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SANParks Airwing among those honoured at Rhino Conservation Awards

Rangers and others who work to protect Africa’s rhinos and endangered species recognised for their efforts.

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SANParks’ Kruger National Park Airwing has been named as the Best Conservation Practitioner at the annual Rhino Conservation Awards announced on Friday 31 July to coincide with World Ranger Day.

The awards are hosted in collaboration with the Game Rangers’ Association of Africa and celebrate the people and organisations who work to reduce the threats and increase the sustainability of conservation efforts in Africa.

Airwings works in support of rangers and vets

The citation for the Airwing notes that: “This dedicated team of committed professionals work tirelessly to support rangers, veterinarians and researchers in protecting, saving, conserving and monitoring endangered species within the Kruger National Park and neighbouring protected areas.

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PR work for the Airwing at Skukuza Golf Club. Photo credit: Golf Club Facebook page

It adds: “These pilots and their support staff are instrumental in many of the counter-poaching successes in the area.”

According to the SANParks website, the Airwing, in conjunction with the various other anti-poaching teams, Special Rangers, the SANDF and the SAPS have evolved into a focused and dedicated anti-poaching support and anti-poaching response role in the Kruger National Park.

Ugandan ranger recognised for his special skills

The Best Field Ranger Award went to Samuel Loware of the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

“Because of his effective monitoring and data collection skills, Samuel has made a significant impact on the increase of both giraffe and lion populations in the Kidepo Valley National Park,” his citation reads.

“He is now conducting habitat assessments for the reintroduction of rhino into Kidepo, and other translocations of wildlife to ensure the conservation of these key species.”

Best Game Ranger goes to Kruger Park recipient

The award for the Best Game Ranger went to Don English of South African National Parks for his outstanding leadership in the Kruger National Park.

“Against all odds, through sheer tenacity and persistence and with the support of his ranger teams, he has managed to lower rhino-poaching activities year-on-year in the Intensive Protection Zone (IPZ), the judges said.

The Intensive Protection Zone approach allows SANParks to allocate limited resources to ensure maximum protection in areas of greatest importance.

Zimbabwean gets Best Conservation Supporter

Best Conservation Supporter went to Lynne Taylor of The Tashinga Initiative, which works to protect wildlife in the Zambezi Valley and operates in close liaison with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority.

“Lynne’s targeted initiatives, ensuring rangers receive the support necessary to perform optimally, have transformed the well-being and operational capabilities of the rangers in the Zambezi Valley. This enables them to function effectively and supports their extraordinary work in conservation and on-going protection of threatened species in Zimbabwe,” the judges noted.

Prince Albert II of Monaco sends his thanks

“What better way to celebrate World Ranger Day than recognising the incredible efforts of these rangers and those who support them, said Andrew Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of the Game Rangers Association of Africa.

The Patron of the Rhino Conservation Awards is Prince Albert II of Monaco.

In a message, the prince stated: “I’d like to say how deeply grateful I am to all these men and women. And I would also like to say that your work goes beyond the individual animals you protect and save. You are defending the rights of nature faced with humanities destructive and irresponsible greed.”

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Our Honeymoon in Tenerife Part 2: Local Attractions

Posted September 1, 2014 in Life Updates, Travel / 0 Comments

Today I’m following on from yesterday’s post about my holiday in Tenerife. I already talked about the local area, the beach and the fiesta, so today I want to tell you about some of Tenerife’s main attractions: Jungle Park, horse riding, boat rides, Playa de las Américas, Mount Teide and Siam Park.

Jungle Park

Jungle Park is one of two large animal parks in Tenerife. I have mixed feelings about it overall. On one hand it was a fun day out-the scenery is beautiful, they have a lot of unusual animals (over 300 in total) and the bird shows were amazing. They had parrots that could perform tricks, we saw eagles and huge African vultures flying and saw a Stork up close as it fed. They also have a big obstacle course through the park and a bob sleigh, which are fun for kids.

Two macaws during the parrot show [© A V Brown 2014]

The main thing that disappointed me was the lack of space that the wild cats had for their enclosures. The poor white tiger was pacing up and down, obviously bored out of his mind. This seems to be the same for all animal parks/zoos-you never see animals with a habitat close to what they would have in the wild. I suppose you can argue that in the wild some of these animals may be hunted and have shrinking habitats anyway, and that zoos help with conservation and educating guests about wildlife and sustainability. The ethics are definitely debatable.

Beautiful views at Jungle Park [© A V Brown 2014]

On the plus side, most of the other animals that we saw had decent sized enclosures, and the park seemed to provide varied habitats for each of them. The birds of prey were free to fly off during the shows but returned to their trainers when they called, probably because they know where they’re bread is buttered.

Some sort of African vultures. [© A V Brown 2014]
So, overall this is a good family day out that most will enjoy. The tickets are reasonably priced but the food is very expensive so I advise you to bring your own snacks!

Horse Riding

We visited Horse Riding Adventures in Tenerife for a one hour hack up in the hills. This was a fantastic experience! I hadn’t been on a horse since I was about 11, so it really brought back a lot of memories and felt really natural once I was back in the saddle. The horse I rode was called Seargant and he had two speeds: a very slow walk and a very fast gallop! While the other horses went into a trot he just tried to gallop straight away, so it was fun trying to reign him in and stay in the saddle! But he was a good horse and listened to me, so it was fine. The views were brilliant when we got up the hill and sadly the hack seemed to be over very quickly. I’ll definitely go again next time!
Me with Sargeant [© A V Brown 2014]

Me riding Sargeant [© A V Brown 2014]

Boat Rides

In Puerto Colon we went on a boat ride about five miles out to see to go whale watching! Our trip on a catamaran was organised by a company called Kosamui. It was good value as you got a 3 hour trip with food and drink included and an opportunity to scuba dive. Unfortunately for me, the water was very choppy and I was very badly sea sick. But it was worth it as the views were amazing and we got to see some pilot whales and a sea turtle!
View from the back of the boat [© A V Brown 2014]

Boats in the harbour [© A V Brown 2014]

Playa de las Américas

Playa de las Américas is the main tourist area of Tenerife-filled with restaurants, clubs and designer shops. We spent an evening looking around there and enjoying the sights. It reminded me of a mini Vegas with all the themed hotels and monuments. It was a busy area, so we were glad we weren’t staying there but it was nice to look around.

Palacio de Congresos on the Golden Mile Playa de las Americas [© A V Brown 2014]

The Hard Rock Cafe right next door [©A V Brown 2014]

Mount Teide

Mount Teide is the big volcano in the centre of the island. One day we took a trip up it and the views were breathtaking. We saw lots of interesting rock formations caused by the molten lava cooling and it was amazing to be above the clouds and see them floating around us like a fluffy white sea.

Mount Teide [©A V Brown 2014]
A sea of clouds [©A V Brown 2014]

Siam Park

This was probably my favourite part of the holiday. Siam Park is the most spectacular water park in Europe. It boasts 13 water rides and pool areas including a lazy river that leads to a tube through a shark tank, a huge wave pool, kid’s play areas, river rapids and some huge water slides. I really enjoyed the wave pool, although I did swallow rather a lot of water! My favourite dingy ride was the Volcano. It involved zooming through twisting tubes in the dark before swirling around a large round dome area with jets of steam and falling into a hole in the middle. The Jungle Snakes were also great as there was no queue for them. There were four different slides and you could go down in a 1 or 2 person doughnut.

The lazy river [© A V Brown 2014]

The wave palace [© A V Brown 2014]

The park was also set in lovely scenery and there were plenty of places you could rest under sun-loungers and get a bite to eat. The restaurants served nice food at reasonable prices and there were lots of souvenir shops and interesting things to look at like statues and koi ponds-it was all Asian themed.

Scenery at Siam Park [© A V Brown 2014]
We were there from 10am-6pm and the day flew by as there was so much to do. I really loved Siam Park and would definitely go again!

All in all, Tenerife is a fantastic holiday destination. There’s so much to do. We didn’t even cover the East and North of the island in our two weeks. Hopefully one day we’ll go back again and do some more exploring.

Have you ever been to Tenerife? What’s the best holiday you’ve been on?

