From rachael at rstiegel.yahoo.invalid Tue Jan 1 15:27:04 2008 From: rachael at rstiegel.yahoo.invalid (rstiegel) Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:27:04 -0000 Subject: SnapeFest Registration and Programming Announcements Message-ID: Snapecast is happy to bring you some important announcements about SnapeFest... Programming: Snarky has finally arrived with some of the Programming details for SnapeFest. Please see the Programming section of this web site to find out exactly what we've got planned, Registration: Remember that registration for SnapeFest officially open on January 9, 2008 at 8 PM EST. So while you're wishing the Professor a happy birthday don't forget to log on and secure your spot for the Snape-iest event of 2008. For details on how to do this, see the Registration section. Further details available at http://www.snapefest,org. Happy New Year and as always Happy Snape-ing! Rachael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] From worlds_imagination at worlds_imagination.yahoo.invalid Tue Jan 1 12:19:36 2008 From: worlds_imagination at worlds_imagination.yahoo.invalid (worlds_imagination) Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:19:36 -0000 Subject: Worlds of Imagination Message-ID: Worlds of Imagination Everything about RPG, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mythology, Graphic Novels, Cult TV under one roof. With over 3500 pages Worlds of Imagination is one of the largest Fantasy Sci-Fi and RPG sites out there. Also, tonnes of new info on all your favourite things in the main site - if you've checked it out before, please feel free to check it out again! If you've never heard of us, check it out and see what you've been missing! There is also a friendly, welcoming Forum community - dedicated to RPG, World building, Comics, Graphic novels, Cult TV and the like. Come here to meet, chat and debate and build worlds with like-minded people. The Forum is located at: http://www.worldsofimagination.com/forum/index.php Website: www.worldsofimagination.com From rachael at rstiegel.yahoo.invalid Wed Jan 9 21:00:34 2008 From: rachael at rstiegel.yahoo.invalid (rstiegel) Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:00:34 -0000 Subject: Final Regular Episode of Snapecast Message-ID: Happy birthday Professor Snape! Here's my special gift: the final regular episode of Snapecast. Here's the DL link: http://snapecast.com/podpress_trac/web/303/0/2008-01-09-SnapecastEp26.mp3 And the promo pic: http://snapecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/snapetrain-1.jpg Happy Snape-ing! Rachael From bekkio at mrsbekkio.yahoo.invalid Sat Jan 19 21:35:40 2008 From: bekkio at mrsbekkio.yahoo.invalid (Bekki Olivieri) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:35:40 -0800 Subject: Portus Call for Proposals Deadline approaching! Message-ID: <561bdbfa0801191335v68751064nc0c4cd0e2e18deb7@...> Portus 2008: A Harry Potter Symposium will be accepting proposals for Formal Programming through midnight CST on Monday, January 21, 2008. Now is your chance to be a magical part of the 5th HP Education Fanon, Inc. event, to be held July 10 - 13 in Dallas, Texas! Proposals for presentations, panels, workshops, roundtables and posters are being sought in the following areas: *Literary and Media Studies *Law, Politics, Ethics *Social Sciences *Education and Library Science *Fandom Studies and Culture *Fan Creativity For topic ideas and submission directions, please visit the Portus Call for Proposals at http://www.portus2008.org/call_for_proposals.htm. Bekki Olivieri Minister of Magic, Portus 2008 From renee.antoine at merihastyent.yahoo.invalid Mon Jan 21 12:08:28 2008 From: renee.antoine at merihastyent.yahoo.invalid (merihastyent) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:08:28 -0000 Subject: Terminus 2008 Message-ID: Dear HPforGrownups members, I'd like to invite you to submit programming for Terminus, a Harry Potter conference to be held August 7-11, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. The deadline for all proposals is February 1. I have included the call for papers below, and the programming team is happy to answer any questions at programming @ terminus2008.org (no spaces). Please turn those incredible analyses and theories in to papers, panels, roundtable discussions, and workshops--and we'd also love to receive fanfiction readings, art and crafts for the gallery and as fanart portfolios, and applications to staff creative booths for writing, editing, art, and art critique. I hope you'll join us in Chicago for an incredible five days this August! Regards, Renee Antoine Media Coordinator - Terminus CALL FOR PAPERS: Terminus Chicago, IL August 7-11, 2008 A Harry Potter Conference presented by Narrate Conferences, Inc. Terminus, an interdisciplinary Harry Potter-themed conference to take place August 7-11, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois, seeks papers, panels, interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, and other presentation formats suitable for an audience of academics, students, professionals, and fans. The overarching conference themes focus on the completed series. Analyses that address the development of topics through the entirety of the seven Harry Potter books are especially encouraged, including those topics that focus on the related cultural phenomenon. The programming will not be limited to those themes, however, and proposals that address specific aspects of the Harry Potter series, related works, and surrounding community across all disciplines are encouraged as well. A non-exhaustive list of sample topics includes literary analyses of the novels; studies of the cultural phenomenon; use of the novels in schools and libraries for education; examination of related business and legal issues; scientific explanations of magic in the series; media and fan studies; craft-based workshops in writing, art, and publishing; and overviews of how the series and films fit into larger contexts. Submission to the vetting board is by online system only. No other format or contact will be accepted. The submission system is located at . The deadline for proposals is February 1, 2008, and notices regarding proposals will be sent no later than March 1, 2008. At the time of proposal submission, we require an abstract of 300-500 words, a 50-100 word presentation summary, and a presenter biography of no more than 100 words. Those wishing to submit a proposal for a roundtable discussion may submit a brief explanation of a topic and a list of 10-15 sample discussion questions in lieu of a formal abstract. Conference papers will be collected for publication at a later date. Presenters must be registered for the conference no later than April 15, 2008. For more information about programming, our review process, and proposal submissions, please see the Terminus website at . Questions specifically about programming may be directed to . Terminus is a presentation of Narrate Conferences, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission of organizing academic, literary, and exploratory conferences that appeal to adult scholars, students, professionals, and fans. For inquiries about Narrate Conferences, Inc., please write to . This conference is not endorsed, sanctioned or any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Harry Potter book publishers, or J. K. Rowling and her representatives. From elphabapotter at elphabapotter.yahoo.invalid Fri Jan 25 08:11:29 2008 From: elphabapotter at elphabapotter.yahoo.invalid (elphabapotter) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:11:29 -0000 Subject: The Portal - January Edition: Ministry of Magic at the Mystery Masquerade Ball! Message-ID: For all the latest updates on Portus this July, check out our newsletter at our LiveJournal page . The latest Portal includes Wizard Rock announcements, reminders about Quidditch, and your chance to be a part of the official Portus podcast, the Portus Previews. Enjoy! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]