The Minority in Parliament has described as a complete failure and waste of resources the government’s flagship industrial programme, One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) after analysing the five key objectives of the policy initiative that was meant to turn around the fortunes of the Ghanaian economy.
According to the Minority Group who are made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), not a single objective of the 1D1F policy initiative has been achieved or is on track of being achieved after almost seven years of it’s implementation.
The analysis which was conducted by the group’s members serving on the Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism focused on key information on the 1D1F in the Annual Budget Statements (2017 – 2023), the Macro-Ecomomic Impact of two Different Industrial Development Pathways in Ghana (Report) – 2020, Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division), Ministry of Finance (Financial statement 2023, World Bank Country (Ghana) Report 2017, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry website had one key objective.
It was meant to determine whether each of the five key objectives of the 1D1F policy initiative has been met, or it’s in the process of being met or has not met at all.
The One-District-One-Factory policy initiative is a key component of the Industrial Transformation Agenda of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government.
The concept was first introduced by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Presidential Special Initiatives by the NPP Administration, as part of an integrated programme for Accelerated Growth and Industrial Development. It was originally designated as the Rural Enterprises
Development Programme was later rebranded as the District Industrialization Programme (DIP).
It was designed as a comprehensive programme for rural industrialization, involving the setting up of at least one medium to large-scale factory in each of the administrative districts of Ghana.
The 1D1F Programme was launched by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on August 25, 2017, at Ekumfi in the Central Region.
Among the five key objectives of the programme are:
- To create massive employment, particularly for the youth in rural and peri-urban communities, thereby improving income levels and standard of living, as well as reducing rural-urban migration;
- To add value to the natural resources of each district and exploit the economic potential of each district based on its comparative advantage;
- To ensure an even and spatial spread of industries and thereby stimulate economic activity and growth in different parts of the country;
- To enhance the production of local substitutes for imported goods, thereby, conserving scarce foreign exchange; and
- To promote exports and increase foreign exchange earnings to support the government’s development agenda.
The analysis on the five key objectives of the 1D1F which commenced in September 2022 and ended in December 2022, concluded that “In the light of the limited time remaining of the party in government, and considering that only a limited number of factories, whether green or brownfields are running, it can be concluded that the policy is not working and has not made any progress in the quest to moving the country from an agro-based economy to an even semi-industrialized economy”.
Addressing a press conference in Parliament on Friday, January 13, 2023, over the outcome of the analysis, the NDC MP for Ellembelle and Ranking Member of the Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said the state of the 1D1F is very bad considering the millions of Ghana Cedis that have been invested into the policy initiative.
Accompanied by the NDC MP for Bole and deputy Ranking Member of the Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism, Hon. Yusif Sulemana, the duo took turn to explain the findings on each of the five key objectives of the 1D1F Programme.
Speaking on the 1D1F objective of creating massive employment for the youth, Hon. Buah contended that the findings of the analysis revealed that it was very difficult to see how this objective was being achieved considering the outcome of the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) which noted that only 13.8% in rural areas are employed, with the majority outside of the labour force.
“Another critical finding worthy to note is that, according to the 2023 Budget Statement, there are sixteen (16) Government flagship programmes for 2023. A budget of GH₵9.2 billion has been allocated for these projects. Surprisingly, only about GH₵203million representing 2.2% has been allocated to fund 1D1F projects, a clear indication that the Nana Addo/Bawumia-led NPP Government is not serious about its industrial transformation agenda they have been making so much noise about. More funding for these projects in the rural areas will create the needed jobs, thereby, helping to alleviate poverty. On the face of the records based on the analysis done, the Nana Addo/Bawumia-led NPP Government is not committed to its own flagship 1D1F policy initiative”, he noted.
With regards to the 1D1F objective of value addition to the natural resources of each district, Hon. Buah noted that it was only agro-processing and chemicals and pharmaceuticals that benefitted immensely from government stimulus package initiative, with a paltry resources going into livestock, plastics and packaging, electricals and electronics and garments & textiles.
“This clearly contradicts the objective of adding value to our natural resources based on comparative advantage and on the objective of even and spatial distribution of factories. This means that there is no significant impact of value addition to our natural resources”, he noted.
Even and spatial distribution
Touching on the third objective of even and spatial distribution of factories, the Ellembelle lawmaker indicated that about 70% of the industries under the 1D1F programme are located in the regional capitals of Greater Accra, Ashanti and Eastern regions.
For instance, he noted that the data revealed that 76 of the projects are located in the Greater Accra Region, followed by the Ashanti Region which has 54 factories while the Eastern Region has 37 projects. However, the Savannah Region has 4 projects while North East and Oti Regions have three projects apiece, thereby, defeating the objective of the policy initiative. Besides, majority of the factories under the 1D1F programme were existing factories that were only given some financial support for expansion and captured under the programme as a beneficiary of the initiative, he stressed.
Enhancing local production
Further commenting on the 1D1F programme, Hon. Buah noted that the objective of enhancing the production of local substitutes for imported goods, thereby, conserving scarce foreign exchange has also not been met considering the fact that imports of local substitutes such as rice and sugar have continued to skyrocket since 2017, with the forecast showing the same trend beyond 2023.
“This is why President Mahama constructed the Komenda Sugar Factory to save us some foreign exchange and also contribute to making the Cedi stronger. Seven years in power, what has happened to President Mahama’s Komenda Sugar Factory? The current troubles with the Cedi alone show that this is an abysmal failure. There is no production of local substitutes and there is no conservation of scarce foreign exchange. Importing 4.21 million metric tons of sugar and
10 million metric ton of rice in 2022 alone indicates that nothing has changed, and this objective has not been met. Another finding which should be of concern to all is that there is a huge gap between agriculture, industry and services, three of the main sectors of the economy. The data revealed that the 1D1F is not bridging the gap between agriculture and industry. While agriculture is projected to experience growth in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 and beyond, industry is projected to drop steeply”, he underscored.
He also noted that the objective of promoting exports and increase foreign exchange earnings to support the government’s development agenda is also in tatters as Ghana continues to export raw materials and intermediate goods, and import more consumer and capital goods.
Considering how the policy initiative has turned out to be, the Ellembelle lawmaker said it was important for the NPP government to account to the tax payers for a failed policy initiative.


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The U.S. economy contracted 3.5% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, marking the nation’s worst economic performance since the end of World War II.
The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), which measures net services and goods produced by a country, fell 3.5% in 2020 compared to the 2.2% increase in 2019, according to a Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) report released Thursday. The overall decline came despite 4% growth in the fourth quarter, the period from October to December, and 38.3% growth in the third quarter, the period from July to September.
“The virus is in the driver’s seat — there’s no getting around it,” Daniel Zhao, senior economist and data scientist at Glassdoor, told The Wall Street Journal. “Until we control the pandemic, we can’t hope for a full recovery economically.” (RELATED: US Sees Largest Rise In Poverty Rate In 50 Years Amid Pandemic)
The 2020 GDP decline was the worst economic performance since 1946 when the U.S. economy shrank 11.6%, according to BEA data. The post-World War II budget cuts made by former President Harry Truman’s administration were a catalyst for the GDP’s sharp decline, according to The Balance.
