http://geodyne.livejournal.com/517781.html

I have a friend that always reaches out to help people when she can in any way. She organized and managed and downright created the LimeProject to help one friend in need. She recently auctioned one of her amazing hand done eggs to help pay the vet bills for another friend. She is always there for Josh and I and has been an endless source of support and just ... I love her muchly.

She has a cat...a beautiful black and white cat that forcibly reminds me of my lost Spatz. Hydrox is a wonderful cat that is loved very much by my friend that I love.

So here's the appeal. Hydrox is ill. Currently getting help which seems to be working. But help...Vet type help? Costs money. And my friend that manages to find ways to help others ... needs a little help this time.

There is an auction at the link above for an amazingly beautiful hand made scarf. I believe there is also a paypal if you'd rather just donate.

I'm rather fond of Hydrox. I'd like to see the helper get a little help this time.

Thank you.

My darlings,

I am going to be viciously and remorselessly hacking away at the LJ list of people to which I currently subscribe.

I won't call it the "friends list" because reading you or not reading you doesn't actually make you a friend or not a friend. It just means I read you or I don't read you.

This LJ was started to keep track of people I knew IRL that I didn't see enough...and it has just gotten too big for me.

Facebook/Myspace - I probably won't cull because I don't actually read anything on there at all anyway. I don't do the apps and I check the page about once a week to make sure no one is messaging me there. I usually see one or two pages of updates - a week - so I miss 99.9% of anything posted there.

Please don't be offended or take personally if I remove myself from reading your posts on LJ.

I can always be reached by email or phone.

This culling will be taking place over the week or so.

Again, this is not meant to harm or insult or in any way comment on any relationship. This is simply me, cutting down my reading subscriptions to a manageable level.

Thank you for your time.

YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

http://www.earthhour.org/home/

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

Did you find your local participating store?? Did you look at the titles available this year and decide which ones you wanted? www.freecomicbookday.com

Get ready! It's COMING!

As you all know, I am a big fan of a story blog called frankandeddie. It's written by a friend of mine - murnkay. I also own most of the books he's written. Strange Angel deserves it's own pimpage and I'll get there. I will.

Currently? He's writing comics. Two web comics, in fact. And, THEY ROCK!

The first is Legend of the Burrito Blade which updates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Legend of the Burrito Blade is an epic fantasy story set in modern-day New York. It is also the story of how mythology affects us and how we effect mythology. It is also the story of how we choose sides and what those sides mean. And, you know, it has food based weaponry and silliness and action and humor and everything else you might expect. We are nearing the end of Chapter One this week (only a few weeks to go) and things are building. This story is oddly dear to my heart, because how often to you get to do a grand action comic featuring swords with burritos on the end?

Not often, my friend.

The other webcomic is Things Wrong With Me and it updates every Tuesday and Thursday. It’s a strange beast. Well not for readers here, I suppose. For folks here it is Talking Heads, done somewhere else with original characters. Of course, they also have expressions. Fancy! Things Wrong With Me is all about six friends who sit around, like we all do, and talk about life, and the strangeness that falls out of our heads.

Hey - who could describe it better than the creator?

Right now I am digging "What's Wrong With Me" more than "Burrito Blade" but Joshua is the opposite. He thinks Burrito Blade is brilliant and "What's Wrong With Me" is reminiscent of his mother and her friends talking. Which explains why I like it so much. I am reading them both avidly...daily even. Any chance I get - I read murnkays writings - and I am never disappointed.

Check it out for yourself.



How to read Legend of the Burrito Blade:

* At its website: http://www.burritoblade.com
* Via RSS: http://www.burritoblade.com/feed
* Via LiveJournal: [info]burritoblade


How to read Things Wrong With Me:

* At its website: http://www.thingswrongwithme.com
* Via RSS: http://www.thingswrongwithme.com/feed
* Via LiveJournal: [info]thingswrong

A huge happy birthday to my amazing son Joshua.

I love you my dear.

This is your GUIDE to how our Free Comic Book Day at Captain Blue Hen Comics will work.

