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Drug seizures plummeted early in the COVID-19 pandemic, then climbed once lockdowns lifted
by New York University
Law enforcement seizures of drugs, particularly marijuana and methamphetamine, dropped at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, then increased significantly in the following months—exceeding pre-pandemic seizure rates and providing clues about the impact of the crisis on substance use, according to a new study in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
The research was conducted as part of the National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS), which uses real-time surveillance to detect early signals of potential drug epidemics. NDEWS is led by a team of researchers at the University of Florida, New York University, and Florida Atlantic University, and is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Early research about how the pandemic has affected patterns of substance use has yielded mixed results. Some sources suggest that overall drug use has increased, while others point to a drop in use and availability of certain drugs. During the same period, multiple studies show an increase in overdoses.
Given conflicting information about changes in drug use, availability, and overdoses after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, NDEWS researchers examined trends in drug seizures recorded in the National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program's Performance Management Process database to gain additional insight as to how the pandemic and its associated restrictions have shifted drug use.
"Although seizure data is not the most robust indicator of the prevalence of drug use, it does serve as an indicator of drug supply and availability," said study author Joseph Palamar, Ph.D., MPH, an associate professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, an affiliated researcher with the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at NYU School of Global Public Health, NDEWS co-investigator and chair of the NDEWS Scientific Advisory Group. "For example, fewer seizures, or lower volumes of drugs seized, can reflect a disruption of drug supply chains."
The researchers looked at trends in 29,574 seizures of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl within five geographic areas: Washington/Baltimore, Chicago, Ohio, New Mexico, and North Florida. They examined the number and total weight of seizures from March 2019, a year before the pandemic began in the U.S., through September 2020, six months into the pandemic.
They detected a sharp decrease in drug seizures—particularly marijuana and methamphetamine—in March and April 2020, when stay-at-home orders were put into place across the country. After reaching a low point in April, the number of seizures then increased through the remainder of the spring and summer when social distancing measures became more relaxed, peaking in August 2020. The weight of drugs seized by law enforcement also significantly increased after April, driven by an increase in volume of marijuana seizures.
Notably, the August peaks in the number and volume of seizures for marijuana and methamphetamine were higher than a year earlier. However, it is unknown whether the peaks represent greater availability of the drugs or whether law enforcement officials were merely "catching up" after several months of delayed seizures.
The researchers did not detect significant shifts in seizures involving cocaine, heroin, or fentanyl during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, although seizures involving fentanyl slowly increased in a stable manner over the two years independent of the pandemic.
The study authors noted that more research is warranted to determine the extent to which these seizures reflect changes in drug use. While decreases in seizures, for instance, likely indicate lower availability, it is also possible that fewer seizures may have indicated less drug law enforcement activity during the early months of the pandemic.
"Future research should harmonize data on seizures with other studies of drug use, availability, and overdoses in order to determine the most accurate picture of drug use trends during the pandemic," added Linda B. Cottler, Ph.D., MPH, FACE, of the University of Florida and principal investigator of NDEWS.
More information: Joseph J. Palamar et al, Shifts in drug seizures in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, Drug and Alcohol Dependence (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108580
Journal information: Drug and Alcohol Dependence
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Citation: Drug seizures plummeted early in the COVID-19 pandemic, then climbed once lockdowns lifted (2021, March 2) retrieved 9 February 2023 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-03-drug-seizures-plummeted-early-covid-.html
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Cruise: Jewels of the Baltic & Viking Passage Cruise U051B
Departure Date: 9 Aug 2020
Ship: Zuiderdam
Departs: Copenhagen
Returns: Boston
Ports of call: 20
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1 Sun 9 Aug 2020 Copenhagen, Denmark Embark 5:00 PM