The economy shrank 2.75% in 2009 amid the Great Recession, BEA data also showed.
Economic indicators suggest that GDP will show significant economic growth in 2021, according to MarketWatch. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its U.S. economic forecast for 2021 to 5.1% on Tuesday. The IMF projected global GDP to grow 5.5%.
“We expect there to be plenty of growth over the late spring and summer as the service sector of the economy ramps back up,” Daniil Manaenkov, an economic forecaster at the University of Michigan, told the WSJ.
President Joe Biden has promised to pass a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which includes $2,000 direct payments to Americans and an additional $400 in unemployment pay per week. Biden’s Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said during her confirmation hearing that the smartest thing to do for the economy is “act big.”
The president inherited an economy that has been sluggish in recent weeks and months. The U.S. lost 140,000 jobs in December, marking the first jobs loss since April, according to Department of Labor (DOL) data released Jan. 8.
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“I don’t know why he’s mad.” Even though Iris knew she didn’t deserve Jordan’s death glare, it made her uncomfortable. She wiggled in her seat to shirk the heat that ran through her body. “It’s not like we’re talking to each other.”
“I love how you answer your own question and still don’t get it.” Rose pointed toward the front of the room. “Shh, pay attention to the story.”
For all Iris knew, the person at the front of the room read the story in Latin. She heard the voice, but the words didn’t register in her mind. She saw kids in costumes, acting out the parts. The audiences’ chuckles and gushes made Iris wish that much more she knew what was going on. She wanted to feel soft and cozy, too.
Every time she tried, her mind wandered to when she and Jordan had fun doing little things. Then it vacillated to wondering if it was one-sided—that Jordan was placating her. Maybe their tiff was his way of saying he didn’t realize until they kissed that he had outgrown her. Crazier things had been known to happen.
Five minutes into the reading, Iris gave in to the urge to take a reprieve to the washroom to pull herself together. “I’ll be right back.”
Thankful she chose a seat closer to the edge of the row, Iris sidestepped past two other people. “I’m sorry,” she whispered. They nodded and craned their necks to look around her.
Iris trained her eyes on the carpet with maroon and gray swirls all the way to the large wooden doors. Her lungs expanded in relief when she closed the door behind her, only to tighten them again when she bumped into Shannon.
“I’ve been looking for you,” Shannon’s voice was pleasant. Too pleasant. Iris suspected a major boast or request.
The thing about Shannon was there was no avoiding her. She was like a kid that stepped into a candy store with a dollar. They were leaving with what they wanted. “What do you need?” Iris braced herself. With the foul mood she was in, responding with grace would be challenging.
She hadn’t prepared herself for Shannon’s terse. “For the love of all that is good, pull it together.”
“What more do you want from me?” Iris was done holding back. “To print out and laminate the notes for you, too.”
“Note? No. Jordan. Every time anyone mentions you, his face drops, and he mopes like his puppy ran away from home.” She turned Iris by the shoulders and pointed her in the direction of the alcove between the bathrooms. Jordan straightened after taking a drink from the fountain. The scowl from when they were in the Great Room had deepened to a frown.
“Would you want to do random acts of kindness with him?” Shannon tugged Iris toward Jordan. She moved so quickly; Iris stumbled to keep up with her. The two women stopped directly in front of Jordan. The first thought to hit Iris was he’s wearing the cologne I bought him for his birthday. It was followed by, wow, he smells fantastic.
“What is going on?” The storm in his eyes was all but gone. The lines in his face softened into what almost looked like hope.
“I don’t want to talk to either of you two until you work this out.” Shannon folded her arms in front of her. “Jordan, eating raw potatoes would be a more pleasant experience than talking to you.”
She poked Iris in the arm. “This is all your fault. Fix it.”
To both of them, she said, “I’ll be back in ten minutes. You better have this all worked out.” Then she turned on her heel and marched away.
Iris watched Shannon open the large oak door and slip back into the hall. “What’s got into her?”
“I don’t know.” Jordan fidgeted. “I have been kind all week.”
“Oh, well, I’m sure you were effective at it too,” Iris said. “I suppose she wanted me to…”
Jordan cut her off. “I’m sorry.”
Iris blinked. Had she heard correctly?
The remorse from her decision to exclude Jordan and Shannon was killing Iris. In hindsight, she saw her reasons were petty. “I’m sorry, too. What I said wasn’t kind and very selfish.” Her body heated in embarrassment. “It isn’t like I hold a license on kindness. I don’t know why I behaved the way I did. Whatever you need, I’ll help you with it.”
“Iris. Iris. Iris. I need you.”
She waited for the rest of what he needed her for. When he didn’t complete the sentence, she stretched her question by exaggerating the “o” sound, “For?”
Jordan threw his hands in the air. “Why is this so difficult? You, Iris. I need you. Do you have any idea how hard it has been? Knowing you wouldn’t confide in me? I tell you everything.”
“I should have told you when you first asked,” Iris admitted. “It’s just. Shannon makes me crazy.”
“She does that to all of us.” Jordan shoved his hands in his pockets. “But she’s usually right.”
Iris’s head jerked.
“She’s been telling me for years that you were good for me.” In response to Iris’s head tip of disbelief, he replied, “Apparently, I’m more patient with her after I hang out with you.”
“Oh.” Iris saw why Shannon inserted herself in their argument.
“I can see it in your eyes. I’m doing this wrong.” Jordan rested his hands on Iris’s shoulders. “I will fix this.” He wrapped his arms around Iris. Unprepared for the gesture, Iris had an inkling of what a cat being held by a small child felt like. She wanted to squirm away but didn’t because it was useless. “Iris, if anyone should have understood why you kept the truth so close to your heart, it should have been me, because I’ve been doing the same thing.”
That got her attention. “You’ve been doing things in secret?”
“Iris, I am in love with you. I’ve been fighting it because you are too good for me.”
“But you said—”
He gently placed his finger over her lip. “Let’s not mistake what I wanted for what was the right thing to do. People have copied you. You have made being kind a part of our identity.”
Jordan’s confession settled in Iris’s mind like a warm cup of tea. It seeped into the places that had thought the chill of aloneness was a permanent state. He was in love with her. Iris’s world expanded with the acceptance of it. Jordan must have sensed the change in her because his grip tightened, pulling her toward his chest. Iris glanced up to look at him, and he planted his lips on hers. He tasted like mint, and the warmth of his touch filled her with a sense that she was exactly where she belonged. Iris imagined it was what happily ever after was supposed to feel like.
They heard the rumbling of the crowd before the door to the Great Hall opened. Filled with awe of the difference from how they were before and after the Christmas presentation, Iris stepped away from Jordan. In less time than it took for some people to clear the dinner table, Jordan had created a clean slate for their relationship. He fulfilled his promise. He said he would fix it, and he had.
People poured into the once empty room. Iris caught snippets of conversations through the din of voices. “Are you going to the parade?” She knew the answer but thought it best to ask.
“If you’d like, we can watch it from the garage at the phone company.”
