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Short notes on Colombian architect, Rogelio Salmona, who celebrates his 92nd birthday today(29 April, 2021) Source :  las2orillas.co Rogelio Salmona, was born on 29 April, 1929 , in Paris, France.  Due to the rising tensions in Europe, his family relocated to Bogotá in 1934 . He had formed a strong attachment to his new home city, 'Bogotá'. He is known for his signature red-brick constructions in the capital city of Bogotá.  He is considered as one of the most important figures in Latin American architecture. Torres del Parque (Park towers) Source :  arquine.com He gathered international attention with his Torres del Parque (Park Towers, 1964-1970 ) , a curved apartment complex of exposed red brick in the center of the city, which is considered as the architect’s masterpiece.  Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco Source:  culturagenial.com He continued to amaze with his next work Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco (Virgilio Barco Public Library, 2001 ) which...

Dame Anne Laura Dorinthea McLaren aka   Anne McLaren British author and scientist   Anne McLaren , was a pioneering British scientist, who studied how embryos develop.  Anne McLaren Source :  valentinaproject.wordpress.com Her research helped lead to the development of in-vitro fertilizations (IVF) , the technology that has enabled thousands of couples to have children. Anne McLaren, was born in London, on 26 April, 1927 . In the 1950s , McLaren began focusing on developmental biology, focusing on mice.  Annie McLaren and John D. Biggers Source :  onlinelibrary.wiley.com Anne McLaren and John D. Biggers successfully grown mouse embryos in vitro, (that is, in lab equipment).  The embryos were then transferred into the wombs of female mice, where they developed into a healthy litter. This experiment was a vital proof of principle. It showed that it was possible to mix sperm and eggs outside the mother’s body and create a healthy embryo, whic...

  To know more about earth day 2021, checkout the video link above.   Seven simple things to help save the earth 1. Reduce, reuse, and recycle.  Follow these three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space. 2. Volunteer.  Volunteer for cleanups in your community. 3. Educate others.  You can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources. 4. Conserve water.  The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean. 5. Use less plastics.   Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag. 6. Plant a tree.  Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help fight climate change. 7. Use long-lasting light bulbs.  Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Turn off lights when not in use.

  Saint Patrick's Day | The Feast of Saint Patrick Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration which is held annually on 17 March to mark the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick is the foremost patron saint of Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish. Source :  wikipedia Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Saint Patrick's Day, is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. Source :  ourcommunitynow.com Celebrations generally involve, public parades and festivals, céilís( an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling ), and the wearing of green attire or s...