Have fun and enjoy the comics!

How does Free Comic Book Day work?
Which comics are free?
· The main free comic selection is listed below.
· Samples of all the free comics are available at the front counter. For a full list go to www.freecomicbookday.com
How do I get my free comic?
· Each and every visitor gets one free comic.
· Make your selection.
· The staff behind the counter will hand you your comic(s).
Can I get more than one free comic?
· Present your library card to get an additional free comic.
· Donate a non-perishable food item to get an additional free comic.
· (A food donation of multiple items counts for 1 comic but we appreciate your generosity.)
· Donate 50 cents to the Newark Charter School to get an additional free comic.

What are the Free Comics?
This is a brief list of fan favorites and staff picks. http://www.captainbluehen.com/free-comic-book-day/fcbd-the-free-comics/
Samples of all the free comics are available at the front counter.
Tiny Titans #1 - Your favorite heroes still in car seats! - All Ages
Nascar Heroes - Get it signed by the creators Rich Faber and John Gallaher! - All Ages
Marvel Adventures 3 in 1 - Iron Man, Hulk, Spider-man and Ant Man! - All Ages
Comics Go Hollywood! - Get it signed by Mike Manley! - All Ages
All Star Superman #1 - Classic Superhero goodness - PG
X-Men - Marvels Mightiest Heros unite in this one shot - PG
Hellboy/B.P.R.D. - Dave’s Pick - PG-13
Del Ray/Dabel Brothers Preview - Featuring the Dresden Files #1 - Joe’s Pick - PG
Top Cow/Broken Trinity - Darkness, Witchblade & the Angelus - Kita’s Pick - PG-13

There are over 25 titles to choose from, these are just the tip of the iceberg!

Character Schedule & Special Appearances
· Mayor Funk ribbon cutting ceremony: 12pm
· Spider-Man: 12pm to 2pm
· Darth Vader & Tie-Fighter Pilot: 1pm to 3pm
· Batman: 2pm to 4pm

Photographs
· Personal cameras welcome OR
· Jim Malone and portraitefx will take and print a digital 5×7 for $5.
· A portion of the fee benefits Newark Charter School and Hero Initiative.
· Some photos will be available for purchase online. Ask photographer for details.

Who Are the Guest Artists? http://www.captainbluehen.com/free-comic-book-day/fcbd-guests/
Scott Neely - Scooby-Doo, Cartoon Network Block Party, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Neil Vokes - Superman Adventures, Untold Tales of Spidy, The Black Forrest
Mike Manley - Editor of Draw! Magazine. artist for Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse
Jamar Nicholas - Gross Point Adventures, Radiskull & Devil Doll, The Jamar Chronicles
John Gallagher & Rich Faber - Nascar Heroes, Buzzboy, Roboy Red
Buzz Hasson & Ken Haeser - Living Corpse, designed our logo, movie monster creators

Artist Information
The artists are here for you to talk with, ask questions and watch them draw.
This year the artists will also do workshops at the Newark Arts Alliance (see below)
Are the artists charging for sketches?
This is at the artist’s discretion, generally the artists are happy to do a free quick sketch-especially for the kids.
We may limit and cap the artist lines throughout the day for breaks and workshops.
If you have a large party with you please do not hold up the line with requests for everyone. All the artists have prints they are happy to autograph.
If you are just looking for a quick autograph, please check with the artist assistants.

What’s Happening at the Newark Arts Alliance (NAA)?
The NAA is our new neighbor right next door and they are teaming up with us for FCBD.
Our guest artists will appear at the NAA for some kid-friendly mini drawing classes!
NAA Artist Schedule:
12-12:30 Buzz & Ken “Drawing monsters and cool facial expressions”
12:45-1:15 Scott Neely “Cartoon Network Characters”
1:30-2:00 Mike Manley “Saturday Morning heroes”
2:15-2:45 Jamar Nicholas “Rockin’ the Imagination”
3:30-4:00 John Gallagher & Rich Faber “Create a Superhero”

NAA To-Go Art Activity:
12-4:00 Newark Art Alliance’s To-Go Art Activity. Children of all ages may decorate their own mask. Create superheroes, villains, princesses, monsters, or anything you can imagine!

