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I started Careers For Women by Joanna Scott last night and am really into it. I didn’t get very far but far enough to know it’s going to be a good book! I absolutely love novels that take place in New York City during previous decades and this one is set in
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In the Public Relations Department of the New York Port Authority in 1958, Maggie Gleason is one of several extraordinary young women learning from the legendary Lee Jaffe. A renowned publicist in a man’s world, Lee tries to show her charges that despite the obstacles in their way, they can lead fulfilling, successful lives. But when she takes Pauline Moreau and her daughter Sonia under her wing, no one can foresee the deadly consequences of a secret from the past that Pauline can’t escape no matter how hard she tries. What Maggie discovers in the wake of Pauline’s mysterious disappearance upends everything she thought she knew about work, love, family, and ambition.
I’d been in a bit of a reading slump so I was so happy when I was pulled into this book from page one!
I am building up to read this because it sounds creepy and maybe a little scary! Bring Her Home by David Bell . People are saying its “outstanding” and “gripping” and “shocking” which are all the words I like regarding a suspenseful novel!
Here’s the synopsis:
Just a year and a half after the tragic death of his wife, Bill Price’s fifteen-year-old daughter, Summer, and her best friend, Haley, disappear. Days later, the girls are found in a city park. Haley is dead at the scene, while Summer is left beaten beyond recognition and clinging to life.
As Bill holds vigil over Summer’s bandaged body, the only sound the unconscious girl can make is one cryptic and chilling word: No. And the more time Bill spends with Summer, the more he wonders what happened to her. Or if the injured girl in the hospital bed is really his daughter at all.
When troubling new questions about Summer’s life surface, Bill is not prepared for the aftershocks. He’ll soon discover that both the living and the dead have secrets. And that searching for the truth will tear open old wounds that pierce straight to the heart of his family.
I am reading this one soon. It’s out right now so you can find it on Amazon or where ever you like to buy your books!
Another book that is available is this highly rated novel All The Best People by Sonja Yoerg. This book is well written and beautifully paced. I always admire writers who can infuse their stories with emotion and you feel the character’s pain and joy.
Vermont, 1972. Carole LaPorte has a satisfying, ordinary life. She cares for her children, balances the books for the family’s auto shop and laughs when her husband slow dances her across the kitchen floor. Her tragic childhood might have happened to someone else.
But now her mind is playing tricks on her. The accounts won’t reconcile and the murmuring she hears isn’t the television. She ought to seek help, but she’s terrified of being locked away in a mental hospital like her mother, Solange. So Carole hides her symptoms, withdraws from her family and unwittingly sets her eleven-year-old daughter Alison on a desperate search for meaning and power: in Tarot cards, in omens from a nearby river and in a mysterious blue glass box belonging to her grandmother.
I savored The Stranger In The Woods partly due to author Michael Finkel’s fantastic writing and also because the story is so compelling. Immediately I was reminded of Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer which is another book that hit me right in the heart and stayed with me long after I closed the cover.
Not quite a hermit, I am very introverted and like being alone, I get flustered when I am around people and only feel totally comfortable in my own home, so I can understand a tiny bit of what Christopher McKnight must have felt when he ventured into the Maine woods… and didn’t come out for 27 years.
Solitude, enjoying the beauty of the woods, not worrying about anyone or anything, no pressure of the daily grind, it’s not hard to see the appeal. While there is nothing so healing as nature, it’s hard to imagine spending decades not uttering a single word or communicating with another human. I can spend a few hours in nature, exploring, taking photos, and then I need to come back to my family and dogs. Christopher, however, never needed to enter back into society.
This story is unbelievable, sad, interesting, and I couldn’t put it down.
In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death.
He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life–why did he leave? what did he learn?–as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.
Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life–why did he leave? what did he learn?–as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.


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St Kilda is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate. It existed from 1946 to 1996 and was represented by four Members of Parliament.
The 1941 New Zealand census had been postponed due to World War II, so the 1946 electoral redistribution had to take ten years of population growth and movements into account. The North Island gained a further two electorates from the South Island due to faster population growth. The abolition of the country quota through the Electoral Amendment Act, 1945 reduced the number and increased the size of rural electorates. None of the existing electorates remained unchanged, 27 electorates were abolished, eight former electorates were re-established, and 19 electorates were created for the first time, including St Kilda.The original electorate covered the southern part of Otago Peninsula and some of the settlements that form the suburb of South Dunedin, including St Kilda. It thus took up most of the area that previously belonged to the Dunedin Central electorate (which in itself took over most of the area that previously belonged to the Dunedin West electorate), and some area that had belonged to the Dunedin South electorate (which was abolished).
The southern part of Otago Peninsula has always belonged to the St Kilda electorate until the 1987 electoral redistribution, and the various electoral redistributions determined how much of the suburb of South Dunedin belonged to the electorate.
The electorate was created in 1946,and was abolished in 1996 (the first election using the mixed-member proportional representation (MMP) system), when it was absorbed into the Dunedin South electorate.
The first representative was Fred Jones. He previously represented the Dunedin South electorate and retired at the end of two parliamentary terms of representing St Kilda in 1951.
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|Christian Heritage||Hank Geerlofs||392||1.84|
|Social Credit||Bob Warren||325||1.58|
|Wizard Party||E J Thomas||242||1.16|
|NZ Party||John M. Hayes||2,428||11.30|
|Social Credit||Ron Coles||1,215||5.65||-11.64|
|Independent||D W Morrison||151||0.70|
|Social Credit||Ron Coles||3,608||17.29|
|Social Credit||Joy Clapham||2,638||12.85|
|Socialist Unity||Rodger Smitheram||24||0.11|
|Social Credit||Joy Clapham||1,414||7.04|
|Social Credit||John Burgoyne Tavener||1,069||5.79|
|New Democratic||John Robert Lumsden||103||0.55|
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|Social Credit||D J W Sheppard||1,355||7.87|
|Independent||J C M McPhee||109||0.63|
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|Social Credit||Alexander John Lumsden||1,301||7.64|
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The 1969 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of Parliament's 36th term. It saw the Second National Government headed by Prime Minister Keith Holyoake of the National Party win a fourth consecutive term.
Dunedin North is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate, which returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the New Zealand House of Representatives. It was established for the 1905 election and has existed since. It was last held by David Clark of the New Zealand Labour Party, who replaced the long-standing representative Pete Hodgson. It was considered a safe Labour seat, with Labour holding the seat for all but one term (1975–1978) since 1928. In the 2020 electoral boundary review, Otago Peninsula was added to the area to address a population quota shortfall; with this change the electorate was succeeded by the Dunedin electorate in the 2020 election.
Dunedin South is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate. It first existed from 1881 to 1890, and subsequently from 1905 to 1946. In 1996, the electorate was re-established for the introduction of MMP, before being abolished in 2020.
Miramar was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate in the south-eastern suburbs of Wellington. It was created in 1946, replacing Wellington East, and was replaced by Rongotai for the first MMP election of 1996.
Waimarino was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate that existed from 1911 to 1954, and from 1963 to 1972. It was rural in nature and was represented by four Members of Parliament.
King Country was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate. It existed from 1972 to 1996 and was represented by Jim Bolger of the National Party for those 24 years.
Kapiti was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate, from 1972 to 1996. A bellwether electorate, it frequently changed between National and Labour.
Glenfield was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate for four terms, from 1984 to 1996. It was represented by two members of parliament, first Judy Keall of the Labour Party, and then Peter Hilt of the National Party. Hilt defected to United New Zealand in 1995.
Birkenhead was a New Zealand Parliamentary electorate on Auckland's North Shore from 1969 to 1996, when it was absorbed into the Northcote electorate.
Otara was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate in Auckland, from 1984 to 1996. It existed for four parliamentary terms and was represented by three members of parliament, two from Labour and one from National.
Papanui is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate. The electorate was in the northern suburbs of the city of Christchurch, and existed from 1969 to 1984.
Fendalton is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate. It existed during two periods between 1946 and 1996. The electorate was in the western suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand. Fendalton is an expensive suburb, and was always represented by the National Party.
Eastern Hutt is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate from 1978 to 1996. It was represented by two Labour MPs.
West Coast is a former New Zealand Parliamentary electorate, from 1972 to 1996.
West Auckland is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate on the western outskirts of Auckland, created for the 1984 election from part of the former Helensville electorate. The electorate was abolished for the 1993 election, and split between Henderson and Waitakere electorates.
Dunedin West was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate, in the city of Dunedin. It existed for three periods between 1881 and 1996 and was represented by seven Members of Parliament.
Chalmers, originally Port Chalmers, was a parliamentary electorate in the Otago Region of New Zealand, from 1866 to 1938 with a break from 1896 to 1902. It was named after the town of Port Chalmers, the main port of Dunedin and Otago.
Mornington is a former parliamentary electorate from 1946 to 1963, centred on the suburb of Mornington in the city of Dunedin, New Zealand.
Dunedin Suburbs is a former parliamentary electorate in the city of Dunedin in Otago, New Zealand from 1890 to 1893. The electorate was represented by one Member of Parliament, William Dawson, representing the Liberal Party.
Roslyn was a parliamentary electorate in the city of Dunedin in the Otago region of New Zealand from 1866 to 1890.