“It sounds like fun,” Iris agreed. “But I have to tell my grandmother.”
“She’s supposed to meet my grandmother at her house.” Jordan gestured with his head, and Iris followed where his eyes landed. Rose and Helen hunched together seemed to be conspiring. Rose pointed toward Iris and Jordan, and they changed their course to meet them.
Charlene approached with Helen. When they were together, it was easy to see they were mother and daughter. Charlene’s face had softened, reminding Iris of the woman who used to chat with her in the kitchen when they were younger. “Jordan, you seem pleased. Am I correct in believing you have sorted through your disagreement with Iris?”
Jordan pulled Iris into a side hug and kissed her on the top of her head.
Rose nudged the space between Helen and herself, giving a conspiratorial tone. “Finally. They’ve pulled it together.”
Charlene said, “Iris, dear. I’ve heard from a couple of the mothers that you have been hosting craft classes with the children. I would love to partner up with you and do something. Maybe for Valentine’s Day.”
“I would love to.” Iris’s heart raced in the struggle to keep up with her new reality.
Jordan and Shannon used her superpower for good. Who would have thought Shannon of all people would have barreled through the tension thick enough to fortify several strongholds to bring Jordan and Iris together. This time, Shannon had done something better than Iris; for that, Iris would be forever grateful.

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A Disappointing Way To End A Successful Show: Seinfeld
Just like The Sopranos, Seinfeld is also criticized for the final episode and how they ended the series. This blog post will revolve around the feelings that the final episode gave to the audience and how many were dissatisfied with the way the sitcom concluded. Seinfeld is one of the most renown sitcoms that aired on television and was loved by millions of Americans that would tune in each week to watch the newest episode. What made the television sitcom so successful is that the majority of the audience could connect to the characters and the antics that happen to them.
The show is a comedic perspective on Jerry Seinfeld’s life. Each episode revolves around Jerry and his friends, Cosmo Kramer, George Costanza, Elaine Benes, and many other minor characters that impact Jerry Seinfeld’s life. The show takes place in New York City and the series ran from 1989 to 1998 and was beloved by many because the show meant to connect to viewers by creating scenes and situations that would happen to everyone in their day to day encounters with other people thus making the show relatable to the audience.
On May 15th, 1998 many Americans got together for the final episode. Many were curious on how Larry David could create an episode that would conclude the sitcom and be memorable to many. Well he certainly did end the sitcom in a way that would garner lot of criticism. The episode ended with Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer being found guilty for disobeying the Good Samaritan law since they didn’t help the victim that was being robbed, but instead they were mocking him because he was overweight while filming the whole encounter.
This lead to the characters going on trial for breaking the Good Samaritan law. This scene helped bring nostalgia by bringing all the altercations with the characters like the Soup Nazi, Newman, and many other characters. Each character testified and explaining their altercations with Seinfeld. This scene is used to remind the audience watching about all of the bad stuff that the characters were involved in. In the end karma takes place and all of them are them are found guilty and sentenced to prison for one year. The final scene cuts to them sitting in their jail cell all together. Larry David cleverly uses the first line of the series as the closing line to the series. The line was about Georges button on his shirt being placed in an awkward position. George then goes I think we had this conversation before which is ironic because it’s a de
Many fans were outraged on the way Larry David had written the show to end. Fans were very confused on why it ended with them in prison and wanted the fans were expecting a more comedic ending and not a series ending. This is the main reason for the shock and negative criticism after the finale aired. Fans were confused on why the show ended with them on trial and going to prison.
Sources like Entertainment Weekly gave it a C- and USA Today gave it a scathing review (Grace, Ziah).Many fans were angered about this episode being the epsiode to conclude a iconic sitcom that created its own culture. Yet today many people still tune in to watch reruns of Seinfeld because the show twenty years later still connects to the audience and makes them laugh. However many fans still can’t get over how Seinfeld concluded and are still angry. On an interview with David Letterman Louis Dyfrus who played Elaine Benes said “Thanks again for letting me be part of a show with a hugely disappointing finale (Entertainment Weekly).” Even Jerry Seinfeld stated in an interview done by Esquire that he regrets ending the show the way he did and said there was a lot of pressure on them to do one last big episode.” Jerry https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a12807259/jerry-seinfeld-regrets-seinfeld-finale/. In an interview with The New Yorker Jerry Seinfeld said that the finale had to be done quick and cheap because its television and they didn’t have a budget like a movie would.
The season finale actually helped the show live on because many would remember the series just by how controversial the finale was. This effect also happen with the tv drama The Sopranos. Being a Seinfeld enthusiast, I had mixed emotions the first time I saw the ending. Having watched the reruns all the time as a kid I was frustrated at the ending because I expected it to be filled with a lot of comedy but instead was a more serious episode. The ending didn’t ruin Seinfeld for me because it is still one of my all time favorite TV shows. I like many other fans have requested for a reunion which ends up happening on Larry David’s new sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm on season 7 episode 10 that aired in 2009.

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Fate: Is it written in the stars from the moment we are born? Or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in a luxurious prison: Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish Infanta.
Nobody warned Jepp that as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them; but it breaks Jepp’s heart to see his friend Lia suffer. After Jepp and Lia attempt a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage.
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Friday, February 7 is opening night of our annual Choreographers’ Concert. In this program, student choreographers present their selected works to a panel of distinguished judges. This year’s panel is composed of Bill Hotaling, Eloise Kropp and Russell Clarke – all members of the Manhattan Dance Project.
We spoke to Todd Shanks, Dance Instructor and Artist in Residence at the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance at Dean College, to learn more about the production.
Q: What is your role in this production?
A: I am director and moderator of this show.
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A: The audience can expect a high level of composition and an inside look into each piece. The feedback is given directly after each piece has performed, live on stage for the entire audience to hear.
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Q: What are you most excited for the audience to see?
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At least 15 puppies were found dead inside disposable bags at NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Sunday. Two other puppies were found alive and taken to hospital, but one of them died soon after, The Times of India reported on Monday.
The incident came to light when the injured dog jumped out of one of the bags, yelling in pain. Residents of the area opened all the bags and found 17 pups. They reportedly did not allow a Kolkata Municipal Corporation van to take the carcasses away and demanded a necropsy on all the bodies first.
The police have filed a first information report against unidentified people based on a complaint by Putul Roy, the daughter of a hospital employee. Roy reportedly first raised the alarm after watching the dog jump out of a bag.
Roy called up Anita Das Basak, a veterinarian, who reached the spot an hour later. “The puppies, it appears, died at least two days ago,” she told The Times of India. “We found some food particles in a packet [nearby]. They could have been poisoned, but the nature of the poison will be known only after forensic tests. The puppies and the dog, who could be their mother, had been severely assaulted. The dog has a heavily injured eye.”
Meanwhile, a video of two women thrashing some puppies with sticks on the campus of the NRS Medical College and Hospital has gone viral on social media. The video appears to have been shot from a few floors above the site of the incident.
