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Tori Spelling, Disinherited Woman Of Mystery
· 20/20 gets to the bottom of that whole bogus sob story about Tori Spelling spending the majority of her adult life on the brink of poverty. As John Stossel would say, "Give me a break!" Are we right, people?
· Report: Fake-love may have gone sour for Star Jones and gay husband.
· Joe Francis in transit: The flashcore mogul is being released from Nevada jail to face his Panama City, Fla. charges.
· It's a PR miracle! A big feature about The Dark Knight in the NY Times that doesn't reference Heath Ledger's death until the 17th paragraph!
· Britney Spears has been granted a $1500-per-week debit card allowance, which she'll burn through on the first day with one glorious Pinkberry containing double-servings of every available topping.
· Ah, we never tire of looking at pictures of the ageless Catherine Zeta-Jones and the ageful Michael Douglas.


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If things aren't going your way in the publishing world, you can always try what Michael Derrick Hudson did: write as a different person.
We all know the story by now. Hudson, a white poet who somehow arrived at the conclusion that being white was a big obstacle in his writing career, started submitting his work under a Chinese pseudonym. After Hudson was published under the penname, he took to social media to proclaim the injustices he had suffered as a white writer.
Had Hudson not had the horrible misfortune of being a white man, he surely would have been rich and famous. Poet laureate. Pushcart finalist. Pulitzer prize winner. Dammit, if only he had been of some more fortunate pedigree!
Complete lack of satisfactory statistical evidence aside, Hudson "proved" that writing as a non-white person led to instant publication and success. Hell, he was anthologized as soon as he dropped his white identity. If that's not proof that white people have it rough in the writing world, I don't know what it is. I mean, one instance in a non-controlled environment. This is pure science. We should all start cheating.
Let's pretend for a second that every white man in the world decided to adopt a more "culturally diverse" writerly persona. Then all writers could become famous published authors. They could all live in mansions and be studied in universities by hungry MFA scholars. And readers everywhere could rejoice at how cultured they had instantly become. If only they knew they were being duped by a bunch of whiteys.
Or, instead of becoming a bunch of dishonest cheaters (besides, in case you didn't already do the math, not all of these posers could become published anyway), you could try getting published on your own merits. And if that doesn't work, then maybe you should accept a brutal truth: you aren't good enough to be the next great American writer.
If you are thinking about becoming a writing cheat, try these crazy tips first:
1. Do your research
Hudson changed his literary identity because he was tired of rejection. He "meticulously tracked" every rejection, and his rejections were adding up fast. Yeah, we've all been rejected. If you're facing a pile of rejection slips, changing your name isn't the next logical step. The better solution is to find the right venues to send your work. When you submit your writing out all willy-nilly, you get rejected a lot. When you carefully plan out your submissions, you stand a much better chance. And I don't mean you decide you are going to be published in The New Yorker and you just keep sending shit through their online form until you get published. I mean you pick the venues or agents that are right for your work.
2. Write better stuff
If you're being rejected a lot, there's a damn good chance it isn't your name holding you back. After all, what's in a name? The quality of your writing plays a much larger role. The vast majority of editors don't read your bios or look up who you are prior to accepting or even reading your piece. It's the quality of the writing that will make the biggest difference in the long run. Sure, there are some venues that will reject you instantly if they don't know who you are, but those are in the vast minority. Good writing sells more stories and poems than having an "ethnic" name. If you don't believe me, look at what's being published.
3. Make connections
I hate to admit it, but one of the best ways to get published is to make a name for yourself. A good name, that is. If the editors recognize your name on a submission, there's a good chance your story is going to get a closer read. And that's half the battle. Many rejections occur before a piece has even been read. How do you make a name for yourself? Become an active member of writing communities. Move your way up the publication ladder. Start your own literary magazine. Do something other than post shit on Twitter about how unfair it is that you always get rejected.
If you do your research, write good stuff, and make a positive name for yourself, I guarantee you'll stand a better chance of getting published than a bitter white man who slaps a Chinese name on his submissions.
Here's a cliche for you: in the end, cheaters don't come out on top. They may qualify for prestigious marathons, win Super Bowls, or get their work in literary anthologies. But would you really want to be anthologized at the expense of your dignity? If the entire literary community despises your actions, will one appearance in an anthology make your dreams come true? If it does, then you weren't dreaming big enough.

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What else do I use to get a better picture?
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Cable provider? Model and brand of TV? Some times really cheap TV's have bad picture quality no matter what setting on the TV you change or the quality of the source signal. Is the cable from your wall connected directly to you TV or is it connected to a box than the box is connected to your TV. Most likely your only receiving SD channels. Either need to go into channel settings on your TV and rescan for channels or contact your cable provider about how to get HD channels, most likely you'll need an HD settop box to get HD channels and must be connected by HDMI or component or the HD will be down converted to SD, HDMI is what you want as it supports full 1080P resolution, where component is maxed at 720p/1080i resolution.11|00|0
I live in an apartment so I don't have a box, but the provider is Cox. I get my source directly from the wall. So it sounds like I need an HDMI converter or scaler. But which one is it because I think they're both different?
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Most likely you do need a HD box for Cox. Your cable being included in your rent complicates things, as in order to get a settop box you haft to rent it from cox, and this gonna really hard to do since your landlord is in charge of the cable bill. The best you can do is contact Cox to see what they say, and possibly contact your landlord about getting a box from Cox.
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Source: LNG Energy
LNG Energy Ltd. has completed the acquisition of 27 kilometers of 2D seismic on LNG's 100% working interest PPL 319 in Papua New Guinea.
PPL 319 lies between InterOil Corporation's recent Miocene-aged Elk/Antelope discovery in PPLs 237 and 238 and the Mesozoic-aged discoveries located within the licenses of ExxonMobil's $15 billion field development and LNG liquefaction export infrastructure in the Southern Highlands and Western Provinces of PNG.
The seismic line is located 50 meters west of the boundary between PPL 319 and InterOil's PPL 237, within an area of mutual interest that has been agreed to by LNG and InterOil (see Press Release dated April 19, 2010). The 2D seismic acquisition program was designed, managed and field operated by InterOil and was completed both on time and on budget; 90 days and US$3.5MM, respectively.
Kelman Technologies Inc., based in Calgary, Alberta, performed the seismic processing, with InterOil and LNG having independently interpreted the data. Interpretation has provided a clear indication of significant Carbonate thickening within the historically gas charged Tertiary (Eocene through Miocene) and large deep seated structures within the historically oil charged Mesozoic (Triassic through Cretaceous).
Prospect inventory
The 27km of 2D seismic recently acquired and interpreted is providing LNG with the ability to integrate and "tune" the high resolution aeromagnetic & gravity (HRAM & Gravity) survey to identify additional adjacent prospects. The integration of all available data with the HRAM & Gravity interpretation by Integrated Geophysical Corporation, (IGC) of Houston, Texas, is consistent with LNG's stated goal of developing an inventory of proprietary prospects throughout the entire approximately 2,200 km2 area (540,000 acres) comprising PPL 319 and PRL 13.
It is anticipated that IGC and LNG will have completed a prospect inventory for internal technical review by September 2010. All identified prospects will be rigorously evaluated, via industry standard exploration risk methodologies, to establish a prioritized inventory requiring additional technical input and 2D seismic to mature drillable prospects throughout LNG's acreage holdings within PPL 319 & PRL 13.
HRAM & Gravity in Northern Basins
The methodology of integrating all available historical exploration data, with LNG's recent HRAM & Gravity survey, will be repeated within the three northern PPLs; 320, 321 and 322. As a result of weather related delays, the completion of the northern PPL's HRAM & Gravity surveys were delayed by approximately 3 months and have just been completed. The northern PPLs are comprised of multiple tertiary aged basins that are known to contain active hydrocarbon seeps, while also being highly prospective for both the carbonate and sandstone reservoirs that outcrop at basin edges in near proximity. These northern PPLs are relatively unexplored when compared to the presently active foreland basin's exploration and development activity and provide LNG with an exciting growth arena of approximately 5 million acres at 100% working interest.