Copenhagen, situated on two islands, is the capital and largest city in Denmark. It is perhaps best known for being the final resting place of the famous author Hans Christian Andersen, and also being one of the world's most environmentally friendly cities. It has a very high quality of life. With many colourful buildings dating back to the early 18th century, medieval cobbled streets and canals just a stone's throw away from ultra-modern waterfront architecture, and a street plan that dates back to the Middle Ages, it simply captures the imagination of all visitors. more info
2 Mon 10 Aug 2020 At Sea
3 Tue 11 Aug 2020 Tallinn, Estonia 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Tallinn, capital of Estonia, is dominated by the amazing 13th century Toompea Castle towering over the rest of the city. Having always been the seat of power in Estonia, it is appropriately home to the country's Parliament today. Tallinn was named the European Capital of Culture in 2011, and its Medieval city centre, the most amazing part of Tallinn, truly must be explored. Take any street and be astounded at the impressive guild houses, picturesque wells, boutiques, monasteries, churches and restaurants. For a break take a day trip to Lahemaa National Park, and see waterfalls, rapid streams, forests and lakes. more info
4 Wed 12 Aug 2020 St Petersburg, Russia 7:00 AM Overnight
St Petersburg is a federal city located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. In everyday speech the locals refer to it as simply Peter. It is the second largest city in Russia and is regarded as the most 'Western' city of Russia, as a large number of foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and other businesses are located here. They make a striking contrast with the historically older buildings, such as the Peter and Paul Fortress built in 1703. Attractions in St. Petersburg overwhelm even the most seasoned travellers. Chose a cruise ship that stays in port overnight. Cruise tours include visas. more info
5 Thu 13 Aug 2020 St Petersburg, Russia Overnight 6:00 PM
6 Fri 14 Aug 2020 Helsinki, Finland 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Helsinki is the capital of Finland as well as being the centre of Finnish commerce and culture. The skyline features a dramatic blend of classical architecture and clean modernism, with Russian and Swedish influences throughout. Much more than simply the nation where saunas originated, Finland - Helsinki in particular - delights visitors with a vital sense of heritage as well as enthusiasm. Many of Helsinki's main attractions are also related to the sea, hence the growing popularity of boat tours, that include the Suomenlinna naval fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Seurasaari Island with its parks and open-air museum. more info
7 Sat 15 Aug 2020 Stockholm, Sweden Overnight Overnight
The city of Stockholm in Sweden spreads across 14 islands as it faces proudly out to the Baltic Sea. Its history stretches over seven centuries, and it is Sweden's centre of art and culture. It is also famous for being the home of the Nobel Prizes. You can get to just about all of Stockholm's many wondrous sites on foot, or you can take a boat trip that will give you a different facet of Scandinavia's largest and undoubtedly most beautiful city. Stockholm is one of the most crowded museum-cities in the world with around 100 museums. The port is some distance from the city, but a. fast walk will take you first to the Vasa Museum, a highlight of your visit – get there early. From there walk on to the centre of the city. more info
7 Sat 15 Aug 2020 Stockholm, Sweden 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
8 Sun 16 Aug 2020 At Sea
9 Mon 17 Aug 2020 Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany 6:00 AM 11:00 PM
Passengers on ships visiting Berlin typically dock at the north eastern port of Warnemunde and go directly to the capital of Germany that is just a three hour train or coach ride away. Berlin, completely devastated in WW11, has amazingly seen the reconstruction of its sixteenth-century core that exists in the Nikolaiviertel, while nearby stand many rebuilt 19th C buildings from the time of the Second Reich. Little from the Third Reich has been rebuilt, except for the 1936 Olympic Stadium. Today the city is a mix of beautiful historical buildings and some truly amazing modern architecture. more info
10 Tue 18 Aug 2020 Kiel, Germany 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Kiel is the capital of the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, and situated at the SW of the Baltic Sea. It is the home to Germany's Baltic fleet, an important ship-building centre, entry point to the Kiel Canal, and cruise terminal for the Baltic Sea. The city was rebuilt after WWII in modern architectural styles, hence few historic edifices remain – see Keiler Castle near the cruise terminal. The Kiel Regatta is the largest sailing event in the world and takes place every year in the last full week in June. On leaving the port you'll pass the Kiel Canal, U-boat memorial, beaches and marinas. more info
11 Wed 19 Aug 2020 Copenhagen, Denmark 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
12 Thu 20 Aug 2020 At Sea
13 Fri 21 Aug 2020 Sognefjord, Norway Overnight Cruising
