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The coronavirus pandemic has made its way into the densely populated villages beyond the Nairobi metropolis that was sealed off following failure by Kenyans, especially the middle-class, to observe government guidelines to stop spread of the disease.
Figures and analysis released by the Ministry of Health yesterday painted an ominous picture, after it emerged that apart from spreading to villages and modest settlements in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties, the virus has hit rural areas, having been confirmed in Murang’a county.
Apart from the capital city and the so-called front line counties, there was also bad news from the Coast after Mombasa registered its biggest number of victims in a single day, accounting for seven of the 11 new cases announced by Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe in the 24 hours leading to yesterday.
Kagwe, who in his daily briefings has continually warned that Kenyans’ attitude and stubbornness could cost the country dearly, described the disease that had by last evening affected 281 people, as “something in your neighbourhood.”
“Today, I want to make a special appeal to the people in the counties of Machakos, Kajiado, Kiambu and Murang’a.
As Nairobi Metropolitan counties, you have a special responsibility to guard against the spread of coronavirus from Nairobi county.
Already, a number of your residents have contracted the virus, and we have isolated them for treatment,” Kagwe said.
“We are talking about people just going round without wearing masks. These are the results that we are getting from these shortfalls,” the CS added.
Crafty Kenyans have devised ways to beat State regulations on the ban of movement in and out of the metropolis, including faking funerals as well as holding in-house drinking parties against social gathering warnings, frustrating government efforts to contain the virus spread.
Kagwe said a case had been reported in Ting’ang’a village, a rural area in Kiambu that is out of the Nairobi metropolis, but where some residents, who have been accusing the government of being insensitive by locking them out of the metropolis, have refused to adhere to health protocols.
Kiambu, where dozens of people have been nabbed having locked themselves in clubs and holding drinking parties, has also recorded a case in Thindigua, a fast-growing residential suburb on Kiambu road, which hosts thousands of middle-class occupants.
Other cases were confirmed in the densely-populated Githurai 45, raising concerns over the safety of the habitats, while Waithaka in Kikuyu, Ndongoru in Kabete as well as Watalamu in Ruiru sub-county, which are typical villages and where residents have been faulting government’s directives, recorded cases.
Despite Murang’a having blocked the entry and exit of people from Nairobi over a fortnight ago, two cases have been reported in Gatanga and Lumumba Drive, highlighting the possibility of the virus having been passed on to more people in the area.
In Machakos, seven cases have been confirmed so far; two in Syokimau, a fast-growing residential suburb that has attracted mostly the middle-class, while Athi River, Kamulu, Rubi Garden estate, Kithunguni and Viraji have reported one case each.
“The reason for mentioning the specific areas (where cases have been confirmed), is to show you that it (coronavirus) is not a Nairobi disease; it’s not a stranger’s disease.
It is something in your neighbourhood. It is something that is being carried by your brother, a sister, it is something that is within a friend that you have,” the minister said.
In Kajiado, cases have been confirmed in Kitengela, Matasia and Ongata Rongai, where one of the earliest cases of the virus, involving Ivy Brenda Cherotich, who has since recovered, was reported.
The latest cases emerged even as the ministry warned that a single infection is likely to multiply to dozens, leading to exponential figures, especially in areas where people are not observing hygiene and social distancing measures.
The middle-class, who seem not to have been hit by the adverse economic effects of the pandemic yet, have been courting death by continually defying government directives on social distancing by holding outdoor and house parties to kill boredom especially on weekends.
Owners of bars and hotels with accommodation have turned some of the rooms to“party areas” where they are allowing people with common interests to consume alcohol while other party goers are hosting events on fields in the estates, putting their lives and those of others at risk.
Yesterday, the minister announced that police have so far arrested 455 people for flouting the rules, some of who have been put on forced quarantine for 14 days, with government warning that Kenyans’ indiscipline could cost the country dearly.
For instance, in a clear act of recklessness and life risking that could pass the sickness to the venerable, 23 people from Nyeri, including Rware MCA Paul Kanyari, were arrested and charged yesterday after they were founded drinking beer in a guest house.
Also, 39 women were on Sunday arrested in Nasra Estate in Komarock, Nairobi, at their friend’s wedding ceremony, and quarantined for 14 days at their own cost.
The spread of the virus from country to country saw the government ban all international flights, and with the disease already in many counties, the government is trying to avert a full blown national outbreak by sealing off the Nairobi metropolis.

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It is a well known that it is the Flu season here in Napa County and the surrounding areas. Unfortunately enough for the residents of Bay Area, the death of a person diagnosed with flu increases the alarming risk Flu poses for them. The person diagnosed with flu was a 65 year old man, according to Napa County Public Health Division officials. This was the first death reported in Napa County caused by flu.
Earlier, there have been reports of death from Sonoma County, two in Mateo County, and another in San Francisco. However, they might not be the exact number and it is speculated that the exact number, though unknown, might be a lot more than 5. This is because only death of on or under the age of 65 had been reported till now.
The people of the area and the surrounding as well have been urged to obtain the necessary vaccine from the nearest hospital sources. This is in precaution to the huge steep rise in Flu cases witnessed this year. Every year, there have been reports of hundreds of people across the United States to have been either diagnosed or died because of this deadly disease.
To make sure that this deadly disease remains controlled, Napa County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Karen Smith has urged people to visit to the nearest hospital should they consider themselves or their relatives to have developed conditions of flu. She had also stated that everyone in the household should seriously consider getting a flu vaccine. Moreover,
She also mentions to avoid travelling outdoors if one should be diagnosed with this disease to ensure that it is not spread further in the County. Also, residents of the area should always wash their hands after coming home from outdoors. Such preventive measures would help reduce the risk of flu, if not cure.

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The origin of the traditionally homemade recipe.
The HOMEMADE brand was created in 1968 by Baron Von Leitner, who developed the recipe at his farm in Campos do Jordão, a mountain region in the state of São Paulo. During this period, HOMEMADE Jellies were produced entirely by hand on the site, where the fruits used in the recipes, traditionally homemade, were also grown.