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Government To Sell 100% Stake In Air India’s Ground Handling Subsidiary

The government has approved 100 percent stake sale in state-owned airline Air India’s ground-handling company Air India Air Transport Services Limited (AIATSL). The approval comes at a time when the government is working on ways to revive the fortunes of Air India — estimated to have the debt burden of more than Rs 500 billion, including the sale of non-core assets.

AIATSL is Air India’s only profitable subsidiary. In 2016-17, it clocked a profit of over Rs 334 million, earning Rs 6.2 billion in revenues from its handling operations.

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Day 14: My Tumors = Your Pills: Ashley Judd & the Cushing's Connection

Over the years with Cushing’s, I have become increasingly more isolated. A long time ago, I used to be out making the news. I have seen all my interests wane. I hardly turn on the TV anymore.  I don’t watch any movies, news programs, MSNBC, election coverage. I frankly cannot handle all the noise, talking, and distraction. It is the ultimate assault on my silence that is the only thing that keeps my brain from racing. If it is happening in the news, I usually hear about it from my husband or facebook.

So imagine my surprise when I was reading an article online this weekend, and I just happened to see something entitled, Ashley Judd explains Puffy Face. Instantly, I knew she had to be on steroids. I clicked through to read the article Ashley Judd Slaps Media And Critics in the Daily Beast. I scanned the article.  Ah, she said it.  STEROIDS… ‘multiple rounds of steroids.’

The story goes like this: Ashley Judd took steroids to fight a sinus infection and the flu. Since then, the media has covered this -- extensively and insensitively – as people hiding behind their computer screens and smart phones jumped on the hateful band wagon.  The collective internet went nuts with speculation about what was wrong, what did she do to herself, what in the H-E-Double Hockey Sticks has happened to her.

Ashley 'crime.'  What America thinks is hideous. What must they think of us tumored-Cushies?
In the category Best Slap Back by a Celebrity, Ashley Judd responds with honesty, integrity, compassion, passion, and disgust. She gives all the critics with not only a shame-on-you-for-how-you-treated-me, but a shame-on-all-of-you-for-treating-each-other-this-way.

To paraphrase, Judd asks how this society has managed to let criticism of women’s appearance go unchecked and why do women partake in criticism that entraps them inside their own world of trying to keep up with and never measuring up to the woman (friend or foe) sitting next to them.  Judd writes,

“The Conversation about women’s bodies exists largely outside of us, while it is also directed at (and marketed to) us, and used to define and control us. The Conversation about women happens everywhere, publicly and privately. We are described and detailed, our faces and bodies analyzed and picked apart, our worth ascertained and ascribed based on the reduction of personhood to simple physical objectification. Our voices, our personhood, our potential, and our accomplishments are regularly minimized and muted.”

Bravo Ashley Judd.  Bravo.

It would have been so easy to send a publicist to explain her medical issue and exit stage left. In fact, the actress tried that. The clamoring did not stop.  Ashley earns my respect for not backing down, for doing what a strong smart woman does: she chastised in order to make people think.  I just hope people take the time to understand the message.  I certainly applaud you, Ashley Judd.  I applaud your passion, fortitude, and overall I’ve-Had-Enough. After fighting a disease as devastating as Cushing’s, my smarts and strength are all I have left.

Is there hope for the rest of us, if they treat the gorgeous Ashley Judd this way?
What’s that you say?  So, how does this relate to Cushing’s? Why does this all make me so giddy? Because, you see, Ashley Judd’s unfortunate media circus brings attention to Cushing’s. Yes, it is true.  Let me explain.

When people say steroids in the medical sense, they usually mean a hydrocortisone replacement.  You see, hydrocortisone and prednisone are synthetic corticosteroids meant to mimic the natural hormone cortisol produced by the adrenal glands. Both natural cortisol and these synthetic cousins relieve inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and are used to treat certain forms of arthritis; disorders of the skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal (e.g., colitis); severe allergic reactions; multiple sclerosis, and asthma. They work to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works.

What most people don’t realize is that steroids and Cushing’s are related. While this section on Wikipedia details the distinction, I’ll share my simple version.

Her medication = my tumors

There are two kinds of Cushing’s:  endogenous Cushing’s and exogenous Cushing’s.

endo (internal, “within”): endogenous Cushing’s originates from tumors in the body
exo (“outside,” “external”):  exogenous Cushing’s originates from medication

While the names are different, the symptoms are the same. So, whether a person takes steroids or has a tumor, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the suffering from the physical, mental, and psychological damage.

So, to Ashley Judd, I want to say, Welcome to the Cushie Club.  I hope you are not here long.  I appreciate your voice and social activism. As we say to each other on the we are sorry you have to be here, but we are glad you found us.

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Ashley Judd talks to Access Hollywood about the response of her op-ed.

Folks responding to Ashley Judd’s article share their own puffy face moments.


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Is a Router Necessary in Woodworking?

Have you ever used a router before? A router is a machine used in woodworking and possibly one of the most versatile ones as well. This tool hollows out a particular area of wood, plastic or metal creating a perfect, smooth finish. But these are not just the only things that a router can do. Thanks to a variety of router bits and attachments, this tool can create different shapes, curved edges, beveled frames, raised panels, profile edges, trim wood, drill holes, cut joints and so much more. A router is a powerful and versatile tool however not all woodworkers and hobbyists have used this piece of equipment. But without a doubt, a router makes cutting, shaping, and finishing jobs easier

A router makes woodworking tasks easier. Although a basic saw, chisel, and hammer could also cut, shape and finish projects, a router can do different projects faster and more accurately. With a router, a woodworker can finish more work in a day with utmost precision.

A router outperforms other woodworking equipment and tools. The following tasks can be accomplished by a router which could take hours when done by hand. There is little to no wastage of materials, and the worker’s effort is also conserved for other projects.

1) Construct beveled frames and raised panels

Classic beveled frames are easy to make with a router. Simply pick the rail and stile bits as well as raised –panel bits that you need for your beveled frame project and give it a go. Beveled wooden frames are usually composed of precisely milled parts that are glued together. It is impossible to come up with precise cuts if you do not have a router. Here is a good video to show you how a router is used to create beveled edges.

2) Create rounded/curved edges

Tables, nightstands, and cabinets with rounded edges look seamless and perfect. And although this could be accomplished by a saw, chisel, and hammer, followed by rigorous sanding, it could take hours to do. A router can do this in just minutes with the use of a special attachment that cuts perfect edges every time. All you need to do is set the depth of the bit, and you are all set. An example of a router attachment that can create rounded edges is the Dremel 615 1/8“ Piloted Corner Rounding Routing Bit. You may also watch this video about creating a beveled edge using a router to get a clear idea.

3) Trim and finish wood

Sanding and finishing usually take a lot of time especially when you are using a material on uneven surfaces and when you are finishing a large area. You can finish and trim wood in just a fraction of the time that it takes with manual sanding when you use a router. A router will cut and finish wood fast, it will cut plastic material in just a few seconds, and it can cut, finish and buff metal faster than ever. Simply use the correct attachment or bit and your router will be ready to trim, cut, finish, etc. with just a few passes. A few good attachments for finishing are the 3M Sandblaster 9681 4-1/2-inch Coarse Clean-N-Strip Disc and the DEWALT DW4910 3-inch x 5/8 inch- 11 Knotted Cup Brush Carbon Steel.

4) Create decorative wooden flutings

Routers allow woodworkers to show off their artistic side. With the use of the correct attachment, you can pretty much cut any kind of shape including wooden flutings, grooves, letters, and figures. A router can do this half the time and most accurately but make sure that you do a test run first to get the best results. Even the most professional and experienced woodworker needs to practice several times before he could get a perfect piece.

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5) Cut joints and grooves

A myriad of joints can be created out of a router. Rabbets, mortises, and dovetails are just three of the most common joints that can be precisely cut by a router. An intricate finger joint can be done with the use of a finger joint router attachment just like the Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Finger Joint Router Bit. As with creating different shapes using a router, you must start with a template and a test piece to make sure that you get a precise cut. Use spare wood and create and recreate your shape or figure over and over again till you get it right.

