The name Allen is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Allen is: Harmony, stone, or noble. Also fair, handsome. Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century. American Meaning:
In software development, a straw man is a crude plan or document that serves as a starting point in the evolution of a project. A straw man is not expected to be the last word; it is refined until a final model or document is created that resolves all issues concerning the scope and nature of the project.
Straw bale gardening is an old idea thatâs gaining new fans. A basic straw bale (not hay, which has too many seeds) becomes the planting medium, rather than soil. Because the bale heats up as it decomposes, it keeps the plants warmer than they would be if planted in our northern garden soil.