The best delicatessen houses in São Paulo at the time began to take an interest in the homemade delicacy produced in Campos do Jordão and soon Geleia HOMEMADE conquered consumers throughout the state of São Paulo.
The HOMEMADE brand was acquired by CICA at the end of the 70’s, which expanded its distribution throughout Brazil. At the end of the 90’s, after a period of market dispersion and the entry of imported products into the country, two businessmen from São Paulo bought the brand and insisted on rescuing the concept present since the beginning of the manufacture of jams, the concept “made at home “, as a way of preserving the true flavor that nature provides.

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Kevin Hart has had his share of buddy-comedy flicks, which were mostly misfires, and Central Intelligence is his latest effort. This time around, he’s teaming up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and the director’s seat is filled by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who’s taken on the bully theme before with Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.
Hart plays Calvin Joyner, an accountant that used to be the man in high school, and Johnson plays Bob Stone, a bullied nerd in high school that grows up to be a behemoth C.I.A agent. The script isn’t ground-breaking, but it does allow for Hart and Johnson to flex their chemistry. There are some memorable pop culture references, which include Breaking Bad and Goodfellas, that make the film more entertaining than it should be, and tons of moments between the two leads that are so stupid they work. In terms of action, it’s solid for what it is. The flick delivers some intense physical comedy at times, but Hart and Johnson are really what make this flick enjoyable.
Calvin, played by Hart, is a former homecoming king and all-around popular high-school kid that feels like he never reached his potential as an adult. Hart turns in an expectedly good comedic performance, and although it can’t be distinguished from anything he’s done before, Hart is definitely having fun. Johnson exercises his comedic talents very successfully as Bob Stone, a big kid that loves Sixteen Candles, unicorns, and beating up bullies. Not to mention, he’s also a badass C.I.A agent. The rapport built throughout the flick between Hart and Johnson is better than the film itself. This is without a doubt Kevin Hart’s best pairing yet.
Central Intelligence is an exceptional entry into the action buddy-comedy genre. It’s definitely not the best action buddy-comedy film this year, that title belongs to The Nice Guys, but it’s a good, mindless time at the movies. Check your brain at the door and eat some cinematic junk food. Watch Johnson beat up some baddies, wearing a unicorn t-shirt, and Hart freaking right out by his side. You might even quote a line or two after it’s over.

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A flood caused by a New Year's Day storm destroyed thousands of books at the library in Estacada, OR on Friday.
"Everything on bottom shelves is gone," said library director Katinka Bryk.
The town is in Clackamas County, where the rains were heavy and Gov. Ted Kulongoski declared a state of emergency.
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A petition for the recall of Los Angeles City Councilor Kevin de León has been suspended at the request of its leading advocate, but efforts could start again in January.
The petition ended Friday after Pauline Adkins, who led the recall, requested its termination, according to the Los Angeles City Clerk Election Division.
Adkins said on Facebook that she withdrew the petition because one of the five supporters opted to be removed from the petition, forcing the recall campaign to withdraw as the law required five supporters for the petition. She added that the recall was “far from over” and the group would try to resume efforts in January.
Adkins and the other supporters of the recall said they started the campaign in part because of anger over De León’s efforts to build tiny home villages in Eagle Rock and Highland Park as transitional housing amid a historic homelessness and affordable housing crisis in Los Angeles.
In a statement to City News Service on Monday, de León said: “This misguided recall attempt failed because voters refused to use the recall process as a weapon to undermine the electoral process and overturn the election results. Residents recognize the real work we are doing to fight homelessness, develop affordable housing and clean up our neighborhood. If anything, this experience shows why our recall process needs to be changed so that we do not continue to allow this type of political exploitation
in future at the expense of taxpayers. “
Earlier this month, De León opened the largest Tiny Home Village in the US on 6.8 acres along Arroyo Seco Parkway in Highland Park, which offers 224 mismatched beds as temporary homes.
De León’s office praised the project for its quick completion in 90 days and for costing less than $ 55,000 per tiny home than most other homeless shelters in the county.
When the campaign against de Leon was announced in July, he was the third councilor to be recalled, after Councilman Mike Bonin and Councilor Nithya Raman.
Efforts against Raman ended on September 13 after the group said they would miss their November 4 deadline, but a petition against Bonin was forwarded to the city clerk on Wednesday, with supporters of the recall saying enough signatures are available to get on the ballot.
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Now you can connect everything from dog treat dispensers to watches to coffeemakers to lighting, but if the design is not thoughtful, those supposedly intelligent products can just turn out to just be dumb.
With thoughtful design, it's possible to have a product that's technically advanced and intuitive to use.
Recently, four of our products won Red Dot design awards. We asked our designers for their perspective.
T Series Thermostats | Rajat Shail, Senior Director of Experience Design
What: The T Series of thermostats are Honeywell's next generation of Wi-Fi-enabled, connected thermostats for the home. Users can program schedules or let it adapt to their lives, and can adjust it from anywhere using the Lyric app on their smart phone or tablet.
What problem it solves: The world needs better products with simpler and easier-to-use interfaces. The T series aims to make the entire end-to-end user experience &endash; from buying to installing to using &endash; more intuitive for the customer.
How is it smart: It's really easy to install and upgrade a T Series thermostat. It's simple plug and play, with a universal wall plate design. Recognizing the pain points of contractors and home owners led us to a solution that is not only quicker to install and operate but also provides users with more choice and flexibility over the way they control their home comfort.
Indoor Air Quality Monitor | Dean Butcher, Honeywell Environmental and Energy Solutions Experience Design Director
What:The Honeywell Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor shows the amount of pollution &endash; or particulates &endash; in homes and apartments. It's important data for consumers who want to breathe easy and keep their indoor environment clean.
