but nature made it impossible for his paternity to deny him because of the resemblance. The sub-themes in this chapter includes the commercialization of royal thrones, democracy-turned "democrazy," the exodus of people from the country in search of greener pastures. The story continues with his departure to live with his parents uncle's family.
The arrival, in winter, in New York, where he mistakenly registered in another school after gaining admission in another school; eventually, he did the other half of his study where he belonged. The quest for scholarship in America made it compulsory for him to spell words in the way Americans does and not in the British style of writing that he was trained with in Nigeria.
Chapter Five is on the new status he just acquired; an elite and a scholar. He came to Nigeria after four years in America to reunite with family members for summer. Rumour mongers became active, there were diverse summations; he might have committed a crime in America. He might not have left Nigeria and other idle talk. He left immediately after summer. The chauffeur asked him questions at his arrival in the US, students continued with wrong mentality of Africa. When he dressed in African attire, a student ranted, "I love your Pyjamas."
Olu Yaro did not like the treatment meted out on him when he when he was a petrol station attendant and also working at a barber's shop. At the completion of his Ph.D, he was given an appointment at the University of Ilu-Erin. He extensively described the origin of Ilu-Erin, the rulership, the religious and artistic tilt of the town.
In the University of Ilu-Erin, the first point of conflict was his hair and office. He was seen as looking more American than African. His close associates were Chally Mann and Bade. Olu Yaro intervened in a situation involving Jemilla and another America-trained lecturer. This was the beginning of his relationship with her. He had differences with her regularly but resolved it over time till they married. The last threat to the consummation of marriage was the rumour that he had wives and children in Europe. The support of his father in-law made the marriage possible. Another problem he faced was the spine-pain he had that he had to travel out of the country for medication but it was said that he was conducting researches in America. After treatment, he had a daughter, Foyinsayemi, he insisted on returning home, ultimately, he left for San Dokito.
Chapter Six opened with Jemilla's face off with her supervisor during her Master's degree. Olu Yaro had to take the matter with some resilience. He described people in the faculty like Chally, Chief Lajubi, Sibina Akingbeja, Baba Adewiye, Dr Dayo Egunjuwa, Niyi (re).
Chapter Seven is a narration of hurts he suffered from childhood. His friendship with Yinkus Junbo, the many slaps from his mother and the transfer of aggression from Aunty Edith. He got one from his wife and this made him react by beating her up, he confessed, "I beat you up today, not only because of you, but as a final response to the festival of slapping contest on my face by women in my life since I was a child."
He went further to lampoon very religious Christians; he believed one's religion should be his or her character. Other writers who had diverse childhood experiences are James Baldwin, Richard Wright, Alice Walker, Marya Angelou (American national poet laureate) and Merle Woo (a second generation Korean American).
Chapter Eight is about the confluence of elites and intellectuals in Ilu-Erin. The meeting place is find pond; various delicacies are served there, most especially on the menu list is pepper soup. A paradoxical interlocution on Nigeria took place at the place involving these intellectual friends. The problems, efforts made and the situation of the country was analyzed there. Some of those present that night were Olu Adefemi, Albert Anji, Chally Mann, Segun Ola, Balogun Chike-Obi and Ade Oba. The agitation for change by these people had been done by people like Olaodah Equiano and Frederick Douglas.
Such places like fish pond in other parts of the world that the writer knows include Dux Maggots, Dome, Boulevard Germaine and Le Flore Café. Some intellectuals who frequented cafes at London were Alexander Pope, Dr John Arbuthnot, Thomas Gray, Addix and Stele. Others include Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hermingway and Jean Paul Saittre.
Chapter Nine is about Sonoma-Napa valley that Olu Yaro visited. Yaro had a dream bringing him close to his roots and reminded him of somethings in life that guided him on to Santa Rose where Joan McMurray-Ketzez would host him.
The concluding chapter is about his family life. The advent of his daughter when he least expected. Olu Yaro performed a very essential parental role; he answered all the questions that she asked him. He wanted her to believe in her fatherland regardless of her citizenship and sojourn in America.
The attempt to have another child was difficult coupled with the economic hardship of the season. Kako-Olukumo eventually arrived seven years after Foyin has been born. His naming ceremony and his feature at birth was adequately described. There were the sub-theme of the death of his doctor friend, Clyde St Hill, and the eulogy presented at his burial and also the death of Pa Gabriel Omonigbeyin and the attendant behavior of his siblings.
