Sunday 9 August 2015
WASP SPIDER FOUND
A WASP SPIDER THAT WAS FOUND IN A SHIPPING CONTAINER SENT TO A SHIPPING CONTAINER IN MANCHESTER. THE FEMALE NOW IS PART OF BUGS WORLD IN COMBE MARTIN DINOSUAR PARK,DEVON.WASP SPIDER IS VERY COLOURFUL AND IS A RECENT ARRIVAL IN U.K AND HAS SLOWLY SPRED OVER SOUTH OF ENGLAND .THIER WEB HAS A WIDE WHITE STRIPE ZIG ZAG STRIP RUNNING DOWN THE MIDDLE,AS LIKE MANY SPIDERS THE MALE IS NORMALLY EATEN AFTER MATING.
NO MORE KISSING FROGS FOR ME SAYS MISS PGGY
KERMIT AND MISS PIGGY STUNNED THE WORLD BY BREAKING UP ON WEDNESDAY-5-2015.HERE SHE IS IN A RISQUE POSE IN THE SUN.A NEW MUPPET SITCOM WILL AIR ON SKY 1 SOON.
FORMATION OF RARE ROCKS FOUND
A FORMATION OF RARE FLUTTED ROCKS KNOWN AS KING ARTHURS BEARD HAS BEEN REVEALED AFTER CENTURIES.THIS FORMATION WAS ONLY SEEN BY CAVE DIVERS BEFORE -WOOKEY HOLE -TOURIST ATTRACTION.
GAMESMANSHIP AT HEN RACE
THE 26TH WORLD HEN RACING CHAMPIONSHIP WERE MARRED BY ACCCUSATIONS OF CHEATING .AROUND 700 PEOPLE WACTHED AS 47 HENS RACED OVER A 20 YARD COURSE.IT WAS HALTED BY ONE OWNER WHO COMPLAINED OF ANOTHER OWNER THROWING CRISPS ON THE TRACK.THE WINNING HEN -COOKED IT -OWED BY JACK ALLSOP SMITH -7 YEARS OLD -IN A WORD RECORD OF 3.8 SECONDS.. BONSULL,DERBYSHIRE.
Saturday 8 August 2015
ILLNESS -BOY ITS HARD
WHEN YOU YOUR ILL IT SEEMS THAT YOUR ABILITY TO COPE WITH LIFES DAILY PROBLEMS SEEMS TO GET HARDER.AS I THINK OR DEAR READER YOU MAY KNOW THAT PEOPLE DISCOUNT THE MENTAL EFFECTS OF A PHYSICAL ILLNESS AND VICE VISA.IF THIER WAS A MAGIG ANSWER WE WOULD WANT ONE ITS BTTER TO TAKE ONE DAY AS IT COMES AND LOOK FOR SMALL IMPROVMENTS INSTEAD OF EXPECTING TOO MUCH AS THIS WILL MAKE IT HARDER TO DEAL WITH IN MY HUMBLE OPINION FOR WHAT ITS WORTH.
Singapore's 1940s teenage weightlifting beauty queen
To be both a beauty queen and a champion weightlifter is not unheard of nowadays, but in 1940s Singapore it was a very unusual path for a young girl.
Ho Lye Toh was a teenager who could lift weights of up to 100kg (220lb). Now 92, she might be Singapore's most famous nonagenarian after her remarkable life story surfaced in an article earlier this year and enraptured the city.
Her father was Ho Peng Khoen, a school teacher and former Malayan weightlifting champion. In 1941, he made a decision that changed her life.
"I was 14 and I fell sick quite often, sometimes so bad that I would pass out. So my father decided I should begin exercising to build body strength," Madam Ho said.
"He was the reason I got started on weightlifting. He taught me how to press and pull weights and dumbbells and I did that every evening after I came back from school."READ MORE-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-33750637
Why do wrestlers so often die young?
Mr Perfect, The Ultimate Warrior and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper may sound like names from a comic book, but the cognoscenti will recognise them as former superstars of the world of professional wrestling. All of them also died unexpectedly and at a relatively young age.