6) Remove old paint

Routers rotate multiple times a second, and this is so powerful that it can remove dirt and even paint. Instead of scouring the area with sandpaper or using smelly and toxic paint strippers and paint removers, a router does the job easily and faster. This is very useful if you are creating furniture or making home repairs using salvaged old wood. Simply use a large grit sander disc attachment, and you are ready to remove years upon years of old paint with a router.

A few good sanding discs attachments for a standard router is easy to attach to a router or a drill end like the 3M Contour Surface Paint and Varnish Remover and the 3M 03171 4” Paint and Rust Stripper.

7) Other tasks that a router can perform

Aside from the mentioned tasks, a router is so powerful that it can remove the old nail and screw heads, buff and shine metal for showroom perfection, remove uneven edges especially during finishing and grind or sharpen tools. A router can be handheld or may be positioned in such a way that it works like a rotating tool for handheld finishing. It could take a long time for a woodworker to get used to a noisy, heavy and vibrating router but all in all, its very satisfying to make projects on your own especially when you got a router to use.

A Router is a handy and versatile woodworking tool to have around. It can do woodworking, carpentry and DIY tasks faster and more efficiently. a router is simply a motor with a rotating head. It needs a specific attachment to perform different tasks, and therefore you should learn about each attachment before you shop. A router is important in woodworking even if the tasks that it does can be accomplished with the use of basic tools. It will perform well despite the work demands and will produce consistent results no matter what. A woodworker who uses a router will have more time for other tasks at hand and will get things done fast.

If you are planning to use a router or to purchase a router, take the time to review the different routers available and to learn more about the different router attachments compatible for each one. Get to know your router, and through this, you will surely be able to come up with amazing projects each time.

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The reformation date is 6 May, but the announcement was made on 7 May, so i guess this how it should stay. Ratonbox (talk • contribs) 21:08, May 9, 2010 (UTC)

Actually, as Bobogoobo stated in his revert of your edit, "The Will of the Norns" is dated at "06 May 2009 - 09:29 PM". Michael von Preußen  voicemail • nation  @ 8:83, Décadi, 20 Floréal CCXVIII
A minor note, it was 11:29 PM by Bob Time. Bobogoobo - Talk - Nation  17:15, Sunday, 9 May 2010 (ET)
That's odd... what the heck are my forum time settings at? I thought I was at UTC, but apparently it's set to... Pacific? :wut: Michael von Preußen  voicemail • nation  @ 8:89, Décadi, 20 Floréal CCXVIII

Ah, so all this came from my board time. Ok, no problem. Ratonbox (talk • contribs) 21:21, May 9, 2010 (UTC)

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I have absolutely no idea where those double categories came from. Also, the part about the template page, got it from IAA, so i fixed it there too. Ratonbox (talk • contribs) 11:57, May 29, 2010 (UTC)

Cheers for the IAA fix. The category thing must be a glitch of some sort, it's been popping up a lot. I'll see if I can't get Wikia to look into it. Michael von Preußen  voicemail • nation  @ 5:01, Décadi, 10 Prairial CCXVIII
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Potential COVID-19 therapeutics from a rare disease: utilization of lipid dysregulation to combat viral infectivity

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Strategic drug repurposing in combination with rapid testing of established molecular targets could provide a pause in disease progression and even may open a new therapeutic strategy to fight COVID-19. Recent studies demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 shares extensive structural and functional conservation with SARS-CoV-1, that includes engagement of the same host cell receptor, called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) localized in cholesterol-rich microdomains of cell membrane.[1]  The lipid-enveloped viruses encounter the endosomal/lysosomal host compartment in a critical step of infection and maturation.

Niemann-Pick type C (NP-C) disease is a rare neurodegenerative, lipid storage disease, caused by the deficient efflux of lipids from the late endosome/lysosome. The gene causing NP-C disease (NPC1) has been strongly associated with viral infections, both as a filovirus receptor (e.g., Ebola) and through lysosome lipid trafficking. Consequently, NPC1 inhibitors or NP-C disease mimetics could serve as potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents. [2]

Fortunately, there are such clinically approved molecules that elicit antiviral activity in preclinical studies, without causing NP-C disease. Inhibition of NPC1 may impair viral SARS-CoV-2 infectivity via several lipid-dependent mechanisms, which disturb the microenvironment optimum for viral infectivity. Researchers suggest that known mechanistic information on NPC1 could be utilized to identify existing and future drugs to treat COVID-19. [3]   NP-C disease is surprisingly well studied despite its rarity (only about 500 cases worldwide). For decades, research scientists have used existing drugs as research tools to model the disease, to explore biochemical mechanisms standing behind the lipid storage disorder. Some of these molecules are clinically approved in the treatment of unrelated disorders. Impressively, a number of these NPC1 inhibitors reduce the infectivity of numerous viruses by hindering viral release into the cytosol and preventing viral replication. The host cell receptor (i.e., ACE2 in SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2) and proteases (i.e., TMPRSS2 in SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2) that facilitate SARS-CoV-2 entry into the host cell are localized in cholesterol- and sphingolipid-rich membrane domains.

Inhibiting NPC1 depletes these microdomains, so disturbing the dispersion of the host cell receptors and therefore reducing the possibility of virus „landing” and binding through viral Spike-protein at cell surface before internalization. The inhibition of NPC1 provides a dual blockade of viral entry into host cells and thus represents a means to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity. Numerous, readily available, NPC1 inhibitor drugs are effective in limiting viral infections, as detailed below:

The NPC1 inhibitor U18666A, a cationic amphiphile sterol dramatically reduced infectivity of SARS-CoV1, Ebola virus, Influenza A, Chikungunya, Hepatitis C, Zika, Dengue and HIV. [4-6]

Imipramine (an amphiphilic drug clinically approved to treat depression) or Itraconazole (a clinically approved antifungal drug) effectively blocked the activity of NPC1 and reduced infectivity of coronavirus and filoviruses. [5,7]

Similarly, Cepharanthine (an approved anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drug) exhibited complete inhibition of the pangolin coronavirus model for COVID-19, perhaps by binding and inhibition of NPC1. [8]

An alternate approach is to use therapeutics that alter cholesterol homeostasis and mimic NP-C disease. Interestingly, Chloroquine, a top candidate of all approved drugs to treat COVID-19, mimics NP-C disease via inhibiting cholesterol esterification and autophagy – this clearly implicates NPC1 in a potential treatment for inhibiting SARS-CoV-2. [9]

Additionally, other cationic amphiphiles Chlorpromazine (approved to treat schizophrenia and depression) and Amiodarone (approved to treat cardiac arrhythmia) could be tested as candidate therapies for treating COVID-19; both compounds mimic NP-C disease, and inhibited SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV. [10-11]

Amongst the approved drugs for the treatment of NP-C with direct effect on cholestrol/lipid trafficing, different types of 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrins, (e.g.Trappsol Cyclo™ by CTD Inc. and VTS-270 by Vtesse) were designated as orphan drugs. (Clinical Trials.gov NCT02939547 and NCT02912793)

The above scientific results and publications seriously raise the hypothesis that the intracellular biochemical abnormalities inherent to lipid storage disorders in general, and particularly to Nieman Pick Type C may pose an “unfavorable” host cell environment for the landing, entry, trafficking, and fusion of SARS-CoV-2.