He concludes the script by writing a letter to his daughter, telling her of her ancestry, some events that had happened in his life, his siblings and he admonished her.
The language of the novel is for the intellectual and academia. It is of the Wole Soyinka style of writing as the ability to discourage those out of the humanities and academia from reading. The overall language of the text is for the high learned elites.
Also, there is a reflection of Nigerian languages in the test. Yarois a Hausa word for boy, words like abi and ka na da kudi on pg. 150; Yaya dai pg. 151 were used.
There is also the sufficient use of Yoruba language and its shades. Yoruba words like amure pg. 49; loun lounpg. 81; kayiji pg. 125 and others. Proverbial expressions like aja ti o sonu ko ni gbo fere ode; igbagbo koni k'ama soro ile pg. 49; b'omode ba mo owe, aa ba agbajeun pg. 96; bi a ba n ja bi ti k'akuko pg. 101 etc.
There is also the use of transliteration most especially when incantations were made. He made efforts to translate sufficiently. Wrong pronunciation due to phonological differences, defects or illiteracy was depicted. Words like Giresi which is Grace, in English; Minista for Minister; Tishas for teachers; Shifu for Chief; Unifaity for University; Sayensi for Science; tekinoloji for Technology. There is also a fuse of pidgin into the script that makes it relevant to the environment of occurrence, Nigeria in Chapter Two and nobisopg. 164.
Some noticeable typos are seen in the text both in Yoruba and English: "Oorun", which should read "oorun"; ae which should read "are"; "you", which should read "your"; "ro" which should read "to"; "hat" which should read "that"; "cut" which should read "call"; "Higbazti" which should read "nigbati".
The use of personal quotes that start each chapter has spiced it up and it added a lot of meaning to the text.
Cultural Fusion
There is a fusion of many cultures in the script: English, Yoruba, Hausa and pidgin. The book described some rituals that are usually carried out in Yorubaland; the betrothal of a lady to a man; the isoye rituals; the amure rituals; the naming rituals. This also concluded the use of incantations. Names of materials mentioned include akoko leaves, mariwo, palm-nuts and kolanuts.
The locales evident in the text include:
Nigeria: Igbotako, which is the country home of Yaro pg. 26.
Igede-Ekiti where he had his secondary school education.
Lagos where he stayed with his uncle's place and the University of Lagos where he had his bachelor's degree.
Ilu-Erin: He worked in the University and met his wife, Jemilla, there.
Other places out of Nigeria include: San Dokito where he bagged his Masters and PhD degrees. Switzerland, Yugoslavia, Britian and Austria (Yaro and Jemilla traveled to these locations before marriage). The two main classifications would do Africa and Europe.
The life of Olu Yaro started with rumours of his paternity. He also experienced another set of rumour when he came home after a four year sojourn in America. The traditional belief that people would stay there for a minimum of seven years before coming home with full academic laurels; people assumed that he must have committed a crime to be home. The misinformed American also asked questions about Africa and the black race.
His stay in the University of Ilu-Erin was also full of rumours which include his marriage abroad; his conduct of research while he was on a sickbed; his involvement in the cruelty unleashed on Dr Dayo Egunjuwa, a staff in the same department. Another rumour about his life was his impotence which made female students flock around him. Jemilla's proven affair that caused rift between the duo.
The book also has a lot of humours. The first example was the religious discussion about Egypt and Jerusalem; the minister and his stature. The registration at different schools in San Dokito; the barrage of slaps he received and his reaction; the pyjamas comment passed on his African attire; the barber's shop episode and the analysis of Nigeria at the fishpond.
This is a text that is thoroughly descriptive, has a good touch of narrative tour. It also employs dialogue that enlivens the book with an equal addition of superb analogies. It is a script that combines many qualities reflecting the Nigerian environment and the American settings effectively.
There are a lot of characters in "Grandma's Sun" but this review will reflect those who made significant contribution to his life. This will be grouped
Grannies: The controversial conception of Olu Yaro made his grandma adopt him. He was with his grannies till he left for secondary school. She was his defense a lot of ways by fortifying him; told him his 'story', she went to Soji's grandfather. She is an epitome of motherhood.
