#asante gold weight

[polymorphousculturevulture]

Awele Game, Asante/Ashanti Bronze Gold Weight

[blackwldcw]

𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄'𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐓

Name: proprionica blackarachnia of eukaris.

Alias: most common human alias is "dr. aranea noir." in tfa verse, when they briefly infiltrated the autobot elite guard, they went by "elita-1." general nicknames, however, include: moonlight, violet, deadly nightshade, arachnia, 'nia, itsy bitsy, widowmaker, spiderbitch, and black-spark.

Gender: non-binary. prefers "they/them" but will also answer to "she/her."

Age: 32, by human approximation, but they're millions of years old.

Species: eukarian, a techno-organic relative of cybertronians.

Zodiac: aquarius / aries / cancer / capricorn / gemini / leo / libra / pisces / sagittarius / scorpio / taurus / virgo / unknown

Abilities/Talents: scientific expertise, some medical training, the ability to create durable webs and poison, dancing, aerial acrobatics, and selective precognition.

Alignment: lawful / neutral / chaotic / good / neutral / evil / true

Religion: agnostic. they believe that onyx and the other thirteen existed, but they were mortal mecha who were later deified. as for primus and unicron, well, where were they when their children were killing each other in droves? in a word, they're not very religious and prefer to base their beliefs on scientific fact.

Sins: envy / greed / gluttony / lust / pride / sloth / wrath

Virtues: charity / chastity / diligence / humility / justice / kindness / patience

Languages: eukarian (branched off of the language of the ancients to include more organic sounds and names for things native to the planet); can read ancient cybertronian; can read and speak modern neo-cybex, english, german, and the asante twi dialect of akan (ghana).

Family: the tribe of the web-weavers on eukaris.

Friends: zircon, a fellow decepticon scientist. senator kalamity of kaon. scalpel of helex, a medic and adopted tribe-brother. turbo and nitro, former members of the gestalt pandaemonium. perceptor, quark, and various other colleagues.

Sexual Orientation: heterosexual / bisexual / pansexual / homosexual / demisexual  / asexual / unsure / questioning / other

Relationship status: single / dating / married / widowed / open relationship (main partner is blitzwing but they are polyam) / other

Libido: sex god / very high / high  / average / low / very low / non-existent

Build: twig / bony / slender / average / athletic / curvy / chubby / obese

Hair: white / blonde / brunette / red / black (when utilising a holoform) / other

Eyes: brown / blue / green / black / other (red)

Skin: pale / fair / olive / light brown / brown / very brown / black (when utilising a holoform) / other (dark purple)

Height: under 3 foot / 3-4 foot / 4-5 foot / 5-6 foot / 6-7 foot / above 7 foot (19.6 ft)

Weight: under 100 pounds / 100-150 pounds / 150-200 pounds / 200-250 pounds / above 250 pounds

Scars: a burn in the shape of a decepticon insignia on their collar. a deep gash on their left shoulder, and scratches on their inner thighs. sundry small scars from battle and laboratory accidents.

Facial Features: most commonly hidden underneath a gold and black helm. when removed, one can see that they have a triangular face, with sharp cheekbones and a small chin. smooth purple skin. smaller secondary eyes that glisten like rubies on their forehead. six delicate audial fins that serve as their ears. a small tapered nose that points upward slightly.

Tattoos: none (yet).

Dogs or Cats?

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Red or Blue?

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Coffee or Tea?

Ice Cream or Cake?

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Sandwich or Soup?

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Sword or Bow?

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The Past or The Future?

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[panafrocore]

Asante Akrafokonmu Gold ‘Soul’ Badge: Symbol of Vitality and Protection

The Asante Akrafokonmu Gold ‘Soul’ Badge holds deep cultural and symbolic significance within Akan tradition. More than just a piece of jewelry, this emblem carries the weight of history and spiritual beliefs, representing vitality and protection in the Asante kingdom. In the intricate web of Akan thought, gold is revered as a terrestrial reflection of the sun and the corporeal embodiment of…

[cma-african-art]