Sognefjord is the longest and largest fjord in Norway and one of the longest in the world. It stretches from the North Sea 205 km inland to the small village of Skjolden, which provides access to Jotunheimen National Park that is notable for its high mountains, glaciers and deep lakes. The fjord has a maximum depth of 1.3 km and average width of 4.5 km. Cliffs surrounding the fjord reach heights of 1700 m. Several rivers pour fresh water into the fjord with an annual "spring" flood in June. Smaller boats connect settlements along the fjord and its sidearms, while large cruise ships such as Queen Mary 2 pass frequently. more info
13 Fri 21 Aug 2020 Flam, Norway 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
Beautiful Flåm, in Norway, is situated in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the 204 kilometres long and up to 1308 metres deep Sognefjord. Surrounded by steep mountainsides, roaring waterfalls and deep valleys, Flåm is a paradise for everyone looking for a one-of-a-kind experience with nature. Home to the Flåm Railway, one of the most fantastic stretches of railroad in the world, is only a short walk from the Port. Be sure to take this train ride that takes you on a 900 m climb from fjord to mountain-top. more info
14 Sat 22 Aug 2020 Alesund, Norway 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
The Norwegian Art Nouveau town of Ålesund could be taken right out of a fairy tale. If you look up as you explore the town, you will discover an abundance of imaginative ornamentation on the fronts of the buildings. Walk up the 418 steps to the top of Mount Aksla and you will be rewarded by unforgettable panoramic views. It also boasts stunning seascapes, and the high peaks of the Sunnmore Alps. It lies nestled between two dazzling blue fjords, the first the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord and the Hjorundfjord. They are surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and breathtaking lush, green vegetation. more info
15 Sun 23 Aug 2020 At Sea
16 Mon 24 Aug 2020 Isafjordur, Iceland Overnight Cruising
The capital of the Westfjords of Iceland is Isafjordur. The landscape is majestic, with fjord after fjord towering above shore and sea, but each and every fjord has its own distinctive character. Tiny fishing villages nestle at their foot. On arrival take a stroll through the streets of the town. Note the interestingly decorated 'front yards'. Visit the Maritime Museum that contains all sorts of nautical and historical displays, and if interested in kayaking there is a kayaking outfitter right next door. Also don't miss the part of the town known as Neostikaupstaour, which consists of the oldest buildings in Iceland, including four buildings from the 18th century. more info
16 Mon 24 Aug 2020 Akureyri, Iceland 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
The town of Akureyri with its population of 17,000 is the administrative, transportation, and commercial centre of North Iceland. It is situated at the head of the 60 km long Eyjafjordur fjord, the longest and one of the most breathtaking fjords in Iceland. At first sight it appears as though it was transplanted from the Swiss Alps, as behind the city are beautiful farmlands that rise gently to year-round snow-capped granite mountains that provide the best skiing in Iceland. However, one of the most unusual aspects of the area is its warm climate. Take a stroll from Akureyri's town centre towards the south, and absorb the town's history. more info
17 Tue 25 Aug 2020 Isafjordur, Iceland Overnight Overnight
17 Tue 25 Aug 2020 Isafjordur, Iceland 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
18 Wed 26 Aug 2020 Reykjavik, Iceland 8:00 AM Overnight
Reykjavik, the capital and largest city of Iceland, is the gateway to Iceland's stunning natural wonders, which range from ice fields to boiling thermal pools. The landscape on the island seems to be in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology. On the waterfront see the open-air history of shipping disasters. In town walk past parliament building, city hall, Tjörnin pond, Höfði House(where Gorbachev and Reagan met in 1986 to end the Cold War), Hallgrímskirkja (the largest church in Iceland), and Laugavegur (the main shopping street) more info
19 Thu 27 Aug 2020 Reykjavik, Iceland Overnight 5:00 PM
20 Fri 28 Aug 2020 At Sea
21 Sat 29 Aug 2020 Prince Christian Sound, Greenland Cruising Overnight
Located on the southernmost tip of Greenland, the largest island in the world, is Prins Christian Sund (Danish), 500m wide and 100 km long, with mountains either side rising 1000m above sea level. A scenic cruise through this channel is one of the world's best day-scenes from a cruise ship. It is awe-inspiring, with its rugged beauty of narrow passages, dramatic rock formations, steep fjords, drifting ice floes, and towering glaciers marking the southern tip of the massive Greenland ice field. Passage through this channel may reveal white-beaked dolphins, and four species of whales. Hopefully the day will be sunny. more info
22 Sun 30 Aug 2020 Qaqortoq, Greenland 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Qaqortoq is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. It is the most populous town in the region and the fourth largest town in the country. The oldest standing building of Qaqortoq is a black-tarred log building from 1797. The building was designed by royal Danish architect Kirkerup, pre-assembled in Denmark, shipped in pieces to Qaqortoq, and then reassembled. The town is also home to the oldest fountain in Greenland, Mindebronden, built in 1927. A tourist attraction, the fountain depicts whales spouting water from their blowholes. The building that now houses the Qaqortoq Museum was originally the town's blacksmith's shop. more info