Olu Yaro: The protagonist, he is at the centre of the creative piece. His quest for education; his informal traditional training spiced up the book. He moved from childhood to adulthood and was lucky enough not to be involved in many tragedies but had a rollicking time with rumours. He had a good grasp of both English and his mother-tongue, Yoruba and he eventually became a literary scholar.
Bade and Chally: These were Olu Yaro's allies at the University of Ilu-Erin who updated him with the latest rumours about him. Bade was the person who made him realize the rumour about his foreign marriage.
Dr Clyde St. Hill: He did not feature prominently in the book but he played a vital role in the life of Olu Yaro since their days at the University of California and at San Dokito. He hlped Olu Yaro in becoming a citizen of the US ans stood by him when he was on admission in the US.
Jemilla: The daughter of a British-trained man who married Olu Yaro after a lot of storms as a student. She bore two children for him; she is described as firm, in Olu Yaro's words, "she is strong lass, a lioness, a typical Amina of a woman." Pg. 100.
Chief Fosile and Aunty Edith: Chief Fosile and Aunty Edith (a white woman) are a couple. The husband is a politician and the wife a homemaker. They adopted Olu Yaro and helped him through his university education in Lagos and helped him to proceed to the US for his postgraduate education. He received a slap from Aunty Edith but generally they are good spirited folks.
These are some of the characters in the text.
The book is a whole is entertaining and it is an elitist version of the African Child by Camara Laye. As an alumnus of the University of Ilorin and a student of Arts; despite the modifications of the names of Olu Yaro's allies, I am conversant with original names; heard some of these stories, however I did not meet Prof Olafioye in the school. This memoir is a great faction.
Olutayo IRANTIOLA
First published in the Herald newspaper, Ilorin December, 5 and 12, 2008
(c)Olutayo IRAN-TIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria


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630 free, open source health icons. Free for use in your next commercial or personal project. Editing is ok. Republishing is ok. No need to give credit.
New England Journal of Medicine Illustrated Glossary#
The New England Journal of Medicine is a weekly medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society.
View over 100 illustrated biomedical terms in the glossary:
EMBL-EBI Style Lab#
EMBL-EBI has produced a robust set of icon fonts that represent actions and things common in our field, like databases; actions, like uploading; concepts, like gene expression; or platforms, like e-mail or Twitter.
Free silhouette images of animals, plants, and other life forms, available for reuse under Creative Commons licenses.
Anyone may upload silhouettes to PhyloPic.
Software engineers may access the data in PhyloPic using the API. They may also add features to the PhyloPic website.
Library of icons for Enhanced High Level Diagrams (EHLD)
CellPAINT is an interactive tool developed with the goal of creating illustrations of the molecular structure of whole living cells.
Try CellPAINT in your web browser:
Download the desktop app:
And read the paper to learn more:
- Gardner, A., Autin, L., Barbaro, B., Olson, A. J. & Goodsell, D. S. CellPAINT: Interactive Illustration of Dynamic Mesoscale Cellular Environments. IEEE Comput. Graph. Appl. 38, 51–66 (2018)
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences#
The Symbol and Image Libraries provide free vector and raster images for any use with attribution, except redistribution or sales.
Register to browse here:
Vector art#
The Noun Project#
The Noun Project is a collection of more than 2 million curated icons created by artists all over the world.
We can find some The collection of biomedical nouns is growing slowly.
Browse the collection (e.g., try searching for "liver" or "kidney"):
A constantly updated design project by Katerina Limpitsouni with open-source illustrations that we can use freely without attribution.
A collection of freely-usable images contributed by photographers all over the world.
Browse the collection:
Nikon Small World#
Nikon runs an annual Photomicrography competition with absolutely stunning images of biological structures.
Be amazed:
NIH Flickr Gallery#
The National Institutes of Health maintains a gallery on Flickr.com with a few interesting images:
Physical objects#
3D Molecular Designs#
3D Molecular Designs offers 3D printed models of proteins and other molecular structures. Educators might be interested to illustrate biomedical concepts with physical objects that students can manipulate with their hands.
Check them out:
Other resources#
Browse other general resources here:
Would you like to share another resource I missed? Let me know, and I might consider adding to this list.


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Community at Meath
We maintain open communication and good relationships with the people who live near our facilities. We use neighbourhood councils and consultation committees to keep them informed of our activities, projects and permit applications or renewals. We welcome neighbour, private and company visits to our site. Since 2009, our Carranstown Grant Scheme has donated over €2,700,000 to local organisations and charities, helping a variety of groups such as sports clubs, medical support groups, animal charities and village upkeep schemes.