Gold Weight : Antelope, 1800s, Cleveland Museum of Art: African Art

The wealth and power of the Asante kingdom was derived primarily from its massive gold resources. Since at least 1600, small weights in brass and bronze were used to weight gold dust and nuggets. The royal court had the most elaborate store of weights, while commoners often had about a dozen. Their imagery falls into two broad cateogries: geometric and representational. The latter often refers to proverbs, which used judiciously, marked a wise person. The weight in the form of an antelope with enormous horns may refer to the proverb "had I known" -- a visual pun between the length of the horns and the idea of hindsight as perfect vision. Size: Overall: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.) Medium: brass, bronze

https://clevelandart.org/art/1935.306

[aic-african]

Goldweight Depicting a Double Crocodile, Asante, 1800, Art Institute of Chicago: Arts of Africa

Weights for measuring gold dust were made and used throughout Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire for more than five centuries, from about 1400 to 1900. These weights are either figurative or abstract and are usually divided into an early period (c. 1400–1700) and a late period (c. 1700–1900). During the late period, an increased variety and number of figurative weights emerged, although abstract weights continued to be made. Although used in economic transactions, the individual pieces could also function symbolically as indicators of wealth when placed on display.Many types of animals, birds, and reptiles are represented in Akan proverb gold weights. This gold weight takes the form of a double crocodile; the bodies are combined into a central square element with rough hatch marks suggestive of crocodile skin. The noses of the crocodiles point upward, their legs and arms splay outward, and their tails curve toward the heads. In its complexity and interaction of formal elements, the composition borders on the baroque. Various gold weights continued to be used until around 1900, at which point gold mining was brought under European control and colonial coinage replaced the gold-dust currency. However, gold weights continued to be cast as collectibles for the domestic and tourist markets, as may have been the case with this piece.—Permanent Collection Object Description Gift of Muriel Kallis Newman Size: 1.3 x 4.5 x 3.2 cm (1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.) Medium: Copper alloy

https://www.artic.edu/artworks/193089/

[doubtsandloves]

Asante weights. Drummer and drum from a set of Asante gold weights

Gold Coast (Ghana), nineteenth or twentieth century ORCS.4.05.01

Gold dust functioned as a universal medium of exchange in West Africa, measured by scale according to a standardised system of weights. Designs for the weights and boxes were both geometric and figurative. Figurative designs featured a wide range of animate objects (animals, fish, insects and birds) and inanimate objects (musical instruments, tools, weapons and status objects). Men, women and children were also sculpted, engaged in a host of activities. The significance of the gold weights as an art form transcends their economic function, sometimes alluding to proverbs and folktales, and reflecting wider Asante spiritual beliefs and cultural practices. This set was purchased from a Hausa trader by D. M. Lawson in the Gold Coast during 1926–32.

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[bm-african-art]

Gold-weight (abrammuo): animals, Asante, ca. 1700-1900, Brooklyn Museum: Arts of Africa

Size: length: 3 in. (length: 4.6 cm) Medium: Copper alloy

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/146386

[nightmarecourt]

❝ A rifle is just a long pistol, they won’t know what hit them. Trust me.❞

A VERY DESCRIPTIVE & DETAILED PROFILE OF YOUR CHARACTER. Repost with the information of your character, including headcanons, etc. If you fail to achieve some of the facts, add some other of your own! When you’re done, tag 15 other people to do the same!

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NAME: Kai Asante AGE: 26 SPECIES: Human - Krytan-Elonian GENDER: Trans Male (They/He) ORIENTATION: Bisexual INTERESTS: History, adventuring, subterfuge PROFESSION: Priory Historian (Order of Whispers implant) BODY TYPE: Lean

EYES: Honey Brown HAIR: Bleached blond SKIN: Medium Brown (idk lmao) HEIGHT: 5′9″ft

WEIGHT: 160lbs COMPANIONS: Various unnamed people ANTAGONISTS: All mesmers. COLORS: Auburn, white gold SMELLS: Uhhh. Idk like the desert currently i’d guess lmao? FRUITS: Anything sweet DRINKS: Anything sweet ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES? Yes / No / Occasionally ( Socially, but even then only sweets drinks) SMOKES? Yes / No / Occasionally DRUGS? Yes / No / Occasionally (in the name of science)

History: Even before reaching the rank of Lightbringer with the Whispers, Kai was well known among his peers for his knowledge and memorization of historical moments in Tyria. Shortly after receiving his title he was informed of what his purpose would be within the Whispers: to remain among the the Priory and feed any classified information to the Whispers before it reaches public. Unbeknownst to him, this meant starting off as a novice and working his way into the Priory’s good graces. 

