SCARLET FEVER ON THE RISE

Its strange to read that 883 new cases of Scarlet Fever across England over pass week .Scarlet fever symptoms -rash,sore throat,headache,fever.Cases have been rising for 6 months to 5,012 since September 2013,although mild in some cases there complications.

LOW FAT FOOD DOUBLE THE SUGAR

We are always told to eat less fat  but its  differcult when low-fat foods  sometimes contain double the sugar. as i found out from reading  this article in sunday mirror -06.04.2014 -page 14 which compares various  low fat supermarket options.why is so much extra sugar a problem is that sugar will convert into fat and you will find you feel hungry again quicker.http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dispatches/4od

TIMOSHA LIKES AC/DC

a youtube clip of a bear dancing  to ac/dc has attacted  metalheads flocking  to KHADZHOKHSKY CANYON ZOO,RUSSIA.The bear in question is a rescued dancing   bear called TIMOCHA.Animal rights  activsts say  this is  sick and  cruel and want to ban vistors.

THE TALE

A long time ago the family moved to the small village hoping it was the last move.At first the neighbours were o.k but then things started to go wrong if anyone came to visit thier would give them grief for parking not in right place.The female of family tried to make her front garden more beautiful but the posh neighbour shouted and yelled  at her and reported her to the landlord.The village is not all bad but the  female is now upset but a genial long haired wizard and his wife may help with offers of kindness ,how this tle ends is unknown but the family are on the waiting list to move but waydown in a possilbe going.

MIKE HARDCASTLE-INTERVIEWED BY MARK ANTONY RAINES

what inspired you?  1st answer :I got inspired after studying a number of 18th and 19th century scientists or polymaths who had an encyclopedic outlook in their study of the natural world and many other fields of science. I also love the art and the craftmanship of those two periods, especially the Victorian era. What was created back then was created to last, unlike the "throw-away" creations of today. I got inspired to create my website after reading the book, "The Man Who Tapped The Secrets Of The Universe" by Glenn Clark, which delves into the genius mind of the more modern polymath, Walter Russell. My interest in Cryptozoology has been life-long as my father has always had an interest in the subject and he personally knew people who had seen thylacines here on the mainland, as well as our own personal experiences of yowies on one of our previous properties West of Kempsey, on the mid north coast of NSW.
Q2: What are your aims?
2nd answer:
My aim is to connect and interact through my website as well as through social media, with fellow cryptozoologists, natural scientists and those interested in the polymathic outlook. This is what my website is trying to promote.


Q3: What plans do you have for the future?
3rd answer:
Well, we are planning to relocate to the southern granite belt in Queensland in the near future. This is a mountainous area, featuring a number of National Parks and wilderness areas. There have been a number of reported cryptid sightings over the years in this area, and I am keen to do cryptozoological research of the area once we are settled there. I am adding to my website and this will be a continual process. I am also putting together a book canvessing the subjects that are featured on my website. It will include any new or current cryptozoological findings.

A TALK WITH MIKE DAVIS-SINGER-SONGWRITER WITH MARK ANTONY RAINES

folow link to see more of mike davissong liar by mike davis-mike davis-singer/songwriter-mike is a friend of jon downes who he meet when hitchiking-at the time mike had longer hair than jon but going a bit thinner on top these days.the sons he writes he wishs to protray a sprirtal and help others through song and does with a passion to bring enjoyment through this medium.he tends not to play live due to stage fright and doubts his singing and guiar work which is not true as can be seen in his various videos.he does all his recording at jon downes famous cow shed based at woolsery and films his videos there as well not bad for basic equiment not of a professional studio but this brings it back to the studeos of old as many started this way.he has an ep out which i think you can get through gonzo mutimedia and whilst talking with him he mentioned how one of his songs helped a friend of his.i enjoyed my chat with mike as easy going and wish him all the best in his music.

Holy prefix, Batman! A look at Bat-words in honor of Batman's 75th anniversary

Holy prefix, Batman! A look at Bat-words in honor of Batman's 75th anniversary

Batman's contributions to the English language are as varied and colorful as his rogues gallery

By Mark Peters | April 3, 2014

 

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Batman's contributions to the English language are practically Shakespearean in scope. (Facebook.com/DCComics)

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t's been 75 years since Batman made his comic book debut. Since 1939, the cowled hero has contributed villains, sidekicks, gadgets, and thousands of stories to popular culture — and no less significantly, quite a few additions to the English language.
Almost everyone can recite the names of the major Batman allies (Alfred, Commissioner Gordon, Robin) and villains (The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, Two-Face). Nicknames such as "the caped crusader," "the dark knight," "the world's greatest detective," and "the boy wonder" are thrown around in any number of contexts, as is the fill-in-the-blank phrase "Holy ___, Batman!" But among all these linguistic contributions, the most flexible and fun Batman-ism is probably the ­Bat- affix, which is seen in Batarangs, Batcows, Batkids, and beyond.
Though my interest in reading and watching Batman has ebbed and flowed, I've been a lifelong fan of Bat-words. Who wouldn't be? Bat-terms are invariably fun to say, and what kid doesn't dream of hanging around the Batcave, driving the Batmobile, or tossing a Batarang at a villain's head?
Many of those terms were coined by Lorenzo Semple, Jr., who created the Batman television show read more