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Dubbed “Magic,” the site is touted as allowing users to “trade cryptocurrencies on multiple exchanges within a single dashboard, automatically and manually.” Notably, the exchange appears to be non-custodial, with users crypto holdings remaining on eight other exchange platforms.
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Two “portals” are on offer, one for normal spot trading, the other for “shadow trading,” in which a user’s trades will be set to mimic those of pro-level traders who are “ranked by the community by their trading success,” McAfee indicated in a tweeted image. Somewhat confusingly, he said at the time:
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Last month, I gathered with several friends for a tasting of California’s “hipster” wines.
The goal was to explore the wines being produced by revolutionary vintners — those in Napa Valley willing to eschew Cabernet Sauvignon in favor of Ribolla Gialla; those making distinctly American wines by identifying California’s oldest vineyards; those who embrace California’s vast and varied climate by bottling esoteric grapes.
All the wines, which were pulled from our personal cellars, came from Arnot Roberts, Bedrock Wine Co., Broc Cellars, Dirty & Rowdy, Forlorn Hope, Jolie-Laide, Massican, Matthiasson, The Scholium Project, and Two Shepherds. While I didn’t take formal notes, all the wines were fantastic. And it was fun to open some eyes up to the fact that California produces more than just the usual suspects.
It turns out my friends and I could have easily dubbed our event “The Seven Percent Solution.”
The reason? As the organizers of an event coming up on May 11 in Healdsburg explain, “roughly 93 percent of Northern California vineyard acreage is planted to eight major grape varietals. The remaining 7 percent acreage is home to numerous lesser known varietals. These ‘seven percent’ varietals are finding anchor with a small but growing number of winemakers.”
On May 11, seventeen producers will gather in Healdsburg to showcase their wines. The producers include all the wineries above, along with Idlewild Wines, Leo Steen RPM, Ryme Cellars, Stark Wine, Unti Vineyards, and Wind Gap. Tickets are just $40.
Without question, this is one of the most exciting wine events in the country. So in two weeks, regardless of where you live, you should consider packing your bags and heading to Healdsburg!

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I just turned in my final edits to the awesome folks at Book Publishing Company, which means you can expect to see my brand new vegan and Ethiopian cookbook on shelves in late summer!
The book is currently un-named, but I can tell you it'll be around 100 recipes all vegan, palm-free, gluten-free (save for one gluten recipe for those who are soy-free or love Satan), mostly soy-free, but not tasty-free. Nope the tasty will be free flowing throughout.
Spread the word and remember if you miss me, I post everyday over on Instagram. Hi Tim!

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Lane Closure on West Hillsborough Avenue Between Sawyer Road and Hanley Road
Beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, September 11, the westbound outside lane of West Hillsborough Avenue will be closed between Sawyer Road and Hanley Road while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when driving in the area. Modifications to lane closures may be necessary during the course of restoration.
The repair work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 11. Roadway restoration, with a return to normal traffic patterns, is expected to be completed by 5 p.m., Thursday, September 13. The staff and crews of the Tampa Water Department appreciate everyone's patience during this time.
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The prospects that the Republican-controlled legislative branch would find a compromise to tax cuts were enhanced when a few senators appeared to capitulate without much to show for it may have helped lift US stocks and dollar ahead of the weekend. Each chamber must now approve the reconciliation measure, which does not look particularly like either the House or Senate bills, though the regressive thrust was maintained.
Passage will be relatively easy in the former, but it will be a close call in the Senate. There are a few Republican Senators that do not face re-election, like McCain and Flake from Arizona and are not subject to party retaliation. Still, despite "maverick" rhetoric, and others professing concern about the resulting deficit, the odds of passage have improved.
At the same time, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and the median Fed forecast was for three more hikes next year. This combination of expanding fiscal policy and tighter monetary policy is associated with an appreciating currency. As we have pointed out before, the two "textbook" examples are the Reagan-Volcker mix of the early 1980s and the terms of the reunification of Germany in the early 1990s. A year ago, many investors were led to believe the fiscal expansion was going to be delivered in 2017.
The failure to deliver this stimulus in this year and recovery of the anxiety over European politics since the Dutch and French elections in the spring are reasonable factors behind the poor dollar performance and that the euro was the strongest of the major currencies this year. It appears that early 2018, attention will turn to the other leg of the fiscal stimulus--an infrastructure initiative. A public-private partnership is consistent with the signals from the White House, which could see around $200 bln from the federal government, though it may be cannibalized from some current programs.
We agree with those that do not expect the tax adjustment on overseas profits by American companies to boost the dollar directly or fuel much investment. The direct impact on the dollar is limited by the fact that most of the estimated $2 trillion overbooked abroad is kept in dollar-based investments.
The jaundiced eye toward the prospect of an investment spree is derived from experience. Research of the 2004 tax holiday, for example, cited by the Wall Street Journal, found that for every dollar repatriated, 79 cents went for repurchasing shares, and another 15 cents went to dividends. The research found no increase in domestic dividends. Also, as reported ahead of the weekend, US industry is operating at a little more than 77% of capacity. The last cyclical expansion saw capacity utilization rates exceed 80%.
There may be an indirect impact on the dollar from the changed tax regime for internationally book profits. It may come through the current account narrowing as investment income is repatriated. Traditional models of valuation in the foreign exchange market emphasize the basic balance as a key driver of movement in the foreign exchange market.
The recent string of economic data suggests that the synchronized economic expansion in the US, Europe, and Japan is strengthening as the year winds down. The stronger than expected US retail sales report points to a strong personal consumption report this week and prompted economists to revise up estimates for Q4 US GDP. The Atlanta Fed sees it tracking 3.3%, while the New York Fed sees 4.0%. The NY Fed also projects Q1 18 growth of a little more than 3%.
The flash December PMI for the eurozone suggests another quarter of strong growth. The expansion is broadening, and recent high frequency data shows regional laggards, like France and Italy, are also participating. It may not be a coincidence that as the economy has strengthened, Macron's public support has risen. Italian elections look likely to be held in the first part of March next year, and, perhaps the better economic performance will ease the attraction of extreme policies.
Sweden's Riksbank meets in the week ahead. The upside surprise in the November CPI and strong growth will discourage it from extending its asset purchase program. On a trade-weighted basis, the krona is largely flat on the year, which is helping keep financial conditions easy. The euro is trading near seven-year highs against the krona. If the currency weakness persists, it may give the central bank the latitude to consider a rate hike around the middle of next year.
The immediate political focus in Europe is on the German attempt to put together a new government three months after the election. In Germany's way, there will be exploratory talks first. These can talk several weeks. Merkel does not want to lead a minority government. The SPD does not want to lose its identity in another coalition government. Both blocs do not want to return to the polls. In the September election, both saw their public support fall to post-WWII lows.
A type of arrangement where the SPD and CDU/CSU agree on several broad programs and then fight for the rest of the agenda in the Bundestag seems like a minority government but may be the basis of a compromise. It allows the SPD to still be the main opposition party (rather than the AfD) and draw the parliamentary privileges associated with it.
Catalonia goes to the polls next weekend. The polls suggest a tight race between the secessionists and federalists. However, many secessionists have moderated their message. Still, regardless of the results, whatever political uncertainty that lingers for a bit, it is unlikely to return to levels seen in earlier in Q4.
Before the weekend, Fitch upgraded Portugal's sovereign rating to BBB from BB+. It is the first mover, as S&P sees Portugal as a BBB- credit and Moody's is a step below at Ba1. Investors may be ahead of the rating agencies as Portugal has outperformed. Consider that over the past three months, Portugal's benchmark 10-year bond yield has fallen 99 bp compared with a 13 bp decline in Spain's comparable yields and a 26 bp decline in Italy.
The UK government's belated success in getting the EU's approval to start talks about the post-exit was tarnished by the loss of having the last word on Brexit. In a narrow vote, Parliament secured the right to grant final approval. Another confrontation and possible defeat could be avoided in the week ahead if the specific date of 31 March 2019 can be removed from withdrawal bill.
Given that Q1 18 will be spent discussing the transition period, a hard date may make that period more difficult. It is in the EU's interest to argue for a standstill agreement; this is one that keeps the UK firmly in the EU's rules and regulations, while the UK would be technically out of the EU. It also seems widely recognized that the Irish border issue has not been resolved in any meaningful way, implying that it could emerge again as a formidable challenge.
The US two-year premium over the UK appears to be the widest in at least a quarter century and sterling its flirting with a downtrend line drawn off the 2014 and 2016 highs. Speculative positions are relatively extreme still. Sterling seems particularly vulnerable.
We do not think the widening of the cross-currency basis swap in the dollar's favor is much more than a particularly intense bout of year-end funding needs. It is particularly pronounced in Europe. Australian dollars, for example, can be swapped for dollars for three months at a premium to US dollars. The dollar premium over the yen is in the area it was at the end of last year.
The dollar premium for euro swaps is at its most extreme since 2012, while the dollar premium for sterling swaps appears to be at a record extreme. EONIA jumped at the end of November, and it has spent the first half of December gradually returning to its longer-term averages near -36 bp.
When the debt ceiling is lifted, the adjustment of the US Treasury cash holdings will drain around $400 bln of liquidity via mostly bill sales, and this may raise dollar premium on cross currency swaps next year. Regulatory incentives may also influence the availability of dollar funding.
The Bank of Japan meets in the week ahead. It is most unlikely to change policy. It may also be a little early to seriously discuss a more flexible approach to the 10-year yield target. Also, there is nothing quite like have critics on the governing board that may want take new action to reach the 2% inflation target to make Kuroda appear cautious.
Less appreciated is Abe's tax initiative. At the end of last week, the government announced a targeted corporate tax cut and progressive changes individual taxes. The corporate tax cut was for companies that "sharply increased wages." If businesses follow the government's tax incentives, the statutory rate could fall to 20% from 29.7% presently.
The basic income allowance will be increased. This tax break will be funded by raising the income tax on incomes above JPY8.5 mln (~$75.5k). Taxes are also likely to increase for pensioners with incomes greater than JPY10 mln.
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Harvest Routes has offered to deliver boxes of locally grown, organic vegetables and free-range eggs (as well as other local products) to Gratitude Yoga on Wednesday evenings before our 6 pm Vinyasa class.
Please let me know if you are interested in signing up to purchase and pick up these weekly or bi-weekly deliveries. A unique feature of Harvest Routes’ program is its flexibility: you do not need to commit to purchasing shares every week and can suspend delivery when you need to. Please visit www.harvest-routes.com for more details and to find out where and how the food is grown.
Paul Falcigno, owner of Harvest Routes, will be at Gratitude Yoga this Wednesday June 20 after our 6 pm Summer Solstice practice to speak more about his offerings and answer questions. We may also have a few boxes of produce to purchase this Wed. evening if you are interested.


