Hey LJers,

I just wanted to let you all know that we are going to be performing some mogilefs maintenance over the next few days. We will be upgrading our current version to latest stable as well as changing some db config information to better handle the amount of files we are currently hosting. This shouldn't cause a big impact on site stability, but you may see some minor delays with userpic / scrapbook images appearing or other requests associated with our mogilefs. We would love to not have that happen, but unfortunately with some of the steps we need to take we have to cause a delay with images. I figured this was a better solution than taking down all of LiveJournal because well lets face it, we all need our daily LJ fix ;)

Thanks,

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backpacking
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Back for less then a week and that idiot is already causing problems. At least he won't be sulking now.

[voice post]
I think this was the first time I survived this random curse weekend without being affected. Or maybe I've been too busy to notice... [A small sigh.] It's been hectic these past few weeks. [And I haven't seen her around... Could she have...]

[/post]

[Private voice to Michiru:]
Michiru?
[/private]

bookfails
Planning to do your part to help boost the declining publishing industry this holiday? Better check here first. Sure, there are plenty of folks who post glowing reviews of their favorite books. But what about the epic fails? Compose and/or discuss snarky, incisive critiques on the books you despise most.

foundphotos
Ever stumble across a frayed photo in your grandmother's attic? How about a faded picture tucked in the sleeve of an old novel at a used book sale? This is the place to post them. An amazing, eclectic collection of photographs sure to delight anyone with a penchant for history or nostalgic memorabilia.

note_to_cat
Having trouble conveying the concept of accountability to your cat? Now you can share letters to your significant felines and give public witness to your declarations of love and domestic negotiations. Whether you want to publish an apology for falling short on your cat-nip obligations or you need to raise a delicate hygiene issue.

[His voice is dry and utterly unimpressed.]

I realize that being a god has the unique and rather counter-intuitive effect of limiting one's creativity, but this is approaching angelic levels of repetitive idiocy.

At one time, I'm certain there were individuals who were disturbed to hear the voices of those not present in this world. However, this particular trick has been overused to the point of desensitization.

[His voice takes on a wearily nostalgic tone.]

I almost miss the semi-monthly influx of rat men. That at least was entertaining.

God damn (these electric sex-pants) finals and projects. I can't even focus on anything right now.
I'll be back in a week. Next Monday, no doubt. This Thursday at the earliest.

This affects: Mizore, Aika, Indy, and Lelouch.

[the video starts, and immediately, Diva's back is shown. she is just standing there, her arms in front of her rather than at her sides, and her head is tilted to the side slightly. around her are the corpses of numerous turkeys, bits of gravy and stuffing here and there; it seemed they tried attacking Diva with these foods, only to fail. miserably.

a few moments go by until the chiropteran begins swaying from side to side, and after a few more minutes, she turns gracefully, Ritsuka limp in her arms. she frolics around in her spot a few times, as if she were dancing with the lifeless cat boy, and after a spin or two, she stops, facing the camera, Ritsuka's head laying against her chest. if one were to look closely, they'd be able to notice the fresh bite marks at the boy's neck, some blood smeared around it too.

Diva giggles and brings a hand up to position Ritsuka's head so it seems like he is looking at her]

Hmm~ Wasn't that fun, boy~?

[she gives another giggle and turns the boy's head so it looks to the LP screen and makes it nod once. his face now fully visible to the recording camera, it can be seen that his eyes are still open and red from crying. after a few seconds, she lets go of Ritsuka's head and looks to the LP again, giving a rather sadistic grin before the feed cuts off]

[[ooc: yup. Ritsuka's dead ladies and gents. Diva was feeling a bit hungry and just so happened to run into Ritsuka. SO... she drained the poor boy... :D]]

[ooc: Memory Theater Curse. She's unaware that it is up. =\]

Hey guys! Finally made a decision about something I've been thinking about for a while now. I'm gonna canon update Fay, all the way to the end of the epilogue. Because that's what the cool kids and Derek have been doing.

Plus, I feel like I've done all that I can with him at his current canonpoint? It's a bit of a hard one to play from without castmates. Anyway, he's gonna disappear for a few days (till Thursday at the latest) while I get my act together, and then come back updated to the epilogue. Which means a snazzy new outfit, less emo, sparkles and he actually will still have both his eyes. Sorry to TsunTsun and Mireille, you'll have to live without mommy for a little while.

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Photos of the week

We're so delighted with the immense talent of our growing, global lj_photophile community that we've decided to introduce a poll. Each week, we'll choose a half-dozen photos (based on user comments and staff feedback) and ask you to select a photo of the week. The winning photo will be announced in the next newsletter. If possible, please limit photo size to 350x350 to ensure that images display properly on friends pages. We want to thank you again (and again!) for sharing your passion.

Check out this week's photo poll and more fantastic user content after the jump!

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Curtains

Thanks for joining us. To our American friends, have a fantastic Thanksgiving. To all of our international neighbors, we'll eat a little extra for you!

Has anyone been to the center of the city yet today? Which one of you guys did this feast? Which one of you COULD do this? I didn't think there were half of these foods here, or the utensils and methods to make it look so pretty. Aaron? Aaron, this was you, wasn't it?

Wait, is that--what did they call it last year? Chidukey? Duckeney? No, that's not right. What was it? OH! Turducken! Still a weird name.

Who wants to be the brave soul and poison-tests it for me join me for lunch?

Yeah, I'm sure you all saw this coming.

Dropping out of Purg now. It was a fun...god, it's been almost two years. But yeah, it was a blast. Thanks for the fun times, guys.

friend remove overlord_of_all
friend remove maplefuckyeah
friend remove winterarmstrong

Now where is that ungrateful sodding bitch.

It ain't right what she did to him.

And her. She shouldn't have even been there with him.


{ooc: The victim of Blair's button pushing. She's looking for Lucy and Penny.}

65redroses
Eva is a vibrant young woman with Cystic Fibrosis who survived a double lung transplant. Read about her difficult recovery and personal triumphs over pain, isolation, and fear. Back in school, Eva now works part-time in a children's center and enjoys running and cross-country skiing. A documentary on her story, entitled 65 Red Roses, won three awards at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

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Want to share a fabulous home recipe for coconut bread? Suddenly run out of confectioner's sugar with company on the way and need to find out a quick in-house substitute? Searching for tips on what to charge for a custom-designed wedding cake? Whether you're a professional chef, an aspiring culinary wizard, or a happy home-baker, you'll get delicious guidance from fellow and sister foodies.