Prantik Chatterjee, an animal rights activist who rushed to the spot where the dead puppies were found, told The Times of India that some people claimed that two women who were seen approaching the ladies hostel at the college had dropped the food packets. “There should have been many people there,” he added. But the police are yet to find any evidence of these claims.
“If the involvement of anyone of the hospital is proved, he/she will be given severe punishment,” Daipayan Biswas, deputy superintendent of the hospital, told the Hindustan Times. Kolkata Deputy Mayor Atin Ghosh also promised that the guilty will be punished.


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Living with two bunnies is far from boring! How did this come to be, you may ask? Well, last summer, my boyfriend's parents rescued a little bunny found on a work site. This bunny was tiny and white, enjoyed being held and ran around free roam. I had never seen anything like it! I had no idea that bunnies could just live in your house like that. In my mind, they were a lot like rodents or mice, antisocial creatures pooping and peeing every step they take. But this little bunny was completely different! I was so sad to find out about a month later that the bunny didnt make it. They figured it was due to some digestion issues with some veggies it had eaten. Bunnies have very sensitive digestive systems, especially when they are young. My boyfriends family was so upset about this bunnies passing that I decided to gift them with one! I had no idea what I was doing so I asked a friend and was referred to a local breader of fancy rabbits called Holland Lops. Within a few days, my boyfriend and I were on our way to pick up a five month old boy bunny, later to be named Bugs.
Over the next few months, I really just loved the idea of having a pet bunny and went down a rabbit hole (hahaha) doing research on what it entails. I already had a 13 year old pup, Pookie, and wanted another pet to keep her company. I make Pookies food from scratch and have her on a vegetarian diet, so I do not want another pet that will put me back in the world of buying canned pet food made from who knows what. Rabbits are vegan and mostly eat hay - the perfect pet for me! When I started looking into breeders, I found tons of information on how over bred they were and that the shelters were actually full of unwanted rabbits! I check the local shelter and sure enough, I counted almost 30 on their adoption page! I was shocked and heart broken! I knew if I got a bunny, it would have to be rescued.
Then, a friend of mine that had purchased rabbits with the intention of breeding contacted me. She decided she had taken on too much and decided not to breed after all. She was about to have a baby and needed the rabbits gone as soon as possible. She had two that were bonded, a male and female. I couldn't bear the thought of them being seperated and going to different homes. I knew I would have to take them both! Half excited and half a nervous wreck, I said yes! I agreed to pick them up in about a weeks time, to give me time to prepare my space.
I bought conduit and wrapped all the exposed wires in my house and anything that they could potentially chew through and destroy had to be put up high, such as house plants and books. I bought a 6ft metal play pen that I would keep them in until they were litter trained and adjusted to their new environment. And to make sure Pookie was ok with having two bunnies for roommates. I went back and forth between being completely excited to completely terrified, wondering if I was taking on too much! I own and operate a business and have a lot of other projects going on in my life - was this a good idea?!? I decided I would try it and if it didn't work out, I could always rehome them. But I had to atleast try...
The first week of them being home was exciting! It was hard to get anything done besides sitting in the floor watching them! Pookie sat next to me and we both just stared at them for what felt like hours, or days.
I quickly realized I would have to get them spayed and neutered. They had never lived outside of a cage before and all the new space was making them feel safe to expand and procreate! I made them an appointment immediately and after about a week when they were all good and healed up, I took the pen down and gave them free rein of the house! They were getting to run and jump for the first time and it was the sweetest thing to witness! Pookie and I enjoyed evenings watching them run and explore their new space, using their full bodies for the first time!
I purchased a wooden cat litter box cover to hide their litter and hay and give them some privacy. Plus it keeps everything contained in the box for super easy clean up.
I make them salad every day and give them dried herbs in the evenings to add variety to their diet and for a special treat. I take time to hand feed them and work on building a relationship with them each day. I love seeing them get more and more comfortable around me and follow me around the house throughout the day.
Watching the bunnies has taught me a lot about energy and balance. I would have days where I would just go, go, go, on my feet 12 hours or more. Now, I try to mimick their behavior by finding balance in my input and output. I may have a busy morning but after breakfast, I may sit down and read for 15 or 20 minutes before beginning the next task. This actually helps me maintain more energy throughout the day - I always thought it would slow me down! It keeps me grounded and out of my busy thoughts, as well. Total win!
They have also taught me the value of being gentle and loving, yet stern and forceful when needed. These sweet things are covered with soft fluff, even on the bottoms of their feet! No protective shells or barriers. They hop around as if they are riding on clouds and will nudge me ever so gently to get my attention. But when I hold out a treat for them, they reach up and get a good grip on it with their teeth, and then yank it out of my hand so hard! When they find something they want, they have no problem reaching out and grabbing it! What a great quality to have.
The bunnies helped me in remembering how involved with the local shelter I was in college, as it is where I did my internship during graduate school. I felt led to reach out to the Sevier County Animal Center to volunteer and just give support to those working in the shelters all day because of their love for animals.
Bunnies have so much personality and make great companions for humans. I hope that more people see what great house pets they make and that they can be trusted to live life outside of a cage. If you are looking for a new pet, be sure to check the local shelters or community members for pets needing a home. If you are looking for some service work and have a heart for animals, check out local rescue groups and shelters, as they are always needing a helping hand.
Much love and many blessings to you all! Until next time, Bun Buns!

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Prep 20 mins
Cook 30 mins
This has the nice presentation when baked in a bunt cake pan and topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.
- 2 cups bulgur
- 4 cups water or 4 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 15 ounces canned pinto beans
- 14 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 1⁄2 cup fat free sour cream
- 4 ounces fat free monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 6 -8 ounces red enchilada sauce, Garnish
- 2 -4 ounces fat free monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, Garnish
- Add bulgur to boiling water or stock, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or till all liquid is absorbed.
- Pre heat oven to 350.
- While bulgur is cooking chop vegetables and great cheese.
- Stir mushrooms, onion, spinach, garlic, pinto beans, 14 ounces red enchilada sauce, sour cream, 4 ounces jack cheese, eggbeaters, chili powder, and cumin to bulgur. Press into bunt cake pan that has been spraded with pam. Bake 350 for 30 minutes.
- Let cool 10 minutes in bunt cake pan. Turn onto serving plater, garnish with warmed reaming enchilada sauce and other 4 ounces of pepper jack cheese.
We really enjoyed this recipe. I suggest a longer cooking time(about 45 min)for it to firm up more. I used sour cream and guacamole to top it. I think it tastes like cheese enchiladas. We will add this to our regular weekly menu! Thanks for sharing!
Well, this gets at least one of its stars for being the most unique recipe I've made this year! I will say first that mine never solidified enough to turn it out of the pan. I even baked it and cooled it a bit longer, but after a while the natives got restless and we just dished it out like casserole.The flavor was surprisingly mild; I doubled the garlic and next time I will probably add 1/2 t or so of salt as well. The mildness could be b/c I used cheddar instead of pepper jack for DS. We served with cheese and salsa instead of enchilada sauce, and the salsa added a nice crunch. DH and DS really enjoyed it, but for me I think I will saute the onions next time as they were a bit too raw and crunchy for my tastes. The servings are HUGE, btw, and quite hearty. Thanks for this creative, healthy, and TOTALLY filling dish. Made for Newest Zaar Tag.