Mr Perfect died in 2003 of acute cocaine intoxication at the age of 44. The Ultimate Warrior died last year of a heart attack, aged 54. Most recent to go was "Rowdy" Roddy Piper who died suddenly on 31 July of a heart attack. He was 61.
So do former wrestlers die younger than athletes who take part in other sports?
"Yes the statistical evidence is quite strong when we look at the mortality rate for wrestlers compared to other sports and the general population," says John Moriarty of Manchester University.
Researchers like Moriarty face some difficulties getting hold of data, as no official body collects statistics about the deaths of those who have spent a career in the ring.
His approach has been to aggregate the findings of others who have studied the problem.
He points to research by academics at the University of Eastern Michigan who studied a group of 557 former wrestlers.
Of the 62 wrestlers in this group who died between 1985 and 2011, 49 died before -READ MORE -http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33817959
Gordon the Gopher: Back from rehab
"Whatever happened to Gordon the Gopher" was the question that re-kindled Gordon's career.
Ryan McDermott's Grandmother posed the question after finding a puppet of the 80s star in the loft during a clear-out.
Inspired by the question, director Ryan and co-scriptwriter Adam Brown set about bringing Gordon back to the limelight.
"There's this terrific back-story with Philip Schofield", said Ryan, "Gordon's thinking he should have been the star... He's the one who sold 300 thousand annuals.
Adam explained the past few years have been tough for Gordon, with him developing an "ironic" addiction to gin, but that he is now "on the road to recovery" and ready to return to the spotlight.
The new Gordon the Gopher pilot, starring Warwick Davies as the voice of Gordon, can be viewed on the BBC Comedy Taster site.
This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Friday 7 August 2015.
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Friday 7 August 2015
Tennis elbow ,one of my problems
Tennis elbowSymptomsCausesTreatmentPrevention
Treating tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a self-limiting condition, which means it will eventually get better without treatment.
However, it can often last for several weeks or months, because tendons heal slowly. In some cases, tennis elbow can persist for more than a year.
A number of simple treatments can help alleviate the pain of tennis elbow. The most important thing you can do is rest your injured arm and stop doing the activity that caused the problem (see below).
Holding a cold compress, such as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, against your elbow for a few minutes several times a day can help ease the pain.
Invasive treatments, such as surgery, will usually only be considered in severe and persistent cases of tennis elbow, where non-surgical approaches have not been effective.
Read on to learn about the different treatments you may be offered. You can also see a summary of the pros and cons of these treatments, which allows you to easily compare your options.
Avoiding or modifying activities
If you have tennis elbow, you should stop doing activities that strain affected muscles and tendons.
If you use your arms at work to carry out manual tasks, such as lifting, you may need to avoid these activities until the pain in your arm improves.
Alternatively, you may be able to modify the way you perform these types of movements so they do not place strain on your arm.
Talk to your employer about avoiding or modifying activities that could aggravate your arm and make the pain worse.
Painkillers and NSAIDs
Taking painkillers, such as paracetamol, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help ease mild pain and inflammation caused by tennis elbow.
As well as tablets, NSAIDs are also available as creams and gels (topical NSAIDs). They are applied directly to a specific area of your body, such as your elbow and forearm.
Topical NSAIDs are often recommended for musculoskeletal conditions, such as tennis elbow, rather than anti-inflammatory tablets. This is because they can reduce inflammation and pain without causing side effects, such as nausea and diarrhoea.
Some NSAIDs are available over the counter without a prescription, while others are only available on prescription. Your GP or pharmacist will be able to recommend a suitable NSAID.
Read more about non-prescription and prescription-only medicines.
Physiotherapy
Your GP may refer you to a physiotherapist if your tennis elbow is causing more severe or persistent pain. Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who use a variety of methods to restore movement to injured areas of the body.
Your physiotherapist may use manual therapy techniques, such as massage and manipulation, to relieve pain and stiffness, and encourage blood flow to your arm. They can also show you exercises you can do to keep your arm mobile and strengthen your forearm muscles.