STOCKHOLM, APRIL 05, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, was honored with a 2016 General Motors Supplier of the Year award for its Sensing Diagnostic Module.
GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM's expectations, created outstanding value or brought new innovations to the company. This is the sixth time Autoliv has received the award.
"We are focused on building positive supplier relationships, bringing new, customer-centric innovations to GM and being the OEM of choice among suppliers," said Steve Kiefer, GM Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "The companies we recognize not only have brought innovation, they delivered it with the quality our customers deserve."
Autoliv was honored for its Sensing and Diagnostic Modules used to control the vehicle passive safety restraints system by sensing impact events. Proprietary algorithms deploy the appropriate vehicle restraint devices to protect the occupants. "We are honored and delighted for being recognized by GM. Our success is built on our passion for saving lives and our relentless focus on delivering robust, high quality solutions at the technological forefront," said Art Blanchford, Autoliv VP Sales and Marketing Electronics, who accepted the prize on behalf of Autoliv at General Motors' 25th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony on March 31st, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.
Winning suppliers were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives and selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Indirect Purchasing, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
In 2016, General Motors accounted for 10% of Autoliv's sales. Annually, approximately 4 million GM vehicles are equipped with the awarded Sensing Diagnostic Module.
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Can cats eat lemon? Generally, lemons and other citrus fruits are considered superfoods for humans. Lemons are not only juicy and fresh food items but also contain a healthy and excellent nutritional profile.
Lemon juice is generally used to rehydrate the body after heavy physical activity. Every cat owner knows how vital it is to provide healthy and nutritious food to your cat. But when it comes to feeding lemons to your furry friend, the question arises, can cats eat lemon?
If you are a cat owner, you are always worried about your cat’s nutrition. You might have noticed that your cat craves the food items you eat.
Also, if you have lemons in your backyard or a fruit basket, your cat will be tempted to taste them. But you always think, are lemons safe for your cat?
Can cats eat lemon? No, cats should not eat lemons as they contain toxic compounds and are poisonous to your cat. Even if consumed in a small amount, it will cause gastrointestinal discomfort in your feline friend leading to episodes of stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Can cats eat lemon?
No, cats cannot eat lemon as it contains toxic compounds and essential oils harmful to your cat. While humans can easily taste and enjoy lemons, it’s a different story for your furry ball.
It experiences digestive issues such as severe diarrhea. If lemon is eaten in large quantity, it leads to poisoning, which may prove fatal if urgent treatment is not done.
Usually, cats are obligate carnivores and obtain all their proteins and required amount of fat from meat. So, cats are tempted toward plant-based food items only due to curiosity. In the case of lemons, cats don’t like their scent and try to avoid them, which is good news for a cat owner.
Moreover, lemons contain a toxic compound known as psoralen, affecting your cat’s DNA and causing mutations. Limonene is an essential oil in lemons that is toxic for your cat. Lemons alone are not toxic for your cat, but their trees are also harmful and poisonous to your furry friend.
Do cats like lemon juice, and is it dangerous?
As a cat owner, you must know what safe food for your cat is. In the case of lemon, every part, including pulp, seeds, juice, and skin, is toxic to your cat. Even a tiny amount of juice will cause gastrointestinal distress and severe pain in your cat.
Your cats may feel ill if lemon juice is spilled on their claws or skin. It will lead to skin irritation caused by toxins in lemon juice. So, it is best to thoroughly clean and disinfects the areas where you usually eat or cut the citrus fruits.
Moreover, cats usually do not like the smell of citrus fruits, so they will likely stay away from lemon juice due to its strong smell. But still, you should be careful as your cat’s curious nature will urge it to taste lemon juice.
Food for Cats: Did You Know?
Felines are not actually picky eaters as one might think. Therefore, we have looked at several different foods and tell you if it’s safe for your cat to eat or not. Like this one: Can Cats Eat Mashed Potatoes?
Are lemons toxic for cats to eat?
Can cats eat lemon? Are they toxic for cats? Generally, lemon is toxic and a bad fruit for your cat as it contains essential oils and toxic compounds that produce gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea and vomiting. It can make your cat weak and lethargic.
Also, it contains toxic compounds such as limonene which is responsible for the citrus scents of lemons. It is used in dog shampoos and perfumes, but it is lethal in the case of cats. So, it should be kept away from your feline friend. Linalool is another poisonous compound in lemon used in soaps as an insecticide.
Moreover, another toxic compound in lemon is psoralen which causes photosensitivity in your cat. Your cat will suffer from skin burns when exposed to sunlight after applying psoralen to its body.
Are lemons safe for cats?
Can cats eat lemons? No, cats should not eat lemons. They contain toxic compounds that are harmful to your cat. If your cat eats lemon in excess, it can cause low blood pressure, behavioral changes even death.
If your cat tastes lemon in a small amount, it could even prove dangerous for your kitty. So, keep a check on your cat’s daily diet.
Conclusion – Can cats eat lemon?
So, can cats eat lemon? The answer is No. The toxic compounds in lemons can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and severe pain in your kitty. Also, diarrhea and vomiting can make your cat weak and dull.
Usually, lemon poisoning is lethal and should be treated as early as possible. So, the best possible option is to hide the lemons from your cat’s sight if you have them at home.