What problem it solves: A Honeywell/Ipsos survey in 2015 found that 60 percent of people in China worry about indoor air quality. Air quality is incredibly important to long-term and sustained health &endash; and it's just as important inside the home as outside. The IAQ provides consumers important insight into the health of their environment in a way that fits seamlessly into their homes.
How is it smart: Our inspiration really came from observing people, understanding how they live their lives and what solutions are meaningful to them. We designed the IAQ to be attractive with an intuitive interface, so consumers would be more likely to interact with it, rather than relegate it to a distant corner of a room.
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What:Sensepoint is a new line of connected, wall-mounted gas monitors to detect volatile and toxic gases in commercial (XCL) and industrial (XRL) locations.
What problem they solve: They are designed for fast, easy installation, and because they are connected can be maintained using a Bluetooth app and a smart phone. Sensepoint detectors also generate automated reports to help meet regulatory requirements, a significant time-saver for safety managers.
How is it smart: Gas monitors need to be dependable, rugged &endash; even explosion-proof for industrial versions -- but that doesn't mean they can't be intuitive and simple. We did extensive observational research with installers and safety managers to understand how they install, commission and use these devices. Speed and simplicity was key. Our commercial model can be installed with only four screws, and sensors can be replaced in seconds by removing one screw. The app streamlines calibrating the devices and simplifies ongoing maintenance. Reports are generated in seconds.


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Hundreds of businesses sign on to support LGBTQ rights legislation
Hundreds of companies have signed on to a coalition in support of the Equality Act, a sweeping civil rights bill that increases protections for LGBTQ people in areas including education, housing and employment.
The Human Rights Campaign announced in a statement that 416 companies, including dozens of Fortune 500 companies, have signed on to its Business Coalition for the Equality Act. According to the organization, the companies collectively employ more than 14.6 million people in the U.S.
Of the large companies that joined the alliance are Apple, PepsiCo, General Motors, CVS, Facebook, Marriott, Capital One, Starbucks and Home Depot.
“We are seeing growing support from business leaders because they understand that the Equality Act is good for their employees, good for their businesses and good for our country,” Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David said in a statement, according to The AP.
The House passed the Equality Act in February, largely along party lines in a 224-206 vote. Three Republicans crossed the aisle in support of the bill: Reps. Tom Reed (N.Y.), John Katko (N.Y.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.).
The measure, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden, would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Jury Selection and Services Act by expanding existing protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity.
“It’s time for the Senate to listen to the business community and the public and pass this long overdue legislation,” David added.
“It’s time that civil rights protections be extended to LGBT+ individuals nationwide on a clear, consistent, and comprehensive basis,” IBM Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Carla Grant Pickens said in a statement included in the Human Rights Campaign’s announcement.
The passage of the bill and support from hundreds of companies comes amid a fight between major U.S. companies and Republican-led states regarding legislation targeting transgender people.
Legislatures in Texas, Missouri and Tennessee are considering measures that would enforce restrictions on transgender people, which has prompted backlash from corporations including Amazon, IBM and Marriott.
The Human Rights Campaign previously announced that 87 companies had signed the Business Statement Opposing Anti-LGBTQ State Legislation, illustrating their opposition to harmful legislation that is meant to restrict access for LGBTQ people in society.
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In an attempt to establish new control practices with low mammalian toxicity and low persistence in the environment against plant pathogens, crude extracts of seven plant species (Cassia senna, Caesalpinia gilliesii, Thespesia populnea var. acutiloba, Chrysanthemum frutescens, Euonymus japonicus, Bauhinia purpurea and Cassia fistula) were evaluated against Alternaria solani in tomato under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. Furthermore, GC-MS analysis was carried to identify the biologically active components of the most effective extract against A. solani. Moreover, the safety of the most effective extract was evaluated with respect to histological changes in treated rats organs. The results showed that, B. purpurea was most effective plant extract against early blight pathogen under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. The GC-MS analysis for the most effective plant extract showed the presence of different bioactive chemical components than known by its antifungal activity. The most effective plant extract showed low toxicity on rats relative to control. The results revealed that, the using of plant extracts can be regarded as effective and safe control of A. solani in tomato.
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More than 800 million people in developing countries do not have adequate food supplies and at least 10% of food is lost due to plant diseases (Strange and Scott, 2005). Plant diseases are caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, nematodes and viruses. Compared to other plant parasites, fungi cause the greatest impact with regard to diseases and crop production losses either foliage or post harvest losses of fruits and vegetables through the decay resulted from fungal plant pathogens.
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is an important vegetable crop grown throughout the world. Tomato early blight disease caused by Alternaria solani become the most destructive in all over the world and yield losses up to 80% (Singh, 1985; Mathur and Shekhawat, 1986; Chandravanshi et al., 1994). The control of tomato early blight disease has been almost exclusively based on the application of chemical pesticides. Several effective pesticides have been recommended against this pathogen but they not considered a long-term solution, due to concerns of expense, exposure risks and the hazards of its residues. Moreover, the development of resistance of pathogenic fungi towards synthetic pesticides is a great problem that can affect significantly the efficacy of chemical fungicides. Thus to find safe, efficacious and environmentally friendly fungicides considered as source of major concern (Mdee et al., 2009).
Presently, the search for natural products with novel uses, particularly related to pest management is very important task. The use of plant extracts has been shown to be eco-friendly and effective against many plant pathogens (Khallil, 2001; Hawamdeh and Ahmad, 2001; Saadabi, 2006; Gachomo and Kotchoni, 2008; Thobunluepop, 2009; Latha et al., 2009; Moslem and El-Kholie, 2009; Duru and Onyedineke, 2010). Most of these substances were evaluated in order to find a safe alternative control methods to the human and the environment. Therefore, research should focus not only on the efficacy of botanical extracts against the target pests but also their safeties on human health in demand. Although, the assessment of enzymes activity in the blood is generally a sensitive measure of compounds toxicity than histopathological changes that can be assessed within a shorter time. The tissue alterations considered a confirmatory and supporting diagnostic role in the case of certain abnormalities in blood sampling (Cornelius et al., 1959). Most of the selected extracts in this study were known by their natural origin and safety to human health (Park et al., 2005; Panda and Kar, 1999). Moreover, no evidence of teratogenic or genotoxic activity has been detected by using of plant extracts to control pests (Mengs et al., 2004; Mitchell et al., 2006). This is besides the fact these plants are available in high amount in Egypt.