The use of an orthoses – such as a brace, strapping, support bandage or splint – may also be recommended in the short term.
Read more about physiotherapy.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroid injections are sometimes used to treat particularly painful musculoskeletal problems. However, there is limited clinical evidence to support their use as an effective treatment for tennis elbow.
Corticosteroids are a type of medication that contain man-made versions of the hormone cortisol.
Corticosteroid injections may help reduce the pain of tennis elbow in the short term, but their long-term effectiveness has been shown to be poor.
The injection will be made directly into the painful area around your elbow. Before you have the injection, you may be given a local anaesthetic to numb the area to reduce the pain.
Shock wave therapy
Shock wave therapy is a non-invasive treatment, where high-energy shock waves are passed through the skin to help relieve pain and promote movement in the affected area.
How many sessions you will need depends on the severity of your pain. You may have a local anaesthetic to reduce any pain or discomfort during the procedure.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) states that shock wave therapy is safe, although it can cause minor side effects, including bruising and reddening of skin in the area being treated.
Research shows that shock wave therapy can help improve the pain of tennis elbow in some cases. However, it may not work in all cases, and further research is needed.
Surgery
Surgery may be recommended as a last resort treatment in cases where tennis elbow is causing severe and persistent pain. The damaged part of the tendon will be removed to relieve the painful symptoms.
Painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication may help reduce mild pain and inflammation caused by tennis elbow.
Sunday 2 August 2015
BOOK REVIEW -DEVON -STORIES OF THE SUPERNATURAL -JUDY CHARD-ISBN 1 85306 820 9
THIS BOOK IS A COLLECTION OF TALES FROM LOCAL AREAS IN DEVON CONSERNING BIG CATS,STRANGE HAUNTINGS AND MYSTERIES.A SAMPLE OF SOME OF WHAT YOU CAN FIND IN THIS BOOK ARE -1950,S WAS A U.F.O SEEN OVER THE SKY OF PAIGNTON?IN SOUTH MOLTON A MAN SHOT A HARE WITH A BULLET MADE FROM A SIXPENCE.READ THIS AND MORE IN THIS INTESTING DABBLE INTO THE SUBJECTS.
RHAPHIUM PECTINATUM - FLY
A FLY THOUGHT TO BE EXTINCT FOR 147 YEARS HAS BEEN FOUND AT A DEVON WILDLIFE TRUST RESERVE NEAR EXETER .THE RHAPHIUM PECTINATUM WAS LAS RECORDED AT RICHMOND,SOUTH WEST ,LONDON IN 1868.
REAL THUNDERBIRDS BACK?
NO NOT THE C.G.I VERSION BUT 3 EPISODES OF THE PUPPET SHOW TO BE PART OF ITS 5O YEARS CELEBRATIONS .A KICKSTARTER FUND IS IN PLACE TO HELP - THUNDRBIRDS 1965 PROJECT -150,000 PLEDGED BY 2,000 BACKERS.THE TEAM BEHIND THE PROJECT HAVE RETURNED TO ITS SPIRITUAL HOME ;SLOUGH TRADING ESTATE AND WILL MAKE AUDIO RECORDINGS FRIST REALEASED IN 1966 - ORIGINAL CAST VOICES,COMTEMPORARY MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS AND I HOP TO SEE THEM.
PLUTO NEW LANDMARK NAMES
A LARGE DARK REGION ON CHARON HAS BEEN CALLED GALLIFREY.TARDIS WAS CHOSEN FOR A NEIGHBOURING RIFT BY N.A.S.A TEAM.A LARGE PLAIN HAS BEEN NAMED VULCAN AND CRATERS WIHIN IT -KIRK,SPOCK,SULU,UHURA.ANOTHER CRATER IS NOW CALLED SKYWALKER AD A DARKER ONE IS VADER .ALSO THEIR IS A RIPLEY.PICKED AFTER AN APPEAL BY N.A.S.A AND INTERNATIONAL UNION WHICH REGULATES SPACE NAMES.
