givesushope
It's that glorious time of year when we reunite with loved ones (we neglected all year), stuff our faces to excess, and pass out in front of the TV. Perhaps a recalibration of the thanksometer is in order. A spin-off of the popular GivesMeHope.com site, this community invites you to document moments of kindness, generosity, and pure human love in 350 words or less.

veggieslackers
Despite its mainstream appeal, Thanksgiving is not for everyone. There are those struggling with food disorders, for whom this day causes endless conflict. There are the cash-challenged, who can't afford the gluttony we've grown to expect. There are the lonely, who don't have loved ones nearby. And let's not forget the vegetarians, who decry the animal cruelty. But there's one more group we often overlook: the terminally lazy! This community of lazy vegetarians offers easy recipes for an animal-friendly feast.

fashin
Just in time for holiday shopping season, this fashionista community brings you the world of haute couture in the form of sumptuous photos, video clips, and candid commentary. There's also a sugary sprinkle of mainstream movie discussions and debates on such pressing social issues as manicure styles and celebrity colonics. If you need a break from the daily grind to indulge your girlie side, this is twinkly pink on steroids.

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HERE at midnight_road

Yesterday was gpsysngbrd's birthday. And I completely spaced.

As punishment... you may lock me in a closet with a Jeff-enraged Hildy. I deserve it.

I hope you had a wonderful day!

Sadly, I am realizing just how much I fail with the YahooGroups. I practically abandoned them once I found LJ. And, well, hotmail kept deciding when I would get my email and when I wouldn't.

I should log in and see what's happening...

But, not right now.

Bad Horse: I plotted the rest of the dance on the way to work this morning. Well, not the rest of it, but the next bit, at least. :)

Going to pop into an apartment complex I've driven by far to many times this afternoon and see if they have anything open in January. Found a few other places in the area... they just keep getting farther away. Need to find out if there's an easier way to get to the other side of town than going through downtown and campus. It's doubtful.

Title: Poker Face
Summary: Harry and Luna play strip poker for chocolate frogs.
Characters/Pairings: Harry/Luna
Genre: Fluff, maybe
Rating/Warnings: PG for near nudeness
A/N: Written for sweetnessarose
Word Count: 555

( cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin )

Kat//Hufflepuff

Hey guys,

Sorry about this, I've been having some IRL issues recently, the brightside is they've left me with more time for HiH >.< (I know, I can't decide if it's a good thing either).

Anyway, activities approved, sorting, etc, auto generated and submission dates changed for the current month.

Knuts were deposited some weeks ago.

Btw, any officials want their activities auto-generated? They have to occur regularly, and have nothing that needs approval, so WB/SQ/etc are out because of the prompts, but I'm sure there are a few out there.

- sas x

Activity: Free-style Potions Extravaganza!
Points: 5 points for a good potion, 10 points for a unique potion, 0 points for an explosion.

( Holy giant results table, Batman! )

I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death... But only if you sign up.

5 more people want to become animagi!

( #301 - #305 )

<b>Applicant #301</b>: <b>Applicant #302</b>: <b>Applicant #303</b>: <b>Applicant #304</b>: <b>Applicant #305</b>: -Name, House; Registered Animagus Form

Remember:
- Follow the voting guidelines.
- Especially remember to check that your animal choice has not already been claimed.
- Keep to the deadline! The time will always be given in GMT.
- Elaborate your vote (a couple of reasons will suffice, we just want a bit more than just the vote itself) for the full 10 points per vote.

Get your votes in before November 28th at 6 PM UTC (12 PM EDT).


-Silyara, Slytherin; Peruvian Jaguar

For the applicants: The process of becoming an animagus is nearly complete! Here are the options you may choose to settle into as your final animagus form. If you're not satisfied with these choices, I am deeply sorry. You may re-submit a new application, if you wish. I hope you like your options!

Applicant #296: Serval, White-Tailed Deer, Roufous Hummingbird, Squirrel Monkey
Applicant #297: North Pacific Albatross, Azure Winged Magpie, Whitethroated Needletail Swift, Canary
Applicant #298: Newfoundland, Kodiak Bear, Reindeer, Colima Coyote
Applicant #299: Iberian lynx, Quagga, Side-Striped Jackal, Asiatic Lion
Applicant #300: New Caledonian Crow, Golden Marmot, Great Evening Bat, White-Faced Capuchin

When you have decided which of the four choices will be your animagus form, the final step to mastering the transformation is to write a short 200-600 word essay about the connection you share with that animal.
If you're having problems deciding, feel free to comment to this post asking for more feedback or discussion. Be sure to include your Animagus number!

