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July 10, 2015
A Canadian conservation officer has been suspended without pay after refusing to kill two bear cubs whose mother had been euthanized.
The older bear was reportedly shot and killed after it repeatedly raided a freezer in a mobile home located south of Port Hardy in British Columbia, according to the Huffington Post. After the conservation service was called, officers were forced to euthanize the bear, yet her cubs later returned to the property, climbing a tree and calling out for their mother.
Officer Bryce Casavant was able to tranquilize the bear cubs, a brother and sister estimated to be 8-weeks-old. Despite an order to kill the bear cubs from his superiors, Casavant transported them to a veterinarian, who found the animals to be healthy. The bears were then taken to a recovery center operated by the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association in Errington, according to the Independent.
Robin Campbell, who manages the center, asserted that Casavant did the right thing, despite his orders. Calling the directive to kill the bear cubs unusual, he pointed out that they could be reintroduced to the wild, as they have yet to become acclimated to human beings.
“In 30 years, this is the first time we’ve ever had an issue like this,” he observed. “There has to be some kind of misunderstanding… hopefully somebody will come to their senses. [The mother bear] was a problem, but these cubs did nothing.”
Casavant has since been suspended without pay for refusing to kill the bear cubs, pending a performance review. A Change.org petition has been started by his supporters, calling upon British Columbia’s environment minister, Mary Polak, to reinstate him. It has garnered 18,000 signatures in just its first 24 hours.
Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/2236149/conservation-officer-refuses-to-kill-orphaned-bear-cubs-gets-suspended-without-pay/#t3MJ4JdkrgsDhKvZ.99
Canadian conservation officer refuses to kill orphaned cubs gets suspended w/o pay
A Canadian conservation officer has been suspended without pay after refusing to kill two bear cubs whose mother had been euthanized.
The older bear was reportedly shot and killed after it repeatedly raided a freezer in a mobile home located south of Port Hardy in British Columbia, according to the Huffington Post. After the conservation service was called, officers were forced to euthanize the bear, yet her cubs later returned to the property, climbing a tree and calling out for their mother.
Officer Bryce Casavant was able to tranquilize the bear cubs, a brother and sister estimated to be 8-weeks-old. Despite an order to kill the bear cubs from his superiors, Casavant transported them to a veterinarian, who found the animals to be healthy. The bears were then taken to a recovery center operated by the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association in Errington, according to the Independent.
Robin Campbell, who manages the center, asserted that Casavant did the right thing, despite his orders. Calling the directive to kill the bear cubs unusual, he pointed out that they could be reintroduced to the wild, as they have yet to become acclimated to human beings.
“In 30 years, this is the first time we’ve ever had an issue like this,” he observed. “There has to be some kind of misunderstanding… hopefully somebody will come to their senses. [The mother bear] was a problem, but these cubs did nothing.”
Casavant has since been suspended without pay for refusing to kill the bear cubs, pending a performance review. A Change.org petition has been started by his supporters, calling upon British Columbia’s environment minister, Mary Polak, to reinstate him. It has garnered 18,000 signatures in just its first 24 hours.
Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/2236149/conservation-officer-refuses-to-kill-orphaned-bear-cubs-gets-suspended-without-pay/#t3MJ4JdkrgsDhKvZ.99
July 4, 2015
There's progress in the quest for an AIDS vaccine. An experimental vaccine protected half of a batch of monkeys against a virus similar to the AIDS virus, scientists reported Thursday.
The company helping develop the vaccine is already trying it in people, and vaccine experts say it takes a new approach to trying to protect against a virus that's proved almost impossible to stop.
"I think it is quite promising," said Mitchell Warren of the HIV vaccine and treatment advocacy group AVAC.
"In AVAC's 20-year history we have seen a bunch of products never get to efficacy trials. Those that have have mostly failed," said Warren, who was not involved in the latest studies.
The two studies reported in the journal Science show that a two-step vaccine not only protects half the monkeys, but that their bodies produce antibodies that can be measured and that show how well-protected the monkeys are.
We do not know for sure whether a vaccine that protects in monkeys will in fact protect in humans," said Dr. Dan Barouch of Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Ragon Institute at Harvard, MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital.
But Barouch, who led the study, says he thinks this one may. It's because the monkeys were first vaccinated and then repeatedly given large doses of an extremely virulent monkey version of HIV called SIV. And the immune response to the vaccine was strong.
lots more at the link.
new AIDS vaccine protects monkeys
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/new-aids-vaccine-protects-monkeys-n385751There's progress in the quest for an AIDS vaccine. An experimental vaccine protected half of a batch of monkeys against a virus similar to the AIDS virus, scientists reported Thursday.
The company helping develop the vaccine is already trying it in people, and vaccine experts say it takes a new approach to trying to protect against a virus that's proved almost impossible to stop.
