Ireland stunned England 13-9 in the Six Nations on Saturday to deny
their old rivals a second successive grand slam and end their hopes of a
world record 19th victory in a row.
Joe Schmidt's Irish team
secured a top seeding for the 2019 World Cup draw as a try by lock Iain
Henderson after 23 minutes proved the difference between the sides.
While
England improved after being completely dominated in the first half,
they failed to make a serious dent in the Irish defence.
England
won the tournament last week with a 61-21 thrashing of Scotland, but
they collected the Six Nations trophy in a downbeat mood as the third
English side in 16 years to be denied a grand slam in Dublin on the
final day of the tournament.
"We didn't slam it but, hey-ho, we're
still the champions," said England captain Dylan Hartley. "Full credit
to Ireland. They put us under unbelievable pressure."
England lost
in 2001 and 2011 but hammered Ireland in a grand slam decider in the
old Lansdowne Road in 2003, months before they won the World Cup.
The
win also denied England a tier-one record of 19 consecutive wins just
four months after Ireland prevented world champions New Zealand from
reaching the same milestone with a 40-29 win in November.
Saturday, 18 March 2017
Boaty McBoatface' loaded for Friday departure
Boaty McBoatface" has just been loaded aboard the UK's polar ship, the RRS James Clark Ross. The yellow submarine is currently in Punta Arenas, Chile, and is due to sail for the Southern Ocean on Friday.
Scientists will use the robot to survey cold, deep waters that help to regulate Earth's climate.
The 3.5m-long sub was given the name that a public poll had suggested - but which ministers subsequently blocked - go on the JCR's replacement.
No matter - there is still enormous interest in the humorous moniker and the autonomous vehicles that will carry it underwater.-read more
Monday, 13 March 2017
English karate organisation and Dave sharkey 8th information and interview
ENGLISH KARATE
ORGANISATION
EUROPEAN KARATE
ORGANISATION
First Class Associations for First Class Martial Artists!
Chairman and Chief Instructor - Dave Sharkey 8th Dan
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION FOR CLUBS, INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS
ABSOLUTELY NO INTFERENCE IN THE RUNNING OF YOUR CLUB
RECOGNISED GRADING AUTHORITY FOR CLUB INSTRUCTORS
REGULAR NEWSLETTERS AND COURSE OPPORTUNITIES
OUR OWN ACCLAIMED CHAMPIONSHIPS EACH YEAR
FREE 5 MILLION LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER
COACHING AND REFEREEING QUALIFICATIONS
ALL YOUR PRESENT GRADES ACCEPTED
FULL TIME OFFICE ADMIMSTRATION
GOVERNING BODY RECOGNITION
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
If you are an instructor in the martial arts we are delighted to be able to offer your self and your students membership and officially recognised approval, whether you practice a traditional, modern, sport or competition orientated art.
There is NO joining and NO annual fee for your club to be part of us. You will have no interference from us whatsoever in the running of your club. You'll be left free to make your own decisions and although we offer course opportunities and events throughout the year, culminating in our own highly acclaimed Championships, there is absolutely no obligation or pressure to participate in any of them if you do not wish to do so.
Becoming part of us means you will belong to what is perhaps the World's most prestigious association and receive many benefits as such, including regular newsletters to keep you informed and you will of course also have international status and recognition.
We are a very professional yet friendly association, have a full time office and are always available to help and advise you, as along with yourself, our aim is for your club to grow stronger and develop along the lines you wish.
Perhaps however, you do not have a club but would like to start one, then let us know. We can tell you how to become a success. Simply write for details to;
12 Kendal Grove, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0PS
or email
ds.eko@virgin.net
Private tuition and Club courses available
The English and European Karate Organisation Championships
are held annually each March.
The following interview will give you an insight into
Sensei Dave Sharkey 8th Dan,
the 'force' behind the E.K.O.
Sensei, what made you take up karate ?
DS: It was in 1962 when I saw an advertisement for this, what was then, mystical art called 'karate', I decided to try it and I've never looked back since ! The style practiced was Shotokai and we had several courses under Sensei Harada in those early years. Then around 1965 I changed over to Wado Ryu because it became much easier to get Japanese instruction, there was a sudden influx of Japanese Sensei's from this style around that time and I remember how I used to chase up and down the country following them as they travelled from club to club.