It is therefore postulated that the altered composition of the plasma membrane and lipid rafts in NP-C may affect the trafficking of ACE2, the primary host cell membrane receptor responsible for viral docking, thereby interfering with viral infection. [12]

  1. Glende, J., et al. Importance of cholesterol-rich membrane microdomains in the interaction of the S protein of SARS-coronavirus with the cellular receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2. Virology, 2008. 381(2):215-21. doi: 10.1016/j.virol.2008.08.026
  1. To, K.F. and Lo, A.W. Exploring the pathogenesis of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS): the tissue distribution of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and its putative receptor, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). J Pathol, 2004. 203(3): 740-743.doi: 10.1002/path.1597
  2. Sturly, S.L. et al. Potential COVID-19 therapeutics from a rare disease: weaponizing lipid dysregulation to combat viral infectivity J Lipid Res.2020; 61 (7):972-982. doi: 10.1194/jlr.R120000851
  3.  Lu, F., et al. Identification of NPC1 as the target of U18666A, an inhibitor of lysosomal cholesterol export and Ebola infection. eLife, 2015; 4: e12177. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.12177.001
  4. Wichit, S.,  et al. Imipramine inhibits Chikungunya virus replication in human skin fibroblasts  through interference  with intracellular cholesterol trafficking. Sci Rep, 2017; 7: 3145. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03316-5
  5. Tang, Y.,  et al. Deficiency of Niemann-Pick type C-1 protein impair  release of huma  immunodeficiency  virus type 1 and results in Gag accumulation in late endosomal/lysosomal compartments. J Virol, 2009; 83: 7982-95. doi: 10.1128/JVI.00259-09
  6. Takano, T.,  et al. Antiviral activity of itraconazole against type I feline coronavirus infection. Vet Res, 2019; 50:5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-019-0625-3
  7. Lyu, J.,  et al. Pharmacological blockade of cholesterol trafficking by cepharanthine in endothelial cells suppresses angiogenesis and tumor growth. Cancer Lett, 2017; 409: 91-103. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2017.09.009
  8. Liu, C., et al. Research and development on therapeutic agents and vaccines for COVID-19 and related human coronavirus diseases. ACS Cent Sci 2020; In Press.) doi: 10.1021/acscentsci.0c00272
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Remand after gun found in old people’s home

Paphos court remanded a 43-year-old man for two days on Tuesday in connection with illegal possession of firearms.

The suspect was arrested on Monday after police were notified about an airgun found in an old people’s home in Peyia.

The airgun was not registered in Cyprus, while along with the illegal weapon, they found an Iranian passport belonging to the 43-year-old.

During questioning, the suspect denied any involvement with the case.

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Myoken Shrine, Shiraishi Island Pilgrimage

Myoken Shrine side trip on the Shiraishi Pilgrimage.

Myoken Shrine

Myoken Shrine, located between No. 80 and 81 on the Shiraishi Pilgrimage, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Myoken-sama who overlooks our island's port.

Over 300 years ago when the port was built, the local squire’s daughter was sacrificed and placed inside the structure of the retaining wall in a custom called hitobashira. Women were used for these ceremonies because it was believed their hair was very strong and could ward off bad luck. Later, when a cholera epidemic hit Shiraishi Island, the islanders prayed to Myoken-sama for the disappearance of the disease. Every year in June there is a special ceremony at this shrine to honor its past, and to thank Myoken for the protection we've received and wish to continue to receive (sans human sacrifices).

During the ceremony, which is, curiously, only open to men, offerings of sake and fruit are placed in front of the shrine for the gods. A large fish is also laid out as a special gift. A bamboo pole holds fronds and “hei” (white purification papers in the shape of lightening bolts). This pole serves as an antenna to the kami (gods), to help guide them to the shrine.

Myoken Shrine was originally designated a spiritual spot by a Shinto Priest who invited the kami to descend there. To read more about this (and other spiritual spots you'll encounter on the Shiraishi Pilgrimage), see my Japan Times article here.

The Bussharito temple as seen from Myoken Shrine, Shiraishi Island

Before you leave Myoken Shrine, don't miss the view from the torii gate across the valley to the Bussharito, a Thai style temple which you'll encounter later on the pilgrimage (and which is said to contain some of Buddha's ashes). The Bussharito Festival was featured extensively in my book Running the Shikoku Pilgrimage: 900 Miles to Enlightenment

Now, let's get back to the the Shiraishi Pilgrimage. We're about to enter the haunted part!

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Toyota Music Factory’s Uncle Sam Jam will feature performances from the Dallas-Fort Worth's favorite tribute supergroups: PriMadonna, Dallas’ premier ode to the queen of pop, Madonna, and In Halen, DFW’s ultimate Van Halen experience.

All-American food and drink will be available for purchase and fun prizes for the whole family will be passed out throughout the duration of the event. After friends and family enjoy getting into the groove and dancing the night away at this Fourth of July bash, guests can see the City of Irving’s spectacular fireworks show on Lake Carolyn.

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Tips for growing and Harvesting French Tarragon.

 French Tarragon at the Demonstration Garden

*Botanical name:  Artemisia dracunculus

*Sometimes referred to as “a chef’s best friend”.

*A perennial herb with long, light green leaves and tiny greenish or yellowish white flowers.  For cooking use French tarragon.  Russian tarragon has flavor vastly inferior to French tarragon.

*French tarragon grows best in warm, dry, well-aerated soils and does not tolerate wet or saturated soils.  Before planting, incorporate 1 to 2 inches of well-composted organic matter into the soil.  Work the compost into the top 6 to 8 inches of the soil.  Organic matter additions to soils help improve aeration and water drainage.

*You can’t grow French tarragon from seeds so plant transplants in well-drained soil about 2 to 3 feet apart in order to give each plant room to grow.  A full-grown plant should cover about 12 inches of soil and reach 24 to 36 inches in height.

*French tarragon prefers full sun and warm but not hot temperatures.  In areas where summer temperatures exceed 90 degrees F, (our Zone 8) partial shading of French tarragon increases plant survival.

*French tarragon should be renovated every 2 to 3 years to maintain flavor and vigorous growth.

*Mulch around the plants to retain moisture near the soil surface, since tarragon has shallow roots.

*French tarragon is generally used as a fresh herb and sprigs may be harvested as needed throughout the growing season.  A sprig is typically one-third the length of the stem.

*When growing tarragon as a perennial, which we do at the demonstration garden, shear plants to the ground after frost has killed top growth and mulch heavily before winter to ensure survival.

*To help keep your plants healthy, divide them every 3 to 4 years in the spring or fall.  New plants can grow from stem cutting or root cuttings.

*French tarragon is a source of calcium, niacin, potassium, thiamine, and Vitamin A.

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  1. Really this article contains huge amount of information. I think it would be helpful for all. Thank you for sharing with us.
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“… I know this much is true…”

Hello again.Emma true

As I lie here cradling my firstborn, Emma, after she’s just finished vomiting for the umpteenth time over the last 2 days, I am reminded of when she was born – when she needed me to do everything for her, trusting me to keep her safe and nurtured.

The same love I felt for her back then, almost 35 years ago, surges through me now.

As I hold her head over the toilet, or bucket – if she can’t get to the bathroom in time- and rub her back, I tell her once more how it’s all going to be ok (I truly believe it is!).

It’s amazing how that unconditional mothering instinct takes over – it doesn’t go anywhere, just sits patiently in the wings, waiting until one of your children needs it.

So, we’ve been nestled in a beautiful Welsh hill/mountain since Friday night, escaping from the bombardment of sound penetrating the walls of our home as our next-door neighbours renovate their newly bought flat so that it’s ready for them to rent out. The constant drilling, banging and sanding has been torture for Em and we just had to get her away from it. The lovely Oshi Ow
of Felin Fields came to our rescue and gifted us an amazing cottage for the week. It’s had it’s challenges, but it’s been a wonderful gift. Thankyou so much Oshi!

The pain that Emma experiences on a daily basis would bring us mere mortals to our knees, yet she deals with it – between the bouts of vomiting. The pressure in her head is sometime unbearable, and yet she bears it.

She asks me: “How long do I have to put up with this pain mum?” I don’t know what to say… 😥

As I began writing this blog she said:

“I’ve got an old song playing in  my head. It goes “…. this much is true…” I could hear it too, but it just wouldn’t materialize – so I googled the lyrics and we listened to Spandau Ballet’s “True” on YouTube.

Something in that song released something for Em and she sobbed.

“…..this is the sound of my soul…”

“… you know this much is true…”

and strangely the reason I felt compelled to write this bog today is somehow wrapped around the words of that song.

“Why do I find it hard to write the next line..oh I want the truth to be said…”

For some time now I have been made aware that people (who may, or may not have donated to Emma’s fund) have been expressing a desire to know where the funding money  that has already been donated has gone.

