What inspired you? Three things: Firstly, I wondered why people were changing as a result of practising karate. So I looked at all the research. Then I decided to to move to Spain and use karate as a vehicle to create social change, disadvantaged or living with poverty. Secondly I discovered that my son has autism. Lastly, when I returned to England 4 years ago I was asked to coach 55 disabled young people in mixed disability groups, one blind, one deaf, one wheelchair user, one autism, one missing limb, one learning disability and I absolutely loved it. A man came up to me and asked if he could teach alongside me and I of course said no. he introduced himself, he was Ian Rose Paralympian and Silver medallist in judo. Ian had his gi with him so we taught side by side and laughed and had fun all day. At the end, he said, "Forget mainstream - you were born to do this" So I did.. Finally I guess I just can't stand idly by while there are people who are disabled, disadvantaged or living with poverty.what are your aims?
We plan to increase participation for people who are disabled, disadvantaged or living with poverty. We do this all over the country with funding from Sport England. We offer real coaching qualifications that are properly accredited. We are now offering apprenticeships and free workplace qualifications as well as free government accredited training opportunities for 16 to 18 year olds. We are working with the European Commission on communications and creating a greater sense of community for marginalised groups in society. What plans do you have for the future? The future? There is so much to do to make karate into a professionally run sport and martial art where everyone can be equally valued and supported to achieve. There is so much to do to use karate to change people's lives.
Friday 5 February 2016
Ray Sweeney..the disability karate federation
Justin paton an interview
What inspired you or your music?
For this solo stuff, It was, mostly, the Acid House music from the late eighties. Stuff that came from Chicago. That really made me wanna make acidic electronic dance music.
But I've also been inspired by Arthur Russell, The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Chris & Cosey, Kraftwerk, Neu!, The Human League, Cluster & Prince.
Having the price drop on various TB-303 & analogue drum machine copies has also been Very inspiring, ha ha ha!
What are your aims?
I just want play gigs & release records: Simple.
For concerts I'm really open to playing all over the place because my equipment is so transportable & easy to set up. I'd love to play outside of London or even the, so-called, United Kingdom!
I also want to learn how to use my machines better, rather than the other way round!
What plans do you have for the future?
I have a couple of gigs coming up in March: DJ-ing on the 5 & playing live on the 10th.
That's it, so far...
I also have some releases due this year:
Exclusive tracks for compilations from Metronomicon Audio and Loose Lips.
A 45rpm 12" pressed onto a 33rpm 7" for Broken Dancefloors.
A cassette release which will feature two thirty minute experimental acid pieces.
Maybe another 12" release on MottoMotto Records.....
As well as my ongoing "Live Acid" download series on Beauty & Disgust Recordings.
All my upcoming do-dahs will be on these pages: https://www.facebook.com/justinpaton303/ + https://soundcloud.com/justin-paton-701990060
Sunday 31 January 2016
Sir Terry Wogan
His genial manner and Irish blarney made Sir Terry Wogan a much-loved broadcasting institution.
He was a master of the live event, whether hosting his chat shows or compering Children in Need.
His jocular manner, and flights of whimsy, helped him build an audience of eight million for his radio shows.
An easy-going man off air, as well as on, he remained remarkably untouched by fame, fortune or any whiff of scandal.
Michael Terence Wogan was born in Limerick on 3 August 1938, the son of a grocery shop manager.
His upbringing was strongly religious. At the age of eight he was sent to Crescent College, a school run by Jesuits where discipline was harsh.
"We were brainwashed into believing," he later described losing his faith at 17 as a relief.
His father's promotion in 1953 saw the family move to Dublin where he attended another Jesuit school and developed a love of amateur dramatics and rock'n'roll.-read more -http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26957941
Britain set for 'super rat' plague as millions of 2ft long rodents 'immune to poison' blossom
A damp and mild winter could be set to trigger a huge plague of millions of 'super rats' in Britain this summer.
Pest control experts have warned the rodents - some up to 2ft long - will outnumber humans by more than three to one come the second half of the year.
And trying to kill them with over-the-counter poison could make it worse as they are becoming immune to most brands and are even starting to scoff them as tasty treats.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) says the spread of super rats has increased in recent years because most shop-bought remedies are now ineffective.
The rats are feeding on the supposedly toxic pellets, which has helped them grow bigger and stronger as well as build up their immunity. Now there are fears that the rat population, reckoned to be about 160 million, will soar to over 200 million by the summer.
The generally mild winter with lots of natural food available because the countryside,towns and cities have not be covered for weeks on end by snow and ice means the rats have been breeding like rabbits.read more-http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britain-set-super-rat-plague-7254561
Genetic Study Provides First Ever Insight Into Biological Origin Of Schizophrenia
A landmark study has revealed that an overactive gene may be rooted in the origins of neurological disease.
Schizophrenia, a devastating neurological disorder characterized by delusional thoughts and hallucinations, affects about 1% of the total population. The exact cause of schizophrenia has been mostly elusive until now, as scientists recently made headway in the disorder’s origins, the journal Nature reports.