Therefore, the present work was designed to investigate the efficacy of certain plant extracts against the early blight pathogen, caused by A. solani, under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. This study has also to identify of the biologically active components of the most effective plant extract against the tested plant pathogen. Finally, it has been done to evaluate the toxicity of the most effective plant extract on rats with respect to histology changes in treated rats organ relative to control.
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Plants and preparation of crude extracts: The leaves of seven medicinal plant species (Cassia senna, Caesalpinia gilliesii, Thespesia populnea var. acutiloba, Chrysanthemum frutescens, Euonymus japonicus, Bauhinia purpurea and Cassia fistula) were collected from a local nursery at Kafr El-Sheikh, Monofia, Gharbia and Alexandria Governorates, Egypt. C. senna (Alexandrian Senna) belonging to the family Fabaceae, is native to tropical Africa and cultivated in Egypt and Sudan. C. gilliesii (bird of paradise) belonging to the family Fabaceae, is native to tropical America, mainly Argentina and Uruguay. T. populnea var. acutiloba (Portia Tree) belonging to the family Malvaceae, is native to South Africa. C. frutescens (marguerite daisy) belonging to the family Asteraceae, is native to the Canary Islands. E. japonicus (Japanese Spindle) belonging to the family Celastraceae, is native to Japan, Korea and China. B. purpurea (Purple camels foot) belonging to the family Fabaceae, is native to South China. C. fistula (Cassias) belonging to the family Fabaceae, is native to southern Asia. The different leave samples were oven dried for 24 h at 70°C and then, finely ground into a powder using a blender. Each sample (25 g) was extracted twice with 300 mL of methanol at room temperature for 2 days. The extracts were filtered through Whatman filter paper. The combined filtrate was concentrated to dryness by rotary evaporation at 40°C.
Pathogen and plant cultivar source: The A. solani isolated from tomato plant was obtained as culture slant from the Department of Mycology and Plant Disease Survey, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Giza Egypt. Tomato, (Lycopersicon esculentum) plant, cultivar Super Strain, was obtained from Legumes Department, Gemmiza Agriculture Research Station. Cultures were grown on potato dextrose agar in 9 cm diameter Petri dishes for 14 days and incubated at 28±1°C. The resultant fungal growth was providing the amount of water used amounts of sterilized distilled water for 2 min. The suspension was filtered through two layers of sterilized cheesecloth. The spore suspension was counted using a hemocytometer under the microscope and was adjusted to 106 spores mL-1 according to the methods described by Shahin and Shepared (1979).
The tested fungicide: The tested fungicide used in this study was metalaxyl with a trade name of vicomil 50% WP used at field rate of five 370 g ha-1 and produced by Kafr-El-Zayat Company for chemicals and pesticides, Egypt. This fungicide recommended for control early blight disease in vegetables crops in Egypt.
Screening of plant extracts efficacy against A. solani under laboratory conditions: The seven extracts and metalaxyl were tested for their efficacy against A. solani in a completely randomized design. The efficacy of the tested plant extracts and fungicide was determined as percent of inhibition in the growth of selected fungus relative to the control treatment. Four concentrations for each plant extract (50, 100, 150 and 200 ppm) and four concentrations for the fungicide (1, 10, 25 and 50 ppm) were used. The required concentrations for plant extracts and fungicide were obtained by adding the appropriate amount of stock solution used to 60 mL portions of auto-calved PDA cooled to about 45°C. Four Petri dishes, 9 cm in diameter, were used as a replicate for each concentration of each treatment, including control. Control treatment was carried out without adding fungicide or plant extracts. Each dish was inoculated in the center with a disk (5 mm diameter) bearing the mycelium growth from A. solani culture (5 days old culture). The dishes were sealed with parafilm to avoid the evaporation of volatile compounds. The Dishes were incubated at 28°C until the full growth (mycelium reaching the edge of the plate) of the control treatment. The inhibition percentage of radial growth of A. solani was calculated using the formula suggested by Vincent (1947). Each the experiment (all concentrations for each treatment) was repeated three times. The inhibition percentage was calculated as shown in Eq. 1:
where, A is the radial growth of the tested fungus in control, B is the radial growth of the tested fungus in treatment and %I is percentage of radial growth inhibition.
Efficacy of the tested plant extracts against A. solani under greenhouse conditions: These experiments were carried under greenhouse conditions. Seeds of tomato (L. esculentum), cultivar Super Strain were planted in 17 cm diameter plastic pots filled with 2 kg/each of un-sterilized-loamy-clay soil. The plants were irrigated normally and the treatments were applied on the plants after 4 weeks from planting. The highest concentrations of tested plant extracts (150 and 200 ppm) were applied as foliar treatment on tomato early blight grown under greenhouse conditions. Metalaxyl was used as standard fungicide against A. solani at recommended dose level. Tomato plants in control were sprayed with water only at the same intervals used in plant extracts application. The tested plant extracts were applied twice, once at 15 days prior to inoculation with the pathogen and once 7 days before inoculation. The inoculation of tomato plants with A. solani spore suspension at concentration level of 106 spore mL-1 was carried out by sprayed it on tomato seedlings 10 days after transplanting using an atomizer. Inoculated seedlings were covered with black polyethylene bags for 48 h and kept in the green house at 30-32°C. Diseased plants were assessed weekly starting with the first symptom appearance till the end of the growing period. Twenty five leaves for every treatment were used to record the disease parameters according to the method of Awad (1980). Disease severity was assessed 8 days after inoculation according to the scale of Chirst (1991) and the efficacy of each treatment was calculated using Eq. 1:
|DSC||=||Disease severity under control|
|DST||=||Disease severity under treatment|
Chemical composition of the most effective plant extract: GC/MS analysis was carried to identify the components of the most effective plant extract (B. purpurea) according to the method described by Duarte-Almeida et al. (2004).