You may not be aware that one of the many facets of my portfolio is book-keeping, and I have kept meticulous records of every penny that has been donated and how it has helped with Emma’s well-being. If you would like to know where the funds have been spent, please ask me.  I have no problem sharing that information with you.

I had intended to write up a daily record of everything it costs to maintain Emma’s health but you know what, I have more important things to do right now, like holding up my daughter’s head as she vomits again….

Whilst I am writing this blog I would also like to share some good news, and thank all of you who donated towards Emma having a private MRI scan – the Universe took it out of our hands and our family doctor came up with the goods. I did mention in the blog where I asked for your help that I was waiting to hear from her. She didn’t believe the radiologist would agree to scan Emma if she didn’t agree to have chemo, but they did agree – and Emma is booked in for a scan next week!

I totally understand if you would like me to refund your donation towards a private scan – please private message me and I will arrange that, minus the percentage that GoFundMe took out of it as a handling fee.

For those of you who continue to trust me to use your donations for Emma’s well-being, i don’t know what else to say except a heart-felt Thank You! – again!!! We are so grateful for your continued support.

It took me a few goes to write this today as Em is vomiting a LOT! and the pressure in her head is building and becoming more pronounced than usual – we’re just hoping that the Homeopathic Remedies so kindly donated by the lovely Jenny are bringing on a healing crisis.

I posted on Facebook yesterday asking for recommendations for natural remedies for the sickness and a number of people said acupuncture, so we’re looking into a local practitioner here until we can get Emma home.

Once again- Thank You. Our gratitude is immense!

Sue x

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Ornaments Over Time

13 years ago Kate and I started a tradition giving each other ornaments for Christmas.  This was a big deal because over 22 years ago today my dad passed away from stomach cancer and the feeling of loss became the dominating story for me around this season. Since we have been together Kate has worked hard to change that story … Continue reading Ornaments Over Time

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A few days before Christmas in 1993, my dad passed away of stomach cancer and every Christmas since has not been the same. As a result, I became a Christmas Grinch. My "grinchness" had nothing to do with presents, consumerism, or fighting for the "soul of Christmas". For me, it was purely a deep sense … Continue reading Advent: Mockingjays and ICU’s


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Twin sisters from Thornton who have earned scholarships from a local non-profit will now be able to attend college together as they enter the next chapter of their lives — ones that haven’t always been easy.

Priscilla and Maria Ivette Chavez, and their two younger sisters, have lived with a single mom much of their lives. Their mom has also been battling cancer.

“We always saw her persevere. She was always so strong,” Maria said. “Always so persistent in educating us and just being a good mom, as well as working countless hours because she did have four daughters.”

The importance of a good education was instilled in the twins at a young age. They used education as motivation to give themselves a brighter future.

“Especially for our family, especially for my mom. She always said to take your education very seriously, to take all your opportunities, the opportunities she didn’t have,” Maria said.

“Before we were allowed to get outside,” Priscilla recalled, “we had to read, we had to write a little bit.”

The twins, who will graduate Saturday from the Mapleton Early College High School in Thornton, didn’t live average high school lives.

“All our friends were out at the movies and doing all the things that high schoolers should be doing,” Maria said. “We were at home taking care of our sisters, doing chores, because we didn’t have enough time in the week.”

“We worked since we were freshmen, sophomores. So, we had part-time jobs, and we just dedicated ourselves to the things that really needed the time the most, and we knew that it was all going to be worth it.”

They spent also spent time volunteering in their community, as well as interning, and because of their efforts, the twins were each independently selected as scholarship recipients for the Daniels Fund. It’s a local nonprofit that gives out scholarship awards annually to more than 200 students.

The fund is named after Bill Daniels, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who gave his estate to the Fund when he died in 2000.

The twins, two of 232 scholarship recipients this year, will be attending the University of Denver in the fall, and both plan to study at the Daniel’s College of Business.

“I love it here. I love the campus. and I’m just excited to see what I’m going to learn here,” Maria said.

“We’re representing the Latino community and we’re representing our family, we’re representing ourselves. And I think it’s just a dream come true,” Priscilla said.

For those who aspire to go to college but may not see a path there, Priscilla has a simple message for them.

“Never settle for anything less than what you think you deserve,” she said.

Please visit DU’s COVID-19 website and subscribe to @uofdenver Twitter for updates regarding COVID-19.

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The Common Enemies

Recently, there was a death in the family and a friend and Jyotishi, Phyllis Chubb, did a punya or death chart for her. This brought the unexpected realization that my relationship with the departed had been much more spiritual than I’d recognized. All those struggles bear fruit if we come to them well and learn what life is offering us.

It also brought out a framework I’d not run into before, the Shadripu. Ripu is a word meaning enemy, so shadripu are the 6 enemies. In this case, they are the enemies of spiritual progress and quality of life. The same list is also known as the Arishadvarga or six passions. Buddhism has a somewhat similar list of “poisons”.

In the context of death, the degree to which we have let go of these Ripu determines the level of heaven or loka we are said to reach after some days for saying goodbye.

The Shadripu:
1. Kama – desire, subverted as lust and craving
2. Lobha – greed, closely related to the above. Theft also.
3. Krodha – anger, as in fury, rage, or indignation
4. Mada – arrogance, as in pride and stubborn-mindedness, tendency to be selfish
5. Moha – ignorance born of attachment, not knowing our true nature
6. Matsarya – envy or jealousy

As other texts describe, such are the source of suffering. Note their close relationship with energy or emotions. In death, they bind the soul to the process of birth and death and keep it confined to this material world. This is why lower astral beings tend to be troubled. The first three are said to pave the way towards hell.

Of course, all of these are also natural. You see them even in young children. But notice how children are with them. There is a moment of drama and the feeling peaks and passes and they’re on to the next adventure.

It’s a very different story if you invest in being stubborn, angry, or jealous. This not only has consequences now in quality of life, it stays with you into the afterlife and on until you resolve it and put it down. Energy is always seeking a balance, a resolution.

Better to do it now than wait for the consequences, even if you don’t believe any of this. Quality of life is such a blessing.

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  1. Ah, good point Rose.

    The 7 Deadly Sins:
    Lust (1 above)
    Greed (2)
    Wrath (3)
    Envy (6)

    I’d suggest Gluttony is related to 1 also.
    Sloth is basically inertia or Tamas. The list is mostly Fire related, but in the form of destroying rather than clearing. Tamas would bring a different set like shame,
    guilt, and so forth. Some of that was considered healthy back in the day.

    The 7 are missing Arrogance and Ignorance – this second is really the core of the others.

    In the end it’s not about specific words but rather getting to know what binds you and working to let that go.

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Elder Scrolls 6: Bethesda’s Next Offering Remains Engulfed in Mysteries, Fans Suggest a Better Storyline and Comprehensive Dialogue System for the Game!

The Elder Scrolls series of video games is immensely popular among fans and they have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on the next installment in the series- Elder Scrolls 6. Elder Scrolls 6 from Bethesda is one of the most anticipated games of recent times.

It was previously reported that Bethesda is currently busy with the recently released Fallout 4 and its DLCs and thus it looks like that Elder Scrolls 6 won’t be making an appearance anytime soon. It has already been confirmed by Pete Hines, the Vice President of Bethesda, that Elder Scrolls 6 is actually in its developmental stages. He referred to the game as Skyrim 2 while talking about it and thus fans are assuming that the game will not be based off Morrowland or Oblivion.

A renowned website recently reported that the game is set to hit the market in 2019 and chances are high that it will be located in Argonia.  However, there has been no confirmation from Bethesda regarding the matter as of yet.

In a recent interview with DualShockers, Pete Hines stated that fans won’t be hearing anything substantial about Elder Scrolls 6 at the moment. He pointed out that the team of developers at Bethesda are currently focused on Fallout 4 and its DLCs and the company won’t divide its resources to work on two different games at the same time.

He added that it is not the way how Bethesda functions. The company employs all its resources in one game at one time. Until and unless the studio completes its work on Fallout 4, it won’t shift its focus to Elder Scrolls 6. According to him, it is highly unlikely that fans will be getting an update regarding the game before 2017.

