A Mysterious Emu Gene Could Help Humans With Health Abnormalities

Emus are big, fluffy, flightless birds found only in Australia. They are also the biggest dufuses in the animal kingdom, and are constantly getting themselves caught up in all sorts of tomfoolery, which is documented in obscure subreddits. Now, Australian researchers at Monash University might have found another reason to love these giant goofballs - a gene that appears to control their wing development may one day help humans born with limb abnormalities.

Emus come from a group of running birds called ratites, which includes the oldest modern living birds. While they have wings — just eight inches (20 cm) in length — the big birds don't use them for flying. According to Parks Victoria, emus use their wings for cooling down in the Australian heat.-read more

Caterpillars turned into 'exploding zombies' by bug

Caterpillars are being killed by a bug which turns them into "exploding zombies", a wildlife expert has said.

Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust said the skins of insects have been found on Winmarleigh Moss, near Garstang.

The baculovirus drives caterpillars on a "death march" to the top of plants, then when it dies the bug bursts out to seek other victims.

The trust's Dr Chris Miller said it was "gruesome - like a zombie horror film".-read more

Bert makes appeal to raise money for charity dementia uk

https://youtu.be/oJAKfJFubsE

SIMON SMITH PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR INTERVIEW.

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I guess what inspired me was the publication of "The Unexplained magazine" also people that inspired me were Arthur.C.Clarke,Harry Price and James Randi. WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS?                                         Aims are to satisfy mine and others curiosity regarding the paranormal and to collect as much evidence as I can,to help us understand all things paranormal more. WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE?                     aims are to provide people with the best evidence I can collect and to try and stay as open minded as I can but at the same time exhaust as many possible explanations and trying to be impartial.

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GARDEN ORNAMENTS TEA PARTY

This is in aid of dementia uk to raise awareness and money with a bit of fun inspired by the mad hatter  tea party. So if it makes you  smile  please  give by text HGOP62 1.00 to 70070.
Hi Mark,

 

Thank you for your email, its great to hear that you would like to fundraise for us again J

 

With the summer upon us – we thought it could be a great opportunity for those that can, to hold a garden party style fundraiser.

There are different things you could in order to fundraise such as, ticket sales/entry charge – and then provide nibbles, a raffle/tombola (you could speak to local businesses to see if they would donate prizes), have a theme/fancy dress, afternoon tea style food or a bbq?

 

Did you have any ideas with what you wanted to do?

 

Look forward to hearing from you & thanks again for your support!

 

Best wishes,

Lauren

 

 

Lauren Stevens

Community and Events Fundraising Assistant

t: 020 7697 4052

 

lauren.stevens@dementiauk.org | www.dementiauk.org

 

Dementia UK, Second Floor Resource for London

356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA

 

Connect with us

 

 

If you’re caring for someone with dementia or if you have any other concerns or questions, please call or email the Admiral Nurses on our Helpline for specialist support and advice.

 

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday, 9am – 9pm

Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm

 

 

To: fundraising
Subject: How do i get my garden involved

 

 

Live in Holsworthy and would like to get involved  in fundraising ty

 

 

Hi Mark,

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

Its great to hear that you want to do this for us and for those around you – thank you!

Will you be holding this in your own garden? And do you have a date for when you are hoping to hold the event?

 

We have a letter of authority we can send you which you can show to people to say you are fundraising for us. We also have lots of different materials to help make your event look great on the day such as balloons, posters, banners, stickers etc. Let me know if you would like me to send you some of these.

 

Did you also do an event for us in February this year?

 

Thanks for your support Mark,

Lauren

 

 

Lauren Stevens

Community and Events Fundraising Assistant

t: 020 7697 4052

 

lauren.stevens@dementiauk.org | www.dementiauk.org

 

Dementia UK, Second Floor Resource for London

356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA

 

Connect with us

 

 

If you’re caring for someone with dementia or if you have any other concerns or questions, please call or email the Admiral Nurses on our Helpline for specialist support and advice.

 

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday, 9am – 9pm

Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm

 

 

 

From: mark antony raines aka 
To: Lauren Stevens
Subject: My idea

 

I would like  to do  a garden view with an garden ornaments tea party to bring on a smile and help raise  funds for  dementia. I myself have mild small vessel disease of the brain which affects my cognitive skills. Ty for replying to  previous email. Could you please send me a link or material which shows that raising money for you. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/gardenornamentsteaparty/

ITS ALL IN THE SMILE.

Scientists have identified three different kind of smiles given by us as people.Number one-reward smile to get people to do things you like.Number two -affiliative  to communicate tolerance.Number three-dominance to signify status.

Moon may have water trapped under its surface, claims new study

A new study of satellite data found that numerous volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contain unusually high amounts of trapped water. (Representative Image)

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The Moon may have huge reservoirs of water trapped under the surface in the form of volcanic ‘glass beads’, which could be extracted and used by astronauts in future lunar colonies, scientists have found. A new study of satellite data found that numerous volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contain unusually high amounts of trapped water.

The finding of water in these ancient deposits, which are believed to consist of glass beads formed by the explosive eruption of magma coming from the deep lunar interior, bolsters the idea that the lunar mantle is surprisingly water-rich. Scientists had assumed for years that the interior -read more