Where are the donations going?
This year we will raise money for the Newark Charter School and Hero Initiative.
· Hero Initiative is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book industry veterans by providing financial aid for emergency situations, medical care and other necessities of life. http://www.heroinitiative.org/
· Newark Charter School is a local elementary school.
· Newark Food Bank gets all non-perishable food items that are donated.

Captain Blue Hen Comics
280 E Main St Newark, DE 19711
www.CAPTAINBLUEHEN.com

That Saturday is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY?

Find a participating store near you or peruse the titles being given away this year:
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

Join Joshua and I at our local comic book store, Captain Blue Hen.
http://www.captainbluehen.com/free-comic-book-day/

It's going to be a good day!

Find a comic book store near you:

www.freecomicbookday.com


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Or ... Join Joshua and I and :

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Captain Blue Hen!

The annual event is the perfect opportunity to introduce your friends and family to the many worlds of wonder available at your local comic book store. From super-heroes to slice-of-life to action/adventure and beyond, Free Comic Book Day has a comic book for everyone!

* WHERE: At Captain Blue Hen - Market East Plaza, 280 E. Main Street in Newark, Delaware
* WHEN: Saturday, May 3rd from Noon to 5pm
* WHAT: Free comics, artist signings, character appearances, mini art classes, door prizes, fun and more fun!
* WHO: You are all invited!
* HOW: Free admission, everyone gets one free comic
* MORE: To get extra free comics: present your library card or bring a canned good for the Newark Food Bank or a 50-cent donation to the Newark Charter School fund.

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Extra Free Comics
Everyone gets one free comic
1 extra for a 50-cent donation to Newark Charter School
1 extra if you show us your library card
1 extra for a canned food donation for Newark Food Bank

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GET YOUR PHOTO WITH A CHARACTER

Superheroes
Spider-Man Noon - 2pm
Batman 2pm-4pm

Star Wars
Darth Vader schedule TBD
TIE Fighter Pilot schedule TBD

Simpsons, Nascar, and more to be announced

Visit with the characters, bring your camera, or we will take pictures for a donation to the Newark Charter School.


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EIGHT GUEST ARTISTS

Saturday, May 3, 2008 from noon to 5pm.

Artists will be doing sketches and chatting with visitors.

The list of the artists:
http://www.captainbluehen.com/free-comic-book-day/fcbd-guests/

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THE FREE COMICS!

http://www.captainbluehen.com/free-comic-book-day/fcbd-the-free-comics/

Date: Sunday, May 04, 2008
Time: 09:30 AM
Venue: Dravo Plaza, Wilmington Riverfront- Under cranes next to Blair Outlet store
Address:Wilmington, DE 19801

Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer 5k is organized by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Delaware Chapter (NOCC-DE) to raise funds for education and awareness about this critical women's health issue. An estimated one woman in 55 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. Currently, there is no reliable diagnostic test for ovarian cancer, and only 25% is found in the early stages. It is very important for all women to be aware of ovarian cancer, the deadly disease that "whispers".

My sister organized a team called "Bernie's Bunch" in honor of my mother last year. They walked just three weeks after mom died.

I was the only one that didn't walk, I couldn't face it. This year, I'm walking.

I know everyone has their own fundraisers, their own causes. I know not everyone can donate. That's absolutely fine. I don't donate every time either. I can't.

If you can though, I'd really like it if "Bernie's Bunch" could raise a goodly amount in my mother's memory. She would like it, too.

http://www.active.com/donate/BreakTheSilence08/berniesbunch

Thanks.

Free Comic Book Day is May 3.

My local store posted their schedule! Josh and I will be staff - officially - this year!