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[elderperfect]

2020 Best Hospices – Oregon

ElderPerfect a leading publisher on senior healthcare across the United States, today announced the recipients of the Best Hospices in Oregon for 2020. These awards are designed to recognize providers based on their ability to consistently deliver excellence in the areas of Health Inspections, Quality of Residence Care, Penalties and Staffing. We’ve identified 35 of 50 (70%) facilities that meet our top rating. This report marks the Gold Standard in terms of care for seniors.

Hospice Overview

These facilities aim to improve the quality of life of patients with active, progressive disease(s) who have minimal prospect of cure. With the growth and ageing of America's population, and an increase of generally incurable illnesses, the types of patient groups requiring hospices has widened.24-hour care with expert pain and symptom control.Focus is on quality of life.Direct access professionals and volunteers trained to support terminal patient and their carers. 0 Ranked Best Facilities  5/5

Rankings | Quality of Patient Care

National Average 34% Best Providers 92%

Rating Methodology

Health Inspections Every year, the government assigns inspectors to conduct a formal review of hospice facilities for regulatory purposes to meet the mandates outlined for Medicare and Medicaid, this aims to measure and improve the safety of residents across providers. Facilities may also be inspected when complaints are submitted or based on a reported incident. When noncompliance is identified, the facility is served a citation that indicates which regulation that was identified, along with the severity of the incident. hospice facilities are subsequently required to execute a program of resolution in order to meet compliance. Some scenarios require enforcement actions to be applied, such as a civil monetary penalty or withholding of payment(s), to incentivize resolution in a timely manner.Penalties Facilities are applied 2 types of penalties due to non-compliance / accumulation of incidents. Civil penalties are monetary fines that may be applied to a facility based on citations / infractions identified during a review. The severity of a penalty is defined primarily by the size and frequency of the infraction.Quality of Residence Care There are 3 types of resident care ratings, but for this exercise, we primarily focused on the overall quality measure rating. The quality measures (QMs) include 17 data points that are derived from clinical information reported by the respective hospice facilities and also from Medicare claims data submitted for payment. Ratings are calculated for the QM domain using the 4 most recent quarters for which data are available. A hospice facilities receives points contingent on performance on each measure (weighting distribution is not equal).Staffing Staffing research is submitted regularly by the facility and is adjusted for the requirement of the facilities residents. For each of registered nurse staff and total staffing, a 1 - 5 rating is applied according to definitions established for each category. These ratings are subsequently combined to assign an overall staffing rating. As an example, to get an overall staffing rating of 5 stars, nursing homes must earn a rating of 5 stars for both registered nurses and total staffing. hospice facilities could also be assigned a 1 star rating should they not have a registered nurse on-site daily, and do not submit staffing data, or which the data cannot be verified.

Best Hospices in Oregon

Bristol Hospice Oregon, Llc Serenity Hospice South Coast Hospice & Palliative Care Services, In Amedisys Hospice Care Partners In Care Lower Columbia Hospice High Desert Hospice Llc Peace Harbor Hospice St Charles Hospice Lumina Hospice And Palliative Care Heart Of Hospice Cascade Health Solutions Mercy Medical Center Hospice Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice Kindred Hospice Asante Hospice Samaritan North Lincoln Hospice Coastal Home Health & Hospice Mt Hood Hospice, Inc Samaritan Evergreen Hospice Klamath Hospice, Inc Housecall Providers Hospice Heart 'N Home Hospice & Palliative Care, Llc Providence Benedictine Hospice Hospice Care Of The Northwest, Llc Comfort Hospice And Palliative Care Llc Providence Hospice Serenity Hospice Vange John Memorial Hospice Sacred Heart Hospice Hospice Of Redmond Samaritan Pacific Hospice Signature Healthcare At Home Legacy Hospice Services Grande Ronde Hospital Hospice Read the full article

[polymorphousculturevulture]

Asante/Ashanti Bronze Gold Weight

[therealafrikantruth]

