NEANDERTHALS MORE OLDER THAN CURRENT THOUGHT.

A new claim by scientists is suggesting neanderthals  were tens of thousands instead of 1,000 in current thought.In a new way to examine ancient d.n.a they found neanderthals and denisovans  diverged from each other early than believed.

Cannibals engraved bones of the dead

TA series of zig-zag marks on a human bone found in a UK cave is evidence of a cannibalistic ritual that took place some 15,000 years ago.

Scientists have long recognised that cannibals operated at Gough’s Cave in Somerset, but were unsure whether the practice of eating other people had any symbolic significance.

Reporting in the journal Plos One, researchers say the unusual cuts on a forearm bone are deliberate.hey are not simple butchery markings.

Nor are they teeth marks.

What is more, the zig-zags appear to match designs used on other engraved objects from the same time period.

"The engraved motif on the Gough's Cave bone is similar to engravings observed in other Magdalenian European sites," said Silvia Bello from London’s Natural History Museum.

"However, what is exceptional in this case is the choice of raw material (human bone) and the cannibalistic context in which it was produced.

"The sequence of modifications performed on this bone suggests that the engraving was a purposeful component of the cannibalistic practice, rich in symbolic connotations.

"Although in previous analyses we have been able to suggest that cannibalism at Gough's Cave was practiced as a symbolic ritual, this study provides the strongest evidence for this yet."

Gough's Cave is situated in the Cheddar Gorge, a deep limestone canyon on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills.

Palaeo-investigations first started there more than 100 years ago. It is famous for the discovery in 1903 of "Cheddar Man", the complete skeleton of a male individual dating to about 10,000 years ago.

In 2011, Dr Bello and colleagues presented three skull cases that they said could have been used as drinking vessels.

The braincases had been fashioned in such a meticulous way that their use as bowls to hold liquid seemed the only reasonable explanation.

That interpretation looks even more likely now given the latest research.

The forearm comprises two large bones - the radius and the ulna. In this case, it is a radial bone that the scientists have been studying.

It shows signs of being disarticulated, filleted and chewed - but the zig-zags look nothing like the damage you would expect from these action

Acid attack first aid: What you need to do immediately to help victims

If you are the victim of an acid attack or witness one taking place, it’s important to act as quickly as possible to minimise damage to the eyes, skin and surrounding tissues.

Urgent first aid advice has been issued by ambulance officers after a corrosive substance was thrown over five people in 90 minuteslast night in London.

One of the victims suffered “life-changing” facial injuries due to chemical burns caused by the acid, police said.

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The first step to take if someone has been read more

A STORY

Once upon a time in the wilds of the west a small group of people live whom wanted just the quiet life .In total just three in number -2 men and 1 woman their moved to a rural town of hol  were their came across a group of bullies who were once otters but  now wewards  who like to weild power over the land and were rud and abrupt and somewhat up thier arse.After a 2 years the three decided to ingore the wewards as not worth it.

Alien stinging catfish in UK river

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Eight clarias catfish, also known as walking catfish, were recovered from the River Tonge by the Environment Agency.

The shock find came after a woman was stung by one when she was fishing near Radcliffe Road in Darcy Lever near Bolton.

They have spines that can penetrate the skin and they can also ‘walk’ using their pectoral fins.

The African species can also breathe air through their mouths and not via their gills.

They use their front pectoral fins to move between different bodies of water on land, in almost a walking fashion and can survive out of water for upwards of 30 minutes.

Angler stung on finger by alien catfish

Gaynor Greene, aged 33, was fishing on Thursday when she encountered a large number of the fish and when she touched it was caught by one of its spines.

Read more at http://www.anglersmail.co.uk/news/catfish-that-sting-and-walk-found-in-uk-river-75275#vVOBpjXjWPmJxeMS.99

Facebook shuts down robots after they invent their own language

Facebook shut down a pair of its artificial intelligence robots after they invented their own language.

Researchers at Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research built a chatbot earlier this year that was meant to learn how to negotiate by mimicking human trading and bartering.