23 Mon 31 Aug 2020 Nanortalik, Greenland 7:00 AM 1:00 PM
Nanortalik is Greenland's southernmost town and is located in a scenic area with some of Greenland's most picturesque fjords, small woodlands and steep mountainsides. The town's name means 'place of polar bears', which refers to the polar bears that occasionally pass through the town in summer, together with the pack ice from the Arctic Ocean. It is a small town where everyone knows everyone else, and visitors appreciate meeting a friendly population of hunters who live in beautiful natural surroundings. A walk along the main street takes you past Nanortalik's tourist office, which is one of the most attractive tourist offices in South Greenland and features many souvenirs, books and handicrafts made by local artists. more info
24 Tue 1 Sep 2020 At Sea
25 Wed 2 Sep 2020 St John's, Canada 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
St John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on Canada's SE Atlantic Seaboard, where the Bay of Fundy meets the mouth of the St. John River. The architecture of St. John's has a distinctly different style from that of the rest of Canada, as its major buildings are remnants of its history as one of the first British colonial capitals. Cradled in a harbour resting in granite hills, it is surrounded by hills running down to the ocean, and interesting side streets of a thousand colours. The city offers 400 years of history, exciting nature excursions, as well as Canadian hospitality with British and French influences. more info
26 Thu 3 Sep 2020 St Pierre, St Pierre and Miquelon 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Saint-Pierre is the capital of the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. These are the only two low-lying inhabited islands in an archipelago of eight islands in the Atlantic Ocean, 18 km off the south coast of Newfoundland, Canada. They form the last remaining part of the French North American Empire. The 5500 inhabitants of St Pierre possess French citizenship, and St Pierre is the commercial and administrative centre. (Euro is the currency, though Canadian currency is also accepted.) The islands are bare and rocky, with steep coasts, and only a thin layer of peat to soften the hard landscape. more info
27 Fri 4 Sep 2020 At Sea
28 Sat 5 Sep 2020 Halifax, Canada 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, the Gateway to Atlantic Canada, is a lively and colourful combination of urban and rural living at its best. It is situated on the world's second largest harbour, and the beautifully restored waterfront buildings recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage, which is also cleverly explained at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and the Halifax Citadel that explores the unique local heritage. Dine on the fresh seafood, taste the local award-winning wines, and then explore the Chapel Hill Gift shop at Spring Garden Road renowned for its great selection of dresses, purses, and gifts. more info
29 Sun 6 Sep 2020 At Sea
30 Mon 7 Sep 2020 Boston, USA 7:00 AM Disembark
Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, USA. Calling this quaint and delightful city the 'Athens of America' might seem a bit pretentious, but the city's 19th-century glory radiates through its grand architecture, and its world-renowned academic and cultural institutions. Disastrous 'urban renewal' projects in the 1950s provoked such a furious backlash that Boston now has some of the best preserved historic buildings and neighbourhoods in the country. Compact, walkable, historic and clean, the city blends old-world beauty and modern convenience. Take a Cape Cod day trip and enter a world full of sand dunes and salty beaches. more info
Get away on the Zuiderdam for 29 unforgettable nights on the Jewels of the Baltic & Viking Passage Cruise U051B through the waters of TransAtlantic. This cruise departs from Copenhagen, the cruise will take you to 20 ports in 12 countries before finishing at Boston. This particular 3.5 star cruise from Holland America Line has 1 forward departures. Our exclusive specials start as low as $279 per person/day, twin share. Book today and save... Call now and talk to a cruise specialist!
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MS Zuiderdam is one of four 'compass-point' HAL ships. Until early April 2020 MS Zuiderdam cruises reach all parts of the Caribbean with two different 7-night itineraries, or combined for 14 nights. From May to June 2020 she offers 12 and 24 night cruises around Italy, Greece and Turkey (including Istanbul), a region HAL specialises in. In July/August the focus is on the Baltic States, sub-Arctic Norway, and Iceland. In June cruises move north to the Baltic Sea. Depart 9 August 2020 from Copenhagen for Boston, a 30-night odyssey through the Baltic, southern Norway, Iceland, southern Greenland and Maritime Canada. From October 2021 Zuiderdam is based at Fort Lauderdale, offering 10 to 14 night cruises to all parts of the Caribbean. Hallmarks of HAL include spacious staterooms and public areas, rich timber furnishings set with museum-quality paintings and antiques, discreet personal service, and artful itineraries that allow for overnights in key cities.