T.REX SOME INFO UNSURE IF NEW
T.REX WAS PART OF A FAMILY OF DINOSAURS WHOSE TEETH WERE SERRATED LIKE STEAK KNIVES TO TEAR VICTIMS FLESH.
CHARITY SHOP GHOSTMAN
ONE MONTH AGO I GOT A PHONE CALL FROM G.S.D CHARITY SHOP IN HOLSWORTHY TO DO SOME VOLUNTEER WORK.THISS WAS TO WORK ON THE TILL AT FRONT OF SHOP ,STILL DON,T KNOW HOW TO WORK CREDIT CARD TRANSACTS A BIT DIM A.FRIST WEEK WAS ODD AS FRIST TIME IN AGES -SINCE ARCADE DAYS IN 80,S, DEALING WITH MONEY ,PUBLIC .NOW IN MY 4 TH WEEK SO FAR AND REALLY ENJOY THE 9-1PM SHIFT ON TUESDAY AS I SEE IT AS A WAY TO ADD ON TO MY SKILL SET.SO IF YOUR IN HOLSWORTHY,DEVON ON A TUEDAY AND WISH TO HELP A CHARITY COME ND SEE ME AND THE OTHER STAFF ,SEE YOU SOON.
TOP ROOSTER RULES ROOST
EXPERTS HAVE FOUND COCKERALS HAVE THIER OWN PECKING ORDER,ONLY MOST DOMINANT BIRD IN FARMYARD ALLOWED TO CROW FRIST AT DAYBREAK.THEN AFTER THAT THE SUBORDORATE ROOSTER HAVE TO WAIT.
RUDE ROAD MARKINGS.
RESIDENTS AT A HOUSING ESTATE ,TAMWORTH,STOKE ARE CONCERNED AFTER PENIS SHAPES ON ROAD.THIS WAS DUE TO THAT REPAIRS TO WHITE LINES TOOK A WRONG TURN AND PAINT REACTED BADLY TO TARMAC CAUSING THESE OBSCENCE SHAPES.THE LOCAL COUNCIL TRYING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.
Dan Holdsworth-FACT ABOUT LADYBIRDS-
Ladybirds have such strong feet that they can cling onto a car side window at speeds of 60 mph, and even move around at 50 or less, research reveals.
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Ghostman Raines Is that true
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Dan Holdsworth That was the behaviour of one ladybird, on the driver's side window of my car. It got bored and flew off when I was stopped at lights in Gisburn.
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Ghostman Raines Might put that in my blog if ok by you
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Dan Holdsworth Yes, do. Generally flies cling on up to thirty-odd, so this was unusual behaviour for an insect.
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Alex Clifford You're both very lucky to have lady birds. We have idiots spraying Glyphosate round her and our ladybird pop has plummeted.
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Saturday 1 August 2015
Aquariums 'deliver significant health benefits'
People who spend time in aquariums could improve their physical and mental wellbeing, a study has suggested.
As well as improving people's mood, the experiment showed "significant" reductions in participants' heart rates and blood pressure, the authors added.
Previous studies have linked contact with nature and improved wellbeing but this study is believed to be the first controlled experiment of its kind.
The findings appear in the journal Environment and Behavior.
"There have been a few studies that have looked at things like the number of bird or butterfly species in parks and researchers have asked people in those parks about how they felt," explained co-author Mathew White from the University of Exeter's European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH).
"Generally, people felt happier in parks that had more birds or more butterflies, although people did not really appreciate the levels of biodiversity."
Dr White told BBC News that there were a number of reasons why the team of researchers from the ECEHH, Plymouth University and the National Marine Aquarium were interested in the potential impact of aquariums on people's wellbeing.
"Firstly, we were particularly interested in aquatic environments," he said.
"Obviously most people cannot see different kinds of fish because they do not dive etc, so aquariums are a nice way to make the invisible marine environment just outside our doors visible and accessible.
"More fundamentally, we were interested in how natural environments could be brought to urban populations and to people who might not be able to access nature -READ MORE -http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33716589
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