Toxicity assessments: The used adults Wistar male rats (Rattus norvegicus) with 8 weeks old and 80-100 g in weight were obtained from Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University. Wister rats were housed in wire cages under standard conditions with free access to drinking water and food. The rats were kept in temperature-controlled room with 14 h light and 10 h dark cycles. The rats were given a standard diet as described by Romestaing et al. (2007). Before treatment, rats were left two weeks during feeding for adaptation. The animals were randomly divided into two groups each comprising of three animals. The first group was for the treatment with the most effective plant extract (21 days) and the second group was for control. The most effective plant extract (B. purpurea) against the tested fungus were administered one time to rats orally at concentration level of 500 mg kg-1 body weight. Rats in control treatment were orally administrated with equal amount of almond oil. After 21 days of treatment, the rats were sacrificed under anesthesia. Then, specimens from kidney and lung were taken from each treatment and kept in neutral buffered formalin 10% for histopathological tests. The histopathology test was carried out at Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Histopathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafr El-Sheikh University according to the method described by Bancroft et al. (1996).
Statistical analysis: Data were subjected to the analysis of variance test and Newman-Keulss multiple range test using a computer program SAS (Version 6.12, SAS Institute Inc., Cary, USA). The level of significance was 0.05.
Effect of the tested plant extracts on radial growth of A. solani: Seven plant species, belonging to the various families were selected and evaluated for their antifungal activity against A. solani, the causal of early blight disease in tomato. All the tested plant extracts at different concentration levels inhibited the radial growth of A. solani, relative to control. The leaf extract of T. populnea var. acutiloba was the most effective one against A. solani with the inhibition percentage of 79.4%, followed by C. frutescens, C. gilliesii, C. senna, E. japonicus, B. purpurea and C. fistula with inhibition percentages of 73.3%, 71.1, 67, 59.4, 56.4 and 54.2%, respectively (Table 1). However, the fungicide metalaxyl as a recommended compound against A. solani was still the most effective treatment compared to all tested botanical extracts. The efficiency of the tested botanical extracts was concentration dependent since its toxicity against A. solani increased with the increasing of their concentrations level.
Efficacy of plant extracts on tomato early blight pathogen under greenhouse conditions: The protective action of the tested plant extracts relative to the recommended fungicide metalaxyl against A. solani in Tomato plant that evaluated under greenhouse conditions is shown in Table 2. The results showed that metalaxyl was the most effective treatment against A. solani followed by C. gilliesi, T. populnes var. acertiloba, C. frutesscens, C. fistula, C. senna, B. purpurea and E. japnicus, respectively either at concentration level of 150 or 200 ppm.
|Table 1:||Efficacy of the tested plant extracts and metalaxyl against early blight disease pathogen (A. solani) under laboratory conditions|
|Lower case letters in this column indicate separation of means according to the Student Newman Keuls multiple range test (p<0.05)|
|Table 2:||Efficacy of the tested plant extracts and metalaxyl against early blight disease pathogen (A. solani) under greenhouse conditions|
|Lower case letters in this column indicate separation of means according to the Student Newman Keuls multiple range test (p<0.05)|
The results also implied that the efficacy of the plant extracts was higher at a concentration level of 200 ppm than that of 150 ppm (efficacy was concentration dependent). There was no phytotoxicity of the tested plant extracts on tomato was observed Moreover, one of the most important notices that, there is no phytotoxicity of the tested plant extracts on tomato was recorded.
Composition of the most effective botanical extract against A. solani: The identified compounds from the most effective botanical extract (B. purpurea) against A. solani are given in Table 3.
|Table 3:||The main constituents of B. purpurea extract identified by GC-MS analysis|
|Fig. 1(a-b):||Sections in kidney of rats treated with B. purpurea (b) at dose level of 500 mg kg-1 after 21 days of treatment relative to control (a)|
Eighteen compounds were identified from B. purpurea plant extract as shown in Table 3. The identified compounds are belonging to aldehydes, esters, alcohols and fatty acids.
The histopathological changes in the kidney: The normal structure of kidney tissue was shown in Fig. 1a.
|Fig. 2(a-b):||Sections in lung of rats treated with B. purpurea (b) at dose level of 500 mg kg-1 after 21 days of treatment relative to control (a)|
For the rats treated with B. purpurea extract at dose level of 500 mg kg-1, the kidney tissue was the lung tissue is normal as control except for some collecting tubules (Fig. 1b).
The histopathological changes in the lung: The normal structure of lung tissue was shown in Fig. 2a. For the rats treated with B. purpurea extract at dose level of 500 mg kg-1, the tissue was normal as control with some lymphocytes infiltration and the blood vessels were observed to be engorged with blood (Fig. 2b). However, these changes still not significant relative to the normal tissue.
In the present study, the tested plant extracts showed antifungal activity against early blight pathogen in tomato. The efficacy of different plant extracts belonging to different species other than the tested botanical extracts against the A. solani either under laboratory or greenhouse conditions have been reported (Bergaoui et al., 2007; Tegegne et al., 2008; Chutia et al., 2009; Latha et al., 2009; Zaker and Mosallanejad, 2010). However, for the tested plant extracts especially the effective ones against early blight pathogen A. solani, this is considered the first report.
It was observed that, among the identified compounds from B. purpurea extract, some compounds such as, Alpha humulene , eugenol, tetradecanoic acid, oleic acid, Phytol, 9, 12, 15 octadecanoic acid and n-hexadecanoic acid were detected with high percentages relative to other detected compounds. The antifungal activity of B. purpurea extract against A. solani pathogen may be due to the presence of the previous fatty acids and its derivatives (Hammer et al., 2003; Bergaoui et al., 2007; Chutia et al., 2009; Ahmadi et al., 2010).