Free Comic Book Day Character Schedule
Spider-Man Noon-2pm
Batman 2pm-4pm
Darth Vader & TIE Fighter Pilot TBD
Polaroid pics for $3 donation or bring your own camera

Newark Arts Alliance Free Comic Book Day Activities
The Captain Blue Hen Artists do talks from Noon-4pm
"To-Go" activity: Decorate your own mask - all day
Newark Arts Alliance is located next door to CBH

Extra Free Comics
Everyone gets one free comic
1 extra for a 50-cent donation to Newark Charter School
1 extra if you show us your library card
1 extra for a canned food donation for Newark Food Bank

www.freecomicbookday.com

The associate actually said to me that "there's technology in the cups". Now, I'm sure that, in some ways, that's probably true. I, however, began wondering just what sort of technology one would place inside the cup of a bra, and if it would enable my breasts to perhaps make phone calls or send emails. With whom would they communicate? Other breasts? Would they be able to place their own orders for new underthings? I digress. I purchased a lovely balconet bra and was one my way. No technology, but that's okay. My boobs aren't Bluetooth-enabled yet.

All this month ChowYun is blogging for RAINN (Rape And Incest National Network) in support of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Go check her out!

http://chowyunsmut.livejournal.com/412068.html

If you don't read her normally, you really have to friend her for this month. She's blogging During the entire month of April for RAINN (Rape And Incest National Network) in support of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. She'll be posting about sex in some way, shape or form, as part of a contest through the Grassroots Blogger Book Marketing Campaign.

Now, some participants may take this opportunity to pontificate and preach...but not our ChowYun. She'll rant a little, rave a little and you my darling readers will learn a little and PEE YOURSELF LAUGHING quite a bit as well.

Go on. Go read. I'll see you over there!

www.freecomicbookday.com

Have your found a store near you that's celebrating?

Have you picked your choice from the titles?

Are you making a day of it or just rushing, grabbing your book, and bolting?

I, as you probably know, will be at on Main Street in Newark, DE at our favorite local store all day.

www.captainbluehen.com

Batman, Spidey, Darth, some Troopers, some Transformers, some Cylons ... they'll all be with me. And SEVEN comic artists. Doing free art to order.

It's my favorite holiday, Free Comic Book Day!


And the next day? Sunday? It's the second time "Bernie's Bunch" will be walking in the Ovarian Cancer walk. (Bernie is ... was? well she is but she isn't HERE but she's still my mom ... ANYWAY ... Bernie is my mom's name.) Sister J and her SIL J organized a group to walk in mom's name last year and they're doing it again THIS year. The whole family walked last year. Everyone but me cause I was hosting FCBD. This year, I'm trying to do BOTH. And you could TOO! Spend the weekend with Bethany ... comics on Saturday, blisters on Sunday ... YAY!

http://chowyunsmut.livejournal.com/411045.html

The Intro:
Hey Miss Manners!!! LICK ME!!!
Okay, pervs and pervettes. It's time for Chow Yun Smut to step up and testify on the importance of manners. I don't care which fork you use at the dinner table, I don't care if you hold the door open for the ladies, I don't care about the ongoing debate on who pays for a date. This is all about giving head.


Not only is she well written and hysterical - she's on a mission.


The Mission:
During the entire month of April, I am blogging for RAINN (Rape And Incest National Network) in support of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. At least once a week (but probably more often), I'll be posting about sex in some way, shape or form, as part of a contest through the Grassroots Blogger Book Marketing Campaign. While I'm doing this, if you could please donate to RAINN so that they may continue the work that they're doing, I would appreciate it. When doing so, if you would mention "GBBMC:08" and "chowyunsmut" in the "In Honour Of" box, it will help them track my posts and the donations that said posts generate. Yes, I am eligible to win prizes, but really, I'm doing this to raise money for RAINN. Every little bit helps.


Read her, you'll have a good time. Share her stuff with your friends. And maybe, just maybe, help out the mission too.

There's a battle going on in CA about homeschooling. And I would like very much for you to speak out and save it.

http://tori04.livejournal.com/158468.html#cutid1

That, above, is the first post from Tori04 detailing what's happening. From the information in her post, homeschooling was neither legal nor illegal in CA up to now. Now, it is under attack to be made illegal and to force all children to attend public or established private schools. The media, of course, is focusing on the extreme and religious examples of homeschool families. What the media is ignoring are the parents that choose homeschool for educational, intellectual, and parenting reasons.