Australia Network is of the opinion that Bethesda should iron out the drawbacks of Fallout 4 before releasing Elder Scrolls 6. The site reported that the lack of a compelling storyline and an efficient UI in Fallout 4 was the cause of disappointment for many fans and the studio should make sure that Elder Scrolls 6 does not come with the same type of drawbacks. It should develop a particular user interface for Elder Scrolls 6 which is easy to understand and will let players gain access to any of the options of the game with ease.

A more comprehensive dialogue system should be incorporated into the upcoming game to improve its overall gameplay. Discussions over various forums revealed that fans would like to see the weapon forging feature of Fallout 4 incorporated into Elder Scrolls 6.

Another feature that fans wanted to see in the upcoming game was the feature of being rewarded when they completely finish off a particular skill set.

Various names like Elsweyr, Valenwood and the Summerset Isles are popping up in discussions related to the location of the game. The developers should try to put in more details in the cut scenes of the upcoming game.

Some fans are of the opinion that Elder Scrolls 6 should be based on Akavir and others believe that the developers could take the game to some location which is beyond the boundaries of Tamriel.

A renowned website suggested that the developers should work towards incorporating a better combat system in the upcoming game.

Combat has never been the strong point of Elder Scrolls games and this aspect could be improved by the addition of brand new imaginary weapons to the upcoming game.

The site pointed out that the developers could draw inspiration from Bloodborne in this aspect which features a number of impressive imaginary weapons.


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Popcorn Time Back from The Dead, App Goes Online with Hail Hydra Update, Is It a Trap Setup by The MPAA? We’ll See

Popcorn Time is a multi-platform free software BitTorrent client that came with an inbuilt media player. It has often been dubbed as the Netflix for pirates as it serves as an alternative to Netflix which is a subscription-based movie and TV-series streaming global provider.

Popcorn Time was officially launched back in 2014 and since its launch, it has become immensely popular as it is completely free as opposed to Netflix which charges a certain amount of money as subscription charge to its users.

The most famous fork of Popcorn Time is the site popcorntime.io which allows users to watch movies without paying any money. The developers of Popcorn Time were forced to take this and all its other forks offline for a period of four months after a lawsuit was filed against it.

Popcorn Time also has a series of apps for different platforms. These apps were also shut down after Popcorn Time was hit with the lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA).

After the lawsuit was filed by MPAA, several of the developers associated with Popcorn Time decided to distance themselves from it. However, the latest reports suggest that the Popcorn Time app is back online and is fully functional at the moment.

However, the developers have introduced some changes to the app. The Hail Hydra update has also been included in it. That being said, the app will still offer the same service that it used to offer in the past. Users will be able to stream pirated movies without any interference. A number of video apps will also be delivered by the new service in this regard.

All the movies that are streamed through Popcorn Time are distributed via BitTorent. A brand new domain called popcorntime.sh will contain the new service that has been introduced by the Popcorn Time team.

This new domain has been created in such a way that it will enable developers to be better aware of the legal risks that is being undertaken by them. Rumors regarding the return of Popcorn Time were doing rounds on the internet for quite some time before it actually happened.

Apparently, certain hints were being dropped which pointed towards the fact that the team that created popcorntime.io were hard at work to bring the service back to life. The final announcement of Popcorn Time’s return came via a blog post on the new website.

The developers also pointed out that keeping in mind the legal risks, they will choose a new path this time around. They will no longer be associated with the active development of the application.

From now onwards, the team will take the aid of Butter to bring the Popcorn Time service to users. The streaming system that was used by the original service will be replaced by Butter.

By default, no pirated material is offered by Butter. The Popcorn Time team believes that taking this step will ensure that they get a little bit more breathing space when it comes to the legal matters. The developers of popcorntime.io are the ones who developed Butter in the past.

Some of the developers of Popcorn Time had previously expressed their desire to introduce a paid VPN anonymizing service. They stated that this service would co-exist with Popcorn Time’s free service.

However, a part of the developing team thought that this would not be such a great idea. They believed that this would draw even more legal attention towards Popcorn Time which is definitely not what the developers want.

However, this time, the developers clarified that the service will remain free and they do not intend on introducing any paid service. They added that no form of donation from users will be accepted by them.


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A Nursing Home Lawyer Trenton, NJ Trusts Shares Signs a Nursing Home May Not Be Safe

Make sure your loved ones are in good hands

Nursing Home Lawyer Trenton, NJ

When a loved one must move into a nursing home, it is likely because the care they require far outweighs what you can provide to them. This is a decision that was probably difficult to come to terms with. The last thing anyone wants is for someone they care for to be placed in a nursing home.  And no one wants to end up in a facility that is unsafe or riddled with issues.  There are signs you can look for to determine if a nursing home you are considering may be dangerous. And, if you later discover problems with a nursing home where your loved one has been placed, it is important to know what you can do about it.

Nursing Home Law

In order for a nursing home to be able to accept Medicaid and Medicare funding, they must adhere to specific state and federal guidelines. These standards were put in place to protect residents and ensure that they are properly cared for in a nursing home setting. Some of these standards include:

When nursing homes do not comply with the laws put in place by State and Federal government, such as New Jersey’s Nursing Home Reform Act, they may face serious consequences.

Red Flags to Look For

The task of choosing a nursing home should be taken very seriously. Knowing what constitutes a “red flag” for quality care may help you to ensure that you place your loved one in a safe and reputable facility. Some points for consideration include:

One key factor that would allow you to truly be able to spot red flags is to visit the nursing home in person. This will give you the opportunity to assess the facility for any problems.

Reporting Problems with a Nursing Home

The course of action will be different depending on whether you simply witness abuse or concerns when looking for a nursing home as opposed to when you discover that your loved one has actually suffered abuse or mistreatment in a facility. If you directly witness abuse in a nursing home, start by contacting the police. You may also be able to file a formal complaint with the state agency designated for managing such complaints. When it comes to an injury or abuse suffered by your loved one, the process may be more complex. Once you have been able to secure your loved one’s safety, you may want to consult with a nursing home lawyer in Trenton, NJ.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse or had their rights violated in some way, you may want to consider whether taking legal action is in your best interest. The road following abuse can be lengthy, your loved one may be forever changed. Contact a nursing home lawyer Trenton, NJ clients recommend so they may help you sort through the legalities of your case.

What Are the Legal Rights of Nursing Home Patients?

As a skilled Trenton, NJ nursing home lawyer, Davis & Brusca routinely counsel clients that their loved ones have legal rights as a resident in an assisted living facility. The federal government has mandated certain protections to nursing home residents. Each state has additional laws that are intended to protect those under the care of these facilities.  New Jersey is no exception in this regard, and has a comprehensive “residents’ rights” statute.  Due to the complexity of these laws, it’s important to work with a lawyer who is familiar with them.

At Davis & Brusca, LLC our nursing home lawyers in Trenton, NJ have assisted many nursing home residents and their families when their rights were violated, or when the careless actions of a nursing home placed their loved ones in harm’s way. If you have reason to believe a loved one’s safety or rights may have been violated, call our office immediately and request a consultation with a nursing home lawyer from our firm. These consultations are offered free of charge.

Depending on the nature of your concern, our nursing home lawyers in Trenton, NJ can provide you with detailed information as it pertains to your situation. However, here is a general guideline of the rights your loved one has at their New Jersey nursing home:

If you have concerns about the welfare of a family member who is in living in a nursing home, call  Davis & Brsuca, the nursing home lawyer Trenton, NJ relies on, today and request a free consultation.

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Sunday 12/13/15: Reginald Cyntje returns to the jam on trombone!

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No cover!  All musicians and appreciators welcome.  6:30pm-9:30pm @ The Brixton (901 U Street NW).

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Mathew Martoma Has Issues With His Insider Trading Conviction

1. He's not convinced the government proved he committed securities fraud. 2. He feels pretty strongly that the revelation he created fake Harvard Law School transcripts that were accidentally sent to judges, with whom he was seeking prestigious clerkships, made him look bad.