There were very few dojo's in the Midlands - or anywhere else for that matter ! - in those days and everyone used to help each other out with invitations to train. Through that happening, I found myself training in more and more Shotokan dojo's until finally I changed over to that style in 1970.
It is the Shotokan style I've followed ever since, though I wouldn't describe myself as blinkered, I adopt and use anything I think is worth while from other styles. I think it is important however for everyone to have a strong base of kihon and kata in a recognised style, preserving and passing these basic skills on to students is more important than the passing on of an individual's fighting skills.
Who has influenced you the most in your karate career ?
DS: I am indebted to many Sensei's for my knowledge and development but I hesitate to give a 'list' as I consider it would be wrong for me to name individuals, leaving out someone who has helped me along my path, in even a small way, would be disrespectful to them. Also many factors have influenced my karate apart from the purely physical aspect, for example, I might have seen someone behaving in a particular way at a course, championships or in general life and thought it was a good example to follow, equally others have shown me how not to conduct myself ! Therefore both good and bad things can help us in the development of our karate, because karate is more than just developing our physical actions, it's about developing our whole being. Character and technical knowledge will remain with us when the physical side of our practice is reduced by age or illness, so if the physical is all we have acquired, then eventually we'll have nothing.
What has impressed you most in karate over the years ?
DS: I am impressed by everyone as long as they are trying their best. Even beginners who try really hard to learn, what to them are strange new moves, deserve admiration and respect. Everyone will have different standards but as long as someone is doing their best, really doing their best, then we can ask for no more.
Then what has disillusioned you the most ?
DS: People who enter competitions with the sole aim of 'winning' and simply practice 'scoring' techniques in their training. They should realise that trophies on the shelf measure short term gains, long term success is measured in terms of respect which cannot be competed for, only earned.
Is it difficult living a life totally dedicated to karate ?
DS: Well of course it can be, but you must realise I'm doing what I love. The daily practice, and disciplined life style required may seem so harsh to others, but it is the price I pay to develop myself as a karate-ka.
As you know, life must be a balance. What would you say are your positive and negative sides?
DS: I believe only others can decide what is positive about us, after all self praise means nothing.
But I believe you have supported charities over the years, surely this is positive ?
DS: Hopefully, but no matter what good we do we can always do better.
What do you think is a negative aspect then ?
DS: The fact that I can never sit back and say I'm satisfied.
After more than 50 years training, how are you able to keep yourself motivated ?
DS: You cannot force yourself to be motivated just as you cannot make yourself love a particular type of food, there has to be an internal desire, passion, call it what you will ! I'm very lucky in the fact that through this desire I have inside I enjoy karate as much now as when I first started, perhaps even more ! I never regard my daily training as a chore, to be got out of the way, it's something I want to do and with the endless variety of practice available through kihon, kata and kumite, it's impossible to become tired and fed up. As long as the passion is there, I'll never be bored with karate !
In practical terms, do you think kata has any real value in training ?
DS: Absolutely ! Apart from passing on the history and the technical points of a particular style, much benefit can be gained from them.
In the practical sense, kata applications must be learnt and the more advanced a student becomes the deeper they should search for understanding in this area. Things like head butts, throws and gouging are all contained within the bunkai of the kata ! Yet people who just pass through karate or perhaps don't have a good instructor, see only the superficial impractical blocks and attacks, they then think kata is useless in practical terms. In reality everything is there for the taking, we just need to look for it.
Do you feel you are a master of karate now ?
DS: Absolutely not ! I am just doing my best as a karate-ka to improve all aspects of my art and in turn pass on my knowledge to those who wish to receive it, I am simply a student. I'm bemused at those people who train for a few years, invent new styles and then describe themselves as 'masters', but that's up to them, everyone is free to follow their own path and choose between right and wrong.
Have you ever had to use your knowledge outside the dojo ?
DS: Yes, I use it every day, alertness, discipline, motivation, they all assist us in our everyday lives and applied correctly help us succeed in our desired goals. As I've said, people who simply learn the physical movements are losing out in the long term by not realising their full potential in life, let alone their karate. However, I understand the meaning of your question but see no value in relating particular tales, after all, finding trouble is easy for anyone, avoiding confrontation is the hard part.
Have you suffered many injuries over the years ?
DS: Unfortunately I suppose every 'old school' martial artist has collected their fair share of injuries over the years as it's a by-product of what we do, though as practiced now, karate is a great deal more 'user friendly' than it used to be in the early days.
