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10.5.21
22.2.21
Des Œufs en Expo dans le Var
Qu’est ce qu’un œuf ? A-t-il toujours existé ? Pourquoi autant de formes et de couleurs ? Que nous racontent-ils de leurs parents à plumes ? Pourquoi sont-ils si présents dans notre quotidien et si inspirants ? Même pour les scientifiques, l’œuf garde bien des mystères et les découvertes sont nombreuses.
À l'occasion de la nouvelle exposition au Muséum départemental du Var, le Département vous propose de découvrir la collection Ferry-Blondel où, plus de 3000 œufs d'oiseaux, de poissons, de reptiles, d'insectes, d'araignées, de scorpions... et même des œufs.
Du 3 octobre 2020 au 7 mars 2021 le Muséum départemental du Var et le Jardin départemental du Las (labellisé Jardin remarquable) offrent leurs espaces à l'exposition ŒUF et invitent le visiteur à partager l'univers des ornithologues Camille Ferry et Jacques Blondel pour un voyage naturaliste, scientifique, artistique vraiment bluffant !
Une exposition présentée dans le strict respect des conditions sanitaires et des gestes barrières en vigueur.
Programme à télécharger
12.1.21
Freezing Eggs in Minnesota
How to crack a frozen egg experiment
Minnesota,
it's so cold that...eggs freeze mid-air. This is what happens to eggs
when you put them outside in Minnesota when it's -29 degrees Fahrenheit
with wind chill.
-29 degrees Fahrenheit : -40 degrees Celcius
15.12.20
Are You Cold?
Emperor penguin dad keeps his egg warm while waiting for his chick to hatch
Photo by Tony Bojkovski
Australian Antarctic Division
If you could visit Antarctica in winter, you’d find emperor penguin males gathered in colonies near the coast. They’re tightly huddled together to stay warm in temperatures that can dip as low as -40 degrees F (-40 degrees C), with winds as strong as 90 miles per hour (144 km/ hour).
For the next two months, these devoted dads will each incubate a single egg that holds his offspring. Each dad will also care for his chick when it first hatches. Penguin dads do all this while surviving only on fat reserves from the previous summer.
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For the next two months, these devoted dads will each incubate a single egg that holds his offspring. Each dad will also care for his chick when it first hatches. Penguin dads do all this while surviving only on fat reserves from the previous summer.
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8.12.20
Covid and Egg Market
The egg market has been impacted by panic buying and how a change in demand has created unprecedented issues for egg producers who supplied the foodservice sector.
Retail orders for eggs increased dramatically in the beginning weeks of COVID-19-related panic buying. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported for three consecutive weeks that egg inventories were down 10%, which is a rapid decline, especially when higher inventory numbers were expected with Easter approaching.
By Deven King on April 29, 2020
4.12.20
No Eggs for Coronavirus Vaccine
The US keeps millions of chickens in secret farms to make flu vaccines. But their eggs won't work for coronavirus.
Few people know where the chickens are kept - their locations are undisclosed as a matter of national security.
Each day, hundreds of thousands of their eggs are trucked to facilities, where they are protected by guards and multimillion-dollar, government-funded security systems.
But these eggs aren't for breakfast; they're the source of your common flu shot.
For the past 80 years, much of the world has relied on chicken eggs for the production of influenza vaccines.
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, scientists and governments around the world are racing to develop a vaccine - but eggs won't be the answer, said John Nicholls, a Hong Kong University clinical professor of pathology.
Due to having different receptors and other characteristics, the novel coronavirus isn't able to replicate inside eggs the way flu viruses can.
By Jessie Yeung, CNN, March 29, 2020
28.11.20
L'OIE et le Covid-19
[...] Un groupe d’experts a été créé pour évaluer les risques et implications de la COVID-19 pour le commerce des animaux et des produits d'origine animale. « L'OIE a élaboré des directives de haut niveau sur le test d'échantillons humains de COVID-19 dans des laboratoires vétérinaires pour aider les services de santé publique à répondre à la demande extraordinaire de tests, qui a été un aspect essentiel de la réponse à la pandémie dans de nombreux pays. » [...]
[...] « L'OIE a élaboré des directives de haut niveau sur le test d'échantillons humains de COVID-19 dans des laboratoires vétérinaires pour aider les services de santé publique à répondre à la demande extraordinaire de tests, qui a été un aspect essentiel de la réponse à la pandémie dans de nombreux pays. » [...]