LNG is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on developing oil and gas reserves in Papua New Guinea, Poland and the US. LNG holds a 100% interest in approximately 5.5 million acres of prospective oil and gas properties in Papua New Guinea.


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Happy Sunday! Sunday? Where has the time gone?! It must have been half term last week…. had been working long days and even didn't get any scrappin' done! But I'm back now trying to catch up with EVERYTHING 😉 !
So today the first thing is: The Studio Challenge! This weeks task is to use die-cuts on a layout. You can use either your electronic die-cutter, manual die-cutter, punches or store-bought die-cuts.
As I don't have any electronic die cutting machine – I could have used my BigShot with dies or even my punches! But for this challenge I thought: Why not using up the existing die cuts you get with kits or collections? Here we go: die cut doily, die cut stickers, die cut vellum, die cut fabric, die cut sequins, die cut chipboard, die cut puffies, die cut alphas and other die cut embellishments!
We are looking forward to seeing your version of using die cuts! You could win a nice prize if you link up your page over at The Studio Blog!
Have a great Sunday everyone! See you all soon!


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10 Best Desktop Gaming PCs in 2017
Gaming is literally in the blood of the gamers. They always look for new and latest gaming consoles to give them the pleasure of hardcore gaming. The game and console developers too never dare to upset the gaming enthusiasts. Every year the system developers treat the gamers by introducing better gaming systems. The year 2017 till now, has seen many amazing gaming PCs; some are already in the market while some are gearing up for launch.
Here is the list of the desktop gaming PCs to watch out for in the year 2017. Presenting the 10 best desktop gaming PCs in 2017. Take a look,
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10Overclockers Asteroid
On number 10 sits the amazing Overclockers Asteroid. This is touted among the gaming desktops with the most phenomenal designs. The colour scheme is phenomenal. It also features water- cooling. Adorned with many amazing specs, the gamer has to lose some from his pocket. The system is quite an expensive one. But, surely it is worth it.
The system features Intel Core i7- 6700 K CPU, 8 GB DDR4 RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX980Ti graphics. It also comes with ample of storage featuring 500 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, 1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD.
This gaming desktop offers an adventurous experience to the gamer.
9 Alienware Area 51
Alienware Area 51 is another amazing gaming desktop that offers sheer fun to the gamers. This PC comes with Intel Core i7- 5820K CPU which can be overclocked to 3.8 GHz. The graphics are excellent with AMD Radeon R 370. The system offers storage of 2 TB 7200rpm hard drive and has 8 GB DDR4 RAM.
The design of this system is truly phenomenal. It comes with beautiful case and features liquid cooling. The custom chassis design is the biggest USP of this gaming PC. This all is going to cost you a little too much though. But, once you begin your gaming odyssey with Alienware Area 51, you would realize that this system is no short of best. It is sure to offer you a phenomenal gaming experience.
Alienware Area 51 deserves the number 9 spot in the list of top 10 best desktop gaming PCs in 2017.
8 Lenovo Ideacentre Y900
Adorned with 4 GHz Intel Core i7- 6700 K CPU, 2 TB + 8 GB SSHD with 256 GB SSD storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and several ports, Lenovo Ideacentre Y900 is a treat for the gamers who just want to get lost in the world of gaming. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 graphics enhance the gaming experience by leaps and bounds.
The designer case wrapping is synonymous to sheer excellence. This desktop gaming PC is the best option for any kind of gamer. The features offered by this gaming system are absolutely phenomenal. And so we are keeping Lenovo Ideacentre Y900 on number 8 in the list of top 10 best desktop gaming PCs in the year 2017.
7 Maingear Shift
Enhance the gaming experience with the Maingear Shift which is taking the gaming world by storm. This system has many lovers and is constantly on the trip to increase its fan following. This PC offers a worthwhile gaming experience; thanks to its 2 x Nvidia GeForce GTX 980Ti (8 GB GDDR5). There is ample of storage too. The system comes with 400 GB Intel SSD (PCIe, NVMe, Gen- 3), 4 TB Seagate Barracuda HDD 97,200 rpm) storage. The PC has Intel Core i7- 5960X CPU, Wi- Fi + Bluetooth radio adaptors, up to 16 GB RAM and many other phenomenal features. All these features come together to give you an extraordinary gaming experience.
6 Origin Millennium
On number 6 is Origin Millennium that is amazing in every aspect. The coming of features have made this desktop gaming PC one of the most favourite gaming PC among the game lovers. The specs and features of this desktop PC include Intel Core i7- 6950 X CPU, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 GB Samsung 950 Pro (NVMe M.2) storage, 2 x Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics, six- bay hard drive cage, 850 W PSU, 802.11ac wireless, variable mounting support, et al. All these features make this gaming PC one of the most phenomenal gaming PC of all times. It will cost you bucks but, once you will have the enthralling, enticing and adventurous gaming experience on this gaming PC, you will not regret paying a hefty sum of money for this gaming PC.
5 Alienware Aurora R5
On number 5 is Alienware Aurora R5. The fans of this powerful gaming PC are scattered all over the world. It is a powerhouse in true sense. Packed will all amazing features, this desktop gaming PC makes gaming a lifetime experience.
The PC comes installed with Intel Core i7-6700K CPU, 16GB RAM and 256GB PCIe SSD, 2TB HDD storage. Other features of this amazing gaming PC include 850W PSU and many more.
The completely futuristic chassis gives it a distinct identity. The exhilarating Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 gives and amazing gaming experience. It is no less than a visual treat.
We are keeping Alienware Aurora R5 on number 5 in the list of top 10 best desktop gaming PCs.
4 MSI Nightblade Mini Gaming PC Phoenix
MSI Nightblade Mini Gaming PC Phoenix is all about fun, power and intensity. The Intel Core i7-4790k CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 make sure to give a power packed performance to the gaming enthusiasts. The gaming PC comes with 8 GB RAM, 2 TB HDD storage, red lighting and Micro- ATX case.
The Micro ATX chassis is the feature that has instantly struck a chord with the gamers. The small and compact chassis is something that every gamer looks for. This makes this gaming system portable.
MSI Nightblade Mini Gaming PC Phoenix is on number 4 in the list of top 10 best desktop gaming PCs in 2017.
3 HP Envy Phoenix
This is one of the most stylish desktop gaming PCs. The design is absolutely phenomenal. The red light that descends down on the front side and the sleek metallic finish makes this PC one of the best looking desktop gaming PC.
HP has not just paid attention on the looks of the PC but, also on the features. The PC comes loaded with Intel Core i7-4790k CPU, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 2TB HDD storage, AMD Radeon R9 380 graphics, Bang & Olufsen Audio as well as 802.11ac wireless.
This PC has everything that a gamers wishes for and hence, it is on number 3 in the list of top 10 best desktop gaming PCs of 2017.
2 StormForce Tornado
The number 2 spot is grabbed by StormForce Tornado. This desktop gaming PC is loaded with many amazing features like 2.7GHz Intel Core-i5 6400 CPU, 16GB DDR4 (2,400MHz) RAM, 1TB SATA storage, and 500w power supply.
The graphics of this gaming PC are absolutely phenomenal. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 graphics make the gaming experience even more fun and intense. The realistic graphics of the gaming PC are literally to die for.
The best about this PC is that it offers an ultra HD gaming experience to the gamers and that too, within the budget. You need not drill a hole in your pocket to enjoy a complete HD gaming experience.
The spaceship like design is very interesting. It comes with 5 drive bays. All the features of this gaming PC are superb. It is the most favourite gaming PC among all the hardcore gamers.
1 Asus Republic of Games G20AJ
The gamers are crazy for this desktop gaming PC. It comes with the most distinct and powerful features making it the reigning king of the gaming PCs. Asus Republic of Games G20AJ is no short of perfection. It is an absolute treat for the gamers.
Everything about this PC, ranging from internal features to design is amazing. The design of this PC is absolutely phenomenal. The case is smart. The black and red chassis looks amazing and adorns customisable lights.
