Earth Day is celebrated in a Google Doodle that "highlights how everyone can plant the seed to a brighter future—one sapling at a time!" The Earth Day Google Doodle video begins with an image of a woman lying underneath a tree and a little girl holding a sapling. Then, the video sees the child plant the sapling and watch it grow into a tree as she grows old. The old woman then gives a sapling to a little boy, and the cycle repeats again and again until there is a forest. Sophie Diao, the artist behind the video, said she was inspired by "the stories of people who had planted trees when they were very young and cared for them throughout their lives, and people—sometimes as a community, other times working individually—who made it a goal to reforest a place, whether it be one the densest cities in the world or an arid desert that used to be lush and green. "Once I had the seed of the idea of animating a little girl growing old with a tree, the rest of the Doodle story fell … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2021 Google Doodle animation shows how ‘one small act’ can save planet
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Dan Walker replaced on NFL show as he steps down from hosting role ‘Loved every second’
Dan Walker puts Matt Goss on the spot over Strictly stint SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Coverage of American Football will be moving to ITV and as part of the shake-up, Dan Walker will no longer be on presenting duties. The popular sports broadcaster Laura Woods is confirmed to take his place for the new NFL season. Related articles Shetland's Jimmy Perez to die after fans 'work out' replacement Charlie Stayt wife: Who is the BBC Breakfast star married to? The NFL Show was a huge hit for the BBC, with its light hearted approach mixed with expert analysis proving popular with the ever-growing legions of American Football fans in the UK. Former professionals Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiroa would … [Read more...] about Dan Walker replaced on NFL show as he steps down from hosting role ‘Loved every second’
Help – my garden is flooded, what can I do? The simple tricks that will save your plants
London: Flash flooding across city after heavy rainfall SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info But why does flooding occur after an extended period of drought? And what can we do to protect our plants? Here we explain how. Heavy Rain following the drought has lead to gardens being flooded (Image: Getty) Why is my garden now flooded? “A heatwave hardens the ground over time, compacting the soil,” explains horticulturalist Anne Britt ( annebrittdesign.com ). “This means that when rain finally begins to fall, it can’t penetrate the ground as easily as usual. It therefore sits mainly on the surface, and rolls off.” Once enough rain has accumulated, it pools, and forms little streams, which head downhill - and it … [Read more...] about Help – my garden is flooded, what can I do? The simple tricks that will save your plants
‘If I had gone through with a gender transition, I would have committed suicide’
Like a lot of women, I grew up a tomboy. Climbing trees, playing sports; to me, boys were cool, girls were boring. But, by early puberty, the other tomboys seemed to be growing out of these preferences. I wasn’t. The boys and girls of my class began asking each other out, trading handmade Valentine’s cards. I wasn’t excluded – I had been asked out by all the popular boys – but I wasn’t interested. I couldn’t understand their fascination with one another. As for their fascination with me, I was repulsed by it. I thought maybe I was a late flourisher. But, as primary school turned into secondary, and handholding turned into kissing and groping and sex, I remained repulsed. It never occurred to me that women could be in a same-sex relationships. The logic eluded me. How were they supposed to have babies? This is what “boy-girl” relationships were for, I’d been told. And, as a girl, I was supposed to grow up, get married, have a baby. But I’d never wanted a baby. A girl-girl … [Read more...] about ‘If I had gone through with a gender transition, I would have committed suicide’
Made in Acadiana: The old Richard recipe lives on in Church Point
What are some of the up-and-coming food products made in Acadiana? As part of the Made in Acadiana series, we’re focusing on local items that have recently gone to market and the compelling stories behind them. It’s an idea we launched in 2019 and decided to revisit since food is so prominent in south Louisiana. When Ben Richard was growing up, he remembers his Uncle Lonnie telling him to go to college with the promise of taking control the family business. So when his uncle sold the company, Richard’s Cajun Foods, to Milwaukee-based Tall Tree Foods in 1996, Ben was devastated. “It kind of hurt, you know?” Ben said, “It was the family business that we were proud.” But Lonnie Richard ultimately kept his promise, although with a twist. Now, after nearly 25 years, this Ben and his family has bought back their famous smoked sausage recipe under a new name, Cajun Family Traditions, in Church Point. The company started in 2020 not long after Ben Richard’s father stepped … [Read more...] about Made in Acadiana: The old Richard recipe lives on in Church Point
‘I’m lost for words’ BBC mocked for thunderstorm safety telling Brits to ‘shelter inside’
BBC mocked by TalkTV host for 'thunderstorm advice' video SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A report by meteorologist BBC Simon King has been fiercely mocked for being "ridiculous". Mr King advised Brits to shelter indoors, stay in their cars or if outside, crouch down in an open space. He also explained why an umbrella should never be opened during a thunderstorm. Related articles Nicola Sturgeon blamed for ‘whipping up anti-English hatred' Brexit travel: Brits to enjoy more time in EU without charge as major TalkTV presenter Mike Graham: "I've never seen anything so ridiculous. It's the funniest thing the BBC have put on for ages." Commentator Richard Taylor continued: "It's very rare I'm lost … [Read more...] about ‘I’m lost for words’ BBC mocked for thunderstorm safety telling Brits to ‘shelter inside’