[...] L'OIE travaille sur des nouvelles lignes directrices visant à accroître les bonnes pratiques dans le commerce des espèces sauvages et faciliter la mise en place de systèmes de surveillance de la faune, ainsi que pour améliorer les connaissances sur les virus grâce à la recherche. [...]
Par Michaella Igoho-Moradel, Le Point vétérinaire, 03.06.2020
24.4.20
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11.4.20
10.4.20
Confettis-filled Eggs
The History of Cascarones
Around Easter time, you may see children, as well as adults, running after each other with colored eggs in their hands, which then explode into confetti when they hit their desired target. These are called cascarones, or “confetti eggs”.
The idea was first seen in Asia and later brought to Italy by the explorer Marco Polo. The eggs were often given as gifts and were filled with perfumed powder. The custom then traveled to Spain and was later brought to Mexico in the mid-1800s by Emperor Maximilian’s wife. It was in Mexico that the perfumed powder was replaced with confetti.
The word cascaron comes from the Spanish word “cascara”, which means egg shell. In interior Mexico, one often sees these colored eggs thrown at fiestas during carnaval, just before lent. While you may see cascarones at the carnaval celebrations in the US, it is more common to see them around Easter. This is because, like many other Latin traditions, there has been a merging with the US holiday tradition of dyeing hard boiled eggs. Having one broken over your head is said to bring good luck.
Around Easter time, you may see children, as well as adults, running after each other with colored eggs in their hands, which then explode into confetti when they hit their desired target. These are called cascarones, or “confetti eggs”.
The idea was first seen in Asia and later brought to Italy by the explorer Marco Polo. The eggs were often given as gifts and were filled with perfumed powder. The custom then traveled to Spain and was later brought to Mexico in the mid-1800s by Emperor Maximilian’s wife. It was in Mexico that the perfumed powder was replaced with confetti.
The word cascaron comes from the Spanish word “cascara”, which means egg shell. In interior Mexico, one often sees these colored eggs thrown at fiestas during carnaval, just before lent. While you may see cascarones at the carnaval celebrations in the US, it is more common to see them around Easter. This is because, like many other Latin traditions, there has been a merging with the US holiday tradition of dyeing hard boiled eggs. Having one broken over your head is said to bring good luck.
Making Cascarones
To make cascarones, first open just the top of an egg. One trick is to tap the top (the small end) of the egg on a sharp corner. You can also make a small hole on the end using a pin, a small nail, or a knife. You want to keep the hole small so that the egg is sturdier. Next, drain the egg into a bowl so that you can use the eggs later in a meal, such as migas or flan. Next, rinse out the inside of the egg. Once the eggs have dried, you can decorate them using egg dye, water colors, or paint. When the dye or paint is dry, fill the inside with confetti. Finally, close the opening by placing glue around the edges and placing a small square of tissue paper over the hole. Wait until the glue has dried before smacking the cascarone on an unsuspecting person.
By Katie Warner
1.4.20
27.1.20
7.1.20
26.11.19
Which Came First in Washington DC?
The Chicken Or The Egg?
Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?
“It’s a question as old as philosophy itself: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue), it turns out, they arrived simultaneously.”
"The Chicken and the Egg" is the first NoMa Gateway art project that was designed by RSM Design for the NoMa neighborhood in Washington DC, at the intersection of N Street and New York Avenue NE.
22.11.19
Revolutionary Egg
[...]
Since the start of Lebanon’s over two-week-long protests on Oct. 17, street artists have mobilized throughout the country to add their marks to the massive movement that has swept across Lebanon. However, while street artists have thrived during this time, traditional art institutions such as galleries and exhibitions have gone on strike in solidarity with the protesters and because these events would struggle to draw a crowd.
[...]
Since the start of Lebanon’s over two-week-long protests on Oct. 17, street artists have mobilized throughout the country to add their marks to the massive movement that has swept across Lebanon. However, while street artists have thrived during this time, traditional art institutions such as galleries and exhibitions have gone on strike in solidarity with the protesters and because these events would struggle to draw a crowd.
[...]
18.11.19
14.11.19
Protesting Eggs and Egging
A Lebanese anti-government protester holds eggs, to throw them on the convoys of Lebanese politicians arriving at the parliament building, during a protest against the on-going trash crisis and government corruption.
Lebanon, september 2015
Lebanon, september 2015
A Lebanese anti-government protester holds an egg with Arabic that reads "People's gift" to throw on the convoys of Lebanese politicians.