Talking about the internal features, this desktop gaming PC comes loaded with Intel Core i7-4790K CPU, 12GB DDR3 RAM, X12GB DDR3 storage, 802.11ac wireless, six-core CPU and many others to mention. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 graphics give a realistic gaming experience to the hardcore gamers.
10 Best Desktop Gaming PCs in 2017
|10 Best Desktop Gaming PCs in 2017
|Asus Republic of Games G20AJ
|StormForce Tornado
|HP Envy Phoenix
|MSI Nightblade Mini Gaming PC Phoenix
|Alienware Aurora R5
|Origin Millennium
|Maingear Shift
|Lenovo Ideacentre Y900
|Alienware Area 51
|Overclockers Asteroid
This PC is herculean in every sense. IT offers the best gaming experience to the gamers and hence, it is on number one spot in the list of top 10 best desktop gaming PCs in 2017.
All the desktop gaming PCs mentioned in this article are amazing. They offer unmatched features to the gamers and make their gaming experience worthwhile. They are worth an investment.


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Known across Iran as a violent and powerful Mullah, Bijon Mujaharov is in fact a spy for the CIA. With his hateful speeches, he has won the respect of Iran's leaders—and has gained access to their secrets. Now he has learned a devastating fact: Iran has weapons grade nuclear material—and Israel is their most likely target.
In order to prevent World War III, the CIA must take action from within. Agents Stills and Mackey are sent in to aid Bijon. But the mission… (more)
Publisher: Berkley (October 02, 2007)
Format: EPUB
Page count: 288 pages
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Gero Miesenböck is Waynflete Professor of Physiology at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Magdalen College. Miesenböck is the founder of the emerging field of optogenetics. He has developed genetic strategies for visualizing and controlling nerve cells with light. He has invented several methods, including genetically targeted photostimulation of neurons and optical imaging of neurotransmission with synapto-pHluorin, a derivative of the green fluorescent protein. He has also been a pioneer in the use of flies to study neural circuits.
The Temperature of History: Phases of Science and Culture in the Nineteenth Century
"Nineteenth-century physics as part of general culture. One of the finest examples of contextual history of science that I know."
Simple Spells for Love: Ancient Practices for Emotional Fulfillment
"This book played an important role when I met my wife. Surprised? She is the author."
Independence Day
"I love all three volumes of the Frank Bascombe trilogy but have a particular fondness for this, the second. The book is a nuanced portrait of middle age; it is lyrical and at the same time wildly entertaining."
Art and Illusion
"Artists represent what they know, not what they see."
A Mathematician's Apology
"What it means to have creative powers and lose them."
"One of the greatest compliments ever paid to the English language. Imagine Joyce would have had to do this in German."
Nerve, Muscle and Synapse
"A powerful antidote to medical school, this short textbook showed that biology could be treated in a principled manner. A similarly lucid account, of how living matter gives rise to intelligent behavior, is Howard Berg's 'E. coli in Motion'."
The Man Without Qualities
"The second-best opening sentence in literature. And the 2,000 pages that follow aren't bad either."
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
"The progenitor of all avant-garde novels."
Beautiful Evidence
"How visual displays can speak for themselves—clearly, memorably, and beautifully."


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This may be the best impersonation of Fela you've ever seen.
Everyone loves and respects late Afrobeat great Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Perhaps this is why many have decided to model their songs and stage performances in the format the abami eda made popular.
READ ALSO: Seun Kuti over the years: His best photos
A young man spotted on social media takes his own impersonation some steps higher. Performing to the delight of fans in a club, the Fela impersonator goes on to accurately mimic Fela's unique dance moves and stage mannerisms.
He even dressed in his underwear!
READ ALSO: Femi Kuti gives awe inspiring performance at AFRIMA
See his performance below:
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By Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director of Global Community Affairs at Microsoft
Over the last month our team at Microsoft has undertaken four Innovate4Good@Microsoft events, each of which had more than 100 youth leaders and change-makers participating. We started in Seattle and then moved to Cairo, Singapore and Brussels. The energy in the room for each of these events was incredible with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. For me, it has been both inspiring and humbling to be in the presence of such energy.
The current economic climate, which has hit youth the hardest of all in terms of unemployment, gives us a lot to be concerned about. Yet there was a tremendous amount of optimism through all the events, and most of the participants felt they can shape their own future. Many youth attending the events who have already become successful in their efforts to create a business or start a social enterprise were able to shed light on how they have succeeded, not only to help themselves, but to do so in a way that also helps others.
There were four consistent themes:
1) The path to success requires perseverance and being unreasonable helps because you do not take no for an answer and you will find ways to move forward by overcoming obstacles.
2) However, if you are unreasonable then you also have to be a learner. Lifelong learning therefore is another key to becoming successful.
3) Coping with failure was another consistent theme. People will fail but is it how one reacts to failure will eventually pave the way for success.
4) Finally one has to be compassionate – without thinking of the larger impact of your work on society you will not succeed as a change-maker.
Participants at the recent Innovate4Good@Microsoft event in Singapore
The Innovate4Good@Microsoft (I4G@Microsoft) event in Brussels, which was my last stop, had youth leaders from 30 countries working in teams to come up with innovate projects that they were committed to implement. Their ideas ranged from using the Xbox Kinect sensor to provide simulated eyesight for the blind, to using the Kinect to turn sign language into text for the deaf; and creating a portal for young people to become politically active and vote. What was interesting is that across the four regions where we held the I4G@Microsoft events, the issues that youth were tackling were very similar. They ranged from education, to environment, health, women's empowerment, and poverty alleviation.
We now have a small but active community of youth leaders from four regions in the world that are engaging with each other on our online platform at Innovate4Good. In the months ahead, we expect this community to grow and become a marketplace for ideas, a place for exchange of resources, a platform to access training materials, and a place where ideas can be exposed.
The opportunity divide, between those youth who have the access, skills and resources to succeed and those who don't, is real. We need new and innovative ways to bridge this divide. Creating a movement of youth change-makers is part of our commitment to bridge this divide and create an opportunity dividend. We have challenged these young leaders to learn something new, listen to novel ideas and be open to things they don't understand. One of the participants summed up the sentiments of many in his tweet "Innovate4 good was so much better than what I was expecting! Wouldn't have missed it for anything in the world!" Another said that he learnt to "recognize and accept other's ideas when they are better than your own".
I am inspired by the young people that I met and humbled by their life stories in equal measure. We have much to do to ensure that future generations are not lost as we struggle to come out of a major economic downturn that has gripped many nations and regions of the world.
Technology has a role to play in how we can level the playing field and how we can provide access to youth in underprivileged communities. But technology has to be connected with empowering youth by building their skills, by inspiring them to innovate and become change-makers. Finally we have to invest in them through time, talent and treasure so we can support them to realize their potential and that they create a world that they can thrive in.
Innovate4Good@Microsoft is one step in this process where youth have the space to dream it, learn it, and live it. At Microsoft we are honored to be part of this process.


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This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Have you lost your Salem High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Generals lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
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Ginger is a 6 yr old Mini Rex with a charmingly sweet personality. She was surrendered to Mo HRS-KC after her caretaker became ill. In the few days she's been with her foster mom, she's been eating and drinking very well and her personality has started to bloom from timid to curious. She's venturing out of her house more and has enjoyed running and exploring the living room. She will let you pet her super-soft fur, and will allow being held. Her litter box habits are nearly perfect!
*Ginger arrived very underweight and will need to gain some weight before being spayed, so she is not quite ready for adoption. When she has a clear bill of health after being spayed, she will be ready to find a bunny to love.
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A phantom shift is the sensation of possessing a body part that you do not actually have, i.e. a tail, wings, ears atop your head, etc. The terminology comes from the psychosomatic phenomena experienced by victims of amputation who have actually lost a limb. And because their brain is still so certain that the limb should be there that it still reacts as if it's there, even feeling sensations like pain or itching, which can drive the person experiencing it a bit crazy because there is no way to alleviate the pain or itch in a limb that you no longer possess. This translates into Therianthropy in that while we are all physically human, there's a part of our brains that is aware that some part of us is not. That part of our brain is searching for the "missing parts" it expects to find when taking stock of our bodies.