We also regularly sponsor local events such as the Bellewstown Races and the Duleek 10k Run.


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Home More advice Computers & Tech
how to send picture from a computer to a cellphone
Alright, now here's the best answer I can give you, lol. Sorry..
Go to your phone's contacts and add a new one. It should have a place for you to type the phone number, but it should also have a place for an email address further down. Type your email address in that space and then just send it a text message. Then go to your email account, read the text, and hit "reply." Attach the picture you wish to send to the email and send it. It should come up on your phone as a picture message, and you can just save it to your phone from there.
Hope this helped!! ^.~ -Derick
when you take the picture or if you go into pictures on the left or right it'll say options go into that and it'll say something like send to and then you should be able to send it to an email address.
im able to email pictures to my phone, try that. kissmysoul's idea is how I learned to email pics and ringtones to my phone.


text: This spacious, bright and impeccably updated home located in a popular Holliston neighborhood, close to Stoddard Park/Lake Winthrop is sure to delight even the most discerning buyers. Tastefully expanded upon and masterfully updated, this home features an open floor plan on the main level, anchored by the stunning custom kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, large island, stainless appliances and gas cooking. Flowing from the kitchen are the lovely fireplaced living room and the eye popping family room, with vaulted ceiling, slider and walls of windows. All three bedrooms on the main level have hardwood flooring, including the lovely primary bedroom with its own updated full bath. Second full bath (2021) completes the main level. Lower level adds even more living space, with fireplaced game/rec room plus a home office with built-ins and French door. Huge unfinished area ideal for storage or possible expansion. Gorgeous yard, patio w/firepit & composite deck. A stunner!


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Sun Kissed Days
Friday, August 26, 2011
Easy ?
Every week on Friday we meet,
six word Fridays is not easy.
Melissa is our host with grace,
she is a mom, writer, friend.
She welcomes with an open heart.
We weave and we spin tales,
we encourage and we inspire friends,
through the joy, throught the grief,
we share our thoughts and dreams.
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- AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 5:22 PM
we encourage and we inspire friends,ReplyDelete
through the joy, throught the grief,
we share our thoughts and dreams.
every word of this post is true. ♥
This is wonderful!ReplyDelete
i do cherish my 6WF friends!!ReplyDelete
Just another reason why Friday is the best day of the week!ReplyDelete
Great tribute to Melissa and to all of us on Six Word Fridays. Thanks, Pal.ReplyDelete
smiles. it is nice to have those communities to inspire you...hope you have a great weekend!ReplyDelete
wow very nice :)ReplyDelete
Thank you for the kind words. :)ReplyDelete
It's not easy, but the camaraderie makes it worthwhile, I think!
Thank you, brook.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Mama Zen.ReplyDelete
Adrienne, I do too :)ReplyDelete
I agree, Sara. :)ReplyDelete
CJ, how sweet, thank you.ReplyDelete
Brian, it's so good to have those communities , such as the one that you built. You are a friend that always has words of inspiration, thank you for all that you do. Have a great weekend.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Baishali :)ReplyDelete
Melissa, thank you for hosting and for inspiring.ReplyDelete
Happy Fridays :)ReplyDelete
Happy Fridays to you :)ReplyDelete
sounds like a lovely place...the folks you meet on the internet can be so inspiring...wishing you a lovely weekend ayalaReplyDelete
Thank you, Claudia. So true the folks on the internet become such good friends.... :)ReplyDelete
how lovely to find friends who are supportive ~ that is the beauty of joining communities.ReplyDelete
happy day to you ~
Thank you, Heaven. Our community is so special. :)ReplyDelete
Happy day to you.