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Hey Iowans...this is it! This is your chance to do something good for the animal community.
ACTION ALERT - Write or Call Your State Representative Today and Ask Them to Support
the Pet Protective Order Bill (SF2118)
This bill will include family pets in Orders of Protection for victims of Domestic Abuse.
SF2118 means this bill has passed the senate and is now up for debate in the House. Therefore it is your State Representatives that you need to write or call.
If you don't know who your state Representatives are go to this link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find
Search for your zipcode.
There should be two representatives listed. Then click on each name and their contact information will be listed.
The Iowa Federation of Humane Societies explains the bill and gives you some talking points.
Call or Write to your State Representatives TODAY asking them to support this bill. When it passes you will know it was because of YOU. I mean seriously...how much effort does it take to write an e-mail. Most of you do it every day anyway. Make this one count.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Now that Father Winter is finally starting to loosen his hold over the northern hemisphere and Lady Spring is waking up…there is one thing, regarding the safety of your pets, you need to be on the lookout for. That is the residue from the salt and chemicals that have been used to treat our roads and sidewalks.
When the weather starts warming up, more and more people are out and about walking their dogs. They walk through those chemicals and then lick their paws to clean them when they get home, thereby ingesting them, which can cause a fatal reaction. You may not use dangerous chemicals at your home, but that doesn't mean you don't drive through it. Salt, deicer solution, anti-freeze are just a few of the chemicals that are on the roads in the winter.
How can you help? The best thing I have found is to keep a squirt bottle with water and paper towels near the door. You can train your pet to sit on a mat by the door while you clean their paws. Of course you can also try avoid walking your pet through these chemicals, but when the snow melts and turns to water, it washes these chemicals into the path of your pet, so it’s not so easy to avoid.
You could also put boots on your pet. :) Also, don’t let your pet drink from puddles while you are out and about. This is a sure fire way for your pet to ingest these dangerous chemicals. They can be fatal.
If you think your pet may have ingested any of these chemicals take your pet to the vet immediately. You can also contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.
Another thing to be aware of are the potential parasites that come back to life as it warms up. Fleas and ticks are the obvious pests, but internal parasites can also wreak havoc.
Take the time to clean up any wildlife feces in your yard so that your pet doesn’t eat it. I can tell you from experience that we had to avoid one park in particular when we would walk Mirage. She though goose poop was the bomb. And of course frozen feces is like a pop-sickle treat to your pets.
Watch out when planting your spring flowers as well. Some plants are toxic to your pets. Never ever use Coco Mulch if you have pets. The mulch contains the same toxins found in chocolate. Make sure the plant food, herbicides, and pesticides you use are pet friendly. If you must fertilize your lawn, keep your pet off of it for 24 hours. Personally I prefer you not use them, but if you must it’s safer to wait until you have a good rain and it dries so the chemicals can soak into the ground.
Spring is also a time when many female animals go into heat. This can cause tension in even altered male dogs. Keep this in mind when walking your pet and avoid strange dogs. Even the most mild-mannered pet can react when another dog is in heat. Of course the best way to avoid this is to spay and neuter your pet, but you can’t control what your neighbors do or do not do. Just be safe when walking your pet when other animals are around.
Take the appropriate steps to insure the safety of you and your pets as Lady Spring wakes up and blossoms. After this winter I think I might just have to go overboard with the flowers this year to make up for it. J
Be Well & Be Happy,Pet~Pourri
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Hy-Vee is helping their customers Make A Difference in the lives of our furry friends. I think it is awesome the way Hy-Vee helps the pets in their communities. Makes me happy to be a customer. What does your favorite business do to support pets in your community?
This week is Hy-Vee’s Pet Sale. Lots of stuff to save on for pets. But Hy-Vee has also gone a step farther. In 5 of the 8 states Hy-Vee has a presence, you can donate to an animal shelter.
- To make a difference in Minnesota, click here. Proceeds benefit PCHSRochester.
- To make a difference in South Dakota, click here. Proceeds benefit Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
- To make a difference in Nebraska, click here. Proceeds benefit Nebraska Humane Society.
- To make a difference in Missouri, click here. Proceeds benefit Missouri Animal Rescue Foundation.
They also have a Furry Friend Sweepstakes going on. Click here to upload a photo of your furry friend. You will get to download two coupons and have a chance to win a year’s supply of food. Voting is for entertainment purposes only. A winner will be chosen randomly from the photos entered. Click here for the official rules.
I really do think it’s amazing when a big business gets involved in the community where they have a presence. It really makes them a part of the community. Hy-Vee really does great work in the communities where they live. So…support your local businesses that support your community. Show them how much you appreciate their support.
Be Well & Be Happy,Pet~Pourri
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
So I was sitting in the living room watching the newest member of our pack, Brandy, try to get the other dogs to play with her. Brandy is a pup who has not had much interaction with other dogs. She belonged to a senior citizen who took her for walks, but they were pretty much home bodies. Sitting here watching her I wish I could understand what she was thinking.
She obviously misses her owner. After being with us a week now she is finally starting to lose that dazed look on her face. Fellow rescuers will know the face I mean. Dogs who are not very social or aren’t used to change get this clouded dazed look on their face. You can just tell they are not adjusting well to the change taking place in their lives.
Brandy had been removed from her home, taken to the Chicago Animal Control, then saved by a fellow rescuer and taken to a vet’s office. She stayed at the vet’s office for about 8 days before going to 3 different foster homes. All this in the three weeks it took for us to be able to drive to DeKalb to pick her up.
She is a super sweet dog and was gentle and friendly with anyone she met, but she was in a state of shock and was not connecting to anyone or anything. As if she was thinking ‘Hello, nice to meet you, now where’s my dad?’ You could see she was trying to determine what was coming next. The whole time we were driving home with her she was looking out the back window as if to say ‘Hey…my house is that way’.
Brandy has been with us a little over a week now. The first day my husband was able to take her on a tour of the yard, all she did was look for a way out of the yard. She was friendly, but really didn’t want to get attached. As a foster child who bounced around from home to home and from school to school, I can relate to what she is feeling. It’s like she is just waiting for the next blow. Once she gets settled in here and starts to feel at home, will she be yanked away and taken somewhere else?
The last couple days I have seen the dazed look leaving her face and her attempting to get us and the other dogs to play with her. She isn’t quite sure how to instigate play time, so she will sit in front of her ball or in front of one of the other dogs and start barking. Just one bark…a pause…then another bark. The first few times she did this I didn’t know what she wanted. I thought maybe she had to go potty, so I would take her outside. Then when we came in she would sit and bark again.
Finally I noticed this little green ball that none of the other dogs have played with sitting in front of her and she was looking at it barking. I picked it up and asked her if this is what she wanted. She actually got a smile on her face and barked again. When I tossed it up in the air she chased it and brought it back, laying it at my feet, and barked again. Then yesterday she was sitting in front of my husband’s recliner barking at Winter. I think she was trying to get Winter to play with her. Then again later in the afternoon, she did the same with Elke. Elke laid there having a discussion about it with her.
