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Jan 5, 2014 at 12:29 pm #1311805
There is a 1.8 ounce fuel tablet/alcohol burner stove on Kickstarter that packs completely flat. May be of interest to you guys…
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1903954393/vertex-ultralight-backpacking-stoveJan 5, 2014 at 1:22 pm #2060603
Link .BPL Member
Are you affiliated with this product and Kickstarter campaign ?Jan 5, 2014 at 1:27 pm #2060607
Yes, I am the project creator. I thought the project may be of interest to the "Gear" forum.Jan 5, 2014 at 1:28 pm #2060608
Link .BPL Member
You should be up front about that in your posting since you have a vested interest in selling it.Jan 5, 2014 at 1:31 pm #2060611
Roger CaffinModerator
@rcaffinLocale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
We have very clear rules about disclosure requirements, which your first posting completely ignored. I was very close to deleting the entire thread as a result. Please be warned: full disclosure is required, and commercial postings should be in Gear Deals.
Roger Caffin
Online Community Monitor
Backpacking LightJan 5, 2014 at 1:48 pm #2060617
Seth RBPL Member
@lerxstLocale: Northeast
Aside from 1.2 oz, how is this any better than my three piece Esbit stove that also folds flat and offers more surface area to support the pot? Also costs less than $20.Jan 5, 2014 at 2:00 pm #2060619
First…apologies to the forum. I did not intend to violate any posting rules, just was unclear on them. My fault.
In regards to the advantages of this design:
1. The advantage is primarily the weight, which is always a significant factor for UL backpacking.
2. This stove also allows for removal of the fuel tray and engagement with a Trangia burner,allowing for readily available fuel.
3. Many common collapsible Esbit stoves are of a folding box design, and don't get this flat. There are some multi-piece (i.e. 3 sided ones) that actually have 4 pieces with the fuel tray.
Everyone has their preferences for stoves, and I'm not going to say that anyone else's is wrong…just that I feel this is an intriguing design.
Thanks.Jan 5, 2014 at 2:21 pm #2060625
Kevin BuggieSpectator
@kbugLocale: NW New Mexico
Kevin, despite the'warning' thanks for posting anything on the forum. No worries
Here at BPL the moderator also sells stoves; check Editors Roundtable for, 'The Evolution of a winter stove – part 3'. Valiant MYOG turned cottage project, but in this context I'm not going to read a dozen pages of postings history to see if Roger's got a disclosure in there; haven't read one lately, just everyone else getting scolded.
Just some American bluntness… ;)
P.S. full disclosure, I'm not affiliated with either stove company. I own an optimus Vega invert stove, but do plan to order one of the Caffin stoves soon. This esbit stove would be great traced onto ti foil.Jan 5, 2014 at 2:37 pm #2060635
Kevin BuggieSpectator
@kbugLocale: NW New Mexico
So, if it packs flat, I'm going to assume that the 'fuel tray' referenced is a flat surface and not a 'tray' like the BGET (Brian green esbit tray) that captures esbit residue for a purported longer burn (definitly makes a difference, but mostly longer simmer heat IMHO).
Would that be a correct assumption?Jan 5, 2014 at 2:55 pm #2060643
Hi Kevin,
Great question. I'm attaching some pictures below to maybe help explain. The fuel tray has a slight recess in it to prevent Esbit residue/liquid from spilling off. Since the stove is made of thin flexible tempered steel, the 3 pieces stacked together are about 2.5mm total thickness (without the carry bag).
Hope this helps,
KevinJan 5, 2014 at 4:41 pm #2060671
Bob GrossMember
@b-g-2-2Locale: Silicon Valley
"In regards to the advantages of this design:
1. The advantage is primarily the weight, which is always a significant factor for UL backpacking."
This is a pretty strange statement, since this is far heavier than some available Esbit burners. How is this heavier weight an advantage except for the person promoting the project?
–B.G.–Jan 5, 2014 at 4:58 pm #2060679
Hi Bob,
Respectfully, there are advantages and disadvantages to lots of designs…that's why not everyone carries the same stove. There are designs lighter than mine that have no wind protection. There is a folded piece of aluminum foil, that is lighter than anything but not at all robust. I think this design is a good blending of various requirements.
There seems to be some disdain for anyone promoting anything. Full disclosure: I'm an enthusiast (not an expert…there are people on this forum that have been backpacking longer than I've been alive), that is trying to get support for an idea that I think is pretty good. I'm not a big manufacturer, or trying to take advantage of anyone. If you think my project is cool….fantastic, I'd love to have your support. If you don't, fine also.
-KevinJan 5, 2014 at 5:25 pm #2060686
todd harperBPL Member
@funnymoLocale: Sunshine State
Beautiful, elegant design! The thinness when packed is nice too.
I will probably stick with my folding ti-wing stove w/ baking pan foil windscreen since it all packs in the pot, but I think your product is lighter than several other designs. That and the cool factor should make it a success with proper marketing and product delivery.
Best of luck to you.
ToddJan 5, 2014 at 6:01 pm #2060697
Peter LongobardiBPL Member
@paintplongoLocale: Hopefully on the Trail
To BPL, sorry people feel the need to attack you instead of offering helpful advise or just keeping to themselves if they don't agree with someone. Good luck!Jan 5, 2014 at 6:25 pm #2060704
wiiawiwb wiiawiwbBPL Member
Obviously, Kevin has to disclose that he has a financial interest. Having said that, I really like his design and it refreshing whenever any small company offers alternatives to the market dominated by large retailers and box stores.
Best of luck in your venture, Kevin.Jan 5, 2014 at 8:38 pm #2060746
"We have very clear rules about disclosure requirements, which your first posting completely ignored. I was very close to deleting the entire thread as a result. Please be warned: full disclosure is required, and commercial postings should be in Gear Deals."
Ya know, I looked in Gear, and I looked in Gear Deals, and I didn't see any rules about disclosure requirements. I then went and read the Terms and Conditions of Use. Nope, no disclosure requirements there either. So I noticed the "Ground Rules" bit over at the top right when creating this post, so I clicked on the BPL Forum Ethics link and read that post from Ryan. Again, nada about disclosure requirements. The closest that post comes is near the end, when Ryan writes: NO COMMERCIAL POSTS IN THE FORUMS. Of course, that's not really followed, and it doesn't address disclosure.
Now those of us who've been around for a bit know about the disclosure requirements, but how are new folks supposed to know about these clear rules, since they don't seem to actually be listed anywhere? Don't get me wrong, I think disclosure is a good thing, I'm all for it. But it's a bit silly to get testy about a new person not properly disclosing in their first post when, as far as I can tell, there's nothing to tell that new person about disclosing.