Normally, this would be where I'd talk about a poignant moment in my own relationship with the type of shift I'm discussing. However, the truth is that I've had a partial phantom shift as long as I can remember. My tail has been present since I was at least five – I don't remember much before that but I have to assume that it's simply always been there. My ears as well have been present since I was very young. Therefore it's hard for me to define a specific moment when I realized that I was having a phantom shift. Instead, though, I very clearly remember the first time I realized that what I experienced wasn't normal.
I was sitting sideways in my mom's chair, watching her do… something I don't remember. For some reason, folding clothes is coming to mind. I shifted again, trying to find a comfy position, and my mom asked me why I was fidgeting so much. I complained that I kept sitting on my tail and couldn't get comfortable. My mom thought at first that I meant my tailbone. She said something along the lines of that's what I was supposed to be sitting on. I made a face at her and shifted again, saying, "No, my TAIL. It's all squashed."
She stopped what she was doing, looked at me, and told me to stop pretending to be an animal. I was, I think, about 12 years old at the time, and that discussion was one we'd already had many, many times. I constantly wish that she could've understood… I still wish she could. But that isn't a topic for this blog. My point is that I've been having phantom shifts for most of my life, if not all my life.
Turning for a moment from the scientific and going to the spiritual. Spiritually, I hold to the belief that phantom shifts are caused by our natural astral form. The astral realm is something that most people have probably heard of – it's a realm of non-physical that exists in and around all of us. Another way to think of it is a dimension that is slightly out of phase with our own, and we exist within it as an energy being that shares the space with the physical being that is on our natural plane. The astral realm can be manipulated, and a person with a strong mind can control the appearance and form of their energy half for the most part. However, for most people, your astral energy form defaults to your "true form." In the case of therianthropes, this is usually their animal type. When people astral project, they are disconnecting their energy self from their physical self and transferring their consciousness into the energy form. While they are projecting, they can do all sorts of things because their bodies now behave as energy, rather than a physical form. Shape shifting is possible, and fairly easy. Travel becomes a matter of thought. Flight is a matter of perception. Not to say that this other world is not dangerous – like any world, it has its predators, its prey, its monsters, and it's heroes. But most people never venture deep enough into the world to encounter these beings or even other people, and their interaction with the astral realm remains nothing more than phantom sensation and the occasional feeling of someone "walking over your grave," which I believe can be caused by someone or something passing through you in the astral realm.
All of this culminates in the fact that a therian may look human in the physical, but in the astral they very well are not. And this gives you exactly what you need to tap into in order to induce a phantom shift.
As I mentioned earlier, my tail and ears are pretty much a constant. I know enough about human and animal anatomy that I've been able to rectify their placement upon my human body in a way that's mostly comfortable. However when I have an unexpected full phantom shift, it will completely catch me off guard. I wrote in the first blog in this series about an annoyingly timed phantom shift that took over my body as I was driving, making the common human act of maneuvering a car very difficult. Shifts like that don't happen very often, but usually when they do it's in response to something I've done or am going to do. That particular one was an eye-opener that I needed to write this blog series. Most of the time, full phantom shifts are something I have prepared for and initiated on purpose. Which brings me to the next section.
The scientific part of phantom shifting has to do with fooling your brain into believing that a part that isn't there actually IS there. So the easiest way to trigger a partial or total phantom shift is to put yourself into a meditative state and carefully focus on the body part you wish to feel. For most, the tail comes the most easily. However, before even getting there, you might be wondering how to put yourself into a meditative state.
A simple way of doing this is to sit somewhere in a comfortable position, upright if possible (with the knowledge that if you are still training yourself to meditate, you very likely will fall asleep during this process the first few times – your body isn't used to being THIS relaxed without being asleep, and it will attempt to return to what it feels is the natural state that accompanies this level of reaction), with pillows around you in case you do doze off and tip over while working on this exercise. Do your best to minimize outside noise and distractions. In time, you will likely reach a point where you can put yourself into the meditative state easily and comfortably no matter what is going on around you. I've heard of people using this to calm their minds immediately before taking an exam in college, or while on the way to a family gathering that they know will be stressful. Meditation has quite a few applications that have nothing to do with therianthropy, but in this case, we're focusing on the topical application of the meditative state.
Once you are in your quiet, comfortable place, close your eyes. Now, there are many different ways of taking the next step into the meditative state. I'll outline two that I have had success with in the past, both for myself and others.
The first method is physical relaxation. You focus on each body part in turn, starting at your feet or toes. Flex the muscles slightly, and then relax them. Move on to your calf. Tense the muscle, and then relax it. Slowly move up your body to your thighs, your abdomen, your chest, your arms, your hands, your neck, and finally your head. It IS possible to be completely relaxed and still remain upright, though it may take some work to find your personal center of gravity so you don't tip over. Don't be frustrated if this doesn't work the first time. However, if successful, you should be sitting comfortably, and yet feel as relaxed as if you are hovering in that space between asleep and awake that most of us enter just before our alarms go off in the morning. You may feel as if you are floating – this is normal. Don't worry – you won't fall any further than your body tipping over, and that's why there are pillows and cushions around you in case that happens. You also may feel a slight sensation of spinning in one direction or another. This is your inner ear trying to compensate for the fact that you are in a state of consciousness you don't usually enter unless you are lying down to sleep – therefore your brain might think you're laying down and try to compensate for it, resulting in the spinning sensation because you are physically sitting up.
The second way of entering the meditative state, I call "light cleansing." You enter your comfortable position and close your eyes as normal, then envision the space surrounding your body filled with a color of light that you don't particularly like. I tend to use pink for this. So in my own mind, I imagine me sitting comfortably, surrounded by pink, soft glowing light. Now, begin to take deep breaths through your nose. Imagine this light is entering your body with each breath. Envision the colored light moving down through your body until it reaches your feet. See it swirl through the inside of your feet, and then exhale just as slowly. When you exhale, the light has now become your favorite color – in my case, a mid-range blue. It will exit your body and float within the other colored light that still surrounds you.
You repeat this, over and over with each breath, breathing in one color, using it to cleanse another part of your body, moving up your body in a similar pattern to the physical relaxation sequence. Your feet, then your legs, then your trunk, then arms, then neck, and finally your head. When you exhale the last bit of light, the aura around you should have completely changed color to your favorite color, and you are now relaxed and in a meditative state. The same physical sensations may occur once you have reached the state – part of the trick of a meditative state is to remain calm and relaxed despite the odd physical sensations that might get through from your body. You are now in the perfect state to begin attempting to trigger a phantom shift.
I'm going to describe how to trigger a partial shift, but by expanding the method to the rest of your body, you can trigger anything up to and including a total phantom shift. However, I DO recommend that if you enter this with the decision to trigger a full phantom shift, then make sure you are in a physical position that your animal form will find comfortable – otherwise you have the chance of breaking your meditative state because of phantom pain and (in extreme cases) possibly becoming "stuck" for a time with the effects of the phantom shift. That can be quite annoying and in some cases even painful and horribly inconvenient, so I don't recommend doing anything that might cause it to happen.
Now, you are ready to begin your phantom shift trigger. I may talk later about using vague phantom shifts to help you find your theriotype, however right now we're going under the assumption that you at least have some clear idea who the beast that lurks in your soul is. I'll continue to use myself as an example – I am going to describe triggering a phantom shift of my dire wolf's fur.
I start with a mental picture of my dire wolf self – built from my knowledge of paleontology, as well as of biology and modern wolves, I know what I look like. Most therianthropes know exactly what they look like to a point, so this should not be difficult. Now focus in on the part that you wish to shift (even when doing a full body shift, it's easiest to do it one part at a time until you become experienced at this). In my case, I am focusing on my thick, insulating fur. I see it ripple in a breeze. I imagine the differences between the dire wolf self I see in my mind, and my physical body. I imagine the feeling of my hair blowing in a breeze, and I 'sync' that image and feeling with the dire wolf's fur blowing in a breeze. Then I start focusing on other parts of my body – usually my neck or back. And I imagine the fur covering my body, visualizing it spreading across my skin like one of those time lapse films of grass growing or something. I'm not sure how long this takes, as once I'm in the meditative state, I lose all track of time. I've done these and been certain that I was locked away for hours and it's only been about fifteen minutes. Contrariwise, I've thought I was only gone for a few minutes and it's been as long as three hours. So it's important to clear a block of time in your schedule before attempting meditation of any kind for that very reason. However, after some time, you should be able to feel the phantom part as if it's part of your physical form.