In my case, apart from the usual broken ribs and fingers, top spot goes to a fractured skull, courtesy of an early Sensei's mawashigeri !
Do you think beginners nowadays have a different attitude to karate ?
DS: In these modern times people are less patient than they used to be and students are all looking for a five minute wonder.
Unfortunately real skill can't be gained overnight and so people must make a choice about what it really is they want to learn.
Do you think it's easier for people to learn karate now than it used to be ?
DS: There are certainly a lot more clubs around now although quantity does nor necessarily mean quality! A student need to be very careful about which club they join and choose one which is with a major association such as our own English Karate Organisation wne where the instructor has recognised coahing qualifications and a good training history.
Tell us about the English Karate Organisation.
DS: As you know, the E.K.O. is a highly respected association which I enjoy running immensely and I think that's the secret of its success, the fact that I'm enjoying running it! I'm very fortunate that I love the administration side of karate as well as the practical and I believe that too many associations are being run by people who have lost their enthusiasm but nevertheless keep on half heartedly operating and of course the loosers are the instructors and clubs who belong to them and I think that the high fees they pay and poor service they receive is normal!
At the E.K.O. I am available personally 7 days a week for our members and pride ourselves in clearing all letters and phone calls the same day, this is the service the club secretaries and instructors need to ensure their clubs are successful - they get it with us and at low fees.
You also have the European Karate Organisation of course?
DS: Yes, and it's expanding all the time but although it keeps me very busy, as I've said before I'm doing what I love so it's pure pleasure.
Finally, is there any way you'd like yourself to be remembered by the karate fraternity.
DS: I'd just like to be thought of as someone who has always done their best to foster the true ideals of katate-do.
Sensei, thank you most kindly for the interview.
DS: Thank you, I hope my views are a help to others.
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Sunday, 12 March 2017
FACEBOOK GROUP S.V.D OR SMALL VESSEL DISEASE BRAIN
LETTER
I was inspired to do this after listening to letters on radio 5 .We meet in what some may say is a little bit odd due to fact i put myself for sale in a bikers mag called back street heros and got 3 replies.The first reply was a girl from who wasinto bros and when went up to visit realised i was only being used to make old boy friend anger ,second wa a man pretending to be a woman but the less said about that the better and so finally my future wife got in contact but then she was giong by a different name .Me and enid wrote and i talked her from a phonebox ,no moblies as 80s-as often as poissible i then met her for the first time in bodmin after an eight hour journey from southend-on -sea essex and we hit it off ,later i found out she was married with 3 children and i made the dicisio to take a lap of faith so i left sessex in 1988 ,august and be in devon since.We have had highs and lows but we still love each other and that isall you need .
Georgey Spanswick-RADIO DEVON AND ME
I sent an e mail to the Georgy Spanswick show telling them my pick for song s for the item about records being your first ,last,everything with the reasons behind my choices and my phone number and name.I had a phone call from a producer or reseacher and we had a chat about my choices and a little about myself and he informed me i would be on the show on 9-03-2017 about 8.30pm.So that thursday i was rung about 8.25 pm and to to hold the line before going on air ,you can hear the music being played on show then i was onn air and begain a lovely chat with georgey who soon put me at ease and we discussed reasons behind songs and then my everything song was payed and i was off air.see video
Do You Sometimes Go Blank?
Changing one’s habitual way of living becomes tough if your Mind resists the change too much. You may have willingness to change, but the Mind may not support you easily in the process.
I have seen this pattern with my clients and also with me at times. We (to be specific, our Mind) seek permanence. We are used to the way we live (even though the current way of living is not supporting us). Changing it may not be comfortable for our mind. We may go blank during this time! We feel that our mind is jammed. Some may feel extremely tired even though they have not done any major physical or mental work. You may not get any new ideas or may not understand what is going on with and around you.
This feeling state prevents you from progressing in the right direction. You may be attempting to act against your habitual way of acting, but the mind may not go with you. It will go blank and you may feel alienated for sometime.
Reasons for Going Blank-Change
When you want to make progress in the direction of your goal, you are required to make lots of changes with your mind. You need to learn new way of looking at life and also behving in a new way to create the results you want. As told before, the mind seeks for permanence. Remaining in the known is easier than changing for the good.-read more
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