Lebanon, september 2015
Lebanon, september 2015
8.11.19
Why Egging?
The Warwick egg incident of 1917 saw two brothers throw eggs at then-prime minister Billy Hughes
Commons: Jim Case
The egg is labelled "No Majority", the thrower's hat "Australia".
"Oh yes, egging definitely has a tradition in Australia," said Julie Conway, a sociologist, who is related to the two men responsible for the country's most infamous egging in 1917.
During WWI, prime minister Billy Hughes toured southern Queensland to whip up support for compulsory conscription. It was not a popular policy.
Irish brothers Pat and Bart Brosnan, Ms Conway's grandmother's cousins, let the PM know what they thought about his policy by throwing eggs, knocking off his hat in the process.
As legend has it, Mr Hughes ordered a nearby policeman to "arrest this man" but the Queensland policeman famously responded "you have no jurisdiction".
The prime minister was allegedly so outraged, he made moves to create his own police force, the Commonwealth Police Force, a precursor to the Australian Federal Police.
"Hughes used the egging incident to demonise Irish Australians."
Ms Conway believed there were parallels today, and not only with the type of food flung at a politician.
"I think it is interesting that the same language used by politicians in 1917 is being used to demonise Muslim Australians and people seeking asylum today," she said.
"I'm a sociologist, and I think there are certainly better ways to express opposition, but sometimes people feel powerless — and I think my ancestors weren't into writing — the egg was an accessible way of expressing dissent."
During WWI, prime minister Billy Hughes toured southern Queensland to whip up support for compulsory conscription. It was not a popular policy.
Irish brothers Pat and Bart Brosnan, Ms Conway's grandmother's cousins, let the PM know what they thought about his policy by throwing eggs, knocking off his hat in the process.
As legend has it, Mr Hughes ordered a nearby policeman to "arrest this man" but the Queensland policeman famously responded "you have no jurisdiction".
The prime minister was allegedly so outraged, he made moves to create his own police force, the Commonwealth Police Force, a precursor to the Australian Federal Police.
"Hughes used the egging incident to demonise Irish Australians."
Ms Conway believed there were parallels today, and not only with the type of food flung at a politician.
"I think it is interesting that the same language used by politicians in 1917 is being used to demonise Muslim Australians and people seeking asylum today," she said.
"I'm a sociologist, and I think there are certainly better ways to express opposition, but sometimes people feel powerless — and I think my ancestors weren't into writing — the egg was an accessible way of expressing dissent."
Why eggs?
In 1917 various foods were flung at political rallies, including potatoes, but eggs were a favourite 'missile'.
Ms Conway believed throwing an egg at someone was an expression of disregard and disdain.
"It certainly was a sign of disrespect to Billy Hughes in 1917. He was a politician who moved to divide, rather than draw people together," she said.
"And it would have been quite easy to come across eggs back then," she laughed.
The Warwick egg incident, commonly referred to as 'Weggi' in the small Queensland city, was commemorated two years ago with a re-enactment of the prime minister's speech and the subsequent egging, and an egg-and-spoon race.
In 1917 various foods were flung at political rallies, including potatoes, but eggs were a favourite 'missile'.
Ms Conway believed throwing an egg at someone was an expression of disregard and disdain.
"It certainly was a sign of disrespect to Billy Hughes in 1917. He was a politician who moved to divide, rather than draw people together," she said.
"And it would have been quite easy to come across eggs back then," she laughed.
The Warwick egg incident, commonly referred to as 'Weggi' in the small Queensland city, was commemorated two years ago with a re-enactment of the prime minister's speech and the subsequent egging, and an egg-and-spoon race.
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Lors de l’incident des œufs de Warwick en 1917, deux frères ont lancé des œufs au Premier ministre de l’époque, Billy Hughes.
L’œuf est étiqueté "Pas de majorité", le chapeau du lanceur "Australie".
"Oh oui, l'egging a définitivement une tradition en Australie", a déclaré Julie Conway, sociologue, qui est liée aux deux hommes responsables de l'egging le plus tristement célèbre du pays en 1917.
Pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, le Premier ministre Billy Hughes a effectué une tournée dans le sud du Queensland afin de mobiliser un soutien en faveur de la conscription obligatoire. Ce n'était pas une politique populaire.
Les frères irlandais Pat et Bart Brosnan, les cousins de la grand-mère de Mme Conway, ont dit au Premier ministre ce qu'ils pensaient de sa politique en lançant des œufs, ce qui lui a valu de faire tomber son chapeau.