But when the social network paired two of the programs, nicknamed Alice and Bob, to trade against each other, they started to learn their own bizarre form of communication.

The chatbot conversation "led to divergence from human language as the agents developed their own language for negotiating," the researchers said.

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A Mysterious Emu Gene Could Help Humans With Health Abnormalities

Emus are big, fluffy, flightless birds found only in Australia. They are also the biggest dufuses in the animal kingdom, and are constantly getting themselves caught up in all sorts of tomfoolery, which is documented in obscure subreddits. Now, Australian researchers at Monash University might have found another reason to love these giant goofballs - a gene that appears to control their wing development may one day help humans born with limb abnormalities.

Emus come from a group of running birds called ratites, which includes the oldest modern living birds. While they have wings — just eight inches (20 cm) in length — the big birds don't use them for flying. According to Parks Victoria, emus use their wings for cooling down in the Australian heat.-read more

Caterpillars turned into 'exploding zombies' by bug

Caterpillars are being killed by a bug which turns them into "exploding zombies", a wildlife expert has said.

Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust said the skins of insects have been found on Winmarleigh Moss, near Garstang.

The baculovirus drives caterpillars on a "death march" to the top of plants, then when it dies the bug bursts out to seek other victims.

The trust's Dr Chris Miller said it was "gruesome - like a zombie horror film".-read more

Bert makes appeal to raise money for charity dementia uk

https://youtu.be/oJAKfJFubsE

SIMON SMITH PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR INTERVIEW.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU?

I guess what inspired me was the publication of "The Unexplained magazine" also people that inspired me were Arthur.C.Clarke,Harry Price and James Randi. WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS?                                         Aims are to satisfy mine and others curiosity regarding the paranormal and to collect as much evidence as I can,to help us understand all things paranormal more. WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE?                     aims are to provide people with the best evidence I can collect and to try and stay as open minded as I can but at the same time exhaust as many possible explanations and trying to be impartial.

https://www.facebook.com/simonsmithpi/

GARDEN ORNAMENTS TEA PARTY

This is in aid of dementia uk to raise awareness and money with a bit of fun inspired by the mad hatter  tea party. So if it makes you  smile  please  give by text HGOP62 1.00 to 70070.
Hi Mark,

 

Thank you for your email, its great to hear that you would like to fundraise for us again J

 

With the summer upon us – we thought it could be a great opportunity for those that can, to hold a garden party style fundraiser.

There are different things you could in order to fundraise such as, ticket sales/entry charge – and then provide nibbles, a raffle/tombola (you could speak to local businesses to see if they would donate prizes), have a theme/fancy dress, afternoon tea style food or a bbq?

 

Did you have any ideas with what you wanted to do?

 

Look forward to hearing from you & thanks again for your support!

 

Best wishes,

Lauren

 

 

Lauren Stevens

Community and Events Fundraising Assistant

t: 020 7697 4052

 

lauren.stevens@dementiauk.org | www.dementiauk.org

 

Dementia UK, Second Floor Resource for London

356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA

 

Connect with us

 

 

If you’re caring for someone with dementia or if you have any other concerns or questions, please call or email the Admiral Nurses on our Helpline for specialist support and advice.

 

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday, 9am – 9pm

Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm

 

 

To: fundraising
Subject: How do i get my garden involved

 

 

Live in Holsworthy and would like to get involved  in fundraising ty

 

 

Hi Mark,

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

Its great to hear that you want to do this for us and for those around you – thank you!

Will you be holding this in your own garden? And do you have a date for when you are hoping to hold the event?

 

We have a letter of authority we can send you which you can show to people to say you are fundraising for us. We also have lots of different materials to help make your event look great on the day such as balloons, posters, banners, stickers etc. Let me know if you would like me to send you some of these.

 

Did you also do an event for us in February this year?

 

Thanks for your support Mark,

Lauren

 

 

Lauren Stevens

Community and Events Fundraising Assistant

t: 020 7697 4052

 

lauren.stevens@dementiauk.org | www.dementiauk.org

 

Dementia UK, Second Floor Resource for London

356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA

 

Connect with us

 

 

If you’re caring for someone with dementia or if you have any other concerns or questions, please call or email the Admiral Nurses on our Helpline for specialist support and advice.