From the Volta to the Kongo to the Nile, from scarification to gold weights to hieroglyphics, the swastika has been used throughout AfriKa for a long time… When you see hear the word “swastika or see this symbol what are the first words that come to your mind? “Nazis.” “Hitler.” “Aryans.” “Blonde hair and blue eyes.” Then where would you guess these come from? An educated guess would be India.  But no, they are all from Africa.  That’s right A-F-R-I-K-A.  They are gold dust weights used by the Ashanti ppl, to be more precise. They are also called Akan. The Akan occupy a large part of West Afrika including parts of Ghana and the Ivory Coast and include many sub-ethnic groups such as the Baule and the Asante (Ashanti). The Akan were producing them to weigh gold dust which was their currency, thus the name ‘gold weights’.  When used on the gold weight, the swastika was a symbol of currency, expressing power, money, wealth and integrity.  The idea and the implementation of gold-based currency came from the Akan people of modern-day Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.   The swastika is also one of the Akan people’s famous Adinkra symbols.  According to one source, the swastika is referred to by the Akan as a monkey’s foot. Another source says it is called Kode Emower Ewa (‘talons of the eagle’), represents devotion and service and is shaved on the back of the heads of the Queen Mother’s servants.  Still another source names it Nkotimsefuopua, claiming similarly that certain attendants on the Queen Mother who dressed their hair in this fashion. The Asante also weave the swastika into their cloth. It is a symbol of resistance against foreign domination, and superior military strategy.  This motif represents  the superior military strategy with which Akan nations such as the Asante and Akwamu defeated the West Asians who had superior arms.

[thebestintoronto]

Five Must-Dos in Toronto

Are you intending to check out Toronto soon? Here are five ideas of enjoyable things to see and also do.

See The Bata Footwear Gallery

Anybody that enjoys shoes will resemble a child opening multiple gifts at Christmas when viewing this greater than 13,000-strong collection. Photo on your own woozy and not sure where to focus first and dying to unwrap each beautiful plan!

Creator Sonja Bata as well as her group spent years curating this world-renown exhibition that takes you on a transformative trip into the design and also production of shoes over lots of decades.

There is an interactive Design-A-Shoe display, 17th century glass shoes from Holland, silk covered footwear from Korea as well as Barbie bite-sized shoes collection. I additionally saw Treccani Milanos, 19th Century Turkish bathhouse sandals, gold-leafed sandals of Asante rulers, plastic thong shoes worn by the Dalai Lama, and much more.

A number of the artefacts are fascinating. If you're strapped for time, go see Standing Tall: The Curious History of Male in Heels or the Conventional Artic Shoes sections initially. They placed a completely various spin on footwear as we understand it. The expense for adult access is CA$ 14.

Go Through Kensington Market

Situated in the heart of midtown Toronto as well as west of Spadina Road, Kensington Market is a multi-colored and also multi-cultural neighborhood that is a mix of houses and also stores that sell food, drinks, seasonings and also apparel. Below's an additional plus: its brightly repainted buildings and also graffiti-outfitted wall surfaces will certainly develop picture-perfect backdrops for your Instagram and also Facebook feeds!

If it's cold when you're there and the weather gets also chilly, do not despair. Super comfy coffee shops are likely to bid with steaming mugs of warm chocolate and also energy-rebooting expressos or comforting cappucinos. After a workout cuppa something, small alleys leading to throwback 19th century cottages that rest on close whole lots will lure you to check out a lot more. There is no entry charge.

Time traveling at Casa Loma

From the minute you tip throughout Casa Loma's threshold you are brought in right into a time of no-expense spared grandeur. Buildings of this dimension as well as grandeur were unquestionably the domain name of the abundant as well as indulgent.

It is the previous residence of Sir Henry Pellatt, a little known stock market capitalist who simply took place to build a house the size of a castle after that ignore it when he faced cash troubles one decade later on. It has 98 rooms and also reportedly took 300 guys as well as 3 years to build.

The 'castle' is now a much-visited gallery and also spots however occasionally, it also is the place to be for private events. Regular visitors can enjoy far-ranging sights of the city from the towers, look unabashedly at the ornate as well as delicately built period home furnishings or see a tiny antique car collection. Songs lovers will certainly value the majesty of the piping system for a 3/15 model Wurlitzer Movie theater body organ that was added after the owner passed away and also young children can appreciate a bite or two in the on-site dining establishment.