Although, the antifungal activity of tested plant extracts is mainly attributed to its major compounds but the synergistic or antagonistic effect of one compound in minor percentage in the mixture has to be considered (Ragas et al., 2005). Therefore, each component of the plant extract has its own contribution on biological activity of the extract.
The essential oils in the tested plant extracts as antimicrobial agents considered at low risk for resistance development by pathogenic microorganisms. It is believed that it is difficult for the pathogens to develop resistance to such a mixture of components with, apparently, different mechanisms of antimicrobial activity (Liu et al., 2008).
The botanical extracts as pest control agents present two main characters: the first is their safety to the people and the environment and the second is the less resistance development against it by the tested pathogen. Regarding to the safety, the toxicity evaluation of the most effective plant extract revealed that, there were some slight variations occurred sporadically in treated rats relative to control with the respect to enzymes markers and histopathology of treated organs. Moreover, the observed changes in the tissues were mostly uncorrelated with the dosages which mean the safety of the tested plant extract on human health. With the referring to resistance development, it is believed that, it is difficult for the insect to develop resistance to such a mixture of bioactive components with, apparently, different mechanisms of fungicidal activity (Liu et al., 2008).
The fungicidal activity of the extracts against A. solani indicates the potential of some plant species as a natural source of fungicidal material. Antifungal activity was confirmed in all the tested plant species, although the results showed that different plant extracts varied in their effectiveness in inhibiting the mycelia growth of different pathogens tested. In vivo results under greenhouse confirmed and could be a viable option for controlling A. solani because leaves are available in all seasons and it is a world wide invasive species. The ability of using botanical products as alternative of chemical control of plant pathogens is possible. This approach can contribute in reducing the amount applied of fungicides and subsequently minimize its hazards to the environment and human health. Work in this regards should continuing on other invasive species on isolating antifungal compounds and on field trials with promising extracts or compounds. Also, further research is needed in order to obtain information regarding the practical effectiveness of essential oils to protect the plants or the plant products without toxic effects.
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- Chirst, B.J., 1991. Effect of disease assessment methods on ranking potato cultivars for resistance to early blight. Plant Dis., 75: 353-356.
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- Hammer, K.A., C.F. Carson and T.V. Riley, 2003. Antifungal activity of the components of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil. J. Applied Microbiol., 95: 853-860.
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Police used an arsenal of tear gas, water cannon, rubber bullets and pepper spray and detained dozens of brawling football fans ahead of a key Euro 2012 match between Poland and Russia on Tuesday.
Police said they had detained nearly 130 unruly fans on both sides while about 10 were treated for minor injuries before the match, which the authorities said posed the city’s “greatest ever” security challenge.
Tension was stoked by centuries of bad blood and suspicion between the two countries, coupled with pockets of fans on both sides with a reputation for violence.
But the 1-1 result appeared to have eased the post-match mood, with no major incidents reported after midnight (2200 GMT), as Poles celebrated their chance to advance in the 16-nation quadrennial tournament they are co-hosting with Ukraine.
Earlier, police sprayed water cannon at Polish fans near the stadium before the kick-off while tear gas was used in another area near the venue, which was encircled by a thick cordon of riot police with dogs and rubber-bullet guns.
Riot police and vans created a buffer as Russian fans began marching to the National Stadium across a central Warsaw bridge chanting “Russia, Russia” and waving white, blue and red national flags on what was also their national day.
Rubber bullets and pepper spray were also part of the anti-brawl arsenal authorities used to douse brawls, local media reported.
Some Polish fans yelled obscenities at the Russian marchers, who responded by hurling back bottles, but security forces swiftly managed to keep the situation in check.
Helicopters circled the city sky, as “vuvuzela” trumpets blared below and thousands of chanting Poland fans decked out in their national red and white also made their way in a loud but orderly fashion to the stadium.
Some 6,000 police are on duty in the capital for the duration of the tournament and Poland’s Euro 2012 organisers have said that 9,800 Russian and 29,300 Polish fans had tickets for Tuesday’s encounter.
Some 12,000 Russian fans were in the city for match day.
Before kick-off, Russia’s national anthem was met with jeers and whistles as the country’s supporters unfurled a giant flag emblazoned with a sword-wielding warrior and the words “This is Russia” from their enclosure in the stands.
Poland’s Interior Minister Jacek Cichocki had earlier said the security operation surrounding the match in the capital was the city’s “greatest-ever challenge”, as Polish newspapers played up the match with military language and historical references.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that drunken fans after the game were “a real concern”.
Tusk also hit back at claims of racism levelled at Poland, with a number of reported incidents, most notably taunts at members of the Dutch national team as they trained in Krakow.
European football’s governing body UEFA is also looking into allegations that Russian fans taunted Ethiopian-Czech player Theodor Gebre Selassie.
“Let’s be honest, racist and anti-Semitic attitudes among Polish hooligans are a fact. But I strongly protest against stigmatising Poland as a country in which this phenomenon is growing,” he said.
Before the match some Russian fans insisted the security issue was overblown.
“We won’t be provoking anything,” said Svetoslaw Sorokine, 33, who travelled 48 hours by train from Yoshkar-Ola, a city 800 kilometres (500 miles) east of Moscow, for the match.
“Our supporters come in a spirit of peace to support our team, not to play politics,” he added.
Fellow fan Ilya Koulikov, a Moscow native, said fears of clashes among fans were being “fuelled by the media who are stoking the fire. People have come for the football.”


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Here is the recipe for my favorite chicken salad - My friend Sophie likes it pretty good too!