To me, this is a good sign. It means that Brandy is starting to settle in. Still can’t trust her in the yard off leash. Won’t do that till she comes back when we call her, but at least she is starting to feel like our home is her home. I’ll keep you updated on her progress.
Be Well & Be Happy,Pet~Pourri
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Today (February 25th) is World Spay Day. This is an international day of awareness to urge folks to have their pets spayed or neutered.
Now most of us have heard the story that one female cat and her offspring can produce over 420,000 cats in seven years. HUGE number right? Let’s get realistic. This number is estimating that all the cats born survive and that at least 50% of them are female. Realistically, looking at mortality rates and what not, that number is more like 400 cats in seven years. That is still a big number considering the number of pets that are killed in shelters every year from being unwanted.
No matter what the actual number is, with all the unwanted pets dying every day in shelters across the world, you need to have you pet spayed or neutered. Now don’t give me this crock where you want your child to experience the wonder of live birth. Nowadays you can find YouTube videos that will give you graphic detail. You can also take your children to the shelter so they can see first-hand what happens to those cute little kittens and puppies that no one wants once their own kids did experience that wonder.
If you can’t afford to have your pet spayed or neutered there are plenty of programs out there that will assist you. Low-cost or even free in some cases. Here is a link to Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s spay/neuter programs. Heck, just do a Google search for Low Cost Spay Clinic. I had 344,000 results come up. There is no excuse for not being a responsible pet owner.
Why should you have your pet spayed/neutered? It’s not just because of all the unwanted pets that die every day…that’s just one reason. There are also health reasons, behavioral issues, and reduced costs in the long run. Spayed and neutered pets are cheaper to care for in the long run. The Humane Society of the United States gives some excellent reasons.
Remember that if you are looking for a new pet to add to your family, Adopt, don’t Shop. Go to your local animal shelter or rescue and save a life in need.
Be Well & Be Happy,Pet~Pourri
Thursday, February 20, 2014
WARNING, some of the photos in this blog are graphic, but I think they are necessary to understand why this topic is important.
So today I would like to talk about some legislative issues that will affect rescues, shelters, commercial breeders, and kennels in the state of Iowa. One of my interests is lobbying at the Iowa State Capital for animal rights. This past Tuesday, February 18th was Lobby Day for the Dogs. One of the bills of interest to me is this one. SF 2166 - Care of Animals in Commercial Facilities. It is a bill that was introduced by Senator Matt McCoy. This bill will help give all animals in Iowa humane care and treatment and will strengthen the penalties for animal abuse. Specifically, it would revise the laws regarding licensure, fees, standards of care and enforcement of shelters, pounds, kennels, breeders, dealers, etc. caring for companion animals, including establishing a remediation fund to be funded by animal shelters and commercial breeders and dealers.
On Tuesday this bill passed a subcommittee and the full Commerce Committee. This is an amazing step forward to get this bill passed. What I like about this bill is that my rescue will then be licensed as a Shelter. Right now we are licensed as a Dealer. Our rescue was the first breed specific rescue to seek licensing in the state of Iowa and they really didn’t know what to do with us. Because we were breed specific, we didn’t fit the requirements for a shelter. With the passing of this bill that will change.
I’m going to be blunt…the purpose of this bill is to tighten regulations for Commercial Breeders (Puppy Mills). There are too many animals that die in shelters every day. Commercial Breeders are not breeding for the betterment of the breed, but for money. Period. Every time a movie comes out with a dog as the star, commercial breeders start breeding puppies of that breed to send to pet stores because people want that dog. Then when the love affair is over the dog winds up abandoned on the street or in a shelter. Animal rescuers cringe every time a movie starring a dog comes out.
Then there are the ‘designer breeds’ or Mutts. Cockapoo, Goldendoodle, and Puggles, to name a few…all of them are mutts, yet commercial breeders make thousands for every puppy. And the dogs in their facilities are used for as long as they can breed. Once they are done they are auctioned off or dumped in shelters or even killed.
Now I have nothing against these dogs. I love all animals. My problem is the people who breed them and the conditions these pets are kept in to breed puppies to make money for the owners. Most true breeders, who breed for the betterment of the breed, will only breed their dogs once a year or once every two years. Dogs in commercial breeders are expected to produce puppies every time they go into heat or they are discarded. Most dogs go into heat 4 times a year. Now imagine you or your spouse having a baby every 9 months for as long as you can breed. Commercial breeders don’t care about genetic or hereditary problems a specific breed carries. Often times the dogs are inbred which makes these problems worse.
My own beloved Mirage was a product of a puppy mill. We rescued her from a pet store that was about to send her back to the breeder because she had been there for almost 8 months. She had severe hip deformity, yet was going to be sent back to the breeder to breed more puppies. She lived a very long happy life with us and was the matriarch of our rescue until she passed away on 1/11/12.
Ok…I’ll get off my soap box now.
One of my reasons for writing this blog is, hopefully to educate my readers and teach you that you can make a difference, but also to ask my Iowa readers to contact your legislators and ask them to pass this bill…without any significant changes. The main goal of this bill is for commercial breeders to start treating their animals humanely. IF they must breed, treat the animals like the sentient beings they are.
You really do make a difference. When I first started lobbying for animal rights there were over 450 commercial breeders (puppy mills) in Iowa. Now there are fewer than 250. The photos throughout this blog are the conditions we are trying to stop. No sentient being deserves to live like this. So please take the time to contact your legislators to stop this abuse.
Be Well & Be Happy,Pet~Pourri
All photos in this blog (except the one of Mirage & the Iowa State Capital) came from Iowa Voters for Companion Animals.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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One of my favorite sayings is “You learn something new every day”. Well…maybe not every day…but I did learn something new today, and this surprises me because I used to be a ‘crazy cat lady’. J I came across this article from andmycat.com about cats crying throughout the night for attention. None of my cats ever did this. According to this article, cats cry throughout the night for various reasons. Usually as kittens or seniors. Kittens especially when in a new home because they are missing momma and siblings. Seniors because they don’t’ want to go looking for you and want you to come to them.
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Getting up and giving them attention reinforces the behavior so it is recommended that you do not check on them. I never had this problem but I think it was because I always brought my cats to bed with me. They give some tips for dealing with the issue like having a play session before bed or feeding the main meal before bed. You could also find ways to keep your cat awake during the day so they will sleep through the night.
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Of course you know your cat better than anyone else, so if this is a new behavior, take your cat to the vet to make sure there is no medical reason for this behavior. This is how I first noticed my Merlin had some medical issues. The ASPCA site also gives some suggestions for cats that keep you awake.
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In researching this issue I guess it is more common that I thought. I must have been lucky with my babies. CatChat.org agrees that this behavior is usually a cat wanting attention. Their last bit of advice is don’t give in. Cats need to learn that the nocturnal crying is not going to get them the attention they want. Even yelling at your cat is giving it attention, so if you are sure it is not a medical concern, ignore kitty. They will get the message…eventually. J
Photo from theshepherd-mcgee.blogspot.com
Be Well & Be Happy,Pet~Pourri


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The release of the Samsung Galaxy 4 has already appeared online to suggest the design and details of the company’s next smartwatch ahead of its official announcement.