I am continually surprised by the wonderful connections I have been able to make online, definitely an unexpected surprise :)ReplyDelete
Lori, it's amazing. The connections are genuine and wonderful.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 2:56 PM
brilliant :)ReplyDelete
Even though it's only a virtual meeting, memes really do bring us closer, don't they? Just like meeting at Starbucks for a latte and a writers' workshop. =>ReplyDelete
Nice tribute to the meme! SweetReplyDelete
I love the tribute, ayala. I'm assuming the six words are tucked beautifully inside :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Yes exactly! I love the Six Word Fridays community - I have met some wonderful, inspiring writers through Melissa. :)ReplyDelete
sounds as though you've found a good friend in Melissa. Friends who can both inspire and encourage are rare and special.ReplyDelete
Thank you, David :)ReplyDelete
Stacia, I totally agree. :)ReplyDelete
Thank you, Luke :)ReplyDelete
Thank you, Talon :)ReplyDelete
Yes, Mel. It's been great fun to enjoy Fridays there :)ReplyDelete
Lauren, some people that I have met here have been so supportive and generous in spirit, it's amazing!ReplyDelete
your feelings are always so brilliantly expressed. Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
Nice tribute to the meme and blogger community.ReplyDelete


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Restoring the iconic Chamberlain Clock.
A project funded by the JQBID and Jewellery Quarter Townscape Heritage project, the Jewellery Quarter's iconic Chamberlain Clock was restored in 2021.
In Summer 2020, the Chamberlain Clock was removed from the Jewellery Quarter for a total refurbishment before being re-installed in Spring 2021. The restoration ensures that this beloved JQ landmark will last for many decades to come with a full repainting and fixings to the inner workings.
First unveiled in 1904, the Clock commemorates Joseph Chamberlain's visit to South Africa following the end of the Boer War. Joseph Chamberlain is hailed for being largely responsible for the fast- paced modernisation of the city whilst Mayor of Birmingham between 1873 – 76. Many locations and landmarks in the city are dedicated to him, including the Jewellery Quarter's Chamberlain Clock.
The refurbishment of the clock was led by the Jewellery Quarter Townscape Heritage project, funded by both the JQTH and the JQBID. The clock was removed for refurbishments and repairs in July 2020 and was re-instated in early 2021. Alongside the restoration works, a new interpretation panel has also been installed to inform visitors about the history and significance of the clock. An oral history archive collecting memories about the clock has also been coordinated by the JQTH with support from volunteers.
Learn more about this JQDT project, by visiting: https://th.jewelleryquarter.net/the-chamberlain-clock/
Time lapse film of the Chamberlain Clock's removal
A video showing the Chamberlain Clock's refurbishment process


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Sadly, common sense alone isn't adequate to secure your computer or laptop from malware – a malicious software that interrupts computer operations or collects sensitive information about your online behaviour.
Cybercriminals may attack in numerous ways. Thus, implementing a multi-layered anti-malware protection is the best method to keep your computer secure when it is online. The more layers of security, the harder it will be for hackers to access your computer.
Here are five techniques you should use in order to protect your private information while using the Internet:
Install Firewall
Firewall plays the role of a security guard. There are two sorts of firewalls: software firewall and hardware firewall. Each of these is used for specific purposes. Installing firewall is an initial step you should take if you wish to secure your PC from an unauthorized access, unwanted threat, and virus.
Firewalls create a barrier between the computer and unauthorized access ensuring that your home/office network does not become prey to potential hackers and offensive websites. If you have a PC at home, keep the firewall permanently on. It notifies you if an unwanted attempt is performed to gain access to your system.
Use Complex and Secure Passwords
It is vital to choose and use appropriate passwords. Remember, passwords are the most common way to validate your identity while using websites or email accounts.
The principal line of protection in keeping your device secure is to have a solid and complex password. Complex passwords are troublesome for the hackers to detect. Create a pass code that is no less than 8 characters long with a mix of numbers, letters that contain both upper and lower case as well as special characters. Hackers have certain software that they use to crack simple passwords within minutes. Recent studies demonstrated that a 6 characters long password with all lower case letters can be cracked within 6 minutes!
Use Antivirus
Antivirus is another method to protect your PC from online threat. It is software program that shields the PC from any unauthorized programs that make a risk to the system. Unauthorized software contains threats, viruses, infections, keyloggers, trojans and so on. This may back off the speed of your PC, erase imperative information and steal individual data. Regardless of whether your framework is without infection, you must install an antivirus software to keep your system secure from viruses.
Antivirus plays a significant role in real-time security to safeguard your data. Some leading antivirus software offer automatic updates which further guards the PC from newly created viruses, unwanted pop-ups, and identity theft.
Check the Security Settings of the Browser
Try not to give the web browser a chance to recall your own data, turn such choices off immediately. Your web browser may offer to recollect your frequently used email id, passwords, credit card details and other information. Despite the fact that it makes internet shopping or managing your account easier, you must reject the offer. Having possibly important information stored on your PC implies that it is open to online attackers worldwide.