Staterooms are spacious, and include: Interior large and standard; Ocean-view, some with panoramic windows; and three levels of suites – Signature, Neptune and Pinnacle. Basic features include a flat-panel TV and DVD player (book your DVDs by phone), ample storage, personal safe, excellent twin/queen bedding and bath amenities, fresh fruit on request, and nightly turndown service. The décor is very pleasing and comfortable. Complimentary meals can be ordered for in-suite dining around the clock. Triple and quad cabins are available, as well as interconnecting cabins for up to six guests. Many staterooms are modified accessible and wheelchair accessible. There are no single cabins.
The ship has seven formal to casual dining areas. The two-deck main Dining Room serves open-seating breakfast and lunch. For dinner chose between set-seating at first or second servings, or open seating on the upper deck. The waiting staff are friendly Indonesian and Filipino stewards. Ask for a table for 2/4/6/8. Special dietary requests can be ordered pre-cruise. One night in seven is a formal night, perhaps preceded with pre-dinner drinks, then after your meal retire to the Showroom at Sea or a musical recital. There are two alternative restaurants, best to reserve in advance: The pay extra Pinnacle Grill for steaks and seafood (and occasionally the Pinnacle – Le Cirque and Rudi's Sel de Mer), and the Italian-American-influenced Canaletto. Ask about wine packages.
In the evenings the two-deck Show Lounge offers (twice nightly) musical productions, cabaret, and its features include three video screens. Alternatively, attend a musical recital in one of the lounges, dance to the backing of a band ensemble, watch sport in the multi-screen sports bar, or sip drinks while your request is sung by the pianist or guitarist. Three outstanding musical options are: the Lincoln Center Stage chamber music (seats 100); Billboard Onboard, with two pianos and a chance to join the singing; and B.B.King's Blues Club. View recent movies in the Screening Room, unless you'd prefer to watch your choice of DVD in your cabin. Through the evening the disco and nightclub on the top deck will take you into the early hours of the morning, very inviting if the new day is a Sea Day and you've ordered breakfast in your cabin. The large casino has lots of playing options.
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The company has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Housing in the presence of H E Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed al Shabibi, Minister of Housing, and Dr Mohammed Mahmood al Balushi, CEO of Shell Oman.
As per the agreement, Shell Oman has been awarded a bid to build an integrated service station on Batinah Expressway.
In addition, the company has also announced to invest in three more service stations on Batinah Expressway as well as one service station on Adam-Thumrait highway via strategic joint ventures and dealership models with Omani partners, according to a press statement.
The five new state-of-the-art service stations, each with a 30,000sq m area, will leverage Shell Oman's unique access to cutting-edge technical expertise and know-how from Shell Global, while bringing together a team of Omani engineers from Shell Oman to develop the design in collaboration with an Omani SME.
The new integrated service stations will be designed to meet the needs of different customer segments, and will feature a main commercial building that will have a number of international and local branded food and beverages stores, children's playing area, car-care services and convenience retailing along with a proposal for a motel.
Balushi said, "We have a long-term strategy that aims to capitalise on the major investments in infrastructure projects and maturing industrial and logistical hubs in the sultanate. Both Batinah Expressway and Adam-Thumrait highway contribute to the integration of the various modes of transportation as well as interconnectivity between logistical hubs in Oman such as ports, airports, and industrial and economic areas."
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The year started well, one week in and nearly 500 miles done, including three rides in excess of 100 miles.
It was on the third of these long rides that it all went wrong. I was nearly back, into the last 30 miles, riding through Lincoln when I approached some road-works and tried to be clever, I thought I would take a short-cut through the works.
I headed for the gap between two of the barriers, not realising that in order to stop them blowing away in the wind they had been tied together... Fortunately, I was going fairly slowing, only around 15mph when I tangled with the rope and launched myself over the front of the bike. It fell in front of me and I then landed heavily on top of it, my chest slamming down on the bars.
My first thought was that I had broken a rib, but fortunately this proved not to be the case. I had a bit of a sit-down to wait for the pain to subside before I made my way home.
I could ride a bike OK for the rest of the week, even a quick spin on the MTB on the day after the crash but couldn't run as it hurt too much to swing my arm.
Maybe a cross-country half marathon the following weekend wasn't a good plan but after a a rest day before the race, I decided to give it a go. I got a good start as we headed up the first hill and opened a bit of a lead over the four chasing runners, I held the lead for around 20 minutes as we made our way through the fields to Sapperton and then towards Pickworth where I was caught by the man in second. We ran together along the road section through the village and then turned down the track towards Hanby. It was at this stage, about 35 minutes into the race that the pain appeared and I started to loose places at an alarming rate, about five in the next mile.
