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Sunday 12 April 2015
Thunderbirds Are Go!
Remake of the hit 1960's "Supermarionation" television show. In the 21st century, Jeff Tracy, a former astronaut, amasses a colossal fortune and decides that he must use it to benefit others. His answer to this desire is to create International Rescue, a unique private emergency response service equipped with customized designed vehicles and equipment that enable the organization to react to any crisis whether it be in sea, air, land, or space. Jeff's five sons volunteer to operate as the pilots and field agents, as well as "Brains" who acts as the teams' technical developer and engineer. In addition, Jeff's friend, Kyrano and his daughter Tanusha aka Kayo (based on the original series Tin-Tin character) agree to be the support staff. In addition to the field team, IR also maintains an intelligence network with Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward and her ex-con chauffeur, Parker as the chief agents in this arm. The series depicts this team as they answer various calls for help around and beyond the world while they prevent enemies like the Hood, Uncle to Kayo, from learning and exploiting their secrets. We join the story when Jeff is missing - presumed dead - and his family are having to continue with his legacy still hoping he might be found safe. Kayo is now head of security and Grandma (who is a poor cook) is in charge of mealtimes!-https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/thunderbirds-are-go-MY OPINION WAS I ENJOYED THE MODELS KEEPING TO ORIGINAL IDEA,LIKED KEEP VOICE FOR 54321 AND PARKER DISLIKE MOVIE TIE IN CHARACTERS AND COMPUTER CARTOON WAS STRANGE AS WAS FOND OF THE STRINGS ,YES STILL THUNDERBIRD'S FAN BUT OLD SCHOOL.
Stolen dog flags down RSPCA van 100 miles from home
A stolen dog displayed an impressive nose for safety after flagging down an RSPCA van on a deserted road more than 100 miles from home.
Alfie the Yorkshire terrier was swiped in a raid on his owner's home in Wednesbury, in the West Midlands, last month.
But after being set loose he managed to get RSPCA inspector Stephanie Law to stop by barking in front of her vehicle in Buckinghamshire.
Alfie jumped in when she braked and opened her door to investigate.
Missing dog whose owner hired a helicopter to find her is found drowned
A scan of his microchip identified the seven-year-old dog as missing and he was reunited with his owner Kirsty Mitton.
But Alfie's friend Lillie, a five-year-old unneutered female taken in the same READ MORE-http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/pets-health/11524450/Stolen-dog-flags-down-RSPCA-van-100-miles-from-home.html
Dogs get jealous and 10 other facts you probably never knew about man's best friend
Dogs suffer from jealousy and are just as likely to turn into a green eyed monster as humans, according to scientists in California.
Researchers studied 36 dogs from 14 breeds and found that most were indifferent when their owners ignored them until the owners showered their attention on a stuffed dog.
Then the pet pooches' behaviour changed dramatically, sparking snapping and snarling. The discovery shows that while dogs are man’s best friend, they still have the capacity to surprise us.
Here are some other facts you might not know about Fido.
1) Dogs don’t feel guilt
Your pet pooch may get jealous, but researchers found those puppy dog eyes are not a sign of guilt. In fact they are just the way we interpret a dog’s reaction to being scolded.READ MORE-http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/dog-facts-10-amazing-things-3908754
APRIL 4TH SATURDAY 2015-WEDDING OF MY LITTLE SISTER JAYNE RAINES NOW PARROTT TO JOHN PARROTT
To get to this day i travelled on Thursday April 2nd from NORTHAM TO LONDON VICTORIA then onto LIEGH-ON SEA,ESSEX via NATIONAL EXPRESS.The only bit i got anxious about was LONDON VICTORIA but walked to towards the ticket office to find the disabled toilets and by chance found the moblity lounge,talked to the man behind the desk who wrote my name down and when it was time to catch next coach a porter got me and helped with my bags,journey 10.30am -5.25pm 2 hour wait -7.00pm to 8.44 pm to elms hotel ,leigh-on -sea near where my mum lives adam elms house.Istayed at my mums for 3 nights.GOOD FRIDAY i visited southend on sea for remembering my past,when got back to mums place brought her fish and chips and we watched Elvis - not real one - later thet night and had a buffett.TO the wedding day we went to my little sisters house in wickford ,essex ...got suited and booted at mus place in guest room ,we waited for a rolls Royce with driver to take us to laingdon hills basildon,. I felt very proud and humbled giving my sister away after photos and a reception ,buffett,caught up with family only problems i had where stairs as felt dizzy and disco lights made me feel odd so had to crash out for a couple of minutes.Came back on Sunday 5th april , 10 hours plus back ,one good thing about the coach is you get to see a lot of London sights for free .I WISH JOHH AND JAYNE PARROTT
5OO RAZORS BLADES IN THAMES
Strange discovery in ISLEWORTH AREA ,WEST LONDON,500 razor blades.Their were found by a group of kids taking part in a wildlife project nearby.