As in most recipes, the secret is in the seasonings. Stew 3 or 4 chicken breasts, bone-in, in salted water in a stock pot- Bring to a good boil, turn to a slow boil and simmer for about one hour or until meat is no longer pink, but is still tender and juicy. You will have some really good chicken broth also - Don't be afraid to use any of your favorite seasonings in the water - Remove breasts from pot and let cool in a bowl. Pick the meat off of the bones and place in a large bowl. You will want at least 3 1/2 to 4 cups of cubed chicken breast. Add to breasts, 2 tbs finely chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped celery, sweet salad cubes ( relish is a little too vinegary for my taste), 2 chopped boiled eggs, chopped green olives with pimientos, and red seedless grapes, quartered and salt and pepper to taste. Start with around 3/4 cup mayonnaise, a good pour of pickle juice and a little juice from the olives. Mix well and taste - You will need plenty of clean spoons - It is a taste until it's great procedure. When it tastes so good that you can't stand it, open a package of Ritz chips or make little crustless sandwiches on white bread.
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Secret to good Chicken Salad
Make sure the stock water is seasoned - It is very hard to season after the chicken has been stewed
Don't boil the chicken to death - and don't use boneless breasts - (dry and flavorless)
Use a good mayonnaise - I prefer Duke's - Some swear by Hellman's-
Add what you love to your chicken salad - My mother and her sisters always put red delicious apples in theirs - Some people use mandarin oranges or pineapple-
Taste as you add your mayonnaise and use any seasonings that you like - I think a little horseradish might even be good-
Please comment on your favorite chicken salad ingredients


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Homemade Pancake and Waffle Mix
This recipe is the easiest and the BEST Homemade Pancake and Waffle mix. It is very easy to make and will save you a ton of money.
- 9 cups flour (you can also used whole wheat flour -just only do half or less of whole wheat flour)
- 7 tablespoons baking powder (make sure it isn't old)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
Mix all the ingredients in a freezer bag. There you have it! You just made your very own pancake mix.
On the bag, write the following directions so you don’t forget how to make your pancakes:
“Take 1 1/2 cups of pancake mix, pour in bowl; in separate bowl, mix 1 1/4c milk and 1 egg. (optional - Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and a teaspoon of vanilla).Then pour liquids into mix. Mix well and pour onto hot griddle. “
Yes, it is that simple! Enjoy! (You can use this same recipe for waffles too! )
Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 161g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2342mg | Potassium: 1615mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 635mg | Iron: 9.8mg


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Communities forge links at bonding event
Bonds were forged at a second successful event organised by a Dewsbury community group.
Kumon Y’all hosted their Love Thy Neighbour get-together outside Tesco in Mirfield on Saturday between 10am and 1pm after a well-received initial bash in Dewsbury.
Group leader Farook Yunus said that the idea behind it was to break down misconceptions about Muslims and forge links with non-Muslims.
“The communities don’t interact, they’re so far apart. Mirfield do their bit and Savile Town do their bit. There’s a lot of misunderstanding and and misconceptions out there.
“These things can get really bad and can lead into violence sometimes.
“When we get talking we realise we want the same things in life. We really need to interact more and make people realise this.”
Mr Yunus said that the people who turned out to the event showed their appreciation for all Kumon Y’all’s hard work in the aftermath of the town’s devastating recent floods.
“We should all roll our sleeves up and get stuck in,” Mr Yunus said.
Between 15-20 youngsters aged from 13 to 18 gave up their free time to organise Love Thy Neighbour. This involved putting peace messages on to bottles of water that were handed out, sorting out equipment and getting sweets.
“A lot of time and effort is put into this and it has been put in by young people. It’s not just something we turn up and do. A good 200 hours have been put in.”
The visitors, which included Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Paula Sherriff, enjoyed good company, samosas, kebabs, cakes and kids were treated to sweets.


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Amy's Tofu Scramble Breakfast with Hash Browns & Veggies
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Despite our best efforts, sometimes our diets don’t provide all the nutrients our bodies need. Factors like busy lifestyles, access to a variety of foods, and the quality of our food sources can lead to nutritional gaps.
Supplements help fill these gaps to ensure our bodies function optimally. Vitamins for gut health provide “nourishment and protection to the cells that line our gut,” according to Janelle Connell, RDN, a registered dietitian at Viome, the health tech company focused on personalized nutrition and gut microbiome health.
Plus, in certain life stages or conditions—like pregnancy, illness, or aging—our bodies’ nutritional demands can increase. And that makes vitamins even more critical.
5 Best Vitamins and Minerals for Gut Health, According to Experts
“What vitamins should I take for gut health?” is a great question. Here’s what you can implement in your diet to support your gut microbiome:
- Vitamin D. It supports immune function and has anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial for gut health.
- Vitamin C. An antioxidant that aids in the repair of tissues and the synthesis of collagen, which is vital for maintaining the gut’s lining.
- B vitamins. A group of vitamins that aid in metabolism and help maintain the health of gut cells. Specific B vitamins like B6 and B12 are crucial for digestive health and energy levels.
- Magnesium. It’s important for muscle function, including the muscles of the digestive tract, and can help with constipation.
- Zinc. It helps with the integrity of the gut lining and supports a healthy immune response within the gut.
Additionally, while not vitamins per se, Janelle emphasizes that the following are also critical for gut health:
- Fiber. Far more than just a regulator, fiber serves as the primary feast for your gut microbes, enabling them to produce fortifying substances like butyrate. Yet, the type and quantity of fiber you consume should be tailored to your body’s needs.
- Polyphenols. These plant-derived powerhouses act as prebiotics, nurturing beneficial bacteria and providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Omega-3 fatty acids. Renowned for their anti-inflammatory action, they also enhance microbial diversity in the gut, contributing to overall gut health.
As you may know, vitamins can easily be purchased. It’s always important to remember to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplements, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications.
3 Best Vitamins for Gut Health and Bloating
Certain vitamins and minerals may help alleviate bloating and gas by supporting digestive health and addressing underlying issues that contribute to these symptoms:
- Vitamin D. Some people find that when they’re low in vitamin D and start to supplement it, their digestion improves.
- B Vitamins. Particularly B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) are important for optimal digestion and can help reduce bloating, especially when the bloating is related to improper breakdown of foods.
- Magnesium. It relaxes muscles, which can benefit those whose bloating and gas result from spasms or tension in the intestinal tract.