Ending a meditation is as careful as beginning one. If you have triggered a phantom shift that has 'changed' the base shape of your physical form – such as legs or head – then you need to reverse the process and disconnect from the phantom shift before ending the meditation. You don't have to reverse it completely – just reverse it to the point that your human physical parts feel stronger than the animal parts. I feel wolf legs overlaying my legs a lot of the time, but that's a phantom overlay, and not a phantom shift. Phantom shifts can cause cramps in muscles as your body tries to mimic the "proper" pose of whatever part you have shifted. Keep in mind that most animals have digigrade legs – meaning they walk on their toes and the part of their leg that some people believe to be a backwards bending knee, is actually their heel. When a dog sits, it's sitting flat footed, and when it stands, the paw is actually the tip of the toes. You can probably tell that a human foot cannot stretch that far. Likewise, your shin bones cannot shrink to compensate for the larger foot bones and give you proper digigrade proportions, but if your mind is strong enough, you might get muscle cramps and be seriously uncomfortable until you are able to reverse it enough to get your human "form" back.
I don't warn of these things abstractly – I've experienced them. The shift I talked about before that happened while I was driving was a full phantom shift – and the body of a wolf is not designed to fit in the pose of a human being that's driving a car. I was cramped and in pain. I've also woken up from having shifted in a dream, and it's taken me a good hour of stretching and focusing to regain the feel for my human body. Ironically, the more you know about animal and human anatomy, the worse this problem is. When I was a child and didn't realize that crawling on my hands and knees didn't mean I was properly imitating the posture of a dog. I'd have phantom shifts and the parts of the body that didn't line up just didn't matter. But as I grew older and learned more, I remember the day when I actually broke down in tears when I realized that my body just cannot stand or move like a canine. I was inconsolable, and because of the "pretending to be an animal" discussions, I couldn't even get comfort from my mother for it. It was not a fun day for me, and I really remember it to this day.
The whole point being that you essentially reverse what you did to get into the shift and the meditative state in order to get out of it. When you open your eyes, you should feel as if you've just taken a bit of a nap. You might have a lot of energy, be awake and alert, and ready for whatever comes next in your day. Some people use meditations like this to draw energy from their astral selves into their physical bodies so they don't need caffeine to get through their days. Though, also, the first few times you do this, there's a possibility you'll come out of it exhausted. Especially if you've never shifted before, never connected to the astral realm before – it can be an energy drain on your body. Another reason that your schedule should be cleared when you choose to do this, because until you've done it, you don't know what your body is going to need to recover from the experience.
And this concludes the second post of this series, on phantom shifts. My next post will be on mental and perception shifts, which can be considered the same thing, and we'll see how to cope with moments when your animal mind comes to the forefront and you all but lose access to human thought. It can be a frightening and potentially dangerous thing, but it's still part of the shifting experience, and has merits all in its own right.
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The 12th Dunblane Potato Day
The 12th Dunblane Potato Day will be held on Saturday 17th February 2018, from 1pm to 3pm in the Braeport Centre, Dunblane. Following requests from some customers that they would prefer to have their seed potatoes sooner, and it's success last year, we have decided to bring our next sale forward into February. There will be some 35 varieties of potatoes on sale and prices will be 20p / tuber or £3.40/ bag (Approx 24-30 tubers). The beauty of potato day is that you can buy as many or few as you wish, so you can experiment with different varieties. Tilly Tearooms will be there to provide refreshments throughout the afternoon. Mo Lawn ( Stockbridge Nursery) will have a stall with onion sets, seeds and garden tools available.
Improvements to the Cathedral area – Revised designs
Here are the revised Designs and Presentation Boards that will be on show at the Event on 30 October Dunblane Street Design – Stakeholder Boards redrafted Dunblane Street Proposal – Oct 2017 Braeport street proposal – Aug 2017 Over the past year Stirling Council, Dunblane Community Council, Dunblane Development Trust, Discover Dunblane and Sustrans have been exploring possible ways of raising the quality of streets in the Cathedral area. Amey were commissioned to work with the community to develop proposals that are suited to the heritage and history of the area including the Cathedral, Leighton Library, Dunblane Museum and Braeport Centre. Since the initial proposals were released in spring 2017, the proposed designs have been refined, to account for issues raised both at consultation opportunities in April and May, and by the steering group. At this point in time no funding has been identified to deliver these proposed changes, and if this changes in the future then there will be a further opportunity to comment on the final designs. In the meantime, we'd like to invite you to see the refined designs, as we draw the current design process to a close. The revised designs will be on show in […]
Bus Diversion Route Dunblane C48
Due to railway bridge works at Dunblane Perth Road from Monday 9 October 2017 to Saturday 21 October Service C48 will operate diversion route. Please see map above and timetable below for details. Service C48 diversion timetable.pdf
Road Closure – Perth Road
ROAD CLOSURE – NETWORK RAIL BRIDGE WORKS From this Sunday 8 October at 2355hrs until Sunday 22 October at 2355hrs, the northbound carriageway of the B8033 Perth Road from its junction at Claredon Place (Dunblane Centre roundabout) to its junction at Stirling Road will be CLOSED completely. Access the the north side of town and the high street by vehicle will only be possible by following the diversion route via the A9 as shown on the map below. PUBLISHED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ORDER TM/6 – SRO/2017(246) The Stirling Council (B8033 and Sunnyside, Dunblane) (Temporary Closure) Order 2017 B8033 / Sunnyside, Dunblane The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (B8033 and Sunnyside, Dunblane) (Temporary Closure) Order 2017 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 22-9-17. The ORDER will close:- B8033, Dunblane The northbound section of the B8033 from the roundabout at Sunnyside, Dunblane Claredon Place to the junction of Stirling Road and the southbound section of the B8033 from the junction of Beech Road to the roundabout at Claredon Place. Sunnyside will also be closed for its entire length. All roads closed from 9-10-17 until 23-10-17 to ensure public safety during bridge works. Alternative Route: via Claredon Place-Springfield Road-Doune Road-A820-A9-B8033-Perth Road and vice […]
Duck Hunt 2017
It's Fling weekend and that can only mean one thing – it's Duck Hunt time! There are 40 ducks — big and small — out there in shop windows around Dunblane. Can you find them all? Download the Duck Hunt Entry Sheet for full details of how to enter. Good luck!