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Multichannel Function Generators
MC includes two objects, mc.evolve~ and mc.gradient, for generating repeating time-varying multichannel control functions. The unique feature of these objects is that they allow you to specify function values as ranges; the objects uses these ranges to spread sample values within the range across the space of the output audio channels. The multichannel control signals generated by these objects can be applied to oscillator or filter frequencies, audio levels, or pan positions. It's probably easiest to gain an understanding of how these objects work by looking through some examples.
The mc.evolve~ Object
The mc.evolve~ object maps an input driving function from 0 to 1 over a series of ranges in a stored function. The value of the driving function represents an X position where 0 is the beginning and 1 is the end. Each output channel, starting at 1, fills out a range of Y values. As an example, sending two lists 0 0.5 1 and 1 0.5 1 establishes two ranges, one at X position 0 and one at X position 1. If there are three output channels, then the output, regardless of the "X" value of the input driving function, would be a constant multichannel signal containing 0.5, 0.75, and 1.
More interesting time-varying behavior begins when ranges specified at each X position are different. In this example all values at X position 0 are 0.5 because both the low and high range values are 0.5. But at X position 1, the range is from 0 to 1. If you drive mc.evolve~ with a phasor~, the effect of this range specification a diverging series of values that snap back to the middle as the phase resets.
The mc.gradient~ Object
The mc.gradient~ object divides the X axis of a function into a number of evenly spaced "slices." The number and locations of the slices are determined by the object's attribute. Each slice intersects a function of ranges. A channel's output value is determined by an input signal between 0 and 1 specifying a distance between the low and high range values at a given slice position. In the diagram below, mc.gradient~ is using five channels whose slices are located at X positions 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1. The output for channels 1 and 5 will always be zero, because there is no range at those X positions. However, at slice position 0.5 (channel 3), there is a range between 0.5 and 1.0. When the input signal is 0, channel 3's output will be 0.5, the low end of the range. When the input signal is 0.5, channel 3's output will be 0.75, the midpoint of the range. And then the input signal is 1.0, channel 3's output will be 1.0, the high end of the range.
By default, mc.gradient~ has a function consisting of two points, one at X position 0 and one at X position 1. Both points have Y minimum and maximum values of 0. This means mc.gradient~ will output 0 for all channels given any input signal value. To create the function that corresponds to the above diagram, send mc.gradient~ the message ; this means: at X position 0.5, define a range between 0.5 and 1.0. Note that the X position need not correspond with a slice location; this is being done here to create more straightforward illustration of the object's behavior.
The meter~ in the example shows that the level of channels 1 and 5 is always zero, while channel 3 has the highest level.
Creating Complexity With Multichannel Function Generators
- Supply a multichannel signal to the input of mc.gradient~ - each input channel will drive its corresponding output channel indepdently.
- Each function point supplied to mc.gradient~ can have a fourth "phase" value that defines where the zero input value will start; this allows ranges to move in opposite directions as you move across the space of channel slices. By default the phase starts at the lowest point in the range.
- Use a more complex non-periodic input function such as one generated by a line~ object.


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If you notice that certain roads in Wells are cleaner of litter than they used to be, you probably want to thank a group known as the Wells Road Rangers. That group of volunteers has taken up the mission of keeping the town's roadsides as clean as possible. The way they began was rather serendipitous.
“They started last spring,” said Wells Volunteer Coordinator Cindy Adamsky. “My husband saw a woman standing in a drainage ditch and stopped to see if she needed help. She said she was picking up litter. He said, “stay right here” and called me on the phone. I came right over.”
That woman was Wells resident Kathy Graham. Graham said she got the idea to form a group from a letter to the editor in a local paper last year. The writer, Eileen Willard of Kennebunk, spoke of how the melting snow along the sides of the road were giving way to the ugly side of what happens when careless people toss trash out of vehicle windows. Eileen spoke of a group of women and men, proudly calling themselves the Kennebunk Road Rangers, who were meeting once a week to clean roadsides in their town. Graham contacted Willard and they decided to coordinate efforts.
The group meets every Thursday from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. and focuses their efforts on an area the group has chosen. The Wells and Kennebunk groups combine their efforts and do roads in both towns, alternating between the two each week.
“I thought we could do an hour a week,” Graham said. “I mentioned the group to friends who had the same mindset (about litter) and a willingness to work. We take suggestions (on where to clean) from the group. We're informal about it. A lot of us go up and down Branch Road. It looks so nice when you don't see aluminum cans glittering in the sunlight.”
Once Adamsky met with Graham, she made sure that the new group's efforts were supported by the town. “We got them safety vests and cones,” Adamsky said. “When they finish, they call me. The Public Works Department goes out and picks up the trash and takes it to the Transfer Station. They also came up with the idea of “no littering” signs, particularly on (Branch Road). Kathy snapped a photo of one and brought it to me. I asked (Town Manager) Jon Carter about it and he said ‘fine'. There are six signs along Branch Road near the Recreation Department.”
“The town has been so cooperative,” Graham said. “It helps a lot knowing we have the support of the town. People need to take some responsibility for keeping the town clean.”
The group has also resulted in socializing and friendships forming, once the Wells group and the Kennebunk one combined their efforts. “We go out for coffee afterwards,” Graham explained. “It's really rewarding and fun.”
The group works weekly during the spring, summer, and fall, ceasing activity when temperatures are too cold and/or there is snow cover.
“This is a total grass roots effort,” Adamsky said. “It started as eight ladies. They got together on Thursday mornings and work for an hour on an area that they choose. Then they go out for coffee. Some nice friendships have been born from it.”
If you are interested in joining the group, contact Adamsky at 207-361-8130. Note also that additional volunteer opportunities in town exist with various boards and committees, at events the town's involved in this summer, and with activities like monitoring the Piping Plovers and with Maine Healthy Beaches. Adamsky can get you involved with any and all of these opportunities.