Everyone that has the luxury of life without knee pain, will certainly be tempted to explore the secret passageways. Phew. Those stairs are not simply narrow; they're STEEP. The stables and also carriage house are connected to the main structure by an 800-ft. tunnel. Access admission is $24 per adult.

Take the called for expedition to the CN Tower

Imagine competing to the cloud nine (well honestly, a tower) at 15 miles per hour! Appears thrilling, does not it? Well, the city scenes that rush by serve as the forerunner to the full-spectrum of your CN Tour experience-- if you make a decision to endure signing up with all the winding lines. There is an Outdoor Skies Balcony where the natural breeze whips through your hair; a SkyPod observation system; an EdgeFloor and an EdgeWalk.

There's also my individual fave, the Glass Floor. Access to this level is free if you eat at the 360 Restaurant. Constructed from glass that was developed to stand up to the weight of 35 moose, you can depend on it as well as see the street below you, a toe-curling 342m (1,122') straight down.

Yes, you might get a little queasy or your mind might deceive you right into assuming it will break underneath you. Yet it will not. Directly, I believe it is a whole lot more secure than taking the world's highest possible full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) broad walk surrounding the top of the Tower's main vessel. Now, that is outside at 116 storeys in the air! (Never mind my tired heart, if you decide to try that, educated guides are with you right).

Trip a tram

Whether you believe streetcars are 'an incredibly efficient means of relocating people' or 'as outdated as the horse and buggy', you can not go to Toronto as well as NOT flight on this one-of-a-kind sort of transportation. Operated an elaborate layer of overhead cable televisions, the streetcars are an economical way to see the city and also the very best component is, you can cover what you intend to see at your very own speed.

ENJOY your journey!

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[cma-african-art]

Gold Weight: Geometric, 1800s, Cleveland Museum of Art: African Art

The wealth and power of the Asante kingdom was derived primarily from its massive gold resources. Since at least 1600, small weights in brass and bronze were used to weight gold dust and nuggets. The royal court had the most elaborate store of weights, while commoners often had about a dozen. Their imagery falls into two broad cateogries: geometric and representational. The latter often refers to proverbs, which used judiciously, marked a wise person. Size: Overall: 2.4 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm (15/16 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.) Medium: brass, bronze

https://clevelandart.org/art/1962.244

[aic-african]

Goldweight Depicting a Catfish, Asante, 1750, Art Institute of Chicago: Arts of Africa

The Akan used the lost-wax technique to create brass-cast weights for economic transactions involving gold. Although it is not clear when the convention of weights was first introduced, there is evidence that the Akan people traded gold with Islamized merchants from the West African interior grasslands many centuries before the arrival of Europeans. Some goldweights correspond to the Islamic weight system of North Africa, and appear to be fundamentally linked to the trans-Saharan trade, in which Arabs were deeply involved.Stylistic studies of goldweights have yielded relative dates for these works that can be divided broadly into early and late periods. Abstract goldweights are assigned to sometime between 1500 and 1720. Akan artists also employed an assortment of figurative motifs in executing such miniature brass castings. These forms, which are less common than the abstract weights and are remarkably ornate, appear to have been modeled in the period of hegemony of the Asante kingdom, from 1700 through 1874. Regardless of weather the figures are single or part of a larger composition, their intention seems to have been to communicate a message of a collective or personal nature. This catfish goldweight may evoke the following saying: “If the catfish [mudfish] in the stream grows fat, it does so to the benefit of the crocodile,” which means the master always stands to benefit from the servant’s prosperity. However, given the fact that here the catfish is depicted alone and not with the crocodile, another meaning may have been intended. The well-known capacity of this fish type to survive the most arid conditions may suggests its symbolic implications for longevity. —Revised from Nii Otokunor Quarcoopome, “Art of the Akan,” African Art at the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum Studies, 23, no. 2 (1997), p. 144. Gift of Alfred Wolkenberg Size: 1.1 x 2.1 x 3.9 cm (1/2 x 15/16 x 3/4 in.) Medium: Copper alloy

https://www.artic.edu/artworks/25062/

[tripstations]

Five Must-Dos in Toronto | Traveldudes.org

Are you planning to visit Toronto soon? Here are five suggestions of fun things to see and do.

Visit The Bata Shoe Museum

Anyone who loves shoes will be like a kid opening multiple gifts at Christmas when viewing this more than 13,000-strong collection. Picture yourself giddy and unsure where to focus first and dying to unwrap each lovely package!