Perhaps such language needs to be added somewhere obvious before we get all up in arms? Just a thought.Jan 5, 2014 at 8:40 pm #2060748
Pretty cool looking stove you've made there. I'm happy with my Caldera Cone, but I do wish you success.
DougJan 5, 2014 at 10:02 pm #2060770
Roger CaffinModerator
@rcaffinLocale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
Hi Doug
> Ya know, I looked in Gear, and I looked in Gear Deals, and I didn't see any rules
> about disclosure requirements. I then went and read the Terms and Conditions of Use.
> Nope, no disclosure requirements there either.
Um …
You know, I was sure we did have some stuff somewhere … but the web site has been overhauled a bit recently. Maybe it got lost, maybe it was all in my imagination. So I will discuss with Ryan about adding these rules (again?) somewhere obvious.
CheersJan 5, 2014 at 10:07 pm #2060771
wiiawiwb wiiawiwbBPL Member
…of Terms and Policies says a poster may not "advertises or otherwise solicits funds or sales of goods or services."
That prohibition is entirely useless because, if taken literally, everyone posting in the GEAR SWAP forum would be in violation of this rule.Jan 5, 2014 at 10:19 pm #2060776
Clayton MauritzenSpectator
@glacierramblerLocale: NW Montana
Kevin, I really like your design–stove, windscreen, and pot support all in one. Honestly though, I'd really prefer a titanium version. For the price and specs, I don't see the value in stainless steel.
Hopefully your project gets funded; good luck.Jan 6, 2014 at 12:03 am #2060787
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
Interesting stove. I'm reminded of the Clickstand stove design.
There is a weakness is see in the design, as I expect it to need a windscreen. The Clickstand has extensions on the corners to mount a windscreen. Do you have a provision for using a windscreen?Jan 6, 2014 at 8:32 am #2060835
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
Isn't it just obvious that if you're pushing a product and profiting from it you should reveal your financial position? "Provision #7" seems to cover that regardless.
With Roger's stove and tent, he says he's making a stove/tent. He doesn't say "there's this great stove/tent" that turns out to secretly be his product.
With gear swap, since it says "Gear Swap" it's obvious the person owns it and wants to sell it so your financial interest is revealed.
If you made gear as a business and sold it on gear swap, maybe you should state that rather than implying that you bought it and want to re-sell, but minor issue.Jan 6, 2014 at 9:32 am #2060856
Kevin LaneBPL Member
1. I guess I am one of the new guys round here so am kind of confused. Is this stove being sold someplace? If so by whom and how much?
2. Any chance the exchanges concerning propriety could be done via private e mailing or messaging, or if posted in public deleted? Remember the message from The Right Stuff: The Issue is not [baby cats], the issue is monkey"
Kevin (Paddy)Jan 6, 2014 at 11:03 am #2060885
"1. I guess I am one of the new guys round here so am kind of confused. Is this stove being sold someplace? If so by whom and how much?"
Read the first post. There's a link to the kickstarter campaign.
"2. Any chance the exchanges concerning propriety could be done via private e mailing or messaging, or if posted in public deleted? Remember the message from The Right Stuff: The Issue is not [baby cats], the issue is monkey"
Nope. I don't think I've ever seen a thread that didn't get off topic in one way or another, in some degree or another.Jan 6, 2014 at 11:28 am #2060895
D SBPL Member
Looks like a good MYOG project to me;-)
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Discussion in 'Cat Breeding' started by DiamondHooves, Jul 11, 2008.
hi can you tell me haw you tell the sex of a cat after it has been don?
girls 2 bits are closer together,boys have space inbetween bum and willy
Does that answer your question, or do you need pictures?????
hi yes please as had a look and still do not know
yes please iv had a llook and still do not know if you can send pictures thanks and then i can say if it is a boy or gil
I would but id have to shave them first as have very fluffy bumcheeks,and thats not really a optionmight cut off more than i bargain for!!! girls bits are almost joined onto their bum holes!!! boys have a space inbetween,sorry but cant understand why people find this so hard,have another lookie,good lucki sold a kitten to a friend,a girl,when she took it to the vets for vaccs vet said i might have got it wrong,he wasnt sure!!!!!WASNT SURE,HOW MANY YEARS TRAINING????? i assured her i hadnt......she was a girl.
This might help
WTF!!!!! thats one scraggly cat girls bits are closer to their bums than that pic!!!
That is a drawing Clare!! not a picture of cats
it's just to help with sexing kittens for those people who find it difficult!
have you been on the Vodka again
I'm following the thread May and ooops been on the Vod tonight, lol. Good piccies but can u find some where the female arse is nearer to the arse if you get my drift luv??? pmsl
I hope that Diamond Hooves will be very happy with those drawings - I certainly would. Especially when reading the helfpul follow up posts with further explanations about the proximity of the vulve to the anus in females etc.
Diamond, try copying the diagrams but with the added modifications suggested. Nothing like copying out to get it into the brain ... like school - LOL
Oh my head hurts this morning, too much Vodka
o dear - you'll have to drink lots of water to get the fluid back into the body. Alcohol dehydrates, that's why many peeps get headaches after lots of alcohol. Hope you're feeling better soon.
Thanks Ra, the phrase 'never again' keeps springing to mind, lol
thanks there are good and when my cat cume in i will have a look and will let you know
well whats the verdict??
Did you find out what sex your kitty is?
I heard it can be hard to sex kittens. I reserved 2 female ragdolls when they were 5 weeks old, then a week later found out one of the girls was a boy but I kept him glad I did
Laughed my socks off, brilliant - why wasn't this thread opened when I wanted a male and female. I ended up with two handsome males.
hi its a female that is good as it has a femle name pepper thank you all for helping me you are all soo kind in helping me
Aww glad you found out! I think it's always easier to sex cats when you have something to compare with
What winds me up is when people go "well if it's got a willy... it's a boy" I'm afraid to say, animals private parts do not look like humans! so isn't always that easy to tell!

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Nanna Doris. The black sheep of our family. Disowned by my mum, Jackie - her daughter; my uncle Pete - her only son, and my sister, Lisa. I'm now the only family member who'll even talk to her. Someone has to.
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School is coming to an end and for many that means time for "fun in the sun." But health and safety experts are reminding the community that time spent by the pool comes with responsibility. Houston Public Radio's Capella Tucker reports
Constant vigilance is the thing to remember around any body of water with children. YMCA Aquatics Specialist Kristine Meyerson encourages people to designate a water watcher.
