GHOSTMAN

Sunday, 31 August 2014

MSN Messenger to end after 15 years

Microsoft's Windows Live Messenger will be switched off in China in October, marking a final end to the 15-year-old service.

Originally known as MSN Messenger, it was launched in 1999 but was switched off for most users in 2013, after Microsoft bought rival Skype.
Users in China continued to use the old service but will now be transferred to Skype by 31 October.
Windows Live still had as many as 330 million users as recently as 2009.
But those numbers later declined, while users of Skype rose to nearly 300 million by 2012.
The service came to China in 2005, but later faced stiff competition from domestic rivals such as QQ messenger, built by Chinese firm Tencent.
A number of Chinese Windows Live users received emails from Microsoft on Thursday, Chinese newspapers reported, informing them of the planned closure.READ MORE-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28987797

ADAM DAVIES INTERVIEWED BY MARK ANTONY RAINES -GHOSTMAN

WHAT INSPIRED YOU? Hi Mark.I was always interested in animals and animal tracking since I was a child.In fact some of my happiest memories are going to look for adders on the moors of Cornwall on Holidays. I now take my daughter out tracking animals in the woods where I live. I was fascinated by the Arthur C.Clarke mysterious world series, and in particular Roy Macklerle's hunt for the Mokele-Membe, which I went on to look for evidence of on two occasions. WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS? I would like to see the cryptids I look for..but I am mostly interested in bringing back scientific evidence of them which can be independantly corroborated. WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FRO THE FUTURE? Not sure what next ..still thinking about it

Woolsery friendship club

Meets twice a month and is for over 65, dont like being called elderly just a number and it the attitude you apply as you age. I first went a year ago and at first felt like a new penny but soon disappeared. We play bingo, have a chat and a laugh you can go on trips.so if your looking for a club please give a try, we meet at woolsery community hall.1.00 POUND ENRANCE,5POUND PRIZE IN RAFFLE IF MIMIMUM OF 10 TO 12 MEMBERS ATTENDING-01237-431851 FOR INFO.

Saturday, 30 August 2014

Finalists named for $10m Star Trek 'tricorder' X Prize

Ten finalists have been chosen in a $10m (£6m) competition to develop a real-life "tricorder" - the medical scanner used in the Star Trek series.

The Qualcomm Tricorder X Prize, launched last year, challenges anyone to develop a wireless device capable of detecting a range of diseases.
The technology employs sensors and imaging to measure vital signs and diagnose conditions non-invasively.
X Prize officials said the technology was now "fact, not science fiction".
The 10 finalists come from a range of backgrounds, including universities, medical device manufacturers and tech start-ups.
One research team is backed by Nasa and the Bill Gates Foundation, while another is made up of engineering students at Johns Hopkins University in the US.
They now have until the middle of next year to develop workable prototypes of their devices in the hope of winning the prize.
Tuberculosis and diabetes- READ MORE- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28950201

WHAT IN A MIDDLE NAME?

I have always wondered why people are given middle names.Is it to past a family name or part of a long forgotten tradition,for years i hated my middle name would not even use it.Why?well due to when at primary school i was asked to play a well known roman-MARK ANTONY,I ran away due to fact had to kiss a girl,yuck,yes it is sad,thats why i did not use for ages.

RED SQUIRRELS BORN IN CORNWALL.

Two kits-baby squirrels were born at TREWITHEN GARDENS ,CORNWALL.In 2012 2 female and 1 male were introduced as part of CORNWALL RED SQUIRREL PROJECT.As you know RED Squirrels have to compete with greys for food/habitat and at risk of fatal disease -squirrel pox.

I FANCY A ZOMBIE FOR MY GARDEN?

D o you fancy a new way to decorate your garden?.Well try a life size zombies as sells of these grizzy ornament are up tenfold due to tv show THE WALKING DEAD.Resin head and fresh hungry ghoul clawing ground are popular.

Thursday, 28 August 2014

North Devon Firefly Faery Fayre & Ball -Barbara Hewlett-Beech-interviewed by markantony raines-ghostman

North Devon Firefly Faery Fayre & Ball was inspired by the need for something new and exciting to happen in North Devon. Other parts of the Westcountry and other parts of the British Isles have well established Faery Festivals and Balls but until July 2014 here was nothing of an Otherworldly nature in North Devon at all except perhaps the Weird Weekend which has taken place in North Devon now. NORTH Devon Firefly Faery Fayre & Ball is North Devon's first ever celebration of faery arts, crafts and music. The aim of the event in addition to celebrating faery culture is to provide an annual fundraising event for our local secondary school The Small School In Hartland which has a maximum intake of 40 pupils and provides excellent individual tuition and encourages the creative arts .We want to build on the success of the first faery fayre & ball held in Hartland in 2014 which was loved very much by all those who attended and supported the event and with the second event being held at a larger venue, Clovelly village hall on July 18th 2015.This will feature at least 20 stall holders,entertainment for adults and children at the fayre including faery workshops and live music floowed by 4 or 5 live bands in the evening at the faery ball.We are hoping that the event will grow larger from one year to the next and may eventually transform into a faery festival if there is enough support. hope this is okay for you from Babz and Gruffy (organisers of North Devon Firefly Faery Fayre & Ball ). https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Devon-Firefly-Faery-Fayre-Ball-Saturday-18th-July-2015/789367564441265?fref=ts

Sunday, 24 August 2014

Nigel Wright-INTERVIEWED BY MARK ANTONY RAINES-GHOSTMAN

QUESTIONS -WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A PARANORMAL REPORTER?OK!..1) I became a reporter in the paranormal by accident!..a large UFO wave over my home town of exmouth, in 1997 led to me writing for the local paper, and meeting Jon downes, then joined him at the CFZ and became his PA and driver . WHAT ARE YOU AIM?2) my aims nowadays are simply to keep up with the paranormal news, since I am retired from pro writing. WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE?3) I have three books in the pipeline..one fiction..and two paranormal titles. AND WISH I CAN PROMO ANY FB OR SITE YOU DO-4) by all means use any of my stuff in any way u wish...

any use for a starter?

REASON FOR TATTOO ON ARM OF NO MATTER WHAT

"No Matter What"

Chica cha ha ha
Chica cha ha ha
Chica cha ha ha
Chica cha ha ha
Chica cha ha ha
Chica cha ha ha
No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true

No matter what they call us
However they attack
No matter where they take us
We'll find our own way back

I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know our love forever
I know, no matter what

If only tears were laughter (ooh)
If only night was day (ooh)
If only prayers were answered (hear my prayers)
Then we would hear God say (say)

No matter what they tell you (ooh)
No matter what they do (ooh)
No matter what they teach you
What we believe is true

And I will keep you safe and strong
And shelter from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born

(Ooh)

No matter who they follow
No matter where they lead
No matter how they judge us
I'll be everyone you need

No matter if the sun don't shine (sun don't shine)
Or if the skies are blue (skies are blue)
No matter what the end is
My life began with you

I can't deny what I believe (what I believe, yeah)
I can't be what I'm not
(I know, I know) I know this love's forever
That's all that matters now
No matter what

No matter what (no, no matter, no)

No, no matter
That's all that matters to me
[Repeat X 7]