In a court motion filed Thursday, Mr. Martoma argues that his case should be thrown out because the government failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he traded on material, nonpublic information and because the key witness who testified against him was unreliable. In seeking acquittal or a new trial, Mr. Martoma states that the testimony of Sidney Gilman, the doctor who was the cornerstone of the government's case, had "significant holes" and included "numerous inconsistencies and inaccuracies."

Mr. Martoma also asserts in the filing that media reports of his expulsion from Harvard Law School for falsifying his grades and trying to cover it up biased the jury against him. The Harvard Law controversy wasn't mentioned during the trial, but it was reported by the media during jury selection.

Martoma Appeals Insider-Trading Verdict [WSJ]


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Sarkozy grab at Libyan oil

Anti Gadaffi Libyans demonstrate against foreign intervention in Benghazi

By Patrick O’Connor:

France recognises Libyan opposition leadership

11 March 2011

The French government of President Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday extended official diplomatic recognition to the so-called Libyan Interim Transitional National Council, the first outside government to do so.

According to Agence France Presse, the Sarkozy administration will also recommend to its counterparts at a European Union summit concluding today that Gaddafi’s command headquarters ought to be bombed.

These aggressive and unilateral interventions into Libyan affairs comes amid planning in Washington, Brussels, and at the UN Security Council of how to force the collapse of the Libyan regime of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi faces a challenge from the opposition National Council that was formed last month, after mass protests broke out against Gaddafi’s rule in the east of the country.

There is discussion of air strikes, no-fly zones, and other military measures aiming to install a client government in Tripoli friendly to transnational oil companies and the strategic interests of the western powers.

By recognising the National Council, Paris is potentially throwing a lifeline to the organisation, which faces an increasingly difficult situation in fighting inside Libya. Gaddafi’s forces have recaptured Zawiyah, an oil port and refinery city 50 kilometres to the west of Tripoli, and also the important oil processing centre of Ras Lanuf on the Gulf of Sirte, in the east of the country.

The government’s use of the air force reportedly played an important role in each battle. Warplanes reportedly bombed another oil town, Brega, about 80 kilometres east of Ras Lanuf.

The French government’s provocative stance was hailed by the Benghazi-based leadership. Mustafa Gheriani, a media organiser at the opposition headquarters, told the media that the diplomatic recognition is the “first nail in the coffin of Gaddafi.” He added: “France is playing the role of breaking the ice for the European Union. We expect all Europe to follow.”

French imperialism is aggressively advancing its interests—not least those of its main oil firm, Total—in a region where it previously had significant colonial possessions.

France’s diplomatic recognition paves the way for billions of dollars in oil revenues and frozen Libyan financial assets to be handed over to the self-appointed leadership of the anti-Gaddafi forces based in the eastern city of Benghazi. The extraordinary decision was made despite the fact that the opposition leadership is unelected; its composition remains unclear; and many of its leading members are former Gaddafi government members, including council head Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, the government’s former justice minister.

Britain’s ruling elite are sharpening their neo-colonial claws once again in the guise of “humanitarian intervention”, this time utilising the suffering of the Libyan masses: here.

David Cameron and his co-conspirator Nicolas Sarkozy have clearly learned nothing from the recent bloody fiascos perpetrated by Western powers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their determination to involve this country’s armed forces in yet another military intervention must be flatly opposed: here.

On Saturday, March 5, over a hundred people assembled in the German city of Bielefeld to express their support for the revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa and protest against the repressive measures undertaken by the Libyan dictator Gaddafi: here.

Reuters: Riot police fire tear gas to disperse rally by stateless Arabs in Kuwait: here.

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Over 3,000 lichens in Alps mountains

This 2014 video is called Lichen Biology.

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The Alps are home to more than 3,000 lichens

March 12, 2018

Summary: Widely used as biomonitors of air quality, forest health and climate change, lichens play a vital role. However, no overview of their diversity across the emblematic Alps had been provided up until recently, when an international team of lichenologists concluded their 15-year study. Their annotated checklist includes more than 3,000 lichens and presents a long-missed benchmark for scientists studying mountain systems around the globe.

Historically, the Alps have always played an emblematic role, being one of the largest continuous natural areas in Europe. With its numerous habitats, the mountain system is easily one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in Europe.

Lichens are curious organisms comprising a stable symbiosis between a fungus and one or more photosynthetic organisms, for example green algae and/or cyanobacteria. Once the symbiosis is established, the new composite organism starts to function as a whole new one, which can now convert sunlight into essential nutrients and resist ultraviolet light at the same time.

Being able to grow on a wide range of surfaces — from tree bark to soil and rock, lichens are extremely useful as biomonitors of air quality, forest health and climate change.

Nevertheless, while the Alps are one of the best studied parts of the world in terms of their biogeography, no overview of the Alpine lichens had been provided up until recently, when an international team of lichenologists, led by Prof. Pier Luigi Nimis, University of Trieste, Italy, concluded their 15-year study with a publication in the open access journal MycoKeys.

The scientists’ joint efforts produced the first ever checklist to provide a complete critical catalogue of all lichens hitherto reported from the Alps. It comprises a total of 3,138 entries, based on data collected from eight countries — Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and Switzerland. In their research paper, the authors have also included notes on the lichens’ ecology and taxonomy.

They point out that such catalogue has been missing for far too long, hampering research all over the world. The scientists point out that this has been “particularly annoying,” since the data from the Alps could have been extremely useful for comparisons between mountainous lichen populations from around the globe. It turns out that many lichens originally described from the Alps have been later identified in other parts of the world.

“It was a long and painstaking work, which lasted almost 15 years, revealing a surprisingly high number of yet to be resolved taxonomic problems that will hopefully trigger further research in the coming years,” say the authors.

“We think that the best criterion to judge whether a checklist has accomplished its task for the scientific community is the speed of it becoming outdated,” they conclude paradoxically.

The new checklist is expected to serve as a valuable tool for retrieving and accessing the enormous amount of information on the lichens of the Alps that has accumulated over centuries of research. It offers a basis for specimen revisions, critical re-appraisal of poorly-known species and further exploration of under-explored areas. Thus, it could become a catalyst for new, more intensive investigations and turn into a benchmark for comparisons between mountains systems worldwide.

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Getting Help in a World of Automated Support Lines

4_399_1321286997Repeatedly pressing the “zero” key on the phone, trying to get through to a live person when calling an automated support line, is something many of us have done. Although it’s nice to have an automated system take care of small things (like making a regular payment), there are times when only a human will do. Follow these tips to help you navigate automated support lines.

Be patient
Get the phone charger, settle in with a cup of tea, and make the call. It will take time, and perhaps more than one phone call, to get your issue resolved. If you know what to expect, you can ease some of the frustration that comes with waiting. It is also recommended that you make these types of calls when the kids aren’t screaming in the background.

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Deborah King is a New York Times best-selling author, sought after master teacher, and the world’s leading authority on energy healing.

A successful attorney in her 20s, Deborah’s life was radically changed with a cancer diagnosis. Unwilling to undergo invasive surgery, she turned to alternative medicine and experienced an amazing remission at the hands of a healer. Along the way, she conquered the alcohol and drug addictions she had used to bury an abusive childhood. Leaving the corporate arena for the field of energy medicine, she mastered ancient and modern healings, ultimately developing a powerful technique of her own to help people heal, thrive and grow.

If angels are calling to you, literally or figuratively, this course will illuminate the answers to all your angelic questions and provide practical information you can use to improve all aspects of your life.

The word angel comes from the Greek work for “messenger,” and that is probably the most common perception of what angels are: messengers of God. They are indeed agents for Spirit, but they are also so much more, and can assist you with anything from finding a parking place in a crowded lot, to guidance about major life decisions, to opening your heart and mind to the blissfully life-changing feeling of unconditional love. But only if you ask.

Angels are around you right now and always, but they will never interfere with your free will – you have to know how to ask for their help. If you have yet to be acutely aware of your angels, this course will teach you how to contact your angels, and how to recognize the signs of their presence so you can benefit from their celestial wisdom and protection.

In this amazing six-part ascension course, energy healer Deborah King will take you to the heavens to commune with the angels and experience an expanding consciousness and a deepening of your connection to Source.

