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Kangaroo, stork, camel, African porcupine among 13 Colorado-bound animals from Puerto Rico zoo airlift

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

A landmark zoo rescue airlift to save captive wildlife intensifies this month as the Colorado-based Wild Animal Sanctuary takes in more than a dozen newcomers.These include seven lions, two bears, a camel, a stork, a kangaroo, and an African porcupine — scheduled to arrive in Colorado next week.They’re flying to Denver International Airport from Puerto Rico, where a troubled government-backed zoo — targeted by animal rights activists for a decade and battered by Hurricane Maria in 2017 — has shut down. More than 300 animals, including elephants, hippos, and rhinos, face an uncertain future unless they are accepted at U.S. facilities.“It is a monumental project to get all of these animals placed and to deal with so many different species,” said Pat Craig, director of the Colorado Wild Animal Sanctuary, a 160-acre facility located 30 miles northeast of Denver near Keenesburg. “It is one of the largest zoo rescue transfers in history.”Sanctuary crews and v...

When you see the terrible consequences of the war with your own eyes, you understand that Western countries should help more.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Three courageous young volunteers describe their experiences delivering vital aid to Ukraine's front line.On Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, the All-Ukrainian Charitable Foundation “Peace and Good” delivered another batch of 20 tons of humanitarian aid, part of which was transferred to the front-line. Several foreign volunteers joined the Ukrainian philanthropists in their trip to Chasiv Yar, they handed over tourniquets to the volunteer battalion and a repeater for the 79th brigade.Ukrainian News managed to communicate with Manfredi Magnano from Italy, Graham Holkey from America and Oleksandr Rietveld from the Netherlands, who have been helping Ukraine since the very beginning of the full-scale war unleashed by Russia; in particular, two of the volunteers also cooperated with the Italian Charitable Foundation Hope.Graham Holkey is an American student who studied in the Netherlands and, with the beginning of the war, went to the Polish-Ukrainian border, where he actively helped refugees. T...

Video shows Bellflower taqueria being burglarized twice in less than a month

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

A Bellflower taqueria was burglarized twice in less than a month, and both incidents were caught on surveillance video.The break-ins occurred at Tacos La Rueda at 16900 Lakewood Blvd.The first incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. on March 23, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Videos from Tacos La Rueda shared with KTLA show break ins that occurred on March 23 and April 17 2023. Video shared by the businesses shows two men wearing all dark clothing breaking the front glass door and running inside. It is unclear what was taken during the burglary.Then, around 5:20 a.m. Monday, video shows yet another break-in at the location. This time, only one man wearing dark clothing and a blue surgical mask broke through the glass door, ran in and out, and got away in the back of a black vehicle waiting outside.No injuries were reported during either incident, and no arrests have been made.The restaurant posted surveillance video on Instagram after each incident.In the captio...

Orange County woman gets more than 2 decades in prison for murder, lying to investigators

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

An Orange County woman has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for a man's shooting on her boat and her attempts to mislead investigators.San Juan Capistrano resident Sheila Marie Ritze, 42, was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison on Monday in connection with the death of a victim identified only as Dao, according to the United States Department of Justice. She faced a maximum charge of life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. and making false statements to investigators. O.C. woman found guilty in killing of man whose body was found floating in ocean In October 2019, Ritze and Fountain Valley resident Hoang Xuan Le, 41, aka “Wayne” or “Wangsta,” got Dao out onto the open ocean under the ruse of a lobster-fishing trip, prosecutors said. Le, who was owned money by Dao, shot the victim, who went overboard. Ritze and Le then returned to Dana Point Harbor, leaving Dao t...

Post-Operative Nurses And Founders Of Elite Private Recovery Take Pride In Personalized Care And Exceptional Service: Elevating Your Recovery Experience

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

In cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Bronwyn Sciarrino and Ciara Geraghty are experts who set the bar higher for post-operative care and private recovery by elevating the patient experience to greater heights. Pursuing self-improvement can take many forms, and for some, cosmetic surgery is their chosen path. However, the journey does not end once the procedure is over. Instead, it entails meticulous care to achieve optimum recovery. Post-operative care is a crucial aspect that many patients might often overlook, but with dedicated nursing professionals such as Bronwyn Sciarrino and Ciara Geraghty, every service they offer involves excellent attention and top-quality care.Sciarrino and Geraghty combined their 15 years of experience and expertise in plastic surgery nursing and forged a partnership that gave birth to Elite Private Recovery, a pioneering brand focused on providing first-class concierge service to patients. While navigating their new trajectory as founders of ...

