AIDS IN 1908?

It is being claimed that the  first  human to die from aids or h.i.v virus  got if from a chimp  killed  for meat  in 1908.The man  from South East Cameroon was inflected when blood got  into open wound.This was found by  d .n. av by science writer DAVID QUAMMEN ..IN HIS BOOK THE CHIMP AND THE RIVER  and believes it lurked undiagnosed  in Africans untill Hati began spreading in 1969

IS THIS STUDY SERIOUS?

Well researchers  at St.Andrews University ,Scotland  dressed a volunteer in a gorilla suit to test how people react to Bigfoot sightings,used a busy road .Also looking into flying saucers,sea monsters and keeping work secret  until  published in journals-DR CHARLES PAXTON.

Top 10 Bruce Lee Moments

SEEN ALL HIS FILMS IN AN ALL NIGHT  ODEON CINEMA SESSION ,MY MARTIAL ART HERO AND ONE OF THE REASONS I LIKE MARTIAL ARTS THE ANOTHER IS KUNG FU -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung_Fu_%28TV_series%29

Dutch town takes up umbrellas against rogue owl attacks

Residents in the northern Dutch town of Purmerend have been advised to take umbrellas out at night after a spate of attacks by an owl. Dozens of residents have suffered head injuries over the past three weeks at the claws of the rogue European eagle owl. Two runners were attacked on Tuesday, with one requiring stitches for five separate head wounds. The European eagle owl's usual prey are small mammals and birds. Falconer One of the sites of the attacks has been a home for the disabled. Liselotte de Bruijn, a spokeswoman for the home, told the AFP news agency that residents and workers had suffered at least 15 separate attacks by the nocturnal bird, which remains at large. "During the day there's no problem, but at night we now only venture outside armed with umbrellas, helmets and hats, anything really, to protect ourselves," said Ms de Bruijn. Dutch bank Rabobank has donated umbrellas to the home, and a spokesman for the company told local broadcaster RTVNH that it-read more-http:///news/world-europe-31628508

David j pollard interviewed by mark antony raines aka ghostman

Hi Mark

What inspired me - to be honest I cannot remember not being interested in animals/wildlife. It is more like who inspired me ? - four people:- Desmond Morris, Johnny Morris, Gerald Durrell and Sir David Attenborough (Zoo quests etc) and as I grew up I added Alfred Russell Wallace to that list.

I remember had a 'Why and Wonder' book of reptiles that had a picture of a gaboon viper and a gila monster on the front and to this day these are two species that makes me tingle.

As I said I am a lifelong naturalist and interested in wildlife and habitats in UK and all over world. I am now lucky enough to pursue it as a career. When I was 18 mum told me to get a proper job ! so I went to work for the Health Service then Social Service and finally Probation Service - all the time taking time off to carry out surveys. Then in 1998 it all changed I left work went back to college and the rest as they say is history.

As a professional ecologist I have worked for small companies and large multidisciplinary organisations I now work for myself I am a part time lecturer in Ecology/Survey Techniques ID etc at a local college and also carry out professional ecological services - I also carry out my own research into adders and amphibians.

My professional aim is to provide pragmatic ecological advice, my personal aims is to carry on learning about the natural world every day I learn something new (Today I found out from field researchers at Fauna and Flora International that mountain gorillas 'sing' when they are happy ! love it)

The Future: I will keep watching wildlife both in the UK and abroad, one day I would like to write a scientific paper about adders or amphibians

In 2011 we went to Uganda on a family holiday and whilst we were there in Eastern Uganda I found a frog that had never been recorded in Uganda (West African Rubber Frog Phrynomantis microps) It has only been recorded twice in East Africa my record photo etc and a written account from Ethiopia. We are hoping to return next year for further exploration of the amphibians you never know what I might find - I personally think it is an area where little or no study has taken place so it is most likely under recording of species rather than new species but !!!

Like most naturalists I would love to find a new species - and I think that is what keeps us all looking !