Remember, it is mandatory to write this essay to become a registered animagus here at HiH. Go here to submit your essay, where your essay will be approved and you'll be given a lovely banner. DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICANTS TO TURN IN THE ESSAY IS Sunday, 22 November.

If you do not submit your application by then, you will lose your choices and have to re-apply.
Don't forget that Wiki is your friend. You can get a wealth of information from it!

( Individual Participation and House Totals. )

I'm not sure if asking questions is allowed; my apologies if it isn't.

I'm trying really hard to find this video on Youtube ... this girl is holding (what I think is a) tiny kitten, and she says, "tough guy! gonna eat you up!" and then the kitten mews and she laughs. I'm not even 100% sure it's a kitten, but I'm fairly sure it's a little gray one.

Help? It's almost like a song stuck in my head.

ETA: Found by wuweibaby! Thank you!!

Points: 50/40/30/10 :: 1st/2nd/3rd/Placement
Jess will receive an extra 5 points if she participates for suggesting this activity idea :)
Deadline: Entries: 22nd November @ 11PM UTC | Voting: 30th November @ 6PM UTC
Details: Design jersey icons for the players

-Make one sample icon/jersey design for each house, plus one for the referee. You can put any position on the icon you like.

-You must follow all Livejournal size restrictions. If you can't use them on LJ, what's the point, right?

-All icons must be appropriate for use in this community so they must follow the BBFC's 15 rating.

-Remember, if your icon wins the contest, it will be used by all of the quidditch players within the HiH community. It will be your job to create each of the icons.
You will also need to provide the .pdf file or similar should you win - so that I can create the icons for future players.

QUIDDITCH FAN ACTIVITY


Points: 50/40/30/10 : 1st/2nd/3rd/Participation Only
Deadline: Entries: 22nd November at 11PM UTC | Voting: 30th November at 6PM UTC
Details: Create the perfect game face for your next quidditch match. Paint one/both of the following templates - you can use any means you like - MS PAINT / Photoshop / print-off and paint them by hand - doesn't matter!

5 POINTS PARTICIPATION PER IMAGE.

DESIGNS DO NOT HAVE TO BE FOR YOUR OWN HOUSE TEAM.

This activity was suggested by Liz qioui - you will gain an extra 5 points if you participate in this activity :)
( templates under the cut )

I MUST NOT TELL LIES!

Activity: Red Cap Deception Detection
Points: 50/40/30/10 for First/Second/Third/Participation
Plus up to 10 Bonus Points
Deadline: Submitting Lies and Truths: Sunday 22nd at 11PM UTC | Guessing: Sunday 29th at 11PM UTC
Details: Red caps lure their prey away and then bludger them to death.

WE MUST NOT BE DECEIVED BY THESE EVIL CREATURES!

In order to make sure that we shall not be deceived by these creatures we must practice of Decepetion Detection Skills. Part One: 16 Nov - 22 Nov Participants will submit 2 truths and 1 lie about themselves Part Two: 23 Nov - 29 Nov Participants will guess will answer in screened comments which they think are the lies. 5 points participation for each part 1st/2nd/3rd : 50/40/30 - for amount of lies detected Plus Bonus Items

This activity was suggested by Am cxrdevil - you will gain an extra 5 points if you participate in this activity :)

Oh Look! A useful textbox! Fill in your lies and truths here!
1: 2: 3: Which one is the lie? NAME | HOUSE

DO NOT FORGET: THE SAFE SPACES ACTIVITY IS STILL OPEN HERE

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Wanna fight some bad guys? Join us HERE!

Lorelei laurahonest, has decided to step down from her position as Hufflepuff Beater.

So there is an open slot for any alternate wishing to become a core team member - you must be available for the next match: Saturday 21st @ 9PM UTC

Comment below if you would like this position.

The sign up sheet has been posted!!! Go sign up!

Here!