Leaked renders show the rounded Galaxy Watch 4, which makes it look more like the Galaxy Watch Active 2 than the Galaxy Watch 3.
The new smartwatch is also said to have a bioelectrical impedance (BIA) sensor to monitor body composition. This may be in addition to monitoring real-time heart rate and tracking oxygen oxygen saturation (SpO2).
The open renderings sent by 91Mobiles are said to showcase the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with four different color options: Black, Silver, Black and White, and Rose Gold.
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Samsung is likely to keep some of the features of the Glass Watch 3 in its new smartwatch, including flexible cable design and body buttons.
However, the full build of the Galaxy Watch 4 is not compatible with last year’s smartwatch. Looks like there are round edges and a thin profile on the Galaxy Watch 3 that comes with a sporty design.
Instead of being close to the Galaxy Watch 3 in appearance, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 open-up renders suggest that it may be very similar to the Galaxy Watch Active 2.
Samsung’s new smartwatch can also come in 40mm and 44mm sizes and fit and 5ATM water resistance, MIL-STD 810G durability, and Gorilla Glass DX + protection, as suggested behind the clock from the dedicated offerings. You may also have GPS support.
Last month, Samsung and Google partnered with Tizen OS and Google Wear OS.
The integration may launch the Galaxy Watch 4. It can allow for battery life and better performance as well as support for new apps and face clocks.
In addition to leaked offers, tipster Max Weinbach tweeted about the presence of a BIA sensor on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.
It can allow users to measure their body fat and muscle mass. Samsung may also continue to provide heart rate monitoring support and SpO2 rating on the Galaxy Watch 4. Both features were part of the Glass Watch 3 last year.
The Samsung Galaxys Watch 4 is expected to have a variety of LTE and Wi-Fi, and both variants may have support for NFC features including offline music playback.
Along with the vanilla Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung may also have the Glass Watch 4 Active in the works, with a sporty design.
Although Samsung has not yet made a public announcement, both the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Active are expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 3.
Samsung is also hosting its live event at MWC 2021 next week where they can make more details about the public. its smartwatches are coming.


20-year-old shot after argument near 25th and Chambers, police say
MILWAUKEE — Police are investigating a shooting that happened around 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 22 near N. 25th Street and W. Chambers Street that left a 20-year-old Milwaukee man injured.
The victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
The shooting appears to be the result of an argument.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-934-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.


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Australia's paceman have landed three big blows on Day two of the first Test against India.
AFL star Ben Cousins has been arrested on stalking and drugs charges.
Storm coach Bellamy assures the team will not rush Billy Slater back from injury.
Eels CEO Bernie Gurr says the drama surrounding Semi Radradra's court hearings is only a minor distraction but from all reports the test winger has prepared well for the 2017 season.
Craig Bellamy brushes off concerns over the fullback role with Billy Slater yet to return.
Eels CEO Bernie Gurr believes changes in the front office will make Parramatta a more popular destination for the NRL's most talented players.
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First of all, we will begin seeing more payment technologies on mobile phones. In the future, mobile phones will come built with NCC technologies, which means you can pay directly with your phone, by placing it on a NCC-receiver surface. Credit cards will become obsolete, which is why payment giants Visa and MasterCard are now making investments in this area. By 2015, it is estimated that more than half of American consumers, and almost 80% of those below age 35, will use financial services directly from their cell phones, analysts say.
When it comes to health care, people are currently experimenting with technology to improve patient care. Innovations in this area can help drive treatment costs down and ultimately save lives. In the future, mobile phone use is expected to grow. Currently, we already have 5 billion cell phone users, and this year (2011) we will see smartphone users surpass regular cell phone users by numbers in the USA.
With the free and open source Android platform, we will see more and more Chinese manufacturers coming in and making better and cheaper phones that challenge the status quo. One example is Meizu, who have released the Meizu M9 to much fanfare all around the world.
In this article, we have explored the future in mobile phone use in regards to healthcare, financial services, and their prices. However, the wide adoption and continued development of phones will have wide implications that surely will affect all parts of our lives.


Nomination: Amsterdamse Nieuwbouwprijs 2023
We are proud that our project de Goudvink has been nominated for the Amsterdamse Nieuwbouwprijs 2023. This prize awards the best new building in Amsterdam in 2023. It’s an audience award so please vote for us via this page.
Publication: Yearbook Architecture in The Netherlands
Our project Wisselspoor has been included in the Yearbook Architecture in The Netherlands 2022|2023. We are proud that we made it through to the final selection of works. This is a recognition of the collective effort by all the architects, advisors, builders and client to make this project into a big succes.
Publication: Detail Timber Buildings
The CLT single family house ‘Kea Boumanstraat‘ has been featured in the latest Timber Buildings S/M/L book by Detail Magazine. The book showcases 30 sustainable and holistic projects built with timber as its main construction material. Buy the book at Detail’s website.
Update: Steupel CLT-house
The building permit for our design for a sustainable CLT single family house in Reeuwijk has been granted recently. We are now in the process of making the working drawings and hope to start building in the second quarter of 2023. For more information visit the project page here.
Update: WijCK Pijnacker
The VO-phase of WijCK Pijnacker has been finalised with the approval of the design by the supervisory team. With the signing of the contract between Dura Vermeer and the municipality the development of 330 apartments and a mobility hub enters the next phase. Construction is to start by the end of 2023.
Update: Short Stay Enka
The renovation of the former medical post of the Enka factory in Ede is nearing completion. The nationally listed monument has been transformed to incorporate eight small short-stay apartments and a restaurant, serving both the tenants and the neighbourhood. Visit the project page for more information.
MEESVISSER Cook Book 4.0
The tradition is here to stay: Friday recipes compiled in a cook book as a yearly Christmas present for the office. This year with an extra: the MEESVISSER Baking Book with the best baking recipes. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
After the first block is almost finished, Dura Vermeer announced the start of the second phase of Fluor/Elements in Haarlem: ten townhouses and eight lofts will complete the western edge of the redevelopment of the former Fluor site in Haarlem Schalkwijk. More information here: sales website.
New project: social housing
Two opposed L-shaped blocks with a wide timber veranda negotiating a sloping plot at the edge of the Veluwe National Park might not be your average site for a social housing project. The exceptional qualities of this site give us the opportunity to develop a scheme that seeks maximum interaction with its lush green surroundings.
The ‘Goudvink’ social housing project was preselected for the Zuiderkerkprijs. The prize awards the best housing project built in Amsterdam in the previous year. With stiff competition from a few spectacular projects, we did not make it to the top three, but non the less we are proud of this recognition.


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While ovulation test strips can determine your most fertile days, they’re not 100 percent accurate. But don’t worry too much — they can have an accuracy rate up to 99 percent, depending on your menstrual cycle. To test ovulation, you can urinate on the test stick, or urinate in a cup and place the stick in the urine.