I am fascinated by a mystery and that is why cryptozoology interests me

I hope this is what  you are looking for

My very best regards

David

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Principal Ecologist and Specialist Ornithologist/Herpetologist
Corvus Ecology Consulting
01524 761822
07449458612

BLOGGER NEW POLICY-AN ARTICLE

Adult content policy on Blogger Starting March 23, 2015, you won't be able to publicly share images and video that are sexually explicit or show graphic nudity on Blogger. Note: We’ll still allow nudity if the content offers a substantial public benefit, for example in artistic, educational, documentary, or scientific contexts. Changes you’ll see to your existing blogs If your existing blog doesn’t have any sexually explicit or graphic nude images or video on it, you won’t notice any changes. If your existing blog does have sexually explicit or graphic nude images or video, your blog will be made private after March 23, 2015. No content will be deleted, but private content can only be seen by the owner or admins of the blog and the people who the owner has shared the blog with. Settings you can update for existing blogs If your blog was created before March 23, 2015, and contains content that violates our new policy, you have a few options for changing your blog before the new policy starts: Remove sexually explicit or graphic nude images or video from your blog Mark your blog as private If you’d rather take your blog down altogether, you can export your blog as a .xml file or archive your blog's text and images using Google Takeout. Effect on new blogs For any blogs created after March 23, 2015, we may remove the blog or take other action if it includes content that is sexually explicit or shows graphic nudity as explained in our content policy.

Glen McDonald AN INTERVIEW

QUESTIONS WHAT INSPIRED YOU?WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS?WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTUREI had a non definitive sighting of something in a creekbed at dusk when I was a teenager.I thought it was a calf and then it stood up. I'm 62 Ghostman.I'd like to travel if possible.I'm semi-retired.I'd like to open a book store.'m a former social worker.I go on local expeditions with the MABRC.I'm a resident of Oklahoma.

ME THE AUTHOR ARE YOU KIDDING?

Well i don't claim to be the best writer but try out these links to read and give me feed back good or bad.http://www.wattpad.com/story/24789890-wow-a-coma-http://www.wattpad.com/story/24651092-wow-what-a-boring-life-http://www.wattpad.com/story/24521513-robbie-the-super-hero-dream-http://www.wattpad.com/story/24515612-grief-turns-sour-for-ex-essex-weirdo-http://www.wattpad.com/story/24515080-the-blur-dairy-please-read-a-short-story-by-http://www.wattpad.com/story/24420767-the-new-job-by-ghostmanraines-http://www.wattpad.com/story/24420456-a-modern-fairy-tale-by-ghostmanraines-http://www.wattpad.com/74452107-the-walk-short-story-by-ghostmanraines-hopefully some more someday dear reader not for fame just like to write

Suicide Forest in Japan-The Aokigahara Forest is the most popular site for suicides in Japan. After the novel Kuroi Jukai was published, in which a young lover commits suicide in the forest, people started taking their own lives there at a rate of 50 to 100 deaths a year. The site holds so many bodies that the Yakuza pays homeless people to sneak into the forest and rob the corpses. The authorities sweep for bodies only on an annual basis, as the forest sits at the base of Mt. Fuji and is too dense to patrol more frequently.

HENRY VIII NEXT WIFE?

It is claimed that Henry viii nearly made it seven wives.He wanted to get rid of Catherine Parr  for Duchess of Suffolk-author -David Baldwin.

Basil Brush launches new online show: "It pays to move with the times" Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a629164/basil-brush-launches-new-online-show-it-pays-to-move-with-the-times.html#ixzz3SOOWOdKe Follow us: @digitalspy on Twitter | digitalspyuk on Facebook

Basil Brush is moving into the digital age with his first online show. The long-running character will appear in 32 episodes of The Basil Brush Show on Videojug Network's new comedy channel Quipstar. Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a629164/basil-brush-launches-new-online-show-it-pays-to-move-with-the-times.html#ixzz3SOOZsMPN Follow us: @digitalspy on Twitter | digitalspyuk on Facebook The new series begins today (February 16) with episodes airing daily this week to celebrate its launch. Each instalment of the series will see Basil and his sidekick Mr Stephen go on fun-filled adventures. The pair will be seen jet skiing and will also head out on a safari adventure. Basil Brush said: "I'm thrilled to have my own online show that viewers can watch all over the world, whenever they want. As a TV veteran it pays to move with the times, and it feels that the time is right for me to conquer the online world. Boom Boom!" Videojug Networks Executive Producer, Paul Jackson, added: "Basil was the first furry animal to command his own Saturday night TV show back in the 1960s, and I was very fortunate to work on this show at the start of my career. "I am delighted to be reunited with Basil once again, and to help this talented fox to now conquer the Digi-verse. Good on you Basil, show those pesky cats how it's done!" Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a629164/basil-brush-launches-new-online-show-it-pays-to-move-with-the-times.html#ixzz3SOOPa7hA Follow us: @digitalspy on Twitter | digitalspyuk on Facebook

CAN SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENTS CONTROL YOUR WEATHER?