"I think it is quite promising," said Mitchell Warren of the HIV vaccine and treatment advocacy group AVAC.
"In AVAC's 20-year history we have seen a bunch of products never get to efficacy trials. Those that have have mostly failed," said Warren, who was not involved in the latest studies.
The two studies reported in the journal Science show that a two-step vaccine not only protects half the monkeys, but that their bodies produce antibodies that can be measured and that show how well-protected the monkeys are.
We do not know for sure whether a vaccine that protects in monkeys will in fact protect in humans," said Dr. Dan Barouch of Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Ragon Institute at Harvard, MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital.
But Barouch, who led the study, says he thinks this one may. It's because the monkeys were first vaccinated and then repeatedly given large doses of an extremely virulent monkey version of HIV called SIV. And the immune response to the vaccine was strong.
lots more at the link.
July 2, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An ex-California state senator has pleaded guilty to a racketeering charge in an organized crime and public corruption case centered in San Francisco's Chinatown.
Leland Yee entered the plea on Wednesday and could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in October.
The FBI arrested Yee and 19 others in 2014 during a series of raids, one of which targeted a Chinese fraternal organization.
Yee was accused of soliciting and accepting bribes in exchange for providing help from Sacramento.
The FBI also alleged that the San Francisco Democrat, who was running for secretary of state at the time, conspired to connect an undercover agent with an international arms dealer in exchange for campaign contributions.
Yee previously pleaded not guilty to bribery, money laundering and other felony charges.
Read more: http://www.kfiam640.com/articles/local-news-465708/exstate-senator-pleads-guilty-to-racketeering-13728170/#ixzz3egwRkEjQ
Leland Yee pleads guilty to racketeering
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An ex-California state senator has pleaded guilty to a racketeering charge in an organized crime and public corruption case centered in San Francisco's Chinatown.
Leland Yee entered the plea on Wednesday and could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in October.
The FBI arrested Yee and 19 others in 2014 during a series of raids, one of which targeted a Chinese fraternal organization.
Yee was accused of soliciting and accepting bribes in exchange for providing help from Sacramento.
The FBI also alleged that the San Francisco Democrat, who was running for secretary of state at the time, conspired to connect an undercover agent with an international arms dealer in exchange for campaign contributions.
Yee previously pleaded not guilty to bribery, money laundering and other felony charges.
Read more: http://www.kfiam640.com/articles/local-news-465708/exstate-senator-pleads-guilty-to-racketeering-13728170/#ixzz3egwRkEjQ
June 27, 2015
it is June … and we are getting ready for winter :D
the lovely and talented wife is making squash pickles and
a squash casserole to go with dinner …
soon will be putting up beans (green and butter)
and tomatoes …
but it will be worth it come winter…
June 27, 2015
have a question about whole foods
we have one in Virginia and we will be going there next week or so
what can I expect food wise.
June 24, 2015
do not mess with a momma's babies, even if it is a rabbit. snake learns this the hard way.
June 24, 2015
xposted from north carolina
Kay H. isn't running for senate does anyone know
if someone else running
June 24, 2015
just heard on the news that Kay Hagen isnt running for Senate
is anyone else running ...
June 22, 2015
BOTTLED WATER WARNINGBOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
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Niagara Bottling is issuing a voluntary recall due to concerns that one of its spring sources is contaminated with
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a recall that may effect some folks
http://www.scribd.com/doc/269365814/Niagara-Bottled-Water-Warning-Aln-Ham-Recall-FinalBOTTLED WATER WARNINGBOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
HIERVAN EL AGUA ANTES DE USARLA.ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ACERCA DE SU AGUAPOTABLE. HAGA QUE ALGUIEN LO TRADUZCA PARA USTED, O HABLE CON ALGUIENQUE LO ENTIENDA.
Niagara Bottling is issuing a voluntary recall due to concerns that one of its spring sources is contaminated with
E. coli.E. coli
bacteria were found in the water supply on June 10, 2015. hese bacteria can ma!e you sic!,and are a particular concern for people with wea!ened immune systems.
What sho!" I "o#DO NOT DRIN$ THE AFFECTED WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST OR USE OTHERBOTTLED WATER.
Bring all affected water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool beforeusing, or use bottled water. Boiling !ills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
&ut of an abundance of caution and in the strict interest of public safety, Niagara Bottling, ++ isissuing a voluntary recall for all spring water products produced at both the -amburg, %* and *llentown, %* facilities from the time frame of am / June 10th to 3pm / June 13, 2015.he products were sold under the following brand names.
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Niagara
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June 12, 2015
I haven't been able to find out what happened on the TPP
some one told me fast track failed. is that true?
so now it goes thru the normal debate process
that all bills go thru - correct?
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