Researchers discovered that overactive genes that regulate a process called synaptic pruning, in which the brain sheds weak or redundant connections between neurons as it matures, are likely involved in the onset of schizophrenia. People who carry genes that accelerate or intensify that pruning are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia than those who do not.
Scientists from Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Broad Institute teamed up and began by focusing on a location on the human genome known as the MHC, which was most strongly associated with schizophrenia in previous genetic studies. This area of the human genome is commonly associated with the immune response, giving credence to a possible connection between autoimmune disease and neurological disorders like schizophrenia.-read more -http://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/01/30/genetic-study-provides-first-ever-insight-into-biological-origin-of-schizophrenia/
NO BLIND DOG OR OWNER ALLOWED ON OUR NUDIST BEACH.
A GUIDE DOG ALONG WITH HIS BLIND OWNER ARE BARRED FROM A NUDIST COLONY-JUPITER,FLORIDA,AMERICA.
Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, says that mindfulness means knowing directly what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment.
"It's easy to stop noticing the world around us. It's also easy to lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling and to end up living 'in our heads' – caught up in our thoughts without stopping to notice how those thoughts are driving our emotions and behaviour," he says.
"An important part of mindfulness is reconnecting with our bodies and the sensations they experience. This means waking up to the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the present moment. That might be something as simple as the feel of a banister as we walk upstairs.
"Another important part of mindfulness is an awareness of our thoughts and feelings as they happen moment to moment.
"It's about allowing ourselves to see the present moment clearly. When we do that, it can positively change the way we see ourselves and our -http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/mindfulness.aspx#what
ARCHAEOLOGY NEWS.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS HAVE FOUND 800 BODIES OF CHILDREN UNDER 6 -ST.PETERS BURIAL GROUND .1,967 BODIES WERE IN 400 BURIAL PLOTS.ALSO A TIME CAPSULE AT THE 1820 BURIAL GROUND -BLACKBURN ,LANS CONTAINED A FULL SET OF GEORGE III COINS ,THE REMAINS OF BODIES WILL BE REINTERRED NEARBY.
MONKEY,S HAVE AUTISM?
8 MACAQUES HAVE BEEN BRED WITH AN OVERACTIVE GENE DISORDER THAT PRODUCES AUTISM-LIKE TRAITS IN CHINA. IT IS BELIEVED THAT BY STUDYING THESE MONKEYS CAN HELP UNDERSTAND AUTISM AND FIND NEW THERAPIES .THIS IS NOT RIGHT IN MY OPINION.
Saturday 30 January 2016
‘Punk rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology meets Anarchy’ playlist
“Punk rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology meets Anarchy,” which is the first book from the author of this blog Mike Damante, is officially out.
Author Mike Damante will be on hand Friday playing punk and emo songs.
“Punk rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology meets Anarchy” looks at cryptozoology as an underdog science, while challenging our inner process of belief by examining our cognition, memories and media literacy. This is his first proper book, put out by DiAngelo Publications, which has published titles “Journey Of The Heart,” hip-hop heavyweight Slim Thug’s “ How To Survive In A Recession,” Zen and the Art of Skiing” and others. “Punk rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology meets Anarchy” is available in digitally ( Kindle, Apple, eBook formats) and physical copies online at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and from the publisher’s site .
The launch party for the book will be at 9 p.m. Friday at Dirt Bar, Dirt Bar, 1209 Caroline. Damante will be on hand DJ’ing and there will be some books for sale ($14, cash -read more only.) From 3-5 pm. at on Feb. 13 at RiverOaks Bookstore 3270 Westheimer, the first official book signing, along with a reading and question and answer session will take place.
As a bonus chapter of the book, there is a UFO-gazing playlist with songs about aliens, cryptozoology and other themes reflected in the book. Check out the songs below ( Some language may be NSFW).read more http://blog.chron.com/miked/2016/01/punk-rock-and-ufos-cryptozoology-meets-anarchy-playlist/
Sunday 24 January 2016
MOLD -NOT HAPPY WITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION ?
Mold can be found in dark, moist areas with limited light. Molds are fungi that grow in the form of multicellular filaments. These fungi can grow and reproduce rapidly through small spores, which may remain airborne continually. They can survive through extreme temperatures. Some moulds can start growing at about 3.89 degrees Celsius or even less. Dealing with mould in the home should be done carefully to prevent the spores from spreading. The removal should be done as quickly as possible, as mould may pose health risks if inhaled.Instructions
- 1Put on safety goggles, a mask and a pair of gloves. Find the area in the house where the dampness and mould is located. Locate the source of it and resolve it. Fix a leaking roof or plumbing promptly. Remove items from the room that are damp and may have mould growing on them. Place them in a big plastic bag, tie the plastic bag to prevent the spores from coming out, then discard it. Get rid of other items, such as clothing, furnishing or carpets, that are damp and mould infested.
- 2Block off the area where the mould is present. Tape a large piece of plastic around that section to prevent the spread of spores to other non-moldly areas of the house. Keep children and other occupants of the home away from the area that is being cleaned.