 

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday, 9am – 9pm

Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm

 

 

 

From: mark antony raines aka 
To: Lauren Stevens
Subject: My idea

 

I would like  to do  a garden view with an garden ornaments tea party to bring on a smile and help raise  funds for  dementia. I myself have mild small vessel disease of the brain which affects my cognitive skills. Ty for replying to  previous email. Could you please send me a link or material which shows that raising money for you. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/gardenornamentsteaparty/

ITS ALL IN THE SMILE.

Scientists have identified three different kind of smiles given by us as people.Number one-reward smile to get people to do things you like.Number two -affiliative  to communicate tolerance.Number three-dominance to signify status.

Moon may have water trapped under its surface, claims new study

A new study of satellite data found that numerous volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contain unusually high amounts of trapped water. (Representative Image)

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The Moon may have huge reservoirs of water trapped under the surface in the form of volcanic ‘glass beads’, which could be extracted and used by astronauts in future lunar colonies, scientists have found. A new study of satellite data found that numerous volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contain unusually high amounts of trapped water.

The finding of water in these ancient deposits, which are believed to consist of glass beads formed by the explosive eruption of magma coming from the deep lunar interior, bolsters the idea that the lunar mantle is surprisingly water-rich. Scientists had assumed for years that the interior -read more

NO I.D SORRY WHO ARE YOU?

It seems weird to me that i need a  form of picture i.d to prove i am me .Is not a birth certificate or marriage certificate good enough some say its is due to raise of threat of terror but is it not 1984 being real.

WE ACCEPT BLURRED FACES.

Is it funny how accepting we are of pix elated  or blurred faces on news or tv shows.Being blurred or pix elated if need to hide a victim of crime or young adult and how scary would it be if this was real how would we read others.

DOGS DO TEEN STROPS.

Over a year hundreds of puppies were tracked to see how behaved in their early stages.The study found that puppies behaved like teenagers -impulsive,easily distracted ,erratic,forgot previous training.Experts concluded  their treatment as puppies changed later behavior  more then d.n.a-NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY .

INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD SMALL 4TH DAN WITH TAKEMUSU IWAMA AIKIDO EUROPE.

Interview with Richard Small    July 2017
4th Dan with Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe.

Q. What inspired you to do aiki jo?
Training with weapons needs no mats, it is something you can practise alone or with a partner, you can practise in street clothes and footwear, anywhere you go, the forest, the beach, your home or garden - you can pick up any stick, broom handle, hoe, umbrella, walking stick, even a twig and enjoy your connection with the spirit of Aikido. As a teacher moving to the area alone it was an art that lent itself to teaching beginners who had neither equipment nor experience.
It is within the reach of almost any person, regardless of their age and ability.

Q. What are the aims of martial arts?
Qualities possible from martial arts practice.
Perception; awareness; confidence; patience; friendship; communication; adaptability; resilience; loyalty; reflection; humility; perspective; compassion; honesty; empathy; discipline, (external and self); humour; co-ordination, (of mind and body); flexibility; intuition.
These are transferable skills that will serve you well in life.
            They are yours for the having.
Aiki Jo can also be used as an exercise system, training aspects of self defence, developing health defence, improving confidence, body awareness,
co-ordination, social and self awareness, balance and power, even engaging in a pathway to moving meditation and finding the path on which your spirit walks. Weapons encourage your ki (spirit energy) to extend beyond self.

Q. What  plans do you have for the future?
I started a martial art when I was in my twenties, probably for much the same reason as anyone else. I sought a security from the confrontations that often beset the minds of youths.
Martial arts are a great reality check for the Ego. You suddenly discover that the art you have taken up to defend yourself is full of people much more able than you. You try harder to catch up, to improve fitness, co-ordination and technical skills. Often, it is not for many years, when the spiritual side of the art becomes more apparent.  The mind/body/spirit connection makes you more calm, centred, and peaceful; And Yes, more powerful. Do not confuse strength with power. When you understand ‘Do nothing and everything is done,’ then you have arrived at the gateway you seek. After more than forty years of training, I plan to keep looking and try and make what I understand, possible through my actions. Still a long way to go – but the journey remains ever more important than the destination.