While these vitamins can help improve gut health, they are not a cure-all for bloating and gas. As Janelle indicates, it’s “important to address the root cause and understand what is contributing to your gas and bloating.”
3 Vitamins for Gut Health for Women
While it’s a given that vitamins are crucial for everyone, for women specifically, they play key roles at different stages of life. They can help with bone health, menstrual health, fertility and pregnancy, energy levels, and immune support.
Consuming the best foods for gut health is the most ideal way to get these vitamins. However, sometimes supplements are necessary if you’re not getting enough from food.
Here are the ones Janelle suggests:
- Vitamin D. In addition to bone health, this vitamin plays an important role in gut health by managing inflammation of the gut and supporting healthy immune responses.
- Vitamin C. This antioxidant helps the body produce collagen, which is not only needed for maintaining the elasticity of our skin but is also used to create a strong gut barrier.
- B complex vitamin. These vitamins are good for fixing and growing healthy cells, including those in your gut. They also help your body make enzymes that digest food—Vitamin B6 is involved in breaking down proteins, and Vitamin B3 helps digest carbs.
To make sure you’re on the right track for a happy and healthy gut, consider these vitamins as part of your daily wellness routine.
Expert-Backed Answers to Common Questions About Vitamins for Gut Health
Vitamins and their role in your gut health can undoubtedly raise questions. With the help of Janelle’s expertise, here are answers to some common ones.
How do vitamins help improve gut health?
Vitamins are more than just a daily ritual; they are crucial allies in maintaining your digestive health. Here’s how they lend a helping hand:
- Nourishing gut cells. Vitamins act as a lifeline to the cells in your gut, supplying them with the nutrients they need to stay strong.
- Defending against damage. Many vitamins are antioxidants, shielding your gut cells from oxidative stress.
- Promoting beneficial bacteria. Vitamins can help restore gut health, shaping an environment that encourages good bacteria to flourish.
- Supporting microbial diversity. Some vitamins are essential for the growth of gut bacteria. Folate, for instance, is pivotal; without it, the diversity of your gut’s microbiome could be compromised, leading to a domino effect of digestive challenges.
By focusing on these vital roles, vitamins help maintain a gut that’s not just surviving but thriving.
What foods are good sources of vitamins for gut health?
To bolster your gut health with vitamins, Janelle highlights a range of probiotic-rich and nutrient-dense foods:
Foods with vitamin C shield your gut’s cells from harm, working as a guardian against oxidative stress. These include:
- Citrus fruits: Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit
- Vegetables: Bell peppers
- Berries: Strawberries
Foods with vitamin D are known for their anti-inflammatory prowess and for fostering a balanced microbiome in your gut. These include:
- Fish: Salmon, halibut, and tuna
- Eggs: Specifically the yolks
- Mushrooms: Varieties like portabella, shiitake, and button
- Fortified options: Dairy products and soy milk
Foods with vitamin B9 (folate) play a critical role in renewing the cells that form the gut lining. So getting enough from your diet is key. These foods include:
- Greens: Spinach and arugula
- Legumes: Peanuts, beans, and lentils
Foods with vitamin E, like a shield, protect the gut lining from oxidative stress and soothe inflammation, making them an ally for a more welcoming gut environment. These include:
- Seeds and nuts: Sunflower seeds, almonds, and peanuts
- Vegetables: Pumpkin
- Fruit: Avocados
No matter if it’s a gut-healthy breakfast, refreshing lunch, hearty dinner, or in-between snacks, you’re nurturing your digestive system with every delicious bite.
Can vitamins help with IBS? And what about supplements?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be the bane of your existence. Additionally, research shows that those with the condition have lower levels of vitamin B2, vitamin D, calcium, and iron. So increasing your intake of these vitamins for gut health may help reduce the symptoms.
Additionally, Janelle explains that adding the following supplements to your lifestyle can also help:
- Probiotics. Several probiotic strains have been studied in people with IBS and have been shown to offer digestive benefits, including improving gut motility, reducing the average number of bowel movements per day, and improving stool consistency. For example, a well-studied strain of Lactobacillus called Lactobacillus plantarum 299v has been shown to provide relief from abdominal pain and bloating in people with IBS.
- Peppermint (in the oil version) helps relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and is often used to manage symptoms of IBS. Several clinical trials have shown that taking peppermint oil reduces abdominal pain, distention, flatulence, and bowel movements in people with IBS.
- Curcumin is the primary bioactive compound in turmeric and gives it its signature bright yellow color. It has anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown to help manage IBS symptoms like abdominal pain and improve the quality of life for those with the condition.
- Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) root extract is a demulcent, which means it coats the digestive tract and helps to relieve irritation. When used in combination with other herbs, DGL has been shown to reduce abdominal pain in those with IBS.
It’s important to remember that while these vitamins and supplements can support the management of IBS symptoms, they are not cures. If you’re considering taking them, it’s a good idea to discuss this with your healthcare provider to ensure they are appropriate for your specific situation and to determine the correct dosage.
Make a Change, Create an Impact
Understanding the right vitamins for gut health is just the beginning.
If you’re set on deepening your grasp on nutrition and eager to share it with others, consider taking the next step with the Mindvalley Viome Certified Nutrition Coach program. Here, you’ll build expertise in selecting foods that enhance gut health, drawing on insights from Viome’s Naveen Jain and his team.
This program isn’t only about personal wellness; it’s about equipping you to guide others on their health journeys. The thing is, great change starts with you. And as you step into your greatness, you’ll inspire others to do the same.
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Travis Porter recruits Future on “Don’t We.” The song will appear on DJ Iceberg’s upcoming mixtape Monopoly Music 16.
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Record label, Anonymous Music has released their much-anticipated song, ‘Smoke Man’ which features the likes of P3, and DoubleS
The label, which formerly houses singer, Bad Boy Timz’ has been in the news in the past 6 months more than ever. This time, the leading African Label returns with a new set of artists; introducing them with new Music & Video releases.
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