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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:43 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:44 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:46 am
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March Birthdays:
3 – Alutian
9 - Avatar34 (1990)
28 – techpriest35 (1989)
31 – Ms Flatsy Doll (1992)
If your birthday is in March but is not listed here, please post it in this thread. Make sure the guild knows of any name changes! Also, don't forget to wish an ultra special person in this guild a happy birthday on March 9! wink
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:47 am
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Kitty's Korner!
Find yourself bored? Want to find something Harry Potter related that isn't this guild cry or the wonders of fanfiction? ninja
There is a now complete blog called Mark Reads Harry Potter. Mark knew almost nothing about the books when he started, so his reactions are nostalgic and amusing. Especially his predictions. wink He does swear a lot sad so if you dislike that this may not be the best read for you. Mark was reading the 7 books one chapter a day, so each post is covers one chapter and you can watch Mark get pulled increasingly into the world and characters. 4laugh The link will take you to Chapter One of Sorcerer's Stone, and I hope you enjoy it. 3nodding
The second recommendation for those with some free time on their hands is Wizard People, Dear Reader which, despite the title, is on Youtube. Basically, someone decided to narrate the first Harry Potter movie, with a great deal of renaming and alternate character interpretation. Did a I mention a lot is changed? ninja There is also swearing and some crude jokes in the videos, so again it isn't something everyone would enjoy like two certain musicals, but it is still enjoyable.
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:50 am
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March Madness!
Now that Cupid is gone, and the Awards Season is nearly over.... what's the question on everyone's minds?!?!
WHAT THE HECK CAN I DO IN MARCH?
Well, as it turns out... there's LOTS to do! Whether you like sports (NCAA March Madness) or parties (St. Patricks Day) there's LOADS to do. Anyway, here are a few of the 'special' days and events this month.
☘ 8 International Women's Day
☘ 8 Mardi Gras(Fat Tuesday)
☘ 9 Ash Wednesday
☘ 13 Daylight Savings Begins at 2:00 a.m.
☘ 15 Ides of March
☘ 17 St. Patrick's Day
☘ 20 Spring (Vernal) Equinox
☘ 20 International Earth Day - also called Sun-Earth Day
☘ 25 Feast of the Annunciation
Still looking for something else? Well here's an entire list for March.
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:55 am
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History of St. Patrick's Day
What, exactly, is Saint Patrick's Day? It is a day where the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's feast day and anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
The first St. Patrick's Day parade(a ceremonial procession including people marching) took place not in Ireland but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.
Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society. Each group would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes (which actually first became popular in the Scottish and British armies) and drums.
In 1848, several New York Irish Aid societies decided to unite their parades to form one New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade is the muggle world 's oldest civilian parade and the largest in the United States, with over 150,000 participants.
Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore and Russia.
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:57 am
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Recipes of Gold
Disclaimer: None of the following recipes contain actual gold. That is probably a good thing because gold isn't exactly healthy.
Pot of Gold
Surprise everyone on March 17th with these wee emerald pots filled with sweet, edible gold.
Ingredients
3-ounce box of lemon-flavor gelatin
6 limes
Sugar
1 teaspoon of whipped cream
Instructions
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with plastic wrap, leaving several inches of overhang on each side (this will make removing the gelatin easier). Combine a 3-ounce box of lemon-flavor gelatin and 1 cup of boiling water in a medium bowl, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of cold water, then pour the mixture into the baking dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill the gelatin for 4 hours or until firm, then slice the gelatin into 1/2-inch cubes.
Cut off the top quarter of each of 6 limes, then, without cutting into the fruit, slice a thin layer of peel from the bottom of each one to help them stand upright. With a small knife, cut around the inside of each lime's rind to loosen the pulp, then spoon it out to make a shell.
Place a pinch of sugar and 1 teaspoon of whipped cream in the bottom of each shell, then fill each lime pot with gelatin gold. Makes 6.
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:59 am
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Lucky Charms
With all things green, the word luck comes to mind! In case you need a some extra luck this month, here are a few sources said to give GOOD LUCK. Grab them and use them for a bit of extra luck! Beware though, some of these items are a bit on the loony side (and scary: see tiger).
Ladybugs: When a ladybug lands on you it is said to be good luck. Catch one today, but don't kill it! That could be bad luck.
Rainbow: Rainbows are lucky because at the end of the rainbow is a pot of gold. A rainbow also has seven different colors
Tigers: Tigers are considered lucky in Chinese astrology. The tiger is also considered a protector against certain evils including theft and fire.
Rabbits Foot: Many rabbit feet are fitted to be carried on key chains for good luck and protection to the traveler.
Dream Catcher: Dream catchers are from Native American’s and are considered good fortune because they catch negative images from dreams and have been known to ward of bad dreams.
Horseshoe: Horseshoes are thought to bring good fortune when they are hung up on the wall of a home or above a doorway. Blacksmiths that made horseshoes were considered to be lucky.
Nautical star: The nautical star is a good luck symbol because it is seen as providing guidance for sailors.
Four Leaf Clover or Shamrock: St. Patrick’s Day has made the four leaf clover a popular symbol of luck. Four leaf clovers do exist; they are just not as common as the three leaf variety. So if you find one, it is said to be good luck!