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Name: Charlie Alice.
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*Gender: I'm a girl. And a feminist! When girls say they are non feminist it confuses me, are you saying you want no rights?
How old were you when you started writing? When did you start? I was three. But I only wrote four words and drew some scribbles.
What was your first story, could we read it? There was 'Martha the Mermaid' when I was little, I didn't finish it though. I was about six.
What are you working on right now? I should be working on Advance Real. But I never have the time. D:< Outside of Protagonize I am collaborating with my friend, (who I keep asking to get protagonize!) on an untitled story about a girl who inherits her grandmother's mansion to find it is full of ghosts trying to kill her.
Where do you get inspiration? Sorry, I had to correct that! [It said insparation] A good book inspires me the most. But sometimes just daydreaming, and the getting an idea. Or I work with the mentioned above friend [theyoungdaydreamer]. Sometimes dreams as well.
When is your favourite time to write? Whenever I have inspiration, which can be in the morning after a weird dream, or when I read an amazing book.
Do you prefer colaborative works or Solo, do you like both? Both! Collabs are easy when you get stuck, but sometimes it's better to work on your own when you are 100% sure where you want the story to go.
How did you find Protagonize, are you on any other popular writing sites (Booksie, smashwords, wattpad ect.) No, I only go on Protagonize. I don't write much, but I love making stories up. I must publish a book one day, but I'd love to work somewhere in Theatre.
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Thomas Little, David Ogle, "The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics"
Publisher: ABC-CLIO | 2006-04-21 | ISBN 1851097619 | PDF | 491 pages | 2.7 MB
This comprehensive volume examines the historic and contemporary role of the state legislatures of all 50 states, offering insight into important details of how each of these legislative bodies functions. State legislatures are at the heart of the American political system. Scenes of both flamboyant partisanship and innovative compromise, state legislatures often take the lead on issues affecting the entire nation, engaging in a fascinating give-and-take with Washington in the course of making laws that shape our lives. "The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics", is one of three titles in ABC-CLIO's About State Government set, offering comprehensive coverage of contemporary American politics at the state level. Each of the three volumes focuses on a specific governmental branch, providing both general information and comparative details on how that branch operates in each state. Ranging from colonial times to the present, this volume takes a broad look at how the nation's state legislative institutions have evolved and operate. Combined with the other two volumes in the set, a clear overview of state government emerges. "The Legislative Branch of State Government" covers the historical, constitutional, and political environment in which state legislatures exist, then focuses on their functions and processes, the people who serve in them, and their interaction with other key political institutions. A concluding chapter looks at characteristics that make each of the 50 state legislative bodies fascinating and unique.
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Egyptians of course..cntd
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Status: Finished
Genre: Humor
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Things Egyptians are responsible for
-WW1, WW2, and probably WW3
-Tom Cruise lost his mind over Scientology
-The nuclear bomb
-Darfur crisis
-Mario character
-Danica Patrick finally won a major race
-Bill Gates lost his place as the richest man alive for the first time in 13 years
-Heath Ledger's death
-Kill Bill 2, not Kill Bill 1
-The fall of troy
-Iron Maiden
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Things Egyptians are not a part off. But Aliens!
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-Winning the ACN 6 time total , twice back to back
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-Egyptian labor is cheaper than Indian in the IT field
-Adel Imam kissing almost all Arab actresses in his movies
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Google and UPS are also testing these unmanned flight modules for their services. There was some unconfirmed news that UPS was testing and evaluating various methods in which these drones could be added to its existing brown delivery vehicle fleet. No confirmation has come in from the company but they have not negated the report either.
Apparently, Google was also testing drones in Silicon Valley for its Google Shopping Express. This is the Google same-day deliveries service that is available in San Francisco and its surrounding areas.
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All of this sounds good, but there will be the obvious regulatory hurdles as well as some very practical ones that will surface. Many questions have been raised around privacy issues as well as the fact that these drones could be hazardous to children and pets. The price factor is another issue as these drones will cost the companies a pretty penny.


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Mon mari utilise le shampoing Head and Shoulders classique depuis plusieurs années. Il lui est très fidèle, c'est son préféré. Il a les cheveux doux, qui sentent bon et mon mari est très satisfait.
my family has been using head and shoulders forever and yet they still have dandruff. no matter how many times they use it or the strength of the head and shoulders they still have dandruff. its like they dont use it at all. For my son who has really bad dandruff we changed brands and that seems to help.
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He has used this for years and I have never noticed any dandruff from him. I will use this in the winter if my hair-line gets a little flaky, and once and a while to clarify with. Everytime I use it I am surprised that it is only a dandruff shampoo because it is such a great overall product.
Pour moi le head and shoulders est les meilleurs shampoing pour mes cheveux se sont les seul qui ne me donne pas les cheveux gras le lendemain et ils sentent tellement bon je le conseil a tout le monde!
always the best product for my dry scalp. It doesn't even matter which scent you get in which variation, it always works so well and it does a great job getting rid of excess oils as well. I keep trying other shampoos but this one is my old faithful. love head and shoulders!
I have had a lot of hairdresser tell me not to use head and shoulders shampoo because quote 'It can strip paint off walls'. But sometimes my head gets itchy from using hair products or other shampoos and nothing takes the itchiness away like head and shoulders. I keep a bottle of this in my shower and use it about twice a month. I find it really moisturizes my scalp and almost gives me a 'restart'. It gives me a deep clean.
this smells great compared to other dandruff shampoos.lathers up nice cleans hair and gets rid of dandruff or dry itchy scalp!
Didn't get rid of the dandruff, made my scalp dry and itchy.
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My fictional characters have never really been that hard to work with. In fact, I always found it pretty easy to get into their heads, assuming I have the TV on mute as I type and watch them in action. I modeled them after some of my favorite television and movie characters. I'm not saying that I copied another person's character and made it my own, or that I'm taking credit for another person's idea. Basically, if I am fond of that actor or actress and the characters that they play on screen, I am inspired to create one of my own, combining several personality traits from those characters. It's called an "amalgam," and over the years, I've used these amalgams with the faces of a variety of actors and actresses that I admire to shape my own characters.
But lately, I've been struggling to get to know them deep down inside, what they want from me, what they want from each other, what they want from themselves, and what issues, if any, they have with me and why. If only I could talk to them, sit them down and find out these things.
Yeah right, Amy, they're fictional. They're not real. They'll never be real. They exist only in your mind, and the reader's minds.