Well found an article in the Sun Newspaper -Monday February 16-2015.Its part crazy,part weird ,Professor Alan Robock says he was contacted  by the C.I.A to find out if any hostile  nations could trigger weather like floods or droughts.The professor is studying
plans to limit sunlight to stop overheating by creating more clouds  but also said any large scale weather interference would be spotted ,so far  no evidence of these events.Although it is know the U .S A during the Vietnam War used rainfall manipulation.-Link -http://www.naturalnews.com/030998_weather_control_Abu_Dhabi.html

Kathleen (kat) anne Mccarthy an article

Kathleen (Kat) Anne McCarthy wrote:
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Now I must ask - did you contact me because you love my magazine (www.themagichappens.com) or because there is something I can do for you?

I see you have been picking up some very interesting poo! I am betting you are a very interesting person to know. LOL

I'm sure you know that exposure helps get your word out. The magazine gets a fair bit of traffic from people world wide and I am always looking for writers.

I also have some very exclusive and inexpensive banner ad space for sale - among many other things.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to support you . :) I am only too happy to help if I can.

Sincerely
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Ducan roads an article

Hi Ghostman, if you like what I do with NEXUS, then the Alternative News Project (ANP) will also interest you.
This is ALL the alternative/independent news from all over the net, merged into one massive, sorted, news feed.
Free membership available, and free apps to stream it on your smartphone and tablet.
I created a non-profit foundation to own and run it, so it is separate from Nexus Magazine.
Please check it out and give it a test run for yourself:  www.AlternativeNewsProject.org
(And remember if you have info or news from your field of interest that you want known, send it to us)
Thanks, Duncan  PS:  Please share with as many others as possible if you like it!

CAN WE HAVE VOLUNTEERCAR SERVICE BACK IN BIDEFORD AREA?

A charity which provides transport to the elderly and disabled has had to shut down due to financial difficulties.
Torridge Community Transport Association issued a statement on Friday saying it was with ‘much regret’ it would cease trading.
A spokesman for the trustees said: “With increasing costs/overheads and declining revenue and funding across the transport sector, Torridge Community Transport Association’s (TCTA) financial position has been deteriorating for some months.
“The organisation has been working hard to try and find solutions to address this and have also worked in conjunction with their main customer, and funder, Devon County Council to try to resolve financial issues.
“Unfortunately cash flow has continued to deteriorate and it has now reached the point where further trading would make it be irresponsible and a breach of insolvency law.
“The trustees therefore have had to make a difficult decision and with much regret, to cease to trade with effect from 30 January 2014 and to instruct Bishop Fleming, Insolvency Practitioners, to assist with placing the company into liquidation.
“It is a sad end to an organisation that has provided a valuable and needed service in the Torridge community.”
TCTA is actively communicating with alternative service providers, to try to salvage some of its services for the community.
This time last year, the organisation took over the running of the Pannier Market Hopper in Bideford, which will now be operated by Beacon Bus.
The Ring & Ride service will continue but will be operated by Ilfracombe Community Transport Association. Passengers requiring the Ring & Ride service will need to telephone 01271 863630.
The spokesman added: “We are working hard to enable the continuation of the Voluntary Car Scheme, and will announce developments as soon as they are known.
“TCTA would like to take this opportunity to thank all passengers, staff and creditors for their tolerance and patience during this very difficult period.YeS not recent news but i thought i would do a little add on bit.My wife and myself and others like us used this service to get to hospital and doctors appoints  now our costs have increased a journey from northam to barnstaple hospital is a lkeast 25 pounds plus one way so appointments are missed.ONE THING I DONT UNDERSTAND IS WHY NO NEW SERVICE ,NO KICK UO ,WHERE DID MONEY GO AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO WISHES TO HAVE AN ANSWER