A quote that scares me stupid:
hThe new court decision includes passages such as –

"A primary purpose of the educational system is to train school children in good citizenship, patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of protecting the public welfare.”

God help us all when the government starts foisting loyalty to the state as a mandatory code taught in school. Loyalty to the state. Why does that not scare the beejeezus out of more people? The primary purpose of the education system is to EDUCATE. To teach the basics and the methods to learn the more advanced. To LEARN and grow and decide for oneself.

Assemblyman Joel Anderson, who is a home school father himself, is introducing an Assembly Concurrent Resolution. The Assembly Concurrent Resolution bill number, ACR 115.

It is a resolution. It simply expresses the Legislature's opinion on the ruling. It does not change existing laws. It does not create a new law. It expresses support for private home education to go on as it has been under current education codes, and encourages the California Supreme Court to reverse the opinion.


Tori's post here is a heartfelt (an heartfelt? a heartfelt? I should have been home schooled.) request for CA residents to please speak out. Please let your representatives know that home school isn't just for the extreme religious right. This isn't just a republican conservative issue. Tell your democratic representatives to pay attention to this issue, to pass ACR 115. Once the government has the right to tell your children how to think, how to learn, then they aren't far from doing the same thing to you.

http://tori04.livejournal.com/2008/03/21/


From Tori:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is gathering feedback numbers regarding ACR 115, which I mentioned here and here.

If you are in support of homeschooling as a choice for parents, you can show you support by calling an automated line. No speaking is necessary

916-445-2841

Press "1" (English),

then "2" (calling about legislation)

then "1" (are you calling about ACR 115)

then "1" (in favor)

They made that easy.

Thank you.

First off, most of you know that Joshua and I were in a commercial for our local comic book store a few years back.

www.captainbluehen.com

Well, they are updating it and filming a new commercial. Josh and I have been invited back and will be filming March 11. This time, they hope to have our images transformed into comic figures (much like the recent E-surance commercial). IT should be a fun experience!

Second - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY IS COMING
May 3, 2008
www.freecomicbookday.com

Find your local store
http://csls.diamondcomics.com/

and get your free comic!
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/sponsors_gold.asp
or
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/sponsors_silver.asp

My local store - www.captainbluehen.com - will be celebrating from Noon to 5pm.
Special guests (artists):
Scott Neely - www.scottneely.com
Mike Manley - www.actionplanet.com
Neil Vokes - http://groups.msn.com/NeilsStudio/
Jamar Nicholas - http://www.jamarnicholas.blogspot.com/
John Gallagher - http://www.skydogcomics.com/about.html
Rich Faber - http://richfaber.blogspot.com/
Buz Hasson - http://cadencecomicart.com/hasson/Hasson.html
Ken Haeser - http://www.geocities.com/maelman1/

There will also be costumed visitors. Batman and the Batmobile usually show. As does Spidey and Batgirl. In the past we've also seen Cylons, Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, Transformers, and others!

Celebrate my holiday of choice - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

Who would win in a fist fight (no weapons):

Captain Jonathan Archer from Star Trek: Enterprise

or

Captain Malcolm Reynolds of Serenity



AND - Would the Brown Coats have been able to win the war if they were fighting the federation from the Star Trek universe as opposed to the central planets from the Serenity 'verse.

http://www.lulu.com/content/1267945

the 2008 Men In Kilts WITH LEAF BLOWER calendar.

Yay!

I am taking this poll, quick and dirty, for a work thing. Trying to determine what such sites are used. Obviously, since I am doing this ON LiveJournal, that one is going to show as the most used.

Feel free to pimp the poll to YOUR Flists and beyond. The most data in the least amount of time would be helpful. This is a public post!

Poll #1087871 What Sites Do You Use?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

Check all sites that you use/belong to

Please list any additional networking sites that you use/belong to