Calling all pedalling Dunblaners
Whether you are regular confident free-wheeling road/mountain bikers, relying on electric motors, still on your balance bike or just thinking of starting from scratch, we want to meet you! Dunblane-by-Cycle is a new community group that is affiliated to Cycling UK after emerging from the success of Discover Dunblane BID's participation in European Mobility Week in September 2016. Our primary aim is to develop, promote and support cycling as a practical and safe means of everyday transport for all ages within, to and from Dunblane Free Launch Event: Dunblane-by-Cycle WHEN: Sunday 7th May from 1:30-3:30 pm WHERE: Braeport Community Centre All committed or aspirant cyclists are welcome to drop-in and join us (preferably with wheels!) to: – learn more about our plans for the year – get advice on how to prepare your bike for summer – sample some of Dunblane's cycle ways – have some family fun For further information, send us a Facebook message or email: email@example.com
Easter Weekend Photo Quiz
Can you identify 20 randomly selected Discover Dunblane BID businesses from the photo clues provided? FREE Galaxy Chocolate egg (or alternative) for all completed entries handed in to Meldrum Newsagents! Download the Discover Dunblane Easter Photo Quiz Entry Form or pick up a copy at the Dunblane Post Office or Toy Hub. ** One lucky entry will be picked out to receive a £20 Discover Dunblane voucher to spend in a BID business!! **
Dunblane Community Summit to reveal draft action plan
Discover Dunblane (BID) together with Dunblane Community Council (DCC) and Dunblane Development Trust (DDT) are convening a "Community Summit" to discuss the draft Community Action Plan Dunblane 2020, developed from the Town Centre Charrette. The meeting will be on 20 February 2017 from 7.30 to 9pm in the Braeport Centre. A large number of local organisations have been invited to attend and to provide comment on the draft action plan. The organisers have been meeting regularly to turn the results of the Town Centre Charrette into a Community Action Plan which will bring improvements and new activity to Dunblane. Speaking about the plan, the group said: "Our previous Action Plan expired at the end of 2014 after much had been achieved. We hope that this new Action Plan, covering 2017 to 2020, reflects the needs of Dunblane – residents, businesses and visitors – and believe that the actions are aspirational but achievable. "The Action Plan shows what we as a community want to achieve – and will help us to get other partners involved, raise funds for new projects – and get the wider community of Dunblane involved." More details on the proposed actions will be […]
Update on planned works in Dunblane
There are two updates below, one for Network Rail plans and the other for on-going Streetscape works NETWORK RAIL – planned works to replace rail bridge on dual carriageway. Facts from the meeting today (Attendees – Network Rail, Dunblane Community Council, Dunblane Development Trust, Discover Dunblane). Reason for works: Change to electrification standards means that the bridge under the northbound lane of the dual carriageway must be replaced in order to create an additional distance between the electric wires and the bridge. 1. Investigation work will commence in February but this does not impact traffic flow as work will be contained to the pavement area of the dual carriageway around the bridge. Details on pedestrian access to be provided. 2. Work is scheduled to commence at the end of May (after the Fling weekend and 12k road race). The start date cannot be moved for a number of reasons, eg; regulation requires work to be completed by end 2018, electrification of the line is scheduled for to go live Q4 2018. 3. Work will last of up to a year. There are three main sections to the work; a) re-route utilities – c.3 months; b) demolish and replace the bridge […]
Businesses praised for supporting Dunblane Christmas prize draw
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Discover Dunblane has launched their drive for European Mobility Week. Locals and visitors alike will have noticed golden bikes around Dunblane – promoting a cycle event on Sunday 25th September. The cycle event through Dunblane will encourage people to use their bikes instead of cars in order to address the issue of traffic, congestion, parking availability, and environmental damage – as well as promoting an active healthy lifestyle. Discover Dunblane Project Manager, Scott Abercrombie said: "European Mobility Week is the perfect opportunity for Discover Dunblane to ask the residents and businesses of the town to think again above how their journeys are made. Whether on foot or bike, we want to encourage the whole community to look at the health and economic benefits of active and sustainable travel. "With the Rio Olympics in full swing, and of course our local success last weekend, our "Going for Gold" theme is designed to inspire and support not only our young people and families, but every person to walk, cycle and run. Our two-week engagement programme will run from 12-25 September and will culminate in a whole community active fun day taking place on Sunday 25 September. More information can be found on […]
Dunblane Station Access Update
If you have any questions relating to the updates below, please email Liam Wood from Mouchel: firstname.lastname@example.com October Update The Contractor, Coffey Construction, are progressing well with the Dunblane Station Access Project. The Station Plaza paving is complete, with the furniture yet to be installed. We are proceeding as planned around the Beech Road/ High Street area, completing 75% of the kerbing and drainage to date. The paving is now complete outside the shops on Beech Road and works are progressing in front of the Art Gallery between the High Street and Millrow. Some key milestones are shown below. Milestones 16/07/16 – Station Plaza area open for Public use. 20/07/16 – Dunblane Station Hotel Wall complete with copping stones. 21/07/16 – Paving complete outside Papas takeaway. Access open for Station Plaza. 22/07/16 – Caithness paving commenced outside the Beech Tree towards the High Street. 26/07/16 – Construction began on the Station Boundary Wall 27/07/16 – Luddon Commenced work on the new platform cycle stand on Station Road. 27/07/16 – Concrete copping stones replaced on retaining wall outside the Village Inn with Natural Stone copping. As we progress onto the next stage of works, we plan to resurface the carriageway and […]
Rio Trio from Dunblane
By Robert Fairnie, Daily Record. 29 June 2016. Dunblane will have three Olympians at this summer's Rio games after distance runner Andrew Butchart surged to a stunning victory in the British Championships 5000m recently. The 24-year old broke away from the field with four laps remaining to secure the win and book his place on the plane to Brazil. He will now join tennis aces Andy and Jamie Murray in representing not only Team GB – but Team Dunblane – at the games. Andrew, who trains at the University of Stirling and runs with Central AC, said: "The support I've had since the race has been crazy – everyone has been getting in touch and a few of the guys from the club came down to Birmingham to support me. They made a big banner and they were the loudest people in the stadium." Before Andrew heads to South America for the sporting showpiece he's set to embark on a gruelling training camp in the mountains. He said: "I am actually going away to join the endurance team for some high altitude training in the Pyrenees now. "Mo Farah is already out there so we will be meeting up with him. […]
Calls for statue in honour of tennis hero Murray
By Gerry Braiden, Local Government Correspondent, HeraldScotland.com. HIS Grand Slam successes have finally laid to rest the comparisons with the UK's other great tennis champion, Fred Perry. But following his Wimbledon double calls have been made for Andy Murray to be immortalised in bronze or stone alongside the tennis legend at SW19. As he looks set to become Britain's richest sportsperson amid renewed calls for a knighthood and predictions of a record third triumph at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, the sport's governing body in Scotland said a statue of the star was inevitable. Tennis Scotland said the only issue would be where, at Wimbledon or Murray's home town of Dunblane. A spokesman said: "When you think his achievements are now up there with Fred Perry but consider that Perry's was a totally different era and Andy is playing at a time which is agreed is the best ever era for men's tennis, then yes, there's sure to be something to mark his legacy. "If Andy had been around during the Fred Perry era he would've won so much more. A statue of Andy would be appropriate in Dunblane as it would at Wimbledon." The spokesman added: "Andy's also […]
Watch Wimbledon in Dunblane
Second only to being at The Championships, Wimbledon is to watch the action in Dunblane. Come along, join the locals and be part of the Dunblane Roar as the town cheers on Andy Murray. There are a number of locations showing all Wimbledon matches live on TV… Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro… Perth Road, FK15 0HG The Dunblane Hotel… Stirling Rd, FK15 9EP Monterey Jack's Dunblane… High Street, FK15 0EE Old Churches House… Kirk St, FK15 0AN The Riverside, Dunblane… Stirling Rd, FK15 9EP Tappit Hen, Dunblane… Kirk St, FK15 0AN The Village Inn, Dunblane… Stirling Rd, FK15 9EP The Westlands Hotel… Doune Rd, FK15 9HT Don't forget to share your photos and messages of support for Andy using the hashtags #DunblaneRoar and #Wimbledon.
Wimbledon fever hits Dunblane
Wimbledon is in full swing and the businesses of Dunblane know it. Shops and businesses across the town are showing their support for our local champions, Andy & Jamie Murray, with colourful tennis themed windows. For more information about The Championships 2016, head over to our dedicated Wimbledon page.