Those are the thoughts that fill my head as I sit in front of my gray Toshiba laptop, staring at the empty page in front of me, trying to figure out how to start my next novel. After three long minutes, I decide to push it aside and instead, bring up my internet explorer, beginning to aimlessly surf the net, update my Twitter status, take a quick look at Facebook, when suddenly, an internet ad on the sidebar catches my eye. My brows furrow inquisitively as I look at it closer. There is a picture of a youthful and intelligent looking brunette lady, a cloudy blue sky background behind her, her small rimless reading glasses perched on the edge of her small slightly upturned nose, a pensive expression on her attractive face. Beside her picture, to the left, reads the words:
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Looking below the banner, I notice that two of my fellow Facebook friends and writers have "liked" Dr. Hensley, Zachary and Nick Stephenson. Well that was a good sign. Maybe this doctor was legit. Grabbing a pen and a pad of paper from beside my bed, I set it down beside me before pushing myself up to my feet, crossing the room to grab my iPhone from the iHome dock. Too late to call? I glance up at the clock near my bookshelf, it was nearly 10:30 at night. Maybe I could just leave a message for her to call me back. No one would be in the office at this time of night. Plopping back down on my bed, I dial the number on the ad and hold the phone to my ear, listening to it ring once, twice, then, to my astonishment, someone picks up.
"Hello?" A woman says in a weary voice.
I open my mouth to try and form a sentence. "S-sorry, I'm sorry for calling so late, I didn't think anyone would pick up." I silently curse myself for my idiotic choice of words.
"That's all right."
"I hope this isn't the wrong number. Can I speak to Dr. Abigail Hensley?"
"This is Dr. Hensley. How can I help you?"
"Oh!" I laugh lightly in embarrassment. "My bad. Hi, I'm Amy. I um...I saw your ad on Facebook, about character issues and writer help. I was wondering if there was any way you could helpmewith mine."
"Of course. Let me just grab a pen and paper here. What's your name?"
"Amy. Amy West."
"Amy...West. And how many characters are you having trouble with?"
"How many? Well, is...is there a limit? How much do you charge? Is it per character?"
"There's no limit. The fee depends on how many characters you have, but it's usually a dollar a session for new clients."
I blink at her words, wondering if I'd heard her correctly. "What? A dollar? Like one dollar per character? Or $100?"
"No, just one dollar co-pay, per character. I know it may seem a little hard to believe, Amy, but I didn't get into my line of work for the money. I got into it to help struggling authors and their characters. My daughter was one once, but due to...a sudden tragedy...she's no longer with us."
I scowl, and out of my future occupational curiosity to become a crime scene investigator, I start wondering what kind of tragedy her daughter had been a victim of, and what had caused her death. "Oh...I'm sorry. Well I have...erm...20 characters. Is that too many?"
"That's quite a lot, but no, it's perfectly fine. I can work with a group that big."
"A group? You mean you help me with all 20 in one session?"
"Well, depending on how your characters behave, there is another option. We could schedule a session with each one of them. It tends to get a little chaotic sometimes, when there are more than two people in the same room. Are your characters very reactive?"
How my characters behave? With each one of them? Chaotic? In the same room? I stare at the phone in utter confusion. "I'm sorry, you lost me. Are we talking about writing? And what do you mean it gets chaotic with them in the same room? You mean on paper?"
I hear Dr. Hensley sigh deeply from the other end of the phone. "Didn't you read the information on my website, honey? I specialize in the psychological relationships between authors and their characters. My sessions require that both of you be present, so that we can talk about these issues you are having face to face, and try and find a positive solution."
"Face to face?" I giggle in amusement, starting to think this doctor is a little off her rocker.
"I'm not joking, Amy."
"My characters are characters. They're works of fiction in my head. They're not real flesh and blood people like you and me. I wish!"
"You wish what?"
"I wish that my characters were real, but they're not. They'll never be real, except in my head."
"Be careful what you wish for." Dr. Hensley chides me, in a tone so firm, I swear I'd heard my own mother use it before.
I roll my eyes. "Oh yeah, right. Like that's really going to come true anytime soon. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be rude. I still want your help on all this. I'm just trying to understand how we're going to do it. Do I need to bring my laptop with me? My character bios or anything? A self-published book of mine? A notebook and a pen, what?"
"Are you really serious about this?"
"Yeah, just tell me what I have to do."
"First thing's first, I need the names of each one of your characters."
"Okay..." A pensive expression crosses my face as I start to name each one of them, in no particular order, "Victor Bane. Andrew Barnett. James Cunningham. Emma Clayworth. Max Barnes. Courtney Price. Zack Price. Michael Brentwood. Lucy Decoy. Ryan Pierce. Jason Malone. Tina Baker. Amy Gellar. Catherine Davis. Candice Davis. Steve Jennings. Danielle Stone. Robert Stone."
"And the last two?" She asks. "That's 18, you said there were 20."
"Right. Annabel Cunningham and...god, what's the other one? Nora Harding."
"All right, I've got them all. Is that Catherine with a C or K?"
"A 'C,'" I reply.
"And Zack and Courtney, how are they spelled?"
"Z-a-c-k and C-o-u-r-t-n-e-y."
"Okay. Now I want you to do one more thing for me. Well, two things."
I listen carefully to the doctor. "Okay, what are they?"
"Depending on the issues your characters are having, I'm going to ask that you take four days of your time to commit to these sessions. Can you do that?"
"Yeah, I'm free. I don't start school for over another month so I can definitely do that."
"Okay, great. I'll give you the next day or so, to allow you and your characters time to settle into a hotel, and then we'll begin our sessions on Friday, or Saturday if you prefer."
"Friday is fine," I tell her, making a mental note to DVR my shows. "But wait? Why do I need to go to a hotel? And how am I going there with my characters?" I bring my hand up to my forehead and sigh deeply. "I am so confused right now."
"Your confusion is normal, Amy. I've had this problem with all of my new clients. And I suggest a hotel, because your house isn't going to be big enough to hold 20 people."
She just wasn't getting the picture. She was looney! She had to be. I shake my head in disbelief. "I already told you, my characters aren't real. Why do you keep talking about them like they are?"
"Don't worry, everything will be explained soon enough. Would Friday at noon be appropriate for you?"
While her voice is calm and comforting, I'm still not so sure about all this. What did she mean by "everything will be explained soon enough?" Deciding to give her the benefit of the doubt, I offer quietly, "how about one in the afternoon?"
