From anamcaraaa at anamcaraaa.yahoo.invalid Sat May 9 16:58:30 2009 From: anamcaraaa at anamcaraaa.yahoo.invalid (anamcaraaa) Date: Sat, 09 May 2009 16:58:30 -0000 Subject: Absorbed fantasy reading study research participants needed Message-ID: Have you ever been lost in a fantasy or science fiction book and felt like the story world was real? I am currently working on my dissertation as part of my doctoral studies at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. To complete this project I am doing research on reading fantasy literature in an absorbed state.?In this study, fantasy literature is broadly defined and includes myths, legends, folktales, and fairy tales, as well as modern fantasy and science fiction. I could use your help. I am looking for people who are 18 years of age or older, have read fantasy literature in an absorbed state of mind and have been positively affected or transformed by the experience, are willing to write about their experiences for confidential use and publication in this study, and are willing and able to communicate primarily via e-mail. Participants in this study will write about their positive meaningful experiences of reading fantasy literature in an absorbed state of mind. ?? ? Please share your stories with me! If you are interested in participating, send an email message to campbell.dissertation at gmail.com with your name and the best way to contact you (i.e., phone number or email) or call me at 650/799-5236 (cell phone). ? Thank you so much for your help! ? - Sheree From heidi at heiditandy.yahoo.invalid Wed May 13 22:15:49 2009 From: heidi at heiditandy.yahoo.invalid (Heidi Tandy) Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 18:15:49 -0400 Subject: Volunteer at Azkatraz and get a chance to win an INFINITUS registration Message-ID: <5913e6f80905131515s5574baefq6727a51fc6420d47@...> Who wants a free registation to INFINITUS 2010? AZKATRAZ volunteers have a chance to win a FREE registration to next year's INFINITUS conference in Orlando, FL! For EVERY hour you work, you get a raffle ticket that enters you to win (minimum 5 hours). The MORE you volunteer, the more chances you get to WIN! In addtion, volunteers get a FREE AZKATRAZ t-shirt, access to FREE food from the volunteer room while on duty, plus a chance to make new friends! Winner of the free INFINITUS registration will be announced at the LEAVING FEAST at AZKATRAZ! Here is a list of open volunteer positions: * Quidditch Tournament coordinator * Jail & Bail - Head Auror * Jail & Bail - Arresting Aurors * Common Room Coordinator * Decoration Specialists * Formal Programming Room Prefects * Formal Programming Head Boy/Girl * Security Patrol * Registration Team * Many more to come... Don't miss out, email volunteerteam at ... today for more information! We've updated our Help Wanted page at http://www.hp2009.org with more information, too From heidi at heiditandy.yahoo.invalid Wed May 27 21:11:30 2009 From: heidi at heiditandy.yahoo.invalid (Heidi Tandy) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 17:11:30 -0400 Subject: Azkatraz Formal Programming Schedule is Online Message-ID: <5913e6f80905271411y5e1307a5g9fa5cbe89a5cd60b@...> But first, a quick note regarding Infinitus. There have been rumors on the net over the last few days positing that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter would not be opening until late 2010. However, Infinitus2010.org chair Jenn Clack confirmed with Universal today that it *will* be open in time for Infinitus in July of 2010. Hope to see you there! But before that, we have Azkatraz - and at Azkatraz, the main feature of each day (other than Friday - more about that below) will be our formal programming. The schedules for each day have been uploaded to our website and you can follow the links at http://www.hp2009.org/?q=node/103 for details! Friday, there's no formal programming - instead, you can explore San Francisco, recuperate from the HBP showing and Leaky Mug and/or head down to Golden Gate Park on the Official Azkatraz Bus for a day of fantastic Quidditch play. We've announced the details for our Quidditch Tournament at http://www.hp2009.org/?q=node/99 - there are still spaces on all eight teams, so sign up soon! The sign-up fee, which covers transportation, a personalized shirt, a pizza lunch and water and other hydrating beverages, is $30 through June 5, and $35 thereafter. We're also having pick-up Quidditch at mid-day on Friday - click that url for more information. Tickets are still available for Wrock Around the Rock, and if you have friends who'd like to go without registering for Azkatraz, tickets are now available to the general public at http://www.tinyurl/WrockAz - if you're already registered, you can add tickets by modifying your registration at https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx?e=f819871c-99ce-45a7-9c71-28234ff6a033 - and don't forget to pre-order your Azkatraz tee shirt while you're at it. See you in a few weeks! - Team Azkatraz From blimeybung at blimeybung.yahoo.invalid Wed May 27 23:01:21 2009 From: blimeybung at blimeybung.yahoo.invalid (blimeybung) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 23:01:21 -0000 Subject: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Party Message-ID: The Half Blood Prince Release Party!! Where: FunCity Costumes 2820 E. University Dr Mesa, AZ 480-654-5113 When: July 7th (starting @ 12 noon) Who: Harry Potter fans!! All ages welcome!! Costume Contest ? dress up ?lots of HP Costumes in stock! - as your favorite H P Character for a chance to win great prizes Fun and games all day!! Trivia Tournament?Scavenger Hunt?Bertie Botts Tasting contest?Guess the beans?Gnome toss for the littlest of wizards!! Large selection of Alivans merchandise in stock!! We are also collecting for Sunshine Acres Children's Home? If you could bring one of the following items it would be greatly appreciated!! For every item you bring you will receive one raffle ticket towards prize drawings* Otter Pops---Water Bottles---Fruit Cups---Juice Boxes---Or any non-refrigerated snack item *must be present for all drawings [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]