Month: May 2025

Juror dismissed from fatal mushroom cook trial

By WONKACHOCOLATEBARS

A juror has been dismissed from Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial after a judge was told they discussed the case with family and friends.Justice Christopher Beale discharged one of 15 jurors, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, from the court in regional Victoria on Thursday.”I received information that (the juror) had been discussing the…

DeliMush keen on revolutionising mushroom value chain – Co-founder

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 Delimush, an agribusi­ness company, says it is keen on revolution­ising the mushroom value chain, providing a means of income and independence for women and youth in the Northern Region of Ghana. Situated in the Northern Region of Ghana, DeliMush is not only growing gourmet mushrooms but also fostering opportunities, sustainability, and empowerment. As a business supported…

“We shouldn’t have touched her music when she wasn’t around. I thought I would never see her again”: Knox Chandler on the less-than-ideal recording session that flourished into a decade-long working relationship with Cyndi Lauper

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Knox Chandler’s résumé includes stints with Depeche Mode, the Psychedelic Furs, R.E.M., Siouxsie and the Banshees… and the roster of music stars goes on.While primarily a guitarist, the multi-instrumentalist carved a niche for himself by trading guitars for cellos and writing string arrangements, and vice versa – which explains his rich repertoire. And aside from…

Natural Mushroom Compound Shows Promise in Treating Parkinson’s Symptoms

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A pilot study by UCSF reveals unexpected results, with psilocybin therapy leading to significant improvements in mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms. Psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown potential in treating depression and anxiety. Researchers at UC San Francisco set out to explore whether psilocybin could also benefit individuals with…