Can ovulation tests be wrong?
How Predictor Kits Work. To increase your chances of getting pregnant, you should have sex the two days before ovulation occurs. Since OPKs detect the LH surge that occurs 12 to 36 hours before ovulation, you can be sure to have sex at just the right time for conception.
How long after a positive ovulation test Are You fertile?
An egg should be released within one to three days of the positive ovulation test. Once an egg is released, it is viable, or fertile, for around 24 hours. Sperm remains viable for even longer, and can live inside a woman’s body for up to five days.
Can I have a negative ovulation test but still ovulate?
What could cause a false negative OPK? “It is possible to conceive successfully even if the ovulation test is negative. When this happens, ovulation occurred despite a negative ovulation test result; this is a special type of test failure called a ‘false negative,'” says Dr. Flisser.
What are the chances of getting pregnant using ovulation tests?
When used correctly, LH tests are around 99% accurate, says Dr. Rene Leiva, an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa and the Bruyère Research Institute. Leiva has conducted several studies on the pros and cons of home fertility monitoring methods.
Should be ovulating but test is negative?
A negative ovulation test means there is no luteinizing hormone surge, and ovulation has not occurred. If you are unsure about the results, check the booklet included with the test. Reasons for negative results: You used first morning urine.
Why should you not use first morning urine for ovulation test?
Keep in mind that liquid can dilute the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine. If this happens, it can appear as if you’re not ovulating when you are. So limit your intake of fluids about 2 hours before testing. It also helps not to urinate 1 to 2 hours before testing.
What are the signs of ovulation?
Common Signs of Ovulation
- Positive Ovulation Test Result.
- Fertile Cervical Mucus.
- Increased Sexual Desire.
- Basal Body Temperature Increase.
- Change in Cervical Position.
- Breast Tenderness.
- Saliva Ferning Pattern.
- Ovulation Pain.
What time of day is best to take ovulation test?
To get the most accurate reading, you’ll want to: Use an ovulation test strip between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. Most women have a surge in LH in the morning, and those levels can be picked up in your urine about four hours later.
Can you feel ovulation?
It’s possible to feel yourself ovulate, but many women don’t notice it. You might notice a slight pain in your side about halfway through your menstrual cycle. But if you’re trying to get pregnant, don’t wait for the twinge.
Can you get pregnant with low LH levels?
If your LH levels are low, you may not be getting your period. Because LH triggers ovulation, low levels of LH can prevent ovulation, and thus pregnancy.
Can ovulation Miss LH surge?
OPKs test your urine for the surge of LH associated with ovulation, but OPKs may miss your LH surge even if you ovulated.
How long is LH surge detectable?
Typically, from the time of the onset of the LH surge in the blood to the release of the egg is 24 to 36 hours. The urinary detection of the LH surge may be seen 3-6 hours after the rise in blood LH levels.
Why did I not get pregnant during ovulation?
Anovulation is when the ovaries do not release an egg during the menstrual cycle, and it can be caused by many conditions. Some causes of anovulation include PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), obesity, low body weight, hyperprolactinemia (high blood levels of the hormone prolactin), and high stress levels.

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Matthew Berry Twitter: What was the importance of Berry’s Avengers: Endgame cameo as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in this spinoff? ESPN’s Fantasy expert has the answers and also a spoiler warning here.
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Matthew Berry is one of the leading voices in the world of Fantasy Football. He’s interested in the fantasy of a different category. However, That is Marvel comics and blockbuster movies of the last decade and a half.
Matthew Berry Twitter: In the year 2019 Berry appeared as a cameo on Avengers:
Endgame, one of the most loved and highest-grossing movies ever. In the role of a S.H.I.E.L.D. Berry appeared alongside the biggest Hollywood stars.
The scene is the key starting point of Marvel Studios’ new series Loki. It premiered this morning at Disney. However, actor Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki, the God of Mischief and brother of Thor.
In the meantime, Berry hosts weekly radio shows and contributes to various. ESPN Fantasy platforms in preparation for the football season. However, Berry viewed his new “Loki” series and spoke with Front Row about his affinity for Marvel.
Should Marvel fans be grateful to you for the new Disney series after your character let Loki go in Endgame?
To be honest, they should give thanks to the Hulk. If it weren’t for his door slam Tony [aka IronMan. Stark]does not lose the case due to the Tesseract and Loki could have escaped.
But, I’ll say that the clearance department of Marvel had to contact me. To get my permission to use my story for Avengers as part of The Loki series. Also, as you’ll see this scene forms the foundation for the first episode in the series.
Thus, if I didn’t agree to make use of the scene. And in the event that they are unable to make use of the scene, then there’s no series. So in a sense, I’m completely grateful to the Loki series.
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Matthew Berry Twitter: What was the most memorable aspect of the Avengers experience?
Everything. It was the most memorable non-wife, a child-free experience I’ve had in my life. However, I loved every minute of filming it. Being with actors Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Redford, Tom Hiddleston. Joe and Anthony Russo, and the whole crew for two weeks. Made me feel comfortable and welcomed me into their world.
They were friendly and welcoming. It was great to be able to discuss it was a huge plus. As an avid follower of Marvel I am thrilled by the fact that throughout my life, I will be an integral part of the MCU. However, A small part but, I’m a part of it. It’s been a blast sending screenshots to fans and conversing with others. Marvel fanatics about films and the projects. It’s a real pleasure to be a tiny part of the world.
Do you have any funny stories from being in a scene with Hiddleston?
I had a wonderful experience with Tom. The time we filmed the scene took place the week immediately following Thor: Ragnarok came out. So we discussed it (I enjoyed it ). We also talked about acting for “comic book” movies. Where the approach is to play the true character of the character and to be authentic. At the moment, and, in particular, not perform it like the case in a “comic book” movie. He was amazing. Everyone was.
Matthew Berry Twitter: What are you most looking towards most about Loki?
I’m looking forward to seeing the character in a new way and taking an in-depth look at the character. That’s the thing I love about this series of Disney shows. However, We’ve had the opportunity to dive with characters. Such as Wanda, Vision, Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes. …
As (spoiler word!) Loki is dead, it’s fantastic to see the time travel show. However, That will fill in some voids from Endgame in regards to what actually happened in the event. Loki took the Tesseract from Stark Tower’s lobby. Stark Tower.
Of all the exciting new projects Marvel has revealed in Phase 4, which one(s) are you most thrilled about?
It’s difficult to pick one because they all look amazing. If the name Marvel is there, I’m looking for it. However, The ones I’m the most thrilled about are…
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Simu Liu. Through her participation in the AGBO Super Hero Fantasy Football League. That we all take part in, and I can’t expect to see Shang-Chi. However, The Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland are always so good. I’m eager to see what happens. When the events of WandaVision take place. However, Dr. Strange within The Multiverse of Madness and, of course, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
For Disney+, Ms. Marvel and the Secret Invasion/Nick Fury series are top of my list. I hope that Disney+ runs out of ideas and decides to concentrate on the story of a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who might or may not be Hydra.
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