Work to proceed on Dunblane toilets
Published by Stirling Council: http://my.stirling.gov.uk/news/view/30576 Public toilets in Dunblane are set to be brought back into use after councillors agreed to support a community call for their reinstatement. The Bridgend Public Toilets closed in 2011 after a Comfort Partnership scheme was established. The public were able to access toilets in the local library, Burgh Chambers and Tappit Hen public house. However the community felt that the opening hours of these facilities didn't fully meet their needs, and following an update to the Council's Finance and Economy Committee today (Tuesday 21st June) councillors agreed the toilets should be brought back into use. The Council will pay the estimated £16-£18,000 cost of bringing the building back up to standard as well as estimated annual operating costs of £8200 once they are reopened. Discussions will continue with the community over how the building will be managed in terms of opening and closing and cleaning. Finance and Economy Committee Convenor, Councillor Neil Benny, said: "As a Council we are very much about working with communities to identify their priorities and the best way of achieving those, recognising that different approaches will often be needed for different areas and particular circumstances. "I'm delighted we've been […]
Daily Schedule A full Order of Play will be available the night before the next day's play. Where to watch Wimbledon in Dunblane The Riverside, Monterey Jack's, The Village Inn, The Tappit Hen, The Westlands Hotel, The Dunblane Hotel & Old Churches House. Members of Dunblane New Golf Club will be able to watch in the clubhouse. Championships Schedule The following is a provisional guide to which events are played when during The Championships: For more information, please visit the official Wimbledon website. Middle Saturday, 1 July Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts. Gentlemen's Singles third round Centre Court, 1pm John Millman (AUS) v Andy Murray (GBR) [2] Ladies' Singles third round Gentlemen's Doubles second round Ladies' Doubles second round Mixed Doubles first round Boys' and Girls' singles first round Middle Sunday No play SECOND WEEK Second Monday Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts. Gentlemen's Singles fourth round Ladies' Singles fourth round Gentlemen's Doubles third round Ladies' Doubles third round Mixed Doubles first round Boys' and Girls' Singles first round Second Tuesday Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other […]
Dunblane Fling 2016
Dunblane Fling 2016 The Dunblane Fling 2016, a highlight of the Dunblane community events calendar, took place on Saturday 28 May down by the river. This annual event brings together friends, family, community and visitors alike with music, fun, dancing and attractions across the town. Full details can be found on the official Dunblane Fling website Duck Hunt Winner 2016 Congratulations to Erin Kerr, age 3. Erin successfully found all 32 ducks hiding in the windows of businesses in and around centre of town and was presented with some fantastic food vouchers courtesy of the Riverside, Another Tilly Tearoom and Monterey Jack's – now all the family can celebrate together. Especially for Erin, Toy Hub prepared a special selection of goodies which Erin loved!. Pictured is Erin with her mum Claire and family. A huge thank you to our competition sponsors: The Procession along the High Street Watch the 2016 Duck Race as it happened. Can you spot any familiar faces? Peter from Meldrum's Newsagents selects or Duck Hunt winner for 2016! The Kids Tug of War down at the Drying Green The Adukts Tug of War down at the Drying Green A selection of images from the […]
Christmas Extravaganza 2015
Take a look back at the Christmas Extravaganza 2015. View photographs from the event and see if you can spot a familiar face or two.
Tesco 30 Minute Challenge
Tesco Dunblane are taking part in a Wet Sponge 30 minute Challenge on 13th and 14th May, where members of their team will have sponges flung at them for 30 mins at a time to raise funds for their charity which is diabetes UK and British heart foundation. They would love members of the #Dunblane community to participate and support them and this fabulous cause.
DNGC honours Andy and Jamie Murray
Members at Dunblane Golf Club have paid tribute to the town's most famous sons by naming the 18th hole on their course after them. Jamie Murray at the newly named The Murrays' Hame The final hole at Dunblane New Golf Club has been named after the town's most famous sons. Members have opted to rename the 18th hole 'The Murrays' Hame' after Andy and Jamie Murray . The older Murray brother was in town last week when he brought the Davis Cup to Dunblane – and called into the golf club on Monday night (April 25) for the renaming ceremony. Jamie tees up at the 18th And the two tennis stars were also named as honorary life members of the club. "It's really cool," said Jamie. "I went out last night (Monday) and they unveiled the new name which is nice of them. "We both feel really honoured to have received lifetime memberships too. There are only three other honorary members, one of which is my grandfather ( Roy Erskine ). I spent most of my life down here (at the sports club), and when I wasn't playing tennis I was playing golf. I remember in the summer when the weather was good enough I'd […]
Dunblane attends VisitScotland Expo
For the very first time, Dunblane was represented at VisitScotland's annual Expo event which was held in Edinburgh recently. Discover Dunblane working together with Destination Stirling, Dunblane New Golf Club and Crawford Aerial Imaging spent two days on stand at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston showcasing Dunblane to buyers and tourism professionals from across the world. The team also met with VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead to discuss ways to strengthen the offering of Dunblane and how better to promote our sporting links. For more information about this and other events, contact Scott Abercrombie: email@example.com
Station & Stirling Road Works
Stirling Council's Infrastructure Development Team and Sustrans Scotland have been working over the past year with the local community, community groups, development trust, businesses and stakeholders to reimagine Stirling Road in Dunblane. Stirling Road is an important street linking the High Street to the railway station. The vision for the street is of a space that feels more welcoming, is people friendly and inclusive to all. This is an ambitious project that will see the entire street transformed into a vibrant series of key spaces for people to linger in, enjoy and travel slowly through. The design will improve access to the individual businesses on Stirling Road creating a high quality streetscape that people want to visit and spend time in. 1066791-wp23-t-100-006-consultation-boards-whole-project.pdf The design also capitalises on the key assets in this part of Dunblane by creating high quality spaces on the historic bridge over the Allan Water and alongside visually attractive Georgian and Victorian buildings. 1066791-wp23-t-100-006-consultation-boards-beech-road.pdf Dunblane benefits from a proactive and passionate community. Representatives from multiple community groups have played an active role in the project by influencing the design at steering group meetings, promoting the work and organising engagement events. Residents and businesses in the area have […]


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|1 - 7 nights
5-6BR Pease Bay House is a secluded luxury gated estate only 20 minutes from the airport (10 miles) and 30 minutes from George Town (12 miles) that enjoys a sandy point of private beach facing southwest for exquisite sunsets. This 6,000 sq. ft. home boasts not only a large infinity pool, but also a private tennis court. Due to the unique location, Pease Bay House is one of Grand Cayman's best kept secrets for those seeking exclusivity and who cherish their privacy whilst on vacation.
New owner is in process of redecorating and replacing artwork, furniture and decor
Walking through the front door of this home offers a true wow-factor view of the Caribbean beyond the infinity pool for an unforgettable first impression. Architectural amenities include travertine marble floors, mahogany paneling, shutters and window treatments.
This villa will have you feeling at home. There are two living areas; one on each floor...and a second floor railed balcony with pergola for shade or open areas for private sunbathing, accessible from three of the bedroom suites and upper great room with vaulted ceiling. A large thatched cabana on the beach with hammock will beckon those needing an afternoon nap. Children can comb the shoreline in each direction looking for crabs/lizards, tidal treasures and seaglass. It would be rare to see a soul on the beach with the exception of your immediate neighbor to the west. Access to this stretch of beach is very limited.
Pease Bay House's Notable Features:
-The sunsets to the west leave the (4) oceanfront-facing bedrooms, pool deck and kitchen of the house in the morning shade for late sleepers or breakfast/coffee outdoors for the early risers. A wonderful way to start the day in paradise.
-Downstairs living area opens onto the pool deck and features a piano; second floor living area is full of comfortable couches and opens onto the balcony.
-The kitchen is truly a gourmand's playground, with warming drawers, (3) Sub Zero Fridge/Freezer units, dual Miele dishwashers, large commercial grade range/double oven/hood and plenty of counter space. Many of our guests will hire a private chef or cook for at least one memorable dinner.
-Oceanfront, salt-water infinity pool (roughly same salinity ppm as human tears) is gentle on the skin, clothes and eyes.
-A grand dining room with 12 foot table and chandeliers.
-(3) King Suites, (1) Queen Suite (with daybed), and (1) twin bedroom that can be converted to a king.
-The flexible 6th bedroom suite is a Media Room with pull out couch (and full bathroom) for 2 children maximum.
-Casual breakfast area and barstools for 12.
-Propane grill on the pool deck just outside the kitchen.
-Patio dining table for 8.
Our guests enjoy long walks in either direction along a sandy beach.