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The presence and characteristics of Clostridium difficile were investigated in 839 faecal samples from seven different animal species in the Netherlands. The number of positive samples ranged from 3.4% (cattle) to 25.0% (dogs). Twenty-two different PCR ribotypes were identified. Among 96 isolates, 53% harboured toxin genes. All C. difficile isolates from pigs, cattle and poultry were toxinogenic, whereas the majority of isolates from pet animals consisted of non-toxinogenic PCR ribotypes 010 and 039. Ribotype 012 was most prevalent in cattle and ribotype 078 in pigs. No predominant ribotypes were present in horse and poultry samples. Overall, PCR ribotypes 012, 014 and 078 were the most frequently recovered toxinogenic ribotypes from animal samples. Comparison with human isolates from the Dutch Reference Laboratory for C. difficile at Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) showed that these types were also recovered from human hospitalized patients in 2009/2010, encompassing 0.8%, 11.4% and 9.8% of all isolates, respectively. Application of multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis indicated a genotypic relation of animal and human ribotype 078 strains, but a clear genotypic distinction for ribotypes 012 and 014. We conclude that toxinogenic C. difficile PCR ribotypes found in animals correspond to PCR ribotypes associated with human disease in hospitalized patients in the Netherlands. Contrary to PCR ribotype 078, significant genetic differences were observed between animal and human PCR ribotype 012 and 014 isolates.
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These unedited excerpts describe the Darwin monument on Isla San Cristóbal, the commemorative postage stamps, and the “Darwin Medallion” commissioned by the author and presented to President Velasco Ibarra. See Notes below for additional details.
An asterisk (*) indicates a footnote by the author, and the § symbol indicates a footnote added to this online page.
Unrelated to the above, the Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands excerpt presents von Hagen's incorrect account of the Alessandro Malaspina expedition, which did not visit Galápagos.
(pp. 96-97) It was September 1935. Christine and I were on board the schooner San Cristóbal bound for the Galápagos Islands, there to carry out an objective that we had been planning for two years. To mark the centenary of Charles Darwin's visit to the islands, we planned to erect at Wreck Bay on Chatham Island, the spot where he first landed,§ the monument which was safe in the hold of the schooner. The bust of Darwin was a replica of a portrait [sic, bust] in the American Museum of Natural History, and had been sent to me through the kindness of Dr. Robert Cushman Murphy of that Museum; a plaster cast had been made of the original, and in Ecuador it was re-cast by a native sculptor.§§ The inscription for the monument was written by the sole surviving son of the great naturalist, Major Leonard Darwin, of Sussex, England, and the plaque, containing the inscription, also had a portrait of Darwin as a young man. A copy of the portrait was obtained through the gracious offices of Mrs. Nora Barlow who had recently edited her grandfather's Diary of the Beagle.
§ Actually, Darwin's first landing was near Cerro Tijeretas, which is northwest of Wreck Bay. Although Wreck Bay is close, there is no written evidence that he ever visited it. See Estes et al for map showing his landing places.
§§ The sculptor was Luis Mideros.
Raising the monument was more than an act of biological piety. It was the beginning of a campaign to bring to the attention of naturalists all over the world, and to the attention of the Republic of Ecuador, to which the Galápagos Islands belong, the need for conserving the irreplaceable natural phenomena of the archipelago, and to save from extinction this living laboratory for the study of evolutionary processes.
Knowing the Latin Americans to be particularly receptive to personal appeals, I hoped by means of the monument to dramatize the need for protective legislation. In addition, I had designed a series of stamps which I had suggested that the Republic of Ecuador issue to commemorate the centennial of Darwin's visit to her possessions. The stamps were to have been issued on 17 September 1935; they actually appeared six months later, a hiatus not due this time to traditional Latin-American procrastination, but to the deposition of the President with whom I had carried out negotiations.
(pp. 109-110) In the early morning we disgorged our freight. In addition to our store of food, collecting apparatus, books, and instruments, we had to unload the bust of Darwin, for the monument was to be erected nearby. We also had to take off our two masons, natives of Guayaquil, who were to make the base. They had not come up on deck during the whole voyage; they looked positively gangrenous, but now that terra firma was at hand they took a new lease on life.
The whole of that day was spent trying to find a suitable place for the monument. I had designed a base which was to be made of the basalt lava fragments of the Galápagos; to assist the masons, I had also had made a small scale model. We had to have a supply of fresh water with which to mix the cement, and a block and tackle to lift the heavy bust of the naturalist on top of the pedestal when it was completed. To the right of the bay, overlooking the harbour, was an elevated spot near the shore, which seemed to be the ideal location, and the site was decided upon therewith.
The masons were already at work on their task of finding the material for the base of the monument as we mounted mules and left for the settlement in the hills of Chatham Island. Half-way up the slope, at six hundred feet, the sun broke out through the mist, and the clear azure sweep of the Pacific revealed itself.
(pp. 171-172) We made first for Chatham to inaugurate the Darwin monument. Even from a distance one could see the bust on top of the lava pedestal, and I thought my masons had done quite well. With scant ceremony, the bust was unveiled and accepted by the Commander of the port in the name of science and the Republic of Ecuador. The masons had done a good job, but, as they had not been working under supervision, they had found a heart-shaped stone which they put in the centre of the monument and wrote thereon, in large conspicuous letters:
This legend completely dwarfed the name of Charles Darwin. The work had taken a long time, because the masons could not chip the basalt with their chisels, and had broken most of them before they decided that they could not cut the lava rock. Thereafter they searched out each stone they needed, stones of the right size to build the fifteen foot pedestal.
(p. 197) Then came Malaspina. And he was a “caballo del otro color.” Alesandro Malaspina was chosen to lead a scientific expedition on the ships Descubierta and Atrevida into the South Seas in circumnavigation. Malaspina [after visiting Guayaquil] shaped the course of his two vessels for the Galápagos Islands. There they cruised for some days among the fantastic clinker heaps.
This was, in reality, the first scientific expedition to come to the Galápagos.§ It is unfortunate that we do not know what it accomplished.
§ For a time, another ship, the Santa Gertrudis, Captain Alonzo de Torres y Guerra, sailed in company with Malaspina. Then, while Malaspina sailed westward across the Pacific, the Santa Gertrudis visited Galápagos on its way to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, a Galápagos chart was drawn by Thomas de la Cruz Doblado, based on the work of Lorenzo Vacaro, an officer on the ship. A note on this chart cited the voyage of Malaspina. From this, it's possible that von Hagen thought Malaspina himself visited the islands.
(p. 10) Dr. Robert Murphy, the famed authority on oceanic birds at the American Museum of Natural History (my earliest mentor) took me to see Henry Fairfield Osborn [Director of the Museum]. He promised to have made a plaster cast of the bronze portrait [sic, bust] of Charles Darwin that stands at the entrance of the Museum.§ They would also pack and ship it to Guayaquil, the port of Ecuador.
§ The bust was actually located in the Museum's Darwin Hall of Invertebrate Zoology.
(p. 12) The crated bust of Darwin I transported personally to Quito, the capitol of Ecuador, where a well-known sculptor (whose name now after a half century escapes me§) would recaste it in concrete filled with bronze fillings which, it was hoped, would take on a patina of bronze when exposed to the elements. Further, a plaque was designed showing the young Darwin and the names of the participating members of the expedition were listed.
§ As noted above, the sculptor was Luis Mideros.
(p. 13) (Preparation and subsequent meeting with the President and others) I changed into more formal clothes as I was expected to meet the President within an hour. I hurredly found the time to find the Darwin Medallion. … The ceremony was brief and for me most efficacious. The President, Dr. Velasco Ibarra, whose profession was that of a history professor, was tall and thin. His eyes were rimmed with spectacles, his face unseemingly pale, since there had been a brief whiff of revolution. … He had already been briefed on the purpose of the Darwin Memorial Expedition. … I told him briefly the purpose of our coming. We were to make an island-to-island survey of the Galápagos, note the problems of conservation of the turtles, land tortoises and birds. I would submit a report on these conditions. We were also going to raise a monument of Charles. In addition, the medallion that I had cast in San Francisco showed Charles Darwin as a young man; on the reverse side was the H. M. S. Beagle and Darwin's words: “The voyage of the Beagle has been the most important event of my life and determined my whole career.” § It was beautifully encased in black velvet. It made the impression I wished it would make. My only chagrin was that I kept none for myself.
§ In Darwin's Autobiography.
(p. 14) At my request, I was taken to the Minister of Post and Transportation who, too, was briefed on the program and purposes of the expedition. The object of this was for the post office department to consider issuing a series of Galápagos stamps, six distinct issues with Darwin's portrait, tortoises, iguanas, etc., which would be offered at the time of the centennial. Efforts were also to be made to see if they would appoint me as honorary postmaster of the Galápagos during that time, with a special cancellation seal so that these stamps could be franked by me on the date of the inauguration of the Darwin monument, so that through the avenues of publicity it would draw collectionistas to the stamp series from which a profit would be gained, which would act as the first financial contribution to the establishment of a research station on the Galápagos. It was, unbelievably, the easiest of all my projects; the designs were given to the representatives in Quito of Thomas de la Rue, Ltd., who specialized in such stamp issues. Final designs were made during the end of 1934, approved and the Darwin memorial stamps were actually issued, but not, as will be learned, in the precise form in which I had visioned it.
(p. 168-171) My first notice I had at San Cristóbal, of information contained in several wireless messages, was: the Darwin stamp project was kaput; the President had been “replaced”, so all governmental projects were suspended and in that suspension was the stamp issue. Had it taken place, it would, for the time, have been a bold step. The Galápagos stamps of the six different issues, one bearing the portrait of Darwin and others of the fauna, were to be issued on 15 September (1935).§ The envelopes bearing these stamps, the first air mail flights to the Galápagos, were to be franked by an official seal (which I carried). A year before, I had talked with Juan Trippe, then President of the Pan American Airlines, into making the first air flight to the Galápagos and pick up the franked covers. These were to be sold and the money obtained to be the base of the first contribution to finance the Galápagos project. Juan Trippe, too, had telegraphed that the stamp project was “off” and so there would be no flight to the Galápagos. That the plan has merit is demonstrated in that it is now being done. In 1982* my Darwin stamp issue did eventually take to wings, but far too late to be of assistance to the over-all plan.
§ This series was in fact issued a few months later, in 1936.
* 1982 — First day cover in aid of conservation. A series of stamps of fauna of the Galápagos is being issued to be franked from various areas associated with Charles Darwin. The object: to raise funds for the operation of the Charles Darwin Research Station.
The Darwin monument fared better. There it stood on the beach of Wreck Bay, facing the same beach where Darwin had landed a century ago. … The work had taken a long time, as the masons could not chip the basalt with their chisels and had broken most of them before they decided that they could not cut the lava rock. Thereafter, they searched out each stone they needed, stones of the right size, to build the fifteen-foot pedestal.
There was a simple ceremony.§ A few idle Galápagueños, half teethed and half clothed, stood by, mainly for the wine that was to follow. I made a short speech in Spanish; the commandant, who did not know any more about Darwin then he did about Wedgewood [sic, Wedgwood] responded. He accepted the monument in the name of the Republic of Ecuador and that was that. It would certainly have delighted Charles Darwin to know that a small group of sea iguanas, which he called “the little imps of darkness” were then scampering about the base of the monument.
§ A brief announcement in the June 11, 1935 New York Times (p. 19) reported the upcoming ceremony.
That monument was alone our monument. Few knew or could have understood the immense labour, mental and physical, it had cost me to have transported a cast from its original in New York, convey it to Quito, cast it and convey it in a pitching vessel to the Galápagos. Still, that single act was to lead to an awakening of the importance of the Galápagos and Darwin. Ecuador, which then had a small interest in its cinder heaps, would, through my publications in their newspapers and the various publications of that moment on a world-wide basis, slowly realize its great heritage in history and science.
After all these years had slipped by since 1935, no one had mentioned it, so I was resigned to the fact that it had been destroyed, until I learned in reading William Robinson's book Return to the Sea (1972) that the monument still survived.
They showed me (at Chatham Island) a barren little memorial park with its bust and plaque erected by von Hagen who has done so much against discouraging inertia to try and save the Galápagos. They have surrounded the place with low ornamental walls of lava and planted trees … Rereading von Hagen's book (Ecuador and the Galápagos — 1949), I realize what a misfortune it is, there are not more scientists like him interested in preserving rare birds and animals alive in their own habitat. … I felt a warm personal accord with von Hagen who was not afraid to come right out and side with the animals.
This was the first notice, since it was erected in 1935, that I knew that the monument was still there. When I returned to Las Encantadas in 1981, I too found the Darwin Monument in the place, as described by Robinson except that …
Except that it had been moved from where I first placed it on the beach at Wreck Bay where Darwin first landed.§ It was behind a fence in Marine Headquarters, its garden greened with plants (wonderful when one recalls how little water there is on the island). An anchor had been tastefully placed at its base, otherwise it was the same as I had erected it forty-five years ago. The commandant of a detail of marines at first refused my request to enter the citadel, until I showed him photographs of the monument and myself standing by it, in 1935.
§ As noted earlier, Darwin never landed at Wreck Bay.
And there we were, in 1981, my daughter Bettina and myself. We were filmed beside that monument which, launched forty-five years ago, was part of the plan for a National Park within the Galápagos and the erection and maintenance of a permanent Research Station.
(p. 276) (Concerning the Charles Darwin Research Station) As to my own participation in all this, in the 20th anniversary (1980) issue of Noticias de Galápagos, the secretary general wrote: “Victor Wolfgang von Hagen and other Galápagos enthusiasts made the first effort and vigorously advocated both protective legislation and the establishment of a scientific station in the archipelago. The Government decreed some of the islands as natural resources and in 1935, exactly one hundred years after Charles Darwin's visit, von Hagen led the “Galápagos Memorial Expedition” and on San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island erected a monument to the great naturalist with an inscription written by his one surviving son, Major Leonard Darwin. It was a gallant effort, but produced no positive action. The Government appointed no wardens to enforce its decree and international scientists failed to set up even a modest Research Station. Von Hagen pleaded his cause in Europe, where, in 1937, Sir Julian Huxley headed an imposing “Galápagos Islands Committee.”
Things never materialize until the moment is ripe for them. My placing a monument to Darwin, where he first landed, my survey of the Galápagos, island to island, in order to form a base for a conservation program, my subsequent writing the legislation (14th May 1936, Official Decree 31) for Ecuador and my publication of books and articles, as well as lectures did arouse international attention, but war sank any project before it could be launched.
|People whose names are inscribed on the Darwin monument:|
|Victor Wolfgang von Hagen||Expedition leader|
|Christine Inez von Hagen||Wife|
|Christine Inez Brooks||Mother-in-Law|
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The parents of Dr. von Hagen's wife and brother-in-law were Alexander Brown II and Christine Inez Brown. After Mr. Brown's death, she married a Mr. Brooks. Only Dr. and Mrs. von Hagen actually participated in the expedition. The others contributed financial and personal support. (Family information courtesy of von Hagen biographer Keith Richmond.)
Dr. von Hagen apparently created La Asociación Conmemorativa Darwin (Darwin Commemorative Association) prior to his 1935 Galápagos Expedition, although he does not mention this in the texts above. However, an invitation bearing that name was sent to Dr. John C. Merriam, Director of the Carnegie Institute (now, Carnegie Institution) in Washington, DC. The invitation (about 16 × 18 inches) invites Dr. Merriam to participate in the commemoration, and is signed by von Hagen as Director, and Alexander R. Brown III as Secretary.