"One it is then. Now, do you have a pen and paper nearby?"
I pick up the pen and paper beside me and nod, even though I know she can't see me. "Yeah," I say, writing down the time of the appointment, along with her number. She proceeds to give me the address to her office building in Los Angeles, along with the number for her office, and I quickly take it down. "Okay, I got it. Is that it?"
"One more thing. I want you to write these words down, and recite them three times before you go to bed."
Recite them? My brows furrow inquisitively. "Um..." What is she? A witch? As weird as things are at the moment, I wouldn't put it past me. Tucking a loose strand of auburn hair behind my ear, I put my pen to the paper again. "Okay."
"To the characters in my head, I'm offering you a life instead. You're no longer fictional, not trapped in my mind, because I'm cutting the chains that bind. Bones, blood, flesh. I want our worlds to mesh. Come to me, I conjure thee, come to me and be free."
I gasp softly, suddenly dropping my pen, my heart leaping up into my throat as a small and chilly breeze brushes over my head. I look up at the air vent in the ceiling, but the air conditioning isn't even on, and the fan beside my bed is only blowing hot air.
"Don't be afraid," Dr. Hensley says. "Nothing is going to happen, unless you give it permission. Just recite those words three times before you fall asleep, and everything will work out as you want it to."
With a shaky hand, I pick up the pen and continue writing the words she spoke to me, trying to remember them all, though not wanting to ask her to repeat them for fear of what might happen. "What were the words after 'not trapped in my mind?'"
"I'm cutting the chains that bind. Bones, blood, flesh. I want our worlds to mesh. Come-"
"Okay, okay! I got the rest, stop."
Dr. Hensley sighs. "Just remember, Amy. You don't have to do this, if you don't want to, but I really would like to help you, if you'll allow me to. That's what I want for all of my clients. A lot of them have really benefited from my sessions, and I've got some great testimonials. They've found it really helped them understand their characters better, and have gone on to become best selling authors."
I sigh softly, setting my pen down and thinking to myself, here comes the sales pitch. "I got it, Dr. Hensley. I'm still going to do it. I don't know about reciting these words though. It seems a little creepy."
"I assure you, nothing but good will come of it," she tells me. "If you're truly committed to taking my therapy sessions, you're going to have to recite that incantation three times. Otherwise this won't work at all. Do you understand?"
Despite my confusion and the migraine that is starting to form in my head, I sigh softly and decide, once more, to give her the benefit of the doubt. "I understand, Dr. Hensley. I'll...do that I guess."
"I promise."
"All right. I'll see you this Friday then, and please, bring everyone with you."
"Good luck, Amy. Have a good night."
"Yeah, you too." Ending the call, I toss my phone down, staring down at it dumbfounded for a few long seconds, as if it had suddenly transformed itself into a snake. I bite down on my bottom lip, glancing at the laptop screen at the picture of the attractive doctor in her ad, then down at the pad of paper in my hands, where I had written the incantation, reading it in my head once more. I start to wonder: Did that just happen? Did I really just make a deal with a witch? Or a witch posing as a doctor? I don't know what to believe anymore. Pushing the huge lump down in my throat, I set the pad of paper aside and take a long look around the room, expecting to see something weird, feel another chilly breeze, or my mom to peek her head in and yell: "Gotcha!" But nothing happened.
Chalking it up to me just being paranoid and tired, I turn back to my computer, bringing up the blank page of my word processor and closing the program. Forget the new novel. I had Dr. Hensley's help now. She'd help get me on the right track again. Maybe this was a character exercise. Maybe saying those words would help me feel more confident about my writing, or help me see my characters in a new light. Yeah, that had to be it. She wasn't certifiably insane, was she? Otherwise, who would give her a license to practice psychology, or whatever it was she said she specialized in?
Bringing up my internet explorer once more, I take one final look at Dr. Hensley, and navigate away from the page and Facebook, and instead, go back to Twitter to update my status with the words: I just got off the phone with Dr. Abigail Hensley, and she is one kooky lady. My characters aren't real and she's acting like they are. I sigh softly, hoping one of my followers will sympathize with me, and try and convince me I'm not going crazy. Am I going crazy for trusting her?I tweet.
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ACCEPT BLIND RAGE Release Parties in Germany
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Come out and enjoy the new tracks from "Blind Rage" and win some merchandise. Here is a list of parties in Germany.
- 15.08.2014 Berlin, Halford
- 15.08.2014 Bremen, Aladin-Music-Hall
- 15.08.2014 Erfurt, Club From Hell
- 15.08.2014 Ludwigsburg, RoFa
- 15.08.2014 Neunkirchen, Club Caesar
- 15.08.2014 Nürnberg, RoFa
- 16.08.2014 Coburg, Rockbar 36
- 16.08.2014 Essen, Turock
- 16.08.2014 Frankfurt am Main, Speak Easy
- 16.08.2014 Göttingen, Exil
- 16.08.2014 Hannover, Rockhouse
- 16.08.2014 Kiel, Die Pumpe
- 16.08.2014 Köln, Asgard
- 16.08.2014 Nersingen, Rocks
- 19.08.2014 Osnabrück, Bastard Club
- 21.08.2014 Hamburg, Night Light
- 22.08.2014 Braunschweig, Meier Music Hall
- 22.08.2014 Darmstadt, Lobrow
- 22.08.2014 Oberhausen, Helvete
- 23.08.2014 Esslingen, Der Eisbär
- 23.08.2014 Fürstenfeldbruck, Luftraum
- 23.08.2014 Ochsenfurt, Postkeller
- 23.08.2014 Weiden, Nitezone
- 29.08.2014 München, Backstage
- 07.09.2014 Vohenstrauss, Glasfabrik
It's heavy metal at its purest and very best – you can't help but keep on headbanging. Highly recommended. HardrockHaven.net
It's heavy metal at its purest and very best – you can't help but keep on headbanging. Highly recommended. HardrockHaven.net
Although most of us are familiar with the Teutonic thrash metal term describing the particularity of the German thrash metal scene, its counterpart related to heavy metal genre should be in equal use. There is, and always was, something distinctively different about the German metal bands – namely, the aspects of heaviness, majesty and pace of their sound. As for Accept, they're perhaps the most genuine representatives to the scene, a literal "metal heart" of the German heavy metal – although also this legendary band had their ups and downs. Yet, all this being in the past, now Accept returns stronger than ever with what is their fourteenth studio album, the third one recorded with their current singer Mark Tornillo. Blind Rage is the title of the release, out in August via Nuclear Blast.