Selon la légende, M. Hughes aurait ordonné à un policier voisin d' "arrêter cet homme", mais le policier du Queensland a répondu: "vous n'avez aucune juridiction".
Le Premier ministre aurait été tellement scandalisé qu'il décida de créer sa propre force de police, la Commonwealth Police Force, un précurseur de la police fédérale australienne.
"Hughes a utilisé l'incident d'egging pour diaboliser les Australiens irlandais."
Mme Conway estime qu'il existe des parallèles aujourd'hui, et pas seulement avec le type de nourriture lancée contre un politicien.
"Je pense qu'il est intéressant de noter que le même langage utilisé par les politiciens en 1917 est utilisé pour diaboliser les Australiens musulmans et les demandeurs d'asile aujourd'hui", a-t-elle déclaré.
"Je suis sociologue et je pense qu'il existe certainement de meilleures façons d'exprimer une opposition, mais parfois les gens se sentent impuissants - et je pense que mes ancêtres n'étaient pas dans l'écriture - l'œuf était un moyen accessible d'exprimer leur dissidence."
Pourquoi des œufs ?
En 1917, divers aliments furent jetés lors de rassemblements politiques, notamment des pommes de terre, mais les œufs étaient un "missile" favori.
Mme Conway pense que jeter un œuf sur quelqu'un était une expression de mépris et de dédain.
"C’était certainement un signe de manque de respect envers Billy Hughes en 1917. C’est un homme politique qui a décidé de diviser plutôt que de rassembler les gens", a-t-elle déclaré.
"Et il aurait été assez facile de trouver des œufs à l'époque", rit-elle.
L'incident des œufs de Warwick, communément appelé "Weggi" dans la petite ville du Queensland, a été commémoré il y a deux ans par une reconstitution du discours du Premier ministre et par la suite de son discours, ainsi que par une course à l'œuf et à la cuillère.
L’œuf est étiqueté "Pas de majorité", le chapeau du lanceur "Australie".
"Oh oui, l'egging a définitivement une tradition en Australie", a déclaré Julie Conway, sociologue, qui est liée aux deux hommes responsables de l'egging le plus tristement célèbre du pays en 1917.
Pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, le Premier ministre Billy Hughes a effectué une tournée dans le sud du Queensland afin de mobiliser un soutien en faveur de la conscription obligatoire. Ce n'était pas une politique populaire.
Les frères irlandais Pat et Bart Brosnan, les cousins de la grand-mère de Mme Conway, ont dit au Premier ministre ce qu'ils pensaient de sa politique en lançant des œufs, ce qui lui a valu de faire tomber son chapeau.
Selon la légende, M. Hughes aurait ordonné à un policier voisin d' "arrêter cet homme", mais le policier du Queensland a répondu: "vous n'avez aucune juridiction".
Le Premier ministre aurait été tellement scandalisé qu'il décida de créer sa propre force de police, la Commonwealth Police Force, un précurseur de la police fédérale australienne.
"Hughes a utilisé l'incident d'egging pour diaboliser les Australiens irlandais."
Mme Conway estime qu'il existe des parallèles aujourd'hui, et pas seulement avec le type de nourriture lancée contre un politicien.
"Je pense qu'il est intéressant de noter que le même langage utilisé par les politiciens en 1917 est utilisé pour diaboliser les Australiens musulmans et les demandeurs d'asile aujourd'hui", a-t-elle déclaré.
"Je suis sociologue et je pense qu'il existe certainement de meilleures façons d'exprimer une opposition, mais parfois les gens se sentent impuissants - et je pense que mes ancêtres n'étaient pas dans l'écriture - l'œuf était un moyen accessible d'exprimer leur dissidence."
Pourquoi des œufs ?
En 1917, divers aliments furent jetés lors de rassemblements politiques, notamment des pommes de terre, mais les œufs étaient un "missile" favori.
Mme Conway pense que jeter un œuf sur quelqu'un était une expression de mépris et de dédain.
"C’était certainement un signe de manque de respect envers Billy Hughes en 1917. C’est un homme politique qui a décidé de diviser plutôt que de rassembler les gens", a-t-elle déclaré.
"Et il aurait été assez facile de trouver des œufs à l'époque", rit-elle.
L'incident des œufs de Warwick, communément appelé "Weggi" dans la petite ville du Queensland, a été commémoré il y a deux ans par une reconstitution du discours du Premier ministre et par la suite de son discours, ainsi que par une course à l'œuf et à la cuillère.
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