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Reviewed by Trinity River Dog from Trinity River, CA on Monday, November 11, 2013
Not sure the birds have noticed it yet, because they're concentrating on other feeders, but it is a nice feeder and I'm hoping it will not work for the Steller jays, who will clean out a feeder (very noisily) in a day. Wouldn't mind that so much, but they run off the smaller birds.
Reviewed by Pocahantus from Angels Camp, Ca on Monday, October 21, 2013
this is a sturdy plastic feeder and easy to operate. the birds are already enjoying it along with the local turkeys who get what falls on the ground.
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It is hard to believe that these feeders are plastic! They look like they are made of wrought iron. Easy to load with feed and a generous size too. I'm glad I bought more than one and at these fantastic prices, I might have to replace my other aging feeders for this stylist model.
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Not sure how the plastic will hold up in cold weather, but for the price this is a functional, nice looking feeder. The bottom part is only wide enough for small birds, but I do like that it holds plenty of seed.
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A man was arrested for string of suspected driving offences after being stopped by police in North Yorkshire.
The 25-year-old tested positive for cocaine and cannabis after a drugs test at the scene on Saturday.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police stopped the VW Golf after being made aware of suspicious circumstances, near Topcliffe, Thirsk.
A strong smell of cannabis led to the vehicle being searched and officers located suspected class A and B drugs, as well as a number of bank cards.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, possession of a class A drug, possession of a class B drug, theft of a motor vehicle, and theft.
The man, from Harrogate, was released under investigation while inquiries continue.