Links of interest.
www.aikijo.weebly.com   (Information on Aiki Jo in Bideford North Devon.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9U04EU_Qp8&list=PLiSphaNlfbfKmowCvjV5holVeQULm9Hjk    (Saito Sensei weapons video collection.)
http://www.hartlandaikido.co.uk/  (Ki style Aikido in the manner of the late Koichi Tohei 10th Dan. Classes in Buck’s Cross and Holsworthy.)

YARNS OF HOLSWORTHY. INTERVIEW

WHAT INSPIRED YOU?  inspiration for work - the huge variety in colours and textures of the yarns, the creativity, constantly learning new ways of doing things, WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS?aims - to get the world addicted to yarn lol, there are great benefits to be gained from doing any type of craft and if i can help people to gain confidence to have a go or progress and develope whether its in knitting and crochet or one of the other crafts we do in our workshops then that's brilliant,WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE?  future - to build up the business, the busier i am the more variety i will be able to provide also the busier i am the more the shop will turn into a little community where yarnie(probably not a real word) people can meet, and to continue converting the world to knitting one stitch at a time, not sure this is how you were wanting the questions answered, if there is anything else you want to know please ask, you are most welcome to pop into the shop if you want to take any photos or find out more about the shop 

REVALUATION OF LIFE THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING.

Recently I have  been a  bit  down  and  out about my life and have done some revaluation of it  What conclusion have it come to is that I need to  accept it am growing older and My disabled is limiting the things I  do so I am  going to  carry on doing what I  like at my pace and accept sometimes in life you have to let go.

The Lock House Haunting interview

What Inspired Me? I have always loved writing and have always felt that my childhood was somewhat unusual. I moved to the Forest of Dean over 23 years ago and joined the Dean Writers Circle. During conversations the members learned a little about me and confirmed that how I had grown up was intriguing and indeed unusual. So in respect of actually putting the words on paper it was the members of the Circle who inspired me to write the book. However, I also feel that it was my memories themselves that I felt needed a voice outside of my head. So many times and in so many circumstances the young are ignored and can be left to feel isolated and intimidated. I felt that, and still feel that if one person reads my book and can in some way relate to it maybe they won’t feel as belittled as I used to feel when I was growing up. What are my aims? My aim was always just to tell my story. My book sat for over ten years completed but hidden from view because I was too scared to publish it. I was scared, not that I would not be believed but that it was not good enough and would not hold people’s interest. I have been astounded at the response it has received and has far outgrown any aims that I ever had. Last year I was invited to speak at The Ghost Club in London and the audience was treble the size that I had been informed it would be. Afterwards I was amazed at how many people had (and are still having) similar paranormal experiences. The only aim that I ever had has been achieved at a far bigger scale than I ever imagined. My Future Plans? As far as writing is concerned I would love to write on a full time scale. I have two completed novels sitting on a shelf that have never seen the light of day and one partially written novel that clamours to be finished. Unfortunately, time or rather lack of it, is my enemy. I simply do not have as much time to write as I used to and so I feel that this may have to wait until retirement. In the meantime I am very busy with my Paranormal team ROPE (Researchers of Paranormal Events.) We are working very hard but unlike a lot of groups we are very quiet and don’t advertise ourselves. We are currently working on an experiment which is being conducted over a period of two years and is showing some compelling results. I have discussed the experiment with various Parapsychologists and also at length with members of the Ghost Club. All have been incredibly supportive and are keen for the experiment to reach it to reach it fruition in December this year. As for the distant future? I always like to wait until it is a little closer before I make any plans but I will for as long as I can, continue to investigate the Paranormal and meet and share our evidence and experiences with the Paranormal Community.