Bamboo: Bamboo is considered good luck, specifically a certain type, named Lucky Bamboo.
Wishbone: A wishbone is a symbol of good luck and it is also a wish maker. When you find the wishbone, two people give the wishbone a tug and each of them make a wish. After the wishbone breaks, the person with the bigger piece will have their wish granted.
Falling Star: A falling star or a shooting star is lucky because it is rare to see one and you should make a wish after seeing one as it will be granted.
Lucky Penny: Many people bend over and pick up a penny lying on the ground if it is laying heads up, because it is considered good luck. Some people even keep the penny for good fortune.
Sharks Tooth: A sharks tooth is said to have protective and healing powers. They are also said to bring good luck. Many people wear them on necklaces or keep them somewhere in their house.
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:00 pm
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Just for Fun
This section consists of a few jokes and cartoons. You might not like them if you're a leprechaun mrgreen
Disclaimer: Not meant to offend any one of Irish descent.
Cutting the Grass Source
Michael O'Leary was waiting at the bus stop with his friend, Paddy Maguire, when a lorry went by loaded up with rolls of turf.
O'Leary opined, 'I'm gonna do that when I win de lottery, Maguire.'
'What's that, Michael?' responds his mate.
'Send me lawn away to be cut,' concludes O'Leary.
O'Connor and the Fierce Dog Source
O'Connor was sitting in Ward's Irish bar, Piccadilly, London with a large Rottweiler at his feet.
'Does your dog bite?' asks Murphy.
'No,' replies O'Connor.
So Murphy pats the dog who almost rips his arm off completely.
'Hey!' screams Murphy, 'you said your dog didn't bite, O'Connor.'
'That's not my dog Murphy,' concludes O'Connor.
Look to the Moon Source
Paddy and Seamus were walking home from the pub. Paddy says to Seamus, 'What a beautiful night, look at the moon.'
Seamus stops and looks at Paddy, 'You are wrong, that's not the moon, that's the sun.' Both started arguing for a while when they come upon a real drunk walking in the other direction, so they stopped him.
'Sir, could you please help settle our argument?
Tell us what that thing is up in the sky that's shining. Is it the moon or the sun?' The drunk looked at the sky and then looked at them, and said,
'Sorry, I don't live around here.'
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:01 pm
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Bitter or Sweet
by IceeWitch
About two to three years ago, the Mods received feedback from a few members about the Hogwarts Monthly. At that point in time, the Hogwarts Monthly had been on an unofficial hiatus. However, it seemed the members really, really wanted to revive that old guild tradition. With the help of Junimaia, Lorrieta helped publish the Hogwarts Monthly for the first time in ages! However, the initial revival wasn't exactly successful because of the lack of help Lorrieta and others received. As a result of the initial feedback and interest, I (IceeWitch) decided to revamp everything Hogwarts Monthly related. The results: a new and improved Hogwarts Monthly thread AND a completely redone Editor Office. I also helped create a new mule for the Hogwarts Monthly since the old mule essentially died when the Hogwarts Monthly founder (KTweirdchick) became inactive. Continued here because Gaia is now limiting posts' length.
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:03 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:05 pm
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Around Hogwarts
Hey guys, there's a few things going on, and here's a quickie, quick rundown of it all! Firstly, end of Winter Term is approaching, and although things have been running rather quietly lately, I'm sure we'll end Winter Term 2k11 the same way we started it with a BANG! The Mod Squad is taking suggestions! Next, please remember to post often in our subforums to get to know your guild members! I know some of them quite well, and they're awesome! But don't just take my word for it, find out yourself!Finally, as you may or may not know, this will be the last issue of the Hogwarts Monthly for a very long time. We've been asking an editor for the last couple of months, but we haven't had any luck yet. If you're interested, then please stop by the Editors Office OR PM IceeWitch. Anyway that's it for Around Hogwarts, please be sure to check the Entrance Hall for any other guild updates!
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:06 pm
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Bitter or Sweet
[Note from the Editor]
Continued from here because Gaia now limits post lengths. I thought these updated changes were necessary to ensure the success of the Hogwarts Monthly..... and for a full year, the Hogwarts Monthly was a success! Thanks to the dedication and overall awesomeness of the previous contributors and the very wonderful Avatar34, Lyra Elizabeth, Iceewitch and Junimaia (who all stepped in as Editors from time to time), the Hogwarts Monthly had 14 issues in this revival. However, after Avatar34 retired (mostly due to frustrations from lack of help from other members), we were left with many questions about the Hogwarts Monthly's future. I briefly answered these questions for two months.... I decided to step in as temporary editor. I had hoped someone else would volunteer for the job. No luck there. This leads me to one final question. My question: will the Hogwarts Monthly, the original work of HPGoG members, have a bitter or sweet ending? While the answer to this question gets answered in the days, weeks, or months to come, I must admit the Hogwarts Monthly has reached another bittersweet bump in its history. With that said, the Hogwarts Monthly is on an indefinite hiatus. Hope you enjoyed this issue!
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:09 pm
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