Browsers have several security and privacy settings that you ought to check and set to the level you want. Recent browsers offer you the strength to advise sites to not track your developments with the aim of improving security.
Enable limited rights for every user
Setting up an account with constrained rights for every user is essential. Limiting the account accessibility in day-to-day errands (like browsing the web and reading email) bluffs several malware creators into believing that the account user is the actual 'Administrator'. Restricted account user diminishes the viability of many sorts of malware but this clearly does not mean that such limited users are in the safe zone.
Stay cautious while using internet by following the tips given below:
-Disconnect device internet when not in use
-Disable automatic OS updates
-Avoid the mail send by an unknown email address
-Secure your device from unwanted programs and online threats
We want you to stay sound and browse safely. Let us know what troubled you while accessing internet on your system. Write to us about any relevant experiences and how you managed to resolve it in the comment section here.


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Construction of the site where the UK's first vertical rocket will launch from next year is ahead of schedule, officials have said.
SaxaVord Spaceport, located at Lamba Ness in Unst, Shetland, saw its first concrete base for a launch stool completed this month.
Two of the three approved launchpads – Fredo and Elizabeth – are being developed in the first phase of construction, with the third, Calum, to be built in phase two.
Preparation work is now under way on the first building where rockets will be assembled and their small satellite payloads for low earth, sun-synchronous or polar orbits will be integrated.
Rocket stage testing is expected to begin early next year.
SaxaVord Spaceport chief executive Frank Strang said: "Our progress has been phenomenal, despite major constraints and significant challenges on a daily basis.
"It is a testament to the huge efforts of our spaceport team, main contractor DITT and sub-contractors such as Unst Plant, a local company created specifically to work on our project.
"More new space history will be made here in Shetland next spring and summer, with the first sub-orbital vertical launches from the UK, followed by vertical orbital launches later in the year.
"Alongside the eagerly anticipated horizontal launch from Cornwall, this will put the UK firmly on the international spaceflight stage.
"We now have seven clients all vying for launch windows – and the good news is that we are ahead of schedule, meaning 2023 is going to be a hugely exciting year."
Construction work, which is employing more than 60 people on site, started at the end of March this year.
A total of £19 million, all privately raised, has been spent on the project to date, including £9 million on public road improvements from the community of Haroldswick up towards the 81-hectare site.
Britain's Civil Aviation Authority this month launched a consultation to seek views on SaxaVord's assessment of the environmental effects of the spaceport.
The consultation closes on December 8.


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Coldwater, Clinton Supporter Writes "KKK" On His Own Truck
A Clinton supporter, tired of his signs being stolen, has written "KKK" on his own truck and hung sheets in his yard.
Reed Shortridge of Coldwater, Michigan is a supporter of "Crooked Hillary" as he called her in an interview with News Channel 3, and has many signs of support on display. However, someone keeps stealing his signs. In the interview with WWMT, he said:
All the way through here I had signs up, I thought this is my last stand for 'crooked Hillary.' I love her and I'm going to stand up for her rights and my rights,
He has taken a black marker and wrote "KKK" several times on his pick-up as well as on his porch and has even hung a white sheet over a post to depict a Klansmen.
He went on in the interview to say that he will take down the campaign signs after the eledction but the KKK signs will stay up untill someone comes forward with his stolen signs and apologizes.
This is not the first incident of campaign signs being stolen here in Michigan. If you know of any other stolen signs, tell us in the comments along with your thoughts on this story.
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Happy Thursday, y'all – and welcome to another Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop!! This is our second month of the Joint Blog Hop between the Happy Inkin' Thursday and Happy Stampers Blog Hop ladies! I hope you really enjoy all the inspiration you can get from our talented folks!