The scarlet-colored album cover reveals a picture of an enraged bull ready to attack – and, it turns out, it perfectly completes the furious metal assault of the first track "Stampede" with its muscular riffs and Tornillo's gruff vocals. Perhaps the highlight of the track is the guitar solo crafted in the best Accept tradition, with distant echoes of neoclassic arrangements which everyone who ever headbanged to "Metal Heart" should be more than familiar with. "Dying Breed" continues in the same feisty manner, Tornillo doing his best Udo-esque impression against the background of a pounding rhythm section and mad guitar duels between Hoffmann and Frank.
Slightly more melodic "Dark Side Of My Heart" opens with a raw riff somewhat devoid of the Teutonic metal majesty and one that may remind you of the typical NWOBHM sound. In its entirety, the song – as many other on this album – bears some resemblance to the classic Accept albums. "Fall Of The Empire" is a shift from the '80s influences metal the group has previously embarked on and towards modern-day sound; a majestic, lumbering piece with atmospheric chanted background vocals against Mark Tornillo's raspy voice taking the lead.
Next is the explosive, fast-paced riff of "Trail Of Tears" that doesn't let one forget it was Wolf Hoffmann who pioneered such furious licks years before Helloween and Gamma Ray sound helped to coin the term "Power Metal." And certainly, many young representatives of the current metal scene can only wish and hope they'll ever sound as powerful as this.
Even the most powerful incarnation of heavy metal was, however, not always about pace and fury – and its pioneers know it well, it seems, delivering a melodic mid-tempo "Wanna Be Free" preceded with a charming, mellow acoustic intro. The track's relatively subtle melody is in a vivid, yet interesting, contrast with the massive background chants that fill the chorus – and a proof that even more benign face of Accept is still as convincing as their fueled-by-fury trademark sound.
Its follow-up is "200 Years" – as rough and gritty as metal can only get, laden with some heavy, but tasteful guitar licks. "Bloodbath Mastermind" is no slowdown to its predecessor, despite mellow and perhaps misleading intro. And if up to this point – even after the two previous Accept albums – you were not entirely sure about Tornillo's ability to rip his throat off, the track conclusively proves he's a sterling screamer.
"From The Ashes We Rise" starts in a somewhat bluesy manner and the echoes of blues are to be heard further in this lumbering, ballad-esque piece. Next is the majestic, guitar-laden epic "The Curse" and fast-paced gallop of "Final Journey" enriched again with a neoclassical-infused solo; undoubtedly, both of the closing tracks finish Blind Rage on a very high note.
Although even a mediocre album from the German giants Accept wouldn't have shattered their iconic status, Blind Rage is one of these records the only downside of is that they end at some point. Surely, one can discuss the band resorting to the best of their tricks – all staples and trademarks, all things considered classic Accept – but isn't that the whole point of being a legend in the metal scene that doesn't have to prove much and can only confirm their status? With their new album, the Germans give their fans exactly what they want to get, a muscular, meaty metal deliciousness spiced up with modern production, but rooted deeply in the sound of Balls To The Wall andMetal Heart. It's heavy metal at its purest and very best – you can't help but keep on headbanging. Highly recommended.
Blind Rage sees Accept continuing their march toward righteous, well-earned domination of the metal world. Metal Blast
Blind Rage sees Accept continuing their march toward righteous, well-earned domination of the metal world. Metal Blast
When Accept dropped the earth-shattering Blood of the Nations back in 2010, I knew that it would be hard for them to achieve the same lofty musical heights on subsequent offerings. Sure enough, 2012′s Stalingrad, while certainly a solid album with its own merits, couldn't quite reach the bar set by its predecessor. Upon the announcement that the band was poised to release a third album with Mark Tornillo at the helm, I knew it would be good, but I wasn't convinced it would live up to even it's closest sibling. Thankfully, while Blind Rage still doesn't quite equal the now classic Blood of the Nations, it is a more complex, varied, and fulfilling album than its already great predecessor.
One thing you'll notice on first listen is how emotive and melancholic several of the new songs are. Tracks like "Wanna Be Free"and "From the Ashes We Rise" recall the most emotional moments from Balls to the Wall, which really showcases Mark's more melodic approach. He's in top-form here using every part of his range and sounding, finally, completely comfortable within the band.
While those more sombre songs are great in their own right, it's the more aggressive tracks that rule the roost. A few of these songs will, no doubt, go down as some of the all-time classic Accept songs. My personal favourite comes in the form of "Dark Side of My Heart", which starts with a butt-shaking Russian Roulette style riff before entering in to a more subtle, sparse structure for the verse. Wolf Hoffmann's solo here rolls like a tank through the listener's brain, achieving a great balance between showmanship and service to the song. Another highlight is "Bloodbath Mastermind", a violent song with a great backing vocal that I'm sure will sound amazing being hollered from a thousand throats.
Performance-wise, Stefan Schwarzmann is all over this album, pounding on his kit like he's trying to make the earth move. His timing is beyond reproach and his sense of rhythm seems to have shifted slightly from the last two albums, setting Blind Rage apart in a small but important way.
My only real gripe with the album is on the production end, and it's only because they've chosen to work withAndy Sneap once again. Andy is a great producer who has been a big part of lots of great records from the last decade. Unfortunately, many of these albums sound eerily similar to one another. Don't get me wrong, the mix is spotless and rich, but there's nothing that makes it unique. Sonically, Blind Rage fills the exact same space that Stalingrad did.
Blind Rage sees Accept continuing their march toward righteous, well-earned domination of the metal world. You can tell that the boys really put their all in to this project, and it has certainly paid off. It may not be the best album that this configuration of the band has brought into the world, but it's damn close. Blind Rage is essential listening and will certainly be on a lot of lists at the end of the year.
ACCEPT – GERMAN WACK-EN ROLL by Bravewords
ACCEPT – GERMAN WACK-EN ROLL by Bravewords
By Mark Gromen
"Ahead Of The Pack, Never Look Back," sang Mark Tornillo on one of the tracks off Restless & Wild, which was supposed to be aired in its entirety for Wacken 2014, half those tracks having long been staples of the live show anyway. The band would have preferred to adhere to those decades' old lyrics and stormed through material from Blind Rage, due for release a fortnight later, but apart from the hard charging opener "Stampede", this was more about the past than the future. Odd, when a gig in front of more than 75,000 is just a warm-up. Yet, two days later, they played to 10 times that amount, at the massive Woodstock festival, in Poland.
