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Gross numeric concepts, my default setting, only go so far in calculating variables so I had to look it up. What is the volume of one drop of liquid? According to Yahoo Answers*, the following calculations are generally accepted responses.
Best Answer*: It is generally accepted that 20 drops will equal 1 milliliter. So one drop will be 0.05 ml.
Another: For water, or a liquid similar in viscosity to water, and a standard chemical dropper, 20 drops = ~1 ml.
And: There are about 16 drops of water per milliliter or 80 drops per teaspoon.
Several answers dealt with specific gravity and viscosity of various liquids.
My personal favorite answer was the one at the bottom of the page: half as much as two drops.
From the Rome News Tribune in Georgia comes a cautionary tale about scams, threats and other crimes on social media sites. “Anyone can hop on Facebook and make a profile with a fake name,” said Rome Police Chief Tison. Check out this article published March 25.
Deadline TODAY - Seeds of Change offers grants of $10-20,000 to help schools and communities build sustainable gardens in their communities. Does your Toledo organization have what it takes to show up for this opportunity? Deadline 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, including all the votes you can garner. Ready? Go! Details online here. Tip o’ the hat to Vision:Toledo on Facebook for that info. V:T has been quietly linking daily posts from The Other Toledo despite TOT’s lack of a Facebook page. You rock!
Today Toledo Historical Society convenes 4 p.m. at the library. Meets fourth Mondays. Accepting membership applications now. On Facebook.
Deadline tomorrow - Update Your Old Kindle by Tuesday March 29, 2016 to prevent disconnection from the Internet. Details in this article.
March 30 Senior Center serves BBQ ribs, scalloped potatoes, NW blend veggies, apricots and biscuit as one of two Nutrition Lunches featured weekly. Sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. RSVP $3/over 60. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)864-2112.
Through March 30, Farmers Insurance once again sponsors Thank America’s Teachers, where you can cast a vote daily online to help Jennifer Barry win $2,500 for her grant proposal. Vote here.
Ending March 30 Alpine Chiropractic’s $20 introductory price. Open 9-6 M-W-F Visit website here or call (360)864-8383.
Through March 31, Toledo Community Scholarship (TSC) welcomes your tax-deductible contributions of any amount. Details here. Application deadline April 8 here.
From the library: In addition to Vicky Quakenbush helping patrons with genealogy searches 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner are starting a "knitting group" every other Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Library. So bring down your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or whatever and enjoy fun conversation and perhaps some help if you need it! On Facebook or call (360)864-4247.
What about Fido? Holiday family gatherings can be joyful celebrations and logistical challenges. Did you know Camp Singing Winds has a dog sitter on site? Check it out here.