I pulled out another new bundle – the Botanical Bliss stamp set, bundled with the gorgeous Botanical Tags Thinlits – and put it over some Tea Room Specialty DSP. Take a look-see:


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There are four obstacles to inference which science must overcome.
have => want
now => later
statistic => parameter
regular irregularity
misfit detection
|Bernoulli 1713
De Moivre 1733
Laplace 1774
Poisson 1837
unequal intervals
|Luce/Tukey 1964
Fechner 1860
Helmholtz 1887
N.Campbell 1920
conjoint order
|Rasch 1960
R.A.Fisher 1920
Thurstone 1925
Guttman 1944
arbitrary grouping
ambiguous hierarchy
|Kolmogorov 1932
Levy 1924
Bookstein 1992
de Finetti 1931
1. Uncertainty is the motivation for inference. We have only the past with which to foresee the future. The past may seem certain. But, on reflection, it is realized to have been not only unique and unrepeatable - awash in special circumstances and inexplicable outcomes - but also a mere interpretation. In order to generalize the problematic past, we invent probability distributions that describe how idiosyncratic data can result from regular processes. It is probability that enables us to make the past useful for predicting the future.
2. Distortion occurs during the transition from observation to conceptualization. Data have no meaning of their own, they must always be interpreted. This interpretation is expedited when we transform our data in ways that facilitate thinking. Our ability to figure things out is rooted in our ability to visualize. Our ability to visualize devolved from the survival value of bodily navigation. Thus, the best solution to distortion is to represent observations in a linear, i.e., additive, form that makes our observations look like the space in front of us. To "see" what our data "mean", we "picture" them.
3. Confusion is caused by the inevitability of inter-action and interdependency. Raw data are too complicated to understand. Each data point indicates many things, intended and unintended. As we look for tomorrow's probabilities in yesterday's lessons, confounding confuses us. Our solution is to force the endless complexity we experience into only a few invented "dimensions", few enough that we can think clearly with them. The authority of these fictions is their logic and utility. Their "truth" is intangible. What matters is whether they work - a consequence discoverable in future experience.
The logic necessary to control confounding is enforced singularity. Define and measure one dimension at a time. The mathematics necessary is parameter separability. Only models which introduce hypothesized "causes" as separately estimable parameters survive confounding. The models which do this are the founding laws of quantitative research. They define measurement. They determine what is measurable. They decide which data are useful.
4. Ambiguity, a different form of confusion, is also present, because we never know precisely what to count or at what level of detail. To measure traffic, do we count cars or passengers? Do we rate performance holistically or itemize? Robust inference requires that incidental changes in data collection cause no change in inference. Ambiguity is controlled by measurement models that possess divisibility and thus are stable with respect to arbitrary composition. Divisibility, the solution to ambiguity, is algebraically equivalent to separability, the solution to confusion.
The Table summarizes the obstacles to inference, their current solutions and the originators of these solutions.
Benjamin D. Wright 1994 RMT 8:1 p. 346
Foundations of inference. Wright BD. Rasch Measurement Transactions, 1994, 8:1 p.346
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|Rating Scale Analysis, Wright & Masters
|Introduction to Rasch Measurement, E. Smith & R. Smith
|Introduction to Many-Facet Rasch Measurement, Thomas Eckes
|Invariant Measurement: Using Rasch Models in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, George Engelhard, Jr.
|Statistical Analyses for Language Testers, Rita Green
|Rasch Models: Foundations, Recent Developments, and Applications, Fischer & Molenaar
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|Constructing Measures, Mark Wilson
|Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences, Boone, Stave, Yale
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The Oscars continue to make changes in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
With many movie theaters still closed due to COVID-19, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced it will allow drive-in screenings to help films qualify for the 2021 Oscars, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Under normal circumstances, a film has to screen in a Los Angeles theater for seven days, with at least three screenings per day, in order to be eligible for Oscar consideration.
Now the Academy's Board of Governors has voted to allow drive-ins in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, and Atlanta to count as commercial theaters for movies to qualify for the 93rd Oscars. The films will also only need to screen once a day for seven days at the participating drive-ins.
The Academy will also allow films to qualify if they screen in regular theaters in the expanded list of cities. But for the indoor screenings, the film will still have to play three times a day for seven days.
The changes come six months after the Academy announced they would consider films that have been released digitally or on streaming platforms without having screened in theaters.
In order to qualify, the streamed film (i.e. "Mulan") must have had a planned theatrical release and must be made eligible on Academy Screening Room member-only streaming site within 60 days of the film's streaming or digital release.
In previous years, streamed films like Netflix's "A Marriage Story," "Roma" and"The Irishman" received Oscar nominations only after having first secured a limited release in commercial movie theaters.
After postponing their original airdate of February 28th by two months, the Oscars are currently still scheduled for April 25, 2021.
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