Day: September 8, 2020

Jacob Blake appears via video from his hospital bed for first court appearance

By Gertha Selvidge 2 months ago



a person standing in front of a mirror posing for the camera: Jacob Blake had his first court date on Friday.

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Jacob Blake had his first court date on Friday.

Wearing a blue dress shirt and a yellow tie, Jacob Blake, paralyzed after being shot in the back by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer, made a first court appearance — and his first public appearance since being wounded — Friday from his hospital bed.

Blake is accused of one felony — third-degree sexual assault — and misdemeanor criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.

He spoke briefly to the judge when asked if he understood the charges against him. When asked if he had any questions Blake responded, “At the moment, no, I don’t.”

His attorney, Patrick Cafferty, submitted not guilty pleas for all three charges.

According to the criminal complaint obtained by CNN, Blake unlawfully entered a home on May 3 and sexually assaulted a woman in her bedroom before leaving with her vehicle. The woman told

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Dr Amalina Che Bakri Slams Seller For Using Her Name And Image To Promote Health Drink

By Gertha Selvidge 2 months ago



a person holding a sign: Dr Amalina Che Bakri Slams Seller For Using Her Name And Image To Promote Health Drink

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Dr Amalina Che Bakri Slams Seller For Using Her Name And Image To Promote Health Drink

Have you seen advertisements of a health drink featuring Malaysian surgeon Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri?

With an endorsement from her, it’s hard to doubt the authenticity of the product, right?

Well, not really.



a woman smiling for the camera: Beware who you buy your supplements from.

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Beware who you buy your supplements from.

Dr Amalina has clarified that she is not related to the product in any way, nor has she given permission for the seller to use her likeness to sell the product.

In a Twitter post, the 32-year-old slammed the seller named ‘Miera’, who has been using her name and image to promote a juice supplement said to benefit people with diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart problems.

According to Dr Amalina, the seller also used quotes from a December 2019 article in which she had criticised

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Buellton fitness center ordered to close over COVID-19 health order violations | Crime and Courts

By Gertha Selvidge 2 months ago

“To all our loyal members please know that I will fight and make this right,” Henrey said on his Facebook page Aug. 31. “[I] remained because I felt our members needed it and I needed to support my family.” 

The warnings began on June 3 when Ben Hernandez, a Buellton code enforcement officer, visited the gym and told Henrey his gym was not allowed to be open, according to court records. 

Henrey acknowledged the warning but replied that his gym was an essential business because he also sells masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment. He said he has taken measures that include spacing equipment at least 6 feet apart, taking members’ temperatures, requiring face masks and making members sign a liability waiver. 

Additionally, acting on advice from his attorney, Henrey told Hernandez his gym was “not open to the public and members only,” according to the lawsuit. 

Officials contacted

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IU School of Medicine to test experimental COVID-19 vaccine

By Gertha Selvidge 2 months ago

Updated

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana University School of Medicine announced Thursday that it’s seeking up to 1,500 volunteers to take part in a late-stage clinical trial of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.

The medical school is one of 81 sites in the U.S. — and the only one in Indiana — chosen to test the vaccine developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca in partnership with Oxford University.


Nationwide, researchers plan to enroll a total of 30,000 participants for the clinical trial of the Cambridge, England-based company’s vaccine, known as AZD1222. Two-thirds of the participants will receive the vaccine and the remaining one-third will get a placebo.

IU’s vaccine testing will be conducted at IU Health University Hospital, located in Indianapolis. The Phase III trial is the last stage before manufacturers can seek the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for widespread public use.



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Millions of Brits face agonising wait to see the dentist after 10m appointments delayed by coronavirus pandemic

By Gertha Selvidge 2 months ago

MILLIONS of Brits face an agonising wait to see the dentist after an estimated 10million appointments were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned it could take months to clear the backlog with campaigners claiming the coronavirus crisis has been disastrous for children’s oral health.

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The BDA says it could take months to clear the backlog of patients

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The BDA says it could take months to clear the backlog of patientsCredit: Reuters

Many surgeries reopened last month after being shut during lockdown but strict rules mean they can only deal with just a few patients a day.

The BDA estimates more than 10million check-ups and treatments, such as fillings, were put on hold during the time surgeries were forced to close due to Covid-19.

Those patients who have been able to get an appointment now face charges of up to £40 for PPE

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