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MADRID, May 25 (UPI) -- Spain mulled creating a state-owned superbank to absorb failing banks, while in Greece a financially ruined man and his 90-year-old mother committed suicide.
Luis de Guindos, Spain's minister of the economy and competitiveness, told reporters the possible superbank would absorb Spain's now-nationalized No. 4 bank, Bankia SA conglomerate -- formed from seven struggling regional savings banks in December 2010 -- and other troubled banks.
Three banks being considered -- banks whose near-insolvency is largely due to unsound real estate lending -- include No. 4 savings bank, CatalunyaCaixa, year-old Novagalicia Banco and No. 6 commercial lender, Bank of Valencia, the Spanish daily El Pais reported.
Madrid had planned to put at least CatalunyaCaixa and Novagalicia up for auction but is leaning against doing so because it believes it won't get enough money for them, the newspaper said.
"In the end run, the objective is to clean up the Spanish financial system," de Guindos said. "The government is taking stock. All options are open."
Spaniards, like Greeks, are pulling money out of Spanish banks and transferring it to banks in other countries -- with some people converting their money into non-euro currencies -- amid growing fears Madrid will not be able to support Spain's struggling banking sector, The New York Times reported.
Some worry Spain will be forced to leave the eurozone -- as many fear Greece will do -- and re-adopt its old currency, the peseta, the newspaper said.
In Spain about 4.3 percent of bank deposits, or about $51 billion, has left the country in the past year. In Greece, nearly one-third of the country's bank deposits have left the country in the past two years.
Spain's national deposit insurance fund is virtually bankrupt, the Times said.
In central Athens, a 60-year-old unemployed musician and his 90-year-old mother leaped to their deaths from their apartment building's fifth-floor roof Thursday, witnesses said.
Witnesses told Athens News the pair held hands while jumping, while others, quoted by Greece's NewsIt Web site, said Antonis Perris pushed his Alzheimer's-plagued mother from the roof first, and then jumped.
Perris wrote on the blog stoixoi.info Wednesday night his mother, whom he had taken care of for 20 years, began having schizophrenic fits recently and no nursing home would accept her.
The two lived together on the mother's $426 pension, NewsIt said.


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text: Tuesday December 21, 2010 Local News Ewura approves 18 pc power tariff hike from January 1 By MARIAM SAID, 20th December 2010 @ 05:25, Total Comments: 0, Hits: 304 The Energy and Water Utility Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has slashed the proposal by Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) to hike electricity tariffs from 34.6 per cent to only 18.5 per cent. The new tariff will take effect from January 1, 2011. Tanesco had requested Ewura to increase the tariff from 34.6 per cent in 2011; 13.8 per cent in 2012 and 13.9 per cent in 2013, which the regulatory has refused. After a meeting with the Tanesco board of directors, it was decided that a wide electricity tariff adjustment system, to cover three years from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, should be deferred until when a credible cost of service study is carried out by an independent expert to be engaged by us, EWURA Director General Haruna Masebu told a news conference in Dar es Salaam on Monday. He also cited several conditions for the approved tariffs, including one ordering TANESCO to submit to Ewura a detailed report of technical and non-technical loses within one year. Furthermore, Ewura has abolished a special rate for the utility companys staff, whereby they will now be subjected to tariffs as other general use customers. According to TANESCO, the requested tariffs will enable to demonstrate its bankability to donors, increase capacity needed to meet system peak demand and to adequately fund repair and maintenance programme to ensure a stable supply of electricity.


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A new performing arts series at Westminster Hall; a daylong festival of music by women at Crooners
Amazing space, how sweet the sound. Westminster Hall is the new performing arts venue at Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis. It opened in January 2018 and quickly became the new home of the chamber music ensemble Accordo and the Source Song Festival. The men’s vocal group Cantus performs its Minneapolis concerts there.
An article published in The Journal on January 2018 described the hall as “designed for both quiet, individual prayer and new Sunday evening worship services with a band.” Its acoustics, size (a 400-seat sweet spot), flexibility (it can be configured multiple ways) and physical beauty have grown it beyond church-related uses. Also, it offers free on-site parking, no small thing.
In October, Westminster Hall will launch its own performing arts series. Senior Pastor Tim Hart-Andersen sees it as a way to connect artists more closely with the community. Minister of Music and the Arts Amanda Weber pictures it breaking down barriers between artists and audiences. The inaugural series is varied and diverse.
Oct. 11: Nachito Herrera. The famously fiery Cuban pianist will launch the series with a concert that also features Cuban food.
Nov. 1: The South African gospel choir 29:11. They sang with the Minnesota Orchestra during Sommerfest 2018, a celebration of Nelson Mandela’s centenary. They’ll be here as part of their “iForgive” tour, with music of reconciliation and healing.
Dec. 13 and 14: James Sewell Ballet: “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Gian Carlo Menotti’s beloved Christmas classic will bring the holiday spirit to Westminster Hall.
Feb. 1, 2020: Border CrosSing. A concert of rarely performed sacred music from Latin America from the past 500 years. Border CrosSing was part of the Minnesota Orchestra’s spectacular Sommerfest 2019 finale, Osvaldo Golijov’s “Las Pasión segun San Marcos.”
March 2020 (dates TBD): Westminster House Ensemble: “Seven Last Words.” James MacMillan’s work, commissioned by BBC Television, will be performed by the Westminster Choir accompanied by a string orchestra.
May 30: Monroe Crossing. A concert of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and original bluegrass by the Minnesota-based bluegrass supergroup. Following Saturday night’s concert, the band will lead Westminster’s Sunday worship.
Most performances will start at 7:30 p.m. FMI and tickets ($25, $10 youth and students). Not all tickets are on sale now; the rest will be available starting Dec. 1. A limited number of pay-what-you-can tickets will be available at the door one hour before performances.
‘Give Me Liberty’: a love letter to people on the margins
Watching director Kirill Mikhanovsky’s “Give Me Liberty” is like standing in a gale-force wind, but with a big smile on your face.
For much of the film, Vic (Chris Galust, in his first acting role) drives a worse-for-wear medical transport van around the streets of Milwaukee, where roads are blocked because of a protest. The van is crammed like a clown car with elderly Russian immigrants, people with disabilities, and a charismatic Russian boxer who might be a scam artist. Everyone is talking (in English and Russian) at full volume, a white-haired man is playing accordion, and the boxer is eating a chicken he stole from someone’s kitchen as Vic takes corners at top speed.
Mikhanovsky’s first job when he came to the United States was driving a medical transport van, and he draws from his own experience in this labor of love that’s also a love letter to humankind. Almost no one in this film has ever acted before. Most of the cast is drawn from Milwaukee’s Russian immigrant community and a vocational training program for people with disabilities.
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A scene from the motion picture “Give Me Liberty.”
Galust was discovered in a baking shop in Brooklyn. His character can’t say no to any request for help, no matter the inconvenience or threat to his livelihood. Lauren “Lolo” Spencer, who plays Tracy, a young woman with ALS, is a young woman with ALS and a disability lifestyle influencer on Instagram. This should be her breakthrough role, meaning directors should be messaging her like crazy after this film. Maxim Stoianov, who did some acting before this film, is irresistible as Dima, the boxer with a hollow leg.
“Give Me Liberty” is big of heart, generous of spirit, and brilliantly filmed, with constant motion and flow. How did Mikhanovsky keep it all from falling apart? We started out skeptical but were instantly engaged and sorry to see it end. Also sorry to write so late about it. FMI including trailer, times and tickets. Now playing at the Film Society’s St. Anthony Main Theatre, it closes Thursday.
Thursday at Magers & Quinn: Christopher Ingraham presents his memoir “If You Lived Here, You’d Be Home by Now” in conversation with Tom Weber. To Minnesotans at least, Ingraham will always be the Washington Post data reporter who wrote a story in 2015 calling Red Lake County “the absolute worst place to live in America.” He was pummeled by the internet – and invited to visit. Which he did. Soon after, he and his family moved from Baltimore to Red Lake County and have lived there ever since. Ingraham’s memoir – subtitled “Why We Traded the Commuting Life for a Little House on the Prairie” – came out Tuesday. Weber is a former MPR News host. 7 p.m. FMI. Free.
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“Letters from Pickle”
Thursday at the Film Society’s St. Anthony Main Theatre: MinnAnim8. The eighth annual festival of homegrown animation includes films created by youth, students, and independent animators right here in Minnesota. See the films, meet the filmmakers and ask them about their work. Youth/Student Showcase at 6:45 p.m., Independent Animation Showcase at 7:30 p.m. Your ticket gets you into both. FMI, trailer and tickets ($9.50/6/5).
Friday at Lake Harriet Bandshell: Minnesota Orchestra: Symphony for the Cities. An end-of-the-summer tradition for more than 40 years. Associate Conductor Akiko Fujimoto will lead the orchestra in a program that starts with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski’s arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and ends with John Williams’ “Throne Room and End Title” from “Star Wars.” In between: delightful music by Brahms, Dvorák, Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov and Mussorgsky/Ravel. 7 p.m. Free.
Friday through Sunday at the Ordway Concert Hall: Opening Weekend: Jeremy Denk Plays Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Schumann wrote his one and only piano concerto for his wife, Clara Schumann, who premiered it in Dresden on December 4, 1845. Known as a work in which the piano and the orchestra interweave and interact, it will be framed by Rossini’s Overture to The Silken Ladder and Schubert’s Symphony No. 2. Hearing SPCO artistic partner Denk play is invariably a great pleasure. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. FMI and tickets ($12/30/50; free for children and students). Saturday’s performance will be followed by a season opening celebration at the St. Paul Hotel. FMI and tickets ($150). Can’t attend in person? You can live stream Sunday’s concert.
Saturday at Crooners: As Only Women Can: A Day-Long Festival of Music by Women, Performed by Women and Celebrating the Experiences of Women. Did you know that Crooners is owned by a woman? Mary Tjosvold is a business owner, humanitarian and former chair of the American Refugee Committee. So it’s no surprise that she wants this festival to benefit others, specifically organizations that improve the lives of children and families. Look for them in the Fireside Room if you go. Held on all three of Crooners’ stages – in the main room, the Dunsmore Room and the Lakeside Tent – this might be the biggest women’s music festival ever held in the Twin Cities (or nearby). Performers include Joyann Parker, Patty Peterson, Debbie Duncan, Laura Caviani, Mary Jo Gothmann, Connie Evingson and Erin Schwab. Here’s the complete schedule Doors at 2 p.m., music from 3-10 p.m. FMI and tickets ($30-50).