GECKO FOUND IN JACKET.
A woman had a strange find in a jacket brought at ASDA,a dead 4half long gecko,A.S.DA said sorry and offered a refund and a voucher.
Saturday 11 April 2015
Down's syndrome-PLEASE SUPPORT
Introduction
Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features.
Around 775 babies are born with the condition each year in England and Wales.
Many babies born with Down's syndrome are diagnosed with the condition after birth and are likely to have:
reduced muscle tone leading to floppiness (hypotonia)
eyes that slant upwards and outwards
a small mouth with a protruding tongue
a flat back of the head
a below average weight and length at birth
Although children with Down's syndrome share some common physical characteristics, they do not all look the same. A child with Down's syndrome will look more like their mother, father or other family members than other children with the syndrome.
People with Down's syndrome also vary in personality and ability. Everyone born with Down's syndrome will have a degree of learning disability, but the level of disability will be different for each individual.
Read more about the characteristics of Down's syndrome.
Screening for Down's syndrome
In some cases, babies with the condition are identified before birth as a result of screening for Down's syndrome.
Screening tests can't tell you for definite if your baby has Down's syndrome, but they can tell you how likely it is. If screening suggests there is a chance your baby does have Down's syndrome, further tests can be carried out during pregnancy to confirm it.
If testing indicates your child will be born with Down's syndrome, you should be offered genetic counselling to allow you and your partner to discuss the impact of the diagnosis.
You may also be offered an appointment to meet a doctor or other health professional who works with children with Down’s syndrome, who can also tell you more about the condition and answer any questions you may have.
Read more about diagnosing Down's syndrome.
What causes Down's syndrome?
Down's syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 in a baby's cells.
In the vast majority of cases, this isn't inherited, and is simply the result of a one-off genetic mistake in the sperm or egg.
There is a small chance of having a child with Down's syndrome with every pregnancy, but the risk increases with the age of the mother. For example, a woman who is 20 has about a one in 1,500 chance of having a baby with the condition, while a woman who is 40 has a one in 100 chance.
There is no evidence that anything done before or during pregnancy increases or decreases the risk of having a child with Down's syndrome.
Read more about the causes of Down's syndrome.
Life with Down's syndrome
Although there is no "cure" for Down's syndrome, there are ways to help children with the condition develop into healthy and fulfilled individuals who are able to achieve a level of independence right for them. This includes:
access to good healthcare, including a range of different specialists
early intervention programmes to provide support for children and parents
good parenting skills and an ordinary family life
education and support groups to provide information and help for parents, friends and families
Improved education and support has led to more opportunities for people with Down's syndrome. These include being able to leave home, form new relationships, gain employment and lead largely independent lives.
However, it is important to remember that each child is different and it is not possible to predict how individuals will develop.
Read more about living with Down's syndrome.
Associated health conditions
There are a number of disorders that are more common in people with the condition. These include:
hearing and vision problems
heart disorders, such as congenital heart disease
thyroid problems, such as an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
recurrent infections, such as pneumonia
Your child may be checked by a paediatrician more often than other children to pick up developing problems as early as possible. If you have any concerns about your child's health, discuss them with your GP, health visitor or paediatrician.
Read more about the complications of Down's syndrome.
Down's Syndrome Association
If you would like more information about Down's syndrome, you can visit the Down's Syndrome Association or call their helpline on 0333 121 2300.-SEE MORE ON LINK AND PLEASE SUPPORT-http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Downs-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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