Bounding onstage, all smiles and with a bounce in their step that shames most bands half their age, Accept launched into the live, world premiere of the aforementioned newbie "Stampede", signalling this ain't a nostalgic act, even if a good portion of the night's set (by Wacken organizers' demand) recalled yesterday. The stage mimicked a similar orange to what adorns the current artwork. Peter Baltes seems to have sipped from the mythic Fountain Of Youth, the floppy head of curls prominently on display, yet no signs of aging: neither lines on the face, nor loss of energy onstage. "Stalingrad" followed, another hymn penned since Baltes and guitarist Wolf Hoffmann (looking fit & lean, showcasing some wicked leads and throwing in some windmills, for good measure, along the way) reunited and recruited Tornillo.
Philosophical musical statement declared, it was the initial foray into the 80s, with a purple lit "Losers & Winner", as ski cap wearing Herman Frank briefly took the lead. The stage was a clean, futuristic steel construction, colored lights visible from behind the slats. The wall of speakers either side of drummer Stefan Schwarzmann saw the brand name of each guitar cabinet replaced by an Accept placard, featuring crossed guitars. "Monsterman", although they played it last tour, was still a bit of a surprise. "London Leatherboys" begins with a jump step and sway as the bassist and Hoffmann lock into synchronized stage movements, ultimately with a foot up on the monitors, shaking their heads to the music. Bathed in blue and a blitzkrieg of strobes, The clickety-clack. runaway locomotive beat of "Breaker" sees the trio of stringed musicians front and center, Flying Vs held vertically as the Bassist headbangs madly.
Under white lights, at the front of the stage, Baltes bangs out the bass line to "Shadow Soldiers", which Tornillo dedicated to "all the troops around the world who keep us free." Speaking of the singer, his intro to "Restless & Wild" was the most I've heard him speak during an Accept show, this being my tenth (lost count) since the reformation. It began a string of five successive selections from that titular disc. Been ages since I heard "Ahead Of The Pack", one of the concessions to the Wacken bosses, the stage turning a deep crimson, before a nitro-fueled "Flash Rocking Man" showed speed knows no age limits. Wow! Baltes still jumping off the drum riser ramps, before joining the guitar tandem center stage. The addition of Tornillo briefly makes it a quartet up front.
The purple of royalty shines down on Hoffman, who kicks into the signature riff of "Princess Of The Dawn", as Baltes plays cheerleader, getting everyone to clap along. Although approaching midnight, the throng needs no coaxing to scream the title/chorus. If you think they sang loudly for that, the a cappella Tyrolean rhythm (hi de, hi do) which begins "Fast As A Shark" is practically deafening (if that's possible, sans instruments/amplification). Tornillo conducts the sing-song melody as if a classical maestro, before punctuating with the opening scream. Although an hour into the event, like a bobble-head figurine powered by the Energizer Bunny, Baltes is still banging his head.
Restless & Wild obligation out of the way, it's on to the records that followed, including another pair from the Tornillo era: "Pandemic" and "Teutonic Terror" (which began with Baltes standing alone,offstage on the runner/wing of the gigantic stage). They sandwich "Metal Heart", the colorfully lit, but lone choice from the album of the same name, which saw the crowd sing along to the guitar melody, as well as the "Whoa Whoa" passages. The same happens with "Balls To The Wall", which sees the singer and Frank swaying in unison. The song ends with another onstage lightning storm of strobes. Has anyone left yet? Although dark, the Jumbotron visuals indicate the grounds remain packed to the gills. Most North Americans would probably be shocked by the closing "Burning" (appropriately tinted in crimson lights), but it's a sonic fury and whiz-bang finish that keeps people talking.
90 minutes and there's STILL so much they DIDN'T play, new and old. Hopefully the Blind Rage tour will fill in some of the missing pieces!


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The Ford Foundation was placed under watch by the Home Ministry yesterday. At least 5 million dollars in terms of grants sent by the Ford Foundation had been blocked in the past couple of months.
Also read: Paid piper NGOs of India
The Home Ministry said that the NGOs which had received funds from the Ford Foundation had not submitted their statement of accounts and hence had violated the provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.
Funding the Sabrang Trust
As per the investigation that was conducted by the Gujarat Government, it was alleged that the Ford Foundation had provided a grant of 540,000 US dollars to NGO Sabrang Trust and Sabrang Communication & Publishing Pvt Ltd (SCPPL) which is run by Teesta Setalvad.
The inquiry had stated that the NGO was started with the intention of promoting communal harmony, ensuring social justice and upholding democratic principles. However the NGO is indulging in actions contrary to what it had proclaimed.
The inquiry further questions the motive of the Ford Foundation in handing out such a huge grant to the Sabrang Trust and the Sabrang Communication and Publishing Pvt Ltd.
Sabrang a proxy for Ford Foundation
The Gujarat government had also held that it appeared that Sabrang Trust is a proxy office for Ford Foundation. The Ford Foundation has been accused in the past too of funding groups with an intention of spreading a cultural propaganda.
The inquiry report further alleged that the Ford Foundation was cultivating and positioning the NGO with a long term plan.
The inquiry also recommended strong action against the Ford Foundation. It alleged that it had violated the Foreign Exchange Management Act. Apart from this the foundation was also accused of interfering in the internal affairs of the country and recommended action for promoting communal disharmony.
Ford Foundation in India
Ford Foundation was probably one of the biggest funder for NGOs in India. It has assets worth nearly 11 million dollars and had funded nearly 1,250 institutions from its office in New Delhi. It is said that Ford Foundation has made nearly 3500 grants amounting to 508 million dollars.
The New Delhi office was started in the year 1952 following an invitation by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The foundation is said to have provided funds to promote various activities which include women and child rights, indigenous philanthropy, classical and contemporary arts, regional security among others.
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Chapter 2: Stupid For You.
As I walk towards my dormroom, listening to the songs on my iPod; it was not until I stopped by the bulletin board to pick up one of the NEU (Northeastern University) Newsletter; that my name was being called out, when Gilbert put his hand on my shoulder. "Babe!" I looked over at him, gasping for air and saw hi lips move. I took the earphones out of my ears and asked, "Gilbert? Are you okay? Why were you running?" "Babe! I've been running after you since you passed the Arts building!" Gilbert answered, obviously upset for chasing my halfway across the campus. "Uhm, its called a phone....But, anyway...I have to go. Bye. I'll see you later okay?" I say as I begin to walk away, at a casually faster pace than usual. At that moment, I felt like a complete idiot. I felt like my brain was going to explode at any minute. How could I forget that I had a boyfriend?! i've had one for almost 2 years! And, still...I find myself thinking about the girl named Angel, and not finding the will inside of me to just....stop. Suddenly, my phone starts to vibrate, I glance at it and realize i've recieved a text message from Gilbert.