I hobbled across the next few fields to Ingoldsby Wood, only loosing one more place by the time I got there. I managed to pick the pace up again as we headed down towards Kirton Wood and then towards the finish at Ropsley, but still lost a couple more places.
I just about had enough left in my legs to win a sprint finish, although this was only for 11th place.
I was four minutes faster than last time I did this race in 1hr41min (the distance was actually 13.7 miles, so a little longer than a half) but I was 9 places further back, I don't know if that counts as a good result or not.
I must also say a big Well Done to my team-mate Kate Cook who took a convincing win in the girls race, not that far behind me. I'm going to have pick the pace up at Rauceby!


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ASU Dragon Boat team brings Chinese tradition to ASU
Twenty paddlers. A drummer. Someone steering in the back. A boat with a dragon head on the front. This is dragon boat racing, a tradition that dates back thousands of years to celebrate rice planting and seasonal festivals.
As the sun rose on Tempe Town Lake March 30, dozens of dragon boat teams, including the ASU Dragon Boat sport club, set up at Tempe Town Lake Marina to start a weekend of racing at the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival.
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Before a series of heats, the team warmed up in the nearby parking lot with a set of jumping jacks, squats and other exercises. Then, it was all hands on deck.
Molly Pavey, a sophomore chemical engineering major at ASU, said she first got into dragon boat racing because she was looking for an active club.
"I had a friend who was in it, so she had me try it out, and you know, they teach you how to paddle. They teach you what it's like, and then I ended up going to a festival and I really enjoyed it," she said.
Pavey said being a part of the ASU Dragon Boat team is a lot of fun.
"You end up with a group where you have a lot of different majors. You have a lot of personalities, and you just end up meeting people you never would have met," she said.
Oscar Veloria Jr., a sophomore computer science major at ASU, said he joined the ASU Dragon Boat team because he wanted a new sport to get into.
"I started trying it out the second semester of my freshman year," Veloria Jr. said. "It's a new technique, it's a new way of learning but it's a good way to exercise with friends."
Veloria Jr. said dragon boat is a team sport.
"If you put in less work, other people will have to pick that up for you," he said. "It's very mental as well."
Matt Maurer, a freshman studying chemistry, said this was his first time competing in the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival.
"It's been pretty righteous so far," Mauer said. "[I want to] give more energy to the team so we can get faster times overall."
Pavey said her favorite part about dragon boat racing is competing at festivals.
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Geokaun Mountain is the highest elevation on Valentia Island, being 266 meters high. On top of the mountain, one will have a beautiful 360° panorama view on the Skelligs, Blasket Islands and Dingle Bay. Halfway to the peek of the mountain, a trail turns off to Fogher cliffs. Those truly impressive cliffs, plunge abruptly into the wild surge of the ocean.
To reach Geokaun Mountain, take the bridge to Valentia Island at Portmagee. After the bridge, stay in the left lane and follow the Wild Atlantic Way for approximately 5,5 kilometres. The peek of Geokaun Mountain lies on private property, so to use the trail, a small fee is charged at the parking area.
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Bacterial infection elicits heat shock protein 72 release from pleural mesothelial cells
Varano della Vergiliana, Julius F.
Lansley, Sally M.
Porcel Pérez, José Manuel
Bielsa Martín, Silvia
Brown, Jeremy S.
Creaney, Jenette
Temple, Suzanna E. L.
Waterer, Grant W.
Gary Lee, Y. C.
Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) has been implicated in infection-related processes and has been found in body fluids during infection. This study aimed to determine whether pleural mesothelial cells release HSP70 in response to bacterial infection in vitro and in mouse models of serosal infection. In
addition, the in vitro cytokine effects of the HSP70 isoform, Hsp72, on mesothelial cells were examined. Further, Hsp72 was measured in human pleural effusions and levels compared between non-infectious and infectious patients to determine the diagnostic accuracy of pleural fluid Hsp72 compared to traditional pleural fluid parameters. We showed that mesothelial release of Hsp72 was significantly raised when cells were treated with live and heat-killed Streptococcus pneumoniae. In mice, intraperitoneal injection of S. pneumoniae stimulated a 2-fold increase in Hsp72 levels in peritoneal lavage (p,0.01). Extracellular Hsp72 did not induce or inhibit mediator release from cultured mesothelial cells. Hsp72 levels were significantly higher in effusions of infectious origin compared to non-infectious effusions (p,0.05). The data establish that pleural mesothelial cells can release Hsp72 in response to bacterial infection and levels are raised in infectious pleural effusions. The biological role of HSP70 in pleural infection warrants exploration.
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