Pease Bay House is only 10-12 minutes from the Countryside Shopping Plaza in Savannah, home to a large modern supermarket (Fosters) as well as a medical clinic/pharmacy, wine shop, fitness center, large hardware store and of course casual places to eat like Subway and Wendys. The famous Lighthouse Restaurant is only 5 minutes drive to the east. They offer a wonderful oceanfront screened dining room, open-air dock dining as well as a private wine room for a celebration dinner. The Lighthouse Restaurant has uniformed waitstaff, a solid winelist and famous beignettes for desert.
This is a non-smoking villa. No Pets Permitted. Maid service provided 2X week by the owner; daily maid service available on request.
Tennis rackets and balls, tandem kayak also available on request (waiver required). Crib and high chair provided.
Owner requires supplemental refundable $2,500 excess cleaning and damage deposit for artwork, piano and furniture.
13% CI Government Occupancy tax added to all rates
Std. Minimum Stay:
5 Nights Minimum
Minimum Stay,
Christmas and New Years:
7 Nights Minimum,
Weekend to Weekend
Minimum age of 25 yrs old to lease any of the villas and lessee must occupy the villa during the entirety of the rental period.
New Owner lives in the UK and has reassigned the house to our management company for short term rentals. All reviews were lost in the change, but we feel that Pease Bay House will re-establish itself as a premier property quickly. Many celebrity and affluent families have stayed here in the past and provide referrals.
Location, Privacy and large estate size. Oceanfront bedroom suites and sunsets views (read morning shade)
Although we had unsettled weather for most of our stay, it was very relaxing. There was plenty to do around the island as well as the use
of the pool and snorkeling in the waters behind the house. Mark, our point of contact was very helpful as were our housekeepers, which made our stay a good one. Not sure if we will be back here but if we were to come again it would certainly be at Pease Bay house.


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8Dio Sea Horse KONTAKT
Category: Software
8Dio Sea Horse KONTAKT | 142 Mb
Swimming all the way from Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico to the San Francisco Bay, this unique & manually chiseled hanging metallic seahorse was spawned from carbon-infused sheet metal. Its vivid metallic colors were applied by firing mineral powders directly onto the solder. Seahorses hide in mangrove stands, coral reefs, and sea grass meadows where they remain camouflaged by deep brown and grey patterns, blending into the sea grass backgrounds. While seahorses turn vivid colors in surprising surroundings and social situations, this seahorse wiggled and squirmed until finally yielding its metal and bell-like resonances. Utilizing the fins, tail, and body brings bright harmonics nostalgic of banging on trash cans, delicate clinks, plunking kalimbas, and deep marimbas.
Deep sampled (metallic) Sea Horse
Product is only available as download
Direct download on cloud server system
Requires Full Retail Version of NI Kontakt 3.5+
Core Articulations
Recorded with brushes, fingers, sticks
Recorded with sticks, plucks, scrapes
Recorded with wobbles, spins, strikes
Water bubble FX
Additional bonus pads/drones
Core Requirements
NI Kontakt 3.5+
449MB harddrive space
Ability to download
PC 1.4GZ+, 1GB ram
MAC 1.6Ghz, 1GB ram
Note: This product was formerly known as 'Microhammer Sea Horse'.


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Samlan and Sintham - 2 months on
The Fred Hollows Foundation | Posted 22/12/15
Samlan and Sintham - 2 months on
If you remember the story of the baby twin boys from Laos, Samlan and Sintham, born blind from cataract - you'll remember that their surgery was dramatic, and the first of its kind performed in Laos on babies so young.
And you're probably wondering how they're doing today.
We checked in on the boys two months later and are pleased to report that the boys are doing just fine. Thanks to our supporters, they can see their family for the first time in their lives. They'll have to wear special glasses for a little while – a temporary (but adorable) measure while their young eyes are developing.
The video below, narrated by Ray Martin, tells the story. But the joy on Samlan and Sintham's mother's face says even more.
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Well, July just flew by didn't it. It is hard to believe we are in August already, not long until Christmas now lol.
To me the month pasted with me barely noticing it. I think this is because July did not go quite as I had planned. The first two weeks were busy, but I was getting stuff done. Then things went upside down and I got nothing done.
My son had a Viral infection in his right eye. We panicked a bit as the same thing happened a couple of years ago with his left eye and he has pretty no much sight left in that eye (how this all started is a very long story which I may tell on the blog one day). After a few days of back and forth to the local eye hospital, he was admitted to Bristol eye hospital (2 hours from where we live). He was in there for 8 days and underwent two procedures under general anesthetic.
As he is 18 I was not allowed to stay at the hospital with him. So I ended up spending a fortune on staying at hotels. Also, he is special needs. I had to fill in a ton of paperwork for them to let me in in the morning so I was there when the doctors came round as he would have had very little idea of what was going on. He was obviously scared and worried about what was going to happen. I am so proud of the way he dealt with it all.
The infection has gone right down and so far his sight seems to be ok. He still has to have a lot of eye drops, steroids and anti-viral meds, but is doing good. We have to go back to Bristol on Monday so they can check that the eye is still doing well, fingers are crossed.
I did not have my laptop or tablet with me when we were in Bristol, and WordPress decided it did not like my phone. This, and the fact we had very limited wifi, meant no blogging. But, I would rather have an unproductive couple of weeks than see my son in pain and possibly blind.
As for July's goal, I did not achieve much. I managed to get to 900 twitter followers and views on my blog had gone up very slightly. This was a little achievement I was happy with. I have found another linky to join, but have yet to take part due to everything that was going on. Learning about photo alt tags did not get looked at at all, so this is going to be added to August's goals.
August Goals
- Learn about alt tags for photo's
- Increase my Instagram followers
- Keep growing my blog views
I am not setting many goals for August as we are away for the first week (I am taking my notebooks so I can still draft blog posts). And with the kids being on school holidays I am not sure how much time I will have for blogging. Although, I should get lots of photo opportunities and post ideas while spending time with them.
Hopefully this month will be more productive and drama free. I don't think my little mind could cope with any more stress lol.
Take care everyone.


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|Reviews for Fait Accompli
| Ezra17 chapter 4 . 1/7/2011
Are you going to write some more? it is such a great story!
| The Drax chapter 4 . 4/28/2009
Good story! Write more! I love the interactions between the characters, just spot on.
| Johnny chapter 4 . 3/12/2009
| apcJodi chapter 4 . 2/3/2009
and then? I more is coming soon.
| Deleted67545 chapter 4 . 1/17/2009
Uh oh...that can't be good! Glad to see that you updated! :)
| Lone-ranger1 chapter 4 . 1/16/2009
Very interesting Story, Most of your dialogue between characters sounds spot on and i can tell you've been a gate fan for a long time
"...Daniel shook off the lingering cold..."
Not many gate fans will remember that, TPTB decided it was annoying to have to cover the actors with fake frost everytime they went through the gate so it was faded out of existance.
I'm curious as to where you're going to take this story. Please make sure to finish it!
| The Dream Guardian chapter 4 . 1/15/2009
Very good chapter, I really enjoyed it. I love the fact Adria sneak in and steals the crystal right form under their noses. Can't wait to see what happen next.
| Eternal Density chapter 4 . 1/14/2009
Ha! The irony of finding where Adria probably is, and then her showing up (as much as an invisible person can) on Atlantis is... well I quite liked it.
Also: uh oh!
| Phoenix786 chapter 3 . 12/21/2008
Outstanding chapter. more.
| Deleted67545 chapter 3 . 12/21/2008
Adria never quits, does she? I like how Adria ended up in the Pegasus Galaxy, always wondered what would happen if the Ori went there. This is an interesting story, update soon. :)
| Phoenix786 chapter 2 . 12/20/2008
Great chapter. You got every person's personality just right. Update soon.
| The Dream Guardian chapter 2 . 12/18/2008
Update soon, I love the interactions between the characters. I can't wait to see what happens next.
| Angel029 chapter 2 . 12/18/2008
Another great chapter, can't wait for the next chapter.
| The Dream Guardian chapter 1 . 12/18/2008
Good start, this is very interesting. I'd love to hear more, so update soon please.
| Angel029 chapter 1 . 12/16/2008
Good start so far, can't wait for more.