"Babe. I know you're in a hurry, but I was just worrying about you. you're acting really weird. Call me later,k? love you.
I roll my eyes at the text message, and find myself slightly annoyed rather than glad that Gilbert's concerned for me. Then I realize, What's wrong with me?! i usually love it when Gilbert can read my mind like that! I sigh and suddenly find myself in front of my dorm. I take my key out of my pocket and make my way into the room.
As I enter the room, I glance towards Quinn's (my roomate) side of the room, to see if she's around. But, instead of Quinn sitting on her bed reading a book, I see Angel staring right at me. Suddenly, I couldn't speak, couldn't breathe, and I couldn't stop staring at her. "Hi." she greeted, as she smiled at me. i swallowed..hard. I tried to speak, but nothing came out, so I cleared my throat and said, "H.Hi...? Uh....Q..Quinn..Is..Where...?" Angel looked at me and gave out a little chuckle. "You're from my Writing class, right? ... Taylor?" I didn't want to embarrass myself by talking again, so I nodded. But, when I nodded Angel stood up and started walking towards me, and me being as nervous as I was; began backing away from her, until the back of my heels hit the side of my bed and I fell backwards onto it. She stood over me and smiled, while she leaned towards me and whispered into my ear,
"I love the faces you make when you're nervous."
The feeling of her breath on my ear made me feel like I was literally going crazy; so crazy that I didn't even notice my eyes close, and when opened them Angel was gone. Was it all a dream? i sat up from my bed and looked around, only to find Quinn sitting on her bed typing away at her laptop. " How long have you been sitting there?" I asked, Quinn stared at me as if I was crazy and replied, "For about an hour. When I got here you were sleeping." "An hour?!" I yell out, accidentally. I was asleep for an hour?! Now I know I was dreaming. Damn, if I saw her now....I'd tell her one thing....
You've got me Stupid for you.


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A current driver's license (If your license doesn't show your current address, please bring the Change of Address supplement for your license or another proof of your current address.)
Proof of current rabies vaccination for any cat(s) and/or dog(s) currently in your home (state law requirement)
If you rent, proof of landlord approval for the pet you are considering (A copy of your lease is best to be sure you're matched with an animal appropriate for the terms of your rental.)
If you're adopting a dog:
All people living in the home need to meet the dog to be sure he/she will be a good fit for everyone.
Any dogs already in your home need to meet the potential new family member to see if they're likely to get along. (It may be easiest to first visit the shelter to select a dog and then go home to pick up any existing dogs. We'll be happy to put a dog on hold for you for a few hours so you can pick up your dog(s).)
Please note that we only require that you offer suitable exercise; we don't require a fenced-in yard nor do we require home visits.
Appropriate handling items for the animal you are adopting: a carrier for a cat or other small animal (or one can be purchased for a small fee), a leash if you are adopting a dog
Necessary fees for adoption (Our adoption fees are available on this page: Adoption Fees.)
Please note that you do NOT need to be a resident of Chester County to adopt from us.
Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life! What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder? When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes. So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.


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BB-8 definitely stole the show in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Even cuter than R2-D2, BB-8 is a rounder version of Wall-E: Full of personality and emotion. That little android even has more acting skills than Hayden Christensen (sorry, not sorry). What could make BB-8 even better? Hot guys! Some genius (Marc Snetiker) came up with the idea of having hot guys embracing the cutie bot in the blog Hot Guys Holding BB-8.
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This is probably the prettiest mews in Edinburgh. Located in the New Town area of Edinburgh the property is only a few minutes' walk from an excellent choice of restaurants, cafes and shops.
The apartment is on two floors, the open plan living area and kitchen are located on the ground floor. The sitting area has a sofa and two chairs and a large flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD Player. You will find a selection of books, CDs and films. There is a dining table that also seats 4. The kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is also an All-in-one Printer and unlimited wifi.
On the lower ground floor are the two spacious bedrooms, both can be made as either twin rooms or doubles. The house bathroom has a bath, overhead shower, wash hand basin and W.C.
Large flat screen TV, DVD, Freeview & CD player,
WiFi Internet access,
Washer / dryer,
Fridge / freezer,
Nespresso Machine
Electric oven & gas hob,
Linen, towels & bathrobes provided.
Shower Gel, Shampoo & Conditioner
Complimentary chocolates
This is a no smoking property. We regret, we cannot accept pets.
Beautiful place in a great location
Myself and two pals were in Edinburgh for a Scotland rugby match and enjoyed a weekend in this property. Location is perfect - in Stockbridge and within walking distance of all central Edinburgh attractions. Situated in a quiet and attractive lane, it is in an oasis of calm before stepping out into the (enjoyable) hustle and bustle of the city.
The property itself is great - upstairs a very comfortable kitchen/diner, downstairs a bathroom and two ample bedrooms. Everything is in excellent condition making this the perfect venue for a family or a small group of friends.
I will definitely be back.
This is a lovely, spacious apartment which is beautifully furnished and offers everything that is needed for a perfect stay in Edinburgh. It is located in a really pretty, quiet road but a few minutes walk away is the buzz of the city - perfect location.
With two kids, we had a fab time in Edinburgh during the Fringes Festival during early August 2016. The bedrooms are nice. All bathroom and kitchen appliances worked well. We appreciated the cleanliness which is not a given in our experience. Thanks to the location, it was quiet and still close enough to the bus lines as well as groceries and dining places. Thanks also to the welcoming and help host.
Circus Lane is a lovely road with very well kept, historical houses. It is quiet location but within minutes you can be in the middle of the bustling city. Perfect location. The property, as other reviewers have mentioned, is spacious and everything that you need for self catering is provided. Great place to come back to after a busy day in Edinburgh! One night we ate in Nova Vegetarian Kitchen in Howe Street (2 mins from apartment) and had the most fantastic pizza.
An excellent location. The Stockbridge area was a treat to explore. The beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens was very nearby.
The apartment was well-appointed, with a Nespresso machine, and all necessary kitchen utensils.
We would rent this flat again in a heartbeat.
*Plus compulsory or optional charges based on actual occupancy or consumption. The payment has to be made in the currency offered by the property manager, before use of conversion tool. Payments in other currencies have to be negotiated beforehand with the property manager. The currency conversion tool is provided for your convenience only and is non-binding.


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