Dress for Dining Success: Study Shows Wait Staff Provides Better Restaurant Service to the Better Dressed

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Nobody likes a less-than-satisfactory dining experience. Apparently, however, we need to kick it up a notch and dress better to receive better restaurant service from the wait staff! A recent study shows that they’re more likely to provide excellent service to those who are dressed nicely.Dress to Impress the Servers for an Excellent Restaurant ServiceIn every establishment you’ll be dining out, the wait staff will almost always anticipate tips from the patrons they serve — but they also know that they have to provide great restaurant service in order to receive a generous amount of it! However, in a recent survey that researchers from the University of Missouri conducted, it shows that servers are more likely to provide better restaurant service to the ones who are well-dressed — as they believe that the better-dressed diners will leave the best tips, compared to customers who are dressed more casually.The customer’s race didn’t matter to the surveyed wait staff either. To them, am...

Sneaky Spots: The Hidden Areas Where Skin Cancer Lurks

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Skin cancer is a serious and potentially deadly disease that affects millions of people worldwide every year. While many people are aware of the dangers of prolonged sun exposure and the need to protect their skin, few realize that skin cancer can appear in unexpected places. In fact, there are several hidden areas on the body where skin cancer can lurk, and without proper screening and awareness, it can go unnoticed for years. From the scalp to the soles of the feet, skin cancer can appear in places you may not expect. In this article, we’ll explore some of the lesser-known areas where skin cancer can appear and provide tips on how to protect yourself from this deadly disease. So, whether you’re a sun worshipper or simply want to stay informed about your health, read on to learn more about the hidden places where skin cancer can appear.Read the full article on our sister site, the Laker Lutz News, here. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the...

Officer Baldemar Sandoval Killed in Rear-End Crash on 210 Freeway [Glendora, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Traffic Collision Involving Semi Truck near Grand Avenue Left One Off-Duty Officer DeadGLENDORA, CA (April 18, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a rear-end collision along 210 Freeway claimed the life of Officer Baldemar Sandoval.The fatal crash happened just after 2:30 a.m. on the eastbound side of 210, near Grand Avenue in Glendora.According to the CHP, a 2019 Freightliner driver stopped in the number 3 lane due to a collision investigation ahead. However, the big rig became disabled once the lanes started reopening.News footage revealed that a 2018 Honda collided with the back of the big rig for unknown reasons. Unfortunately, the sole occupant of the Honda sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.Meanwhile, the 51-year-old big rig driver from Highland received minor injuries from the collision.Later, the authorities identified the deceased driver as 38-year-old Baldemar Sandoval of Rancho Cucamonga. LAPD Chief Michel Moore claimed that Officer Sandoval was on his way h...

Full Moon Suicide: Scientists May Have Figured Out Why Lunar Events Contribute to an Increase in Self-Harm

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Suicides need to be talked about more — but finding ways to prevent suicides is even more important. One solution is by discussing with your loved ones if you have suicidal ideations. On the other hand, reaching out to those whom you think are in trouble should also be done. But learning some of the causes of suicides can also be a solution. Recently, scientists came up with another hypothesis as to why there’s an increase in suicides whenever there’s a full moon — this phenomenon, apparently, has been happening for thousands of years.The Correlation Between Lunar Events and Full Moon SuicideHas the full moon always been observed to contribute to the increase in suicides or mental illnesses?The phenomenon of full moon suicide may have been noticed as early as the Roman times. Philosophers Aristotle and Pliny the Elder argued that the “nocturnal dew” was what caused lunacy and epilepsy during the full moon phase.Though we can no longer trace who coined the word “lunatic,” the Merriam...

Jose Trujillo Arrested Following Hit-and-Run Crash on 45th Street [Long Beach, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Atlantic AvenueLONG BEACH, CA (April 18, 2023) – Friday afternoon, Jose Trujillo was arrested after killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run incident.The crash occurred at around 3:15 p.m., April 7th, in the area of 45th Street and Atlantic Avenue.Upon investigation, officers have learned that a driver, later identified as 42-year-old Trujillo struck a pedestrian and ended up pinning him in two vehicles.Furthermore, the police have identified Trujillo’s vehicle, a 2011 Ford F-150. Police added that he later fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian.Consequently, the officers located Trujillo near 56th Street and Rose Avenue, and they believed that impairment was the factor of the incident.He was arrested for murder, driving under the influence, and hit-and-run with a bail set at $2,000,000.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Sweet James sends out the...