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My childhood days were spent playing make-believe with my dolls, or playing pretend gas station with the yard hose. I spent many days pretending to be an Olympic gymnast, spinning around the very top of my swing set, creating routines to win the Gold Medal. I spent my summers choreographing Gold-Medal Winning synchronized swimming routines and pretending to be Jacques Cousteau.
If the neighborhood kids were around, we played capture the flag or flashlight tag or kick the can. If they were not around, I could be found in my secret fort in the woods or listening to the radio in my room, imagining myself as a Diva, singing my heart out in my hairbrush.
Somewhere along the way, someone told us to stop daydreaming. Someone told us our dreams were too big, Someone told us our dreams were crazy.
They told us to study hard, to work hard and maybe one day it would all payoff.
But… they told us to stop dreaming…
Allowing the mind to wander allows our brain to create new solutions and organize its ideas. The more we allow our minds to wander, the more memories and knowledge stores our thoughts can access, creating new connections between those ideas. Daydreaming helps us our right brain and left brain connect; allowing for linear analytical thought to combine with creative thought and imaginative ideas. Daydreaming gives birth to creativity and invention. This intermingling of right and left thought, analytical and creative ideas is like a direct link to your intuition.
Daydreaming is like sending the mind to the playground for awhile for a mini-vacation. The brain needs a little break from all of that linear thinking. When we return to the task at hand, we return refreshed with new ideas.
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.” Albert Einstein
Daydreaming turns fantasies into science fiction and science fiction into science and creation and expansion and growth. Daydream turns fantasy into reality.
Ever notice how we often arrive at some of our most creative solutions after we have stopped thinking about our problem? This is the power of the dream!
When we daydream, we enter a different head space, one where judgement is suspended and the ego is silenced. We allow ourselves to create without worry. In a daydream, no idea is too far fetched, no solution is off the table.
So try unplugging from all of those electronic devices for a little while, allow your mind to wander. Reach into the creative right brain and dance and sing and play. You may emerge with fresh ideas and creative solutions to problems you didn’t even know you had. .
Go dream a little day dream, what are you waiting for? Maybe it’s time we all daydream a little more!


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Dr N N Mahapatra awarded FRSC (UK)
Dr N N Mahapatra, President, Colorant Ltd, Ahmedabad and a leading technocrat, international dyer, author and speaker have been admitted to The Royal Society of Chemistry as a FELLOW FRSC (UK). His name is published in The Times (London) newspaper .
ATIRA opens incubation centre for composites
A Focussed Incubation Centre for Composites (FICC) was recently inaugurated at Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA). The centre is partly sponsored by the Union ministry of textiles to promote technical textiles.
ITMACH India returns to Ahmedabad
The 2nd edition of ITMACH India is scheduled from 7-10 December 2017 at India’s most modern exhibition venue - The Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, India.
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text: The release of potentially toxic metal(loid)s (PTMs) such as As, Cd, Cr, Pb and Hg has become a serious threat to the environment. The anthropogenic contribution of these PTMs, especially Hg, is increasing continuously, and coal combustion in thermal power plants (TPPs) is considered to be the highest contributor of PTMs. Once entered into the environment, PTMs get deposited on the soil, which is the most important sink of these PTMs. This review centred on the sources of PTMs from coal and flyash and their enrichment in soil, chemical behaviour in soil and plant, bioaccumulation in trees and vegetables, health risk and remediation. Several remediation techniques (physical and chemical) have been used to minimise the PTMs level in soil and water, but the phytoremediation technique is the most commonly used technique for the effective removal of PTMs from contaminated soil and water. Several plant species like Brassica juncea, Pteris vittata and Helianthus annuus are proved to be the most potential candidate for the PTMs removal. Among all the PTMs, the occurrence of Hg in coal is a global concern due to the significant release of Hg into the atmosphere from coal-fired thermal power plants. Therefore, the Hg removal from pre-combustion (coal washing and demercuration techniques) coal is very essential to reduce the possibility of Hg release to the atmosphere.

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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he is to leave the Catalan giants and his final game at Camp Nou will be on Saturday.
The 35-year-old made the announcement in a video in which he suggested he would now retire from football.
Barca will face Almeria in La Liga for Pique’s last game.
“I’ve always said that there would not be any other team after Barca and that’s how it will be,” he said on social media.
Pique has won La Liga, the Champions League, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, Uefa Super Cup and the Club World Cup with Barcelona.
The defender retired from international football in 2018.

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Emeli Sandé, Fall Out Boy and Ed Sheeran are amongst the big names who have contributed covers to a special edition of Elton John’s hit 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
The various covers (9 in total) will form part of a deluxe edition of the repackaged album, and sees Sande cover All The Girls Love Alice, and Sheeran taking the surprise helm of Candle In The Wind.
Take a look at the full track listing below – the reissue of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will be released on 24th March.
1. Ed Sheeran – Candle In The Wind
2. Miguel featuring Wale – Bennie And The Jets
3. Hunter Hayes – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4. The Band Perry – Grey Seal
5. John Grant – Sweet Painted Lady
6. Emeli Sandé – All The Girls Love Alice
7. Imelda May – Your Sister Can’t Twist (But She Can Rock And Roll)
8. Fall Out Boy – Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting
9. Zac Brown Band – Harmony


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