Founder Sonja Bata and her team spent years curating this world-renown exhibition that takes you on an evolutionary journey into the design and production of shoes over many decades.

There is an interactive Design-A-Shoe display, 17th century glass shoes from Holland, silk covered shoes from Korea and Barbie bite-sized footwear collection. I also saw Treccani Milanos, 19th Century Turkish bathhouse sandals, gold-leafed slippers of Asante rulers, plastic thong sandals worn by the Dalai Lama, and much more.

Many of the artifacts are fascinating. If you’re strapped for time, go see Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels or the Traditional Artic Footwear sections first. They put an entirely different spin on shoes as we know it. The cost for adult entry is CA$14.

  Walk through Kensington Market

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto and west of Spadina Street, Kensington Market is a multi-colored and multi-cultural neighborhood that is a mix of residences and shops that sell food, drinks, spices and clothing. Here’s another plus: its brightly painted buildings and graffiti-outfitted walls will form picture-perfect backdrops for your Instagram and Facebook feeds!

If it’s cold when you’re there and the weather gets too chilly, don’t despair. Super cozy cafes are likely to beckon with steaming cups of hot chocolate and energy-rebooting expressos or soothing lattes. After a warm-up cuppa something, tiny alleyways leading to throwback 19th century cottages that sit on close lots will entice you to explore more. There is no entry fee.

  Time travel at Casa Loma

From the minute you step across Casa Loma’s threshold you are ushered into a time of no-expense spared splendor. Buildings of this size and grandeur were unequivocally the domain of the rich and indulgent. 

It is the former home of Sir Henry Pellatt, a little known stock market investor who just happened to build a house the size of a castle then walk away from it when he ran into money problems 10 years later. It has 98 rooms and reportedly took 300 men and three years to build.

The ‘castle’ is now a much-visited museum and landmark but on occasion, it also is the place to be for private events.  Regular visitors can enjoy far-reaching views of the city from the towers, gaze unabashedly at the ornate and intricately built period furnishings or see a small antique car collection. Music lovers will appreciate the magnificence of the piping system for a 3/15 model Wurlitzer Theater organ that was added after the owner died and young kids can enjoy a bite or two in the on-site restaurant.

Everyone who has the luxury of life without knee pain, will be tempted to explore the secret passageways. Phew. Those stairs are not just narrow; they’re STEEP. The stables and carriage house are connected to the main building by an 800-ft. tunnel.  Entry admission is $24 per adult.

  Take the required pilgrimage to the CN Tower

Imagine racing to the top of the world (well honestly, a tower) at 15 miles per hour! Sounds thrilling, doesn’t it? Well, the city scenes that rush by serve as the precursor to the full-spectrum of your CN Tour experience –  if you decide to brave joining all the winding queues. There is an Outdoor Sky Terrace where the natural breeze whips through your hair; a SkyPod observation platform; an EdgeFloor and an EdgeWalk.

There’s also my personal favorite, the Glass Floor. Entry to this level is free if you dine at the 360 Restaurant. Made of glass that was built to withstand the weight of 35 moose, you can stand on it and see the street below you, a toe-curling 342m (1,122’) straight down.

Yes, you may get a little queasy or your mind might trick you into thinking  it will crack beneath you. But it won’t. Personally, I think it is a whole lot safer than taking the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) wide ledge encircling the top of the Tower’s main pod. Now, that is outside at 116 storeys above the ground! (Never mind my weary heart, if you opt to try that, trained guides are with you all the way).

  Ride a streetcar

Whether you think streetcars are ‘a remarkably efficient way of moving people’ or ‘as obsolete as the horse and buggy’, you cannot visit Toronto and NOT ride on this unique type of transportation. Operated on an intricate layer of overhead cables, the streetcars are an inexpensive way to see the city and the best part is, you can cover what you want to see at your own pace.

  ENJOY your trip!

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[rilm]

Asante gold-dust weights

  Until the second half of the mid-19th century, the Asante and related peoples of Ghana and the Ivory Coast used small brass castings made by the lost-wax process as weights for measuring their gold-dust currency.

These weights, made in large numbers by professional metal workers, came in all shapes and sizes. There were two sorts of weights: those which represent miniature objects, creatures,…