Brittrack December Meet and Greet this Sunday!

All right. I know you all have been waiting with baited breath (Eww, smells like worms!) So, without further ado, the December Meet and Greet is announced! <much fanfare> Come and raise a pint with your fellow Brittrackers and revel in the camaraderie that is, er, Brittrakky. Sorry, fell through there. Well, you get the point.

We hope to see you all there!

When: Sunday 12 Dec @ 2:00 PM
Where: The Grange Public House
426 West Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA
(404) 270-9950‎

Google Maps Directions to the Grange
http://thegrangepublichouse.com/

I was thinking about making a Klingon costume. ;D
BUT i was wondering where i could find/see some outfits from DC.
and some tips would be appreciated

I found this thread over at Reddit.com today, called "Just another reason as to why I don't go to Cons anymore." It linked to a post by a past Dragon*con vendor, "Blind Ferret", who says they have been "booted" from Dragon*con 2010 over an "incident" Dragon*con was at fault in.

You can read all about it here: Booted from Dragon*con

Reddit posting: Just another reason as to why I don't go to Cons anymore.

People have been looking for an official Dragon*con response to all of this, but I haven't seen one posted as of yet.

Edit Not sure why I'm being confused with someone else, but just to be clear

1) I didn't post this anywhere else
2) I'm not affiliated with the comic. Never even heard of it till I read about it on reddit
3) Not trolling. Didn't say I supported either D*C or the comic people. Just said people were looking for a response from D*C and I hadn't seen one. That's it. I posted this because it was causing a big stir and worth at least mentioning.

Sheesh.

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I'm looking for a fast, reliable video service in Atlanta to edit a couple of home movies (less than 45 minutes worth of footage). They need to be able to transfer VHS to DVD/rip DVDs, add credits and menus, edit sound and video, add slideshows, etc. Cost is a factor and I need them by Christmas. Can anyone recommend someone they've used or heard was good?

Who would love to see Kevin Conroy at Dragon*Con 2010?

Who should we get in touch with?

Chime-in...

Heyla, folks. This year will be my third year at D*Con. After two years of going as Aeryn Sun or dressed up in my SCA clothes, I want to branch out a bit with my costuming.

On my wish list is a Jedi outfit, WoW Night Elf costume and a Fremen from Frank Herbert's Dune (aka the Sci-Fi channel version). Jedi and Nelf, I've found patterns/prosthetics for and can probably swing with little difficulty. However, I'm having a hard time finding patterns or advice on the Fremen stillsuit. Plugging the most likely suspects into Google has produced nothing I can use. Do any of you old-hands at cosplay have any suggestions for where I can look?

Thanks.

**FINAL EDIT Thu Dec 10 02:15:47 UTC 2009**

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Last week brought us a fine discussion of Violence and Pacifism. We had a few folks show up — including one old friend — and we explored everything from how we perceived the subjects to how we enacted them in our lives to how the concepts fit into our religious practices and beliefs.

Tonight we talk about Dichotomies. Many things get broken into good and bad, dark and light, hard and soft, masculine and feminine, and a whole host of other dichotomies. Some of these relate to one another, while others can be mostly distinct. How do we see these dichotomies in our lives? Do we embrace and work with them, or do we reject them entirely? Do they relate to one another? If so, how, and if not then how are they sometimes thought to? How can we judge their value? How can they lead us to be better people or obstruct us from doing that? Come along tonight and join in the discussion!

With regard to scheduling and topics, consensus seems to be that interest is very low in the upcoming Calendars and Timekeeping topic. I’m replacing it. If you’re interested in seeing it rescheduled, please show up and share your thoughts.

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Upcoming discussions

2009-12-7	Dichotomies: Good and Bad, Dark and Light
2009-12-14	Depression and Religion
2009-12-21	Winter Solstice, Yule, and related winter holidays

Other future topics

• Sex in Pagan Religions
• Ritual Etiquette
• Storytelling and Mythology
• Religion at the Workplace
• Social Norms
• Reasons for Belief
• Pagans and Social Action
• Famous Pagans
• Gems and Minerals and Herbs
• Cycles and Patterns of Activity
• Astral Projection and Out-Of-Body Experience
• Dreams and their Interpretation
• Kitchen Witchery
• Technology and Paganism
• Pagans and Paganism in the Media
• Mental Illness in Shamanic Paths

Can anyone recommend a dry cleanner in the Roswell area that can handle a beaded chiffion gown?

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The server issues of the Celtic Podcast should be resolved. So go download show 74 now. #celticmusic #

Talk of snow in LA. That'd be awesome if it stuck around for faire tmrw. But doubt it. 2 weekends left. Come out and get The Bridge. #

Was picking Xmas songs for Celtic Xmas podcast. Now wanting to listen to Xmas music. Shoulda put on my iPod. Ah well next week. #

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This guy is possibly the best ASL singer I've ever seen or heard of. No, singer is not a typo for signer.




Here's the antidote for the saddest thing that ever made sad sadder:

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Looking for suggestions for New Year's Eve events. I have a friend coming into town and haven't done anything for NYE here except the Peach Drop. We'd want dinner/drinks/dancing, leaning more toward the classic/blues/jazz side of things (as opposed to dance/techno or urban/hip-hop). Also dressy/formal instead of casual. We're considering the Downtown Countdown at the Hyatt but haven't bought tickets yet (though I did go ahead and book a room, since that can be cancelled).

And just to be clear, this is a couple-y sort of evening. :)

Ideas welcome!

LiveJournal: The First Decade

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Phobia is back, but this month we have moved a week to the second Friday of the month!On December 11th we return with Christmas Evil! We bring you one of the hottest Phobia’s yet when Sasha Sparks ( www.sashasparks.com ) takes to our stage! She will be doing two shows guaranteed to teach you exactly what “shock and awe” actually mean! Of course the dance floor will be made merry with the musical styling’s of DJs Aesthetic and Omac who will keep you moving and warm all night long. We will also have a theater room showcasing the finest in Christmas horror films. Last but not least, our Dungeon will be monitored by Master Chuck who promises that all you naughty people shall be punished accordingly! As always, we will be at the Spring4th Center located at 728 Spring St, Atlanta GA. You need only be 18 to party and 21 to drink. Doors are at 10pm and we go all night long till 6 am. Cover price is $12 in fetish gear and $15 in street clothes. More info can be found at www.myspace.com/agoraphobiaproductions</div>