FLYING SNAKE-A Review

This is a revue of this magazine a journal of cryptozoology,folklore,and forteana.Items include Dr Devo,s Dairy,kangaroos in the united states The Cryptozoological Curiosities, of  Milwaukee flap Part One,coypus in Norfolk j.j buxton,a collection of Siamese cryptozoological curiosties,and did those feet?,,Were St Paul and st Peter ever in England ?Flying Snake Drawing  mark raines yes that's me aka ghostmanraines  ,Ball lighting in Hong  Kong,Mystery Big Bird and other Strange Fowl Part Two,Richard Colborne,Flying Monsters in Spain,British Chameleons,The Hideous Ice Worm Chris Woodyard,Letters,Notes and Queries,Book Review-The Dolmen by Matt Bille.2014 and more.I liked reading all the different aspects of this magazine as uses when possible newspaper articles as a form of evidence ,important in this field.How would i describe to you my reader,bizarre,intesting ,worth a read and not bad for the price of £ 3.99 per issue.Info time -Editor-Richard Muirhead aka DR.Devo,Sub Editor - Mike Hardcastle,Carl.p Marshall -Warwickshire and Zoological Consultant and Correspondent,Zvi Ron- Isael Correspondent,So folks enjoy your copy soon,mark aka ghostmanraines.

Dogs Know What That Smile on Your Face Means- A new study lends further proof that your pet can read your emotions

Whether it's with a sympathetic tilt of the head or the excited sweep of a tail, dogs seem to be saying they can sense exactly what we're feeling. Science is still undecided on the matter, although evidence in favor of the idea is stacking up. Now, a new study has found that dogs are able to tell the difference between happy and angry human facial expressions. (Related: "Animal Minds" in National Geographic magazine.) Biologist Corsin Müller of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, and colleagues tested 11 dogs—including border collies, a fox terrier, a golden retriever, a German shepherd, and some mutts—using a touchscreen. The scientists trained the dogs to touch either a happy face or an angry face for a treat. They presented dogs with either the top half or the bottom half of the faces to ensure the animals weren't just responding to a smile or the baring of teeth. Emotions show on all parts of a human face, not just the mouth, says Müller, whose study was published February 12 in the journal Current Biology. "If you're angry, a wrinkle between the eyes shows up," he explains. The shape of the eyes can change too. So if the dogs were truly able to spot an emotion, they should be able to do so regardless of which part of the face they looked at. (See "Can Dogs Feel Our Emotions? Yawn Study Suggests Yes.")-read more-http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/02/150212-dogs-human-emotion-happy-angry-animals-science/

World's rarest sea turtle found washed up on Devon beach

A man stumbled across one of the the world's rarest turtles on a Devon beach - and is now keeping it in his freezer. Ben Read discovered the dead Kemp's ridley sea turtle while out on a seaside walk. The critically-endangered Kemp's ridley is the rarest sea turtle in the world, with only 1,000 nesting females left. Mr Read, 28, desperately contacted a friend studying marine biology to help and was told the tiny creature is a Kemp's ridley. Concerned about how rare the turtle was, Mr Read took it back home with him and put it in his freezer while he awaits a visit from a marine biologist who will collect it for further analysis. Related Articles The off-course Kemps Ridley sea turtle Rare sea turtle fights for life after straying 5,000 miles to Cumbria 30 Dec 2014 Two rare sea turtles found washed up on Britain's shores 24 Dec 2014 Mystery over deaths of giant turtles off Scotland 27 Oct 2014 Warmer seas bring rare turtles to Britain 27 May 2007 Mr Read, from Torrington, said: "The marine biologist knew straight away, as soon as I described the markings, that it could be a Kemp's ridley. "He said that the turtles originate from Mexico, but are extremely rare and are now critically endangered." Mr Read found the turtle on Green Cliff beach, around 10 miles from his house. Hunting first depleted their numbers, but now major threats include habitat loss, pollution and entanglement in shrimping nets. Dr Peter Richardson, biodiversity programme manager for the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), said the turtles would not survive in British waters. "We ask people to keep their eyes peeled for stranded turtles during this stormy weather," he said. "Sometimes freshly stranded turtles can appear dead, but may still be alive and can be rescued. They should not be put back in the sea, as this will definitely kill them. "Instead, they should be moved away from the water to a sheltered place, preferably in a cardboard box out of draughts, and reported to experts for collection.

BEAR VISITS GARDEN IN UK

A woman in  Marlow,Bucks had an unusual visitor .A bear cub from South Amercia ,the bear was seen scrambling up a tree after being chased by her 2 dogs .Experts think it may have been kept as a pet ,caught by local wildlife officers.

BEAVERS TO BE FILMED

The ten wild beavers ,frist in 50 years ,are going to be tagged and filmed .And you can follow them online,the beavers are at the River  Otter ,Devon.