- 3Vacuum rugs, carpets and other fabric furnishings in the house thoroughly to eliminate mould spores. Wipe areas that are washable with unscented detergent or baking soda. Scrub infected areas briskly, then use a clean wet rag to wipe it. Dry the wet area immediately after cleaning.
- 4Hire a professional trained in removing mould to inspect the home for any remaining mould spores. Prevent further mould from developing by keeping the home dry. Regularly check for sources of moisture such as leaks and fix them immediately.
Tips and warnings
- The exposure to mould in the home can cause health issues. Do not delay if you suspect that there is mould in your home.ALL VERY USEFUL INFORMATION BUT WHEN I INFORMED OUR HOUSING ASSOCIATION THEIR SAID NOT A LOAD TO DO AND IF COLD LEAVE HEATING ON WITH WINDOWS OPEN AND JUST KEEP ON TOP OF IT.
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Save St Eval's slow worms before sending in bulldozers, say consultants
Controversial plans to build 100 homes on the site of the former RAF base at St Eval could depend on the transfer of hundreds of slow worms and grass snakes to help them survive the arrival of bulldozers.Read more: http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Save-St-Eval-s-slow-worms-sending-bulldozers-say/story-28183607-detail/story.html#ixzz3yBVnXuqw
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SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS FOR YOUNG LEARNING DISABILITIES.
IF YOU ARE A YOUNG BRITISH PERSON LIVING IN BRITAIN A THIRD OF YOU ARE SAID TO BE TOO SCARED TO GO OUT IN CASE THEY GET BULLIED.MANY SPEND LESS THAN A HOUR OUT ACCORDING TO A MENCAP POLL OF 18 TO 35 YEAR OLDS WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS WITH 1 IN 5 FEEL ALONE.BIT IN MY HUMBLE OPINION IS THEIR ALL HAVE THE SAME RIGHT AS SO CALLED NORMAL PEOPLE TO GO OUT AND HAVE FUN.
SIMI ..NOW SAFE.
1ST CANINE CUB SCOUT.
DOG DEPRESSION.
ANIMAL CHARITY -P.D.S.A DID A RESEARCH INTO DEPRESSION IN DOGS. 31,500 PET OWNERS -28 PER CENT THOUGHT IT OK TO LEAVE DOGS FOR BETWEEN 6 TO 10 HOURS .VETS ADVISE A MAXIMUM OF 4 HOURS BECAUSE LONELY DOGS GET DEPRESSED.
/victorian-bakers-
Four modern bakers bake their way through the era that gave us modern baking as we know it - the reign of Queen Victoria. Experts Alex Langlands and Annie Gray join them to tell the incredible story of our daily bread.
The journey begins in 1837, when bread was the mainstay of most diets and bakers were at the heart of every community. A rural bake house has been kitted out exactly as it would have been in the 1830s. The bakers must get to grips with centuries-old methods of breadmaking and that means doing absolutely everything by hand.
The first loaves are made with heritage wheat flour and brewers' yeast in a tiny wood-fired oven. It is bog standard bread that fed Victorian rural workers but to modern palettes it is an absolute revelation. Fifth-generation baker John Swift gets a taste of the bread his ancestors once made and artisan baker Duncan is in his element in this unhurried, organic world. There is no shop, so the bakers deliver door-to-door. For industrial baker John Foster, who deals with customers as far afield as China, the fixed demand and lack of competition enjoyed by Victorian bakers is an utter joy.
But the idyll doesn't last. In the 1840s, poor harvests and an economic downturn saw the price of wheat rocket, so barley bread must be made for the poor. It is an irony not lost on the bakers that this bread would only sell in the poshest artisan bakeries today. But it is when they have to turn their hand to making crammings - Victorian chicken feed - that their forebears' role in feeding a starving nation really hits home.-http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06vn7sq/victorian-bakers-episode-1
story-of-scottish-art
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06h7xsm/the-story-of-scottish-art-episode-1-Lachlan Goudie visits the Ring of Brodgar in Orkney, a stone circle that has stood for thousands of years. He also encounters the Westray Wife, an ancient figurine on the island of Westray that is the oldest sculpted human figure in the British Isles.
There is also a look at the sophisticated art of the Picts and the Gaels, the exuberant Renaissance period of the early Stuart kings, and the destruction of the Reformation, when religious artworks in Scotland were all but wiped out.
Saturday 23 January 2016
Trapped 45ft sperm whale dies on beach in Norfolk after injuring tail
A 45ft sperm whale weighing around 30 tonnes has died after getting stuck on a beach.
The whale got stuck beneath the cliffs at Hunstanton, Norfolk, injuring its tail on Friday just hours before low tide.
A second whale managed to free itself and swim away to safety with the rest of the pod.
"It was obviously a very distressing scene earlier. We would ask the public to stay away from the beach."
Richard Johnson, senior maritime operations officer for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
It is quite rare for whales of this size to come so close to the coast and -read more -http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/12117169/Trapped-45ft-sperm-whale-dies-on-beach-in-Norfolk-after-injuring-tail.html
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