Angels are powerful, but also generous, and their purpose is to spread love and light by inspiring humans. Deborah has received their blessing to teach you how to bring their divine love back down to Earth, and let it radiate through you and out into the world, helping to raise the consciousness of the planet.

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  • Identify the different angel types and when to call upon each
  • Contact and interact with angels
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Lesson 1: What Angels Are Out There and How Can They Help You?

What are angels exactly? What do they look like and how can you identify them? Why are they connected to energy healing? And most importantly, how can they help you? There are many different types of angels: guardians, archangels, seraphim, and more. There are even some dark angels that you need to be aware of for your own safety—as much as light angels spread love, dark angels spread fear, and understanding how to spot them can help keep you safe.

Lesson 2: Meet the Angels of Energy Healing

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to recognize each angel type, and Deborah will share tips for which angel to contact in any situation you encounter that requires divine assistance. All angels can provide energy healing, but just like humans, each angel has its own special skill. Knowing which angel to call upon for different needs will help you make the most of your angelic guides and allow you to gain the maximum benefits from these celestial guardians. Deborah will also teach a technique for choosing your own personal archangel to call any time you need them.

Lesson 3: Making Contact with Your Angels: How to Recognize Their Presence and Techniques for Calling Them to Your Side

Now that you know which angel to call upon, how do you do it? There are multiple methods, and you will learn several techniques so that you can use those that will work best for you and your angel. Deborah wants to equip you with a variety of ways of asking your angels for help and guidance so that you will always have a direct connection to these heavenly creatures.

Lesson 4: Recognizing Angel Signs

Since angels exist on a different plane from us, sometimes their messages can get lost in our limited human perceptions, and many angels have opted for giving us signs when we can’t be reached directly. Learn how to recognize and interpret angel signs, including angel numbers, how to intend to interact with an angel in your dreams or a meditative state, and how to interpret other signs that your angels are near. You will also participate in a meditation in which Deborah will lead you to a meeting with your own personal guardian angel.

Lesson 5: Discovering Divine Love

In this lesson, you’ll be guided to experience divine love and all of the gifts that come from this powerful force. You’ll rediscover your divine love connection and learn ways to reach higher realms, allowing you to feel blissful, fulfilled and purposeful. Deborah will also explain why connecting to this divine source of love raises the consciousness of those around you bringing more or what you want to you.

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In addition to angelic energy healing and aiding you in Earthly matters, angels provide a direct conduit to the Divine. With Deborah’s guidance, you will connect to the Christ light and feel the eye-opening power of unconditional heavenly love.

Deborah will guide you to a meditative state that will take you higher than you’ve ever been before, high enough to hear the angel choirs, expanding your consciousness, healing your soul, and increasing your spiritual gifts.

Lesson 1: What Angels Are Out There and How Can They Help You?

Lesson 2: Meet the Angels of Energy Healing

Lesson 3: Making Contact with Your Angels: How to Recognize Their Presence and Techniques for Calling Them to Your Side

Lesson 4: Recognizing Angel Signs

Lesson 5: Discovering Divine Love

Lesson 6: The Ripple Effect of Divine Love

  • 6 Supplemental PDF workbooks – This six-lesson online video course also includes 6 beautifully Illustrated PDF Workbooks to reinforce Deborah’s Teachings. Once you register, you’ll receive instant access to all 6 lessons and PDF workbooks.
  • MP3 Guided Meditation – Deborah King connects you to your personal angel guides in this special guided meditation
  • Energy Healing Angel Chart loaded with valuable information about your Celestial Guides
  • Access to Deborah’s Angels of Energy Healing Affirmation Cards, giving you safe and loving support as you call these celestial guides into your life!
  • Free Certification: Become a Certified Ambassador of Divine Love (a $299 value)

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Certified Ambassador of Divine Love

After you have made a direct link to divine love through this course, you will know for certain that we are all made of the same energy, all part of the same tapestry that is the universe. Armed with this knowledge of our interconnectedness, you can become a Deborah King Center Certified Ambassador of Divine Love, spreading love and light through the world. With the training and understanding provided by this course, your light will burn bright with kindness and love, radiating from within you out to everyone in your life and beyond, like ripples in a pond.

If you are taking the course for certification, you’ll need to meet the following requirements prior to getting certified:

  • Watch all six video lessons.
  • Make contact with your guardian angel and other angels.
  • Complete the meditation that connects you to the power of divine love.

Those who become certified will receive an electronic certificate and a Deborah King Center Certified Ambassador of Divine Love icon to use on their websites.

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A Topiary Garden

Deborah Silver and Co.

A client who was keen to renovate the landscape in his front yard was still enchanted by a collection of immaculately pruned and maintained arborvitaes he had nurtured for many years – could we keep them? Of course. A collection of both small and large scale Green Gem boxwood were planted in all of the areas adjacent to the driveway and circular drive court.  They provide a foundation and some context on the ground plane for those tall sculptural evergreens. Blocks of hydrangea “Little Lime” contrast dramatically with the sculptural forms of the evergreens.


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Two cutting-edge research projects in the field of quantum science and technology will share in $1.5 million of funding through the Defence Industry Quantum Research Consortium, an initiative of the NSW Defence Innovation Network (DIN).

The collaborative projects will be led by teams drawn from the DIN member universities along with multidisciplinary teams from industry and other NSW universities. Member universities are Macquarie University, The University of Newcastle, The University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, University of New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney and Western Sydney University.

The NSW Government, through the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, has committed $1 million of the funding and the Commonwealth Government’s Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group has committed $500,000.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said: “These projects will lead to greater opportunities through increased collaboration between NSW defence industry and academia to commercialise defence-applicable technologies and create jobs for the people of NSW.”

NSW Defence Advocate, Air Marshal (Ret) John Harvey AM PhD said: “The Defence Industry Quantum Research Consortium is another great opportunity to connect Defence and industry with the strengths and capabilities of NSW universities, and aligns directly with the NSW Government’s Defence and Industry Strategy: Strong, Smart and Connected.”.

“These projects are tasked with developing two game-changing prototypes with encapsulated quantum devices within a 24-month timeframe,” said NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte.

“This will enable the creation of partnerships with the defence industry and drive further investment in NSW defence R&D.”

“DST is excited to be supporting this Defence Innovation Network initiative in quantum technologies,” said DST’s Cyber & Electronic Warfare Division spokesman Dr David Bird.

“One of the successful proposals closely aligns with Defence’s focus area of developing quantum technologies to provide navigation and timing capabilities when GPS is unavailable – DST Group’s STaR Shot of Quantum Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT).”

The second project is investigating the development of secure communications through the use of bright source single photon emitters with applications in distributed quantum keys.

Both world first prototypes will have TRL 4-6 (technology readiness level) and clear commercial application.

NSW maintains distinct international leadership in the field of quantum science and technologies and the DIN’s objective with the NSW Defence Industry Quantum Research Consortium is to strengthen this leadership position.


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Seattle Journal for Social Justice 2020 Symposium: Jails and Prisons: Rights, Re-Entry, and Reform

Millions of people in the United States are currently incarcerated, and a large percentage of the population has been incarcerated at some point in their lifetimes. Across the country people are experiencing the negative impacts of our system of incarceration: courts are enforcing excessive bail amounts while prisoners are held pre-trial; prisoners face inhumane and unconscionable conditions while in jails and prisons; and prisoners are deprived of proper preparation for re-entering society after release, making them more likely to recidivate. But there are legal voices and community voices that are fighting for adequate rights for prisoners and formerly incarcerated people.

The Seattle Journal for Social Justice (SJSJ) intends to inform attendees of the symposium about the pre-trial, bail and parole system, inhumane conditions in prisons and jails, and what the re-entry process looks like for those who were once incarcerated. The symposium will also create space for a discussion about the affirmative steps that we as community members, attorneys, and future attorneys can take toward eliminating the injustices that have led to mass incarceration and its consequences. The symposium will be divided into four sessions, each with a panel consisting of legal experts, people with lived experience, and academics. Each panel will touch on an aspect of the prison and jail system.

The symposium will be at Seattle University School of Law on March 6, 2020 from 9:00 am to about 4:00 pm with an hour for networking and light refreshments to follow.

For more information and to register, click here.