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July 14th, 2009
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Venus: Watch a Video, Get an Item!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51510631#1756153779
Summer's here and Venus is back on Gaia! Check out the Venus Profile to watch a new video and get a special item. Keep it handy, because it's your key to accessing the upcoming ladies only world on Gaia.
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Cash Shop Update: New Epic Fantasy Items
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52013863#1767202755 
Hiya, guys! I just expanded the Cash Shop's inventory with some brand new fantasy-themed items, all perfect for those epic weekend romps through dangerous dungeons, forbidden realms, and public parks. Take a look:
- Briar's Shot: A suite of red forest fatigues, featuring in ornate rifle, suit, cape, hair, gloves, boots, earrings, and little pouch to store ammo or candy.
- Dwarven Locks: A must-have for any self-respecting beard fanatic. Includes 4 color variations of the hair and beard style made popular by hunky Dwarven warriors.
- Ironcrusher Armor: A menacing chest plate forged by one hell of a blacksmith. Also features a terrifying helmet and extremely lethal battle axe.
- Azrael's Shadowgear: Deadly daggers accompany this collection of purple and gray roguish attire.
- Sibyl's Incantation: A magic staff binds this set, which includes captivating green eyes, an emerald headpiece, flowing black hair, and a lovely multipart robe. Beware its dark curse!
- Pizarro's Armaments: No gross-tasting potions required here. Become a battle-armored centaur whenever you want, or deck yourself out with shoulder pads, gauntlets, and an awesome helmet.
- Smok the Baby Dragon: A playful little dragon pup eager to be your friend. Thankfully it hasn't mastered the art of setting you on fire yet.
All of these items except Smok the Baby Dragon are available together in the value-priced Bundle of Epics. As a special bonus, it includes the Bahn Hammur, a beautifully crafted gold and silver weapon of mass destruction.
Visit Ye Olde Cash Shoppe
Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more.
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July 13th, 2009
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Convention Tour 2009: Otakon!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52007549#1767061026 Convention Tour 2009: Otakon!
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We're delighted to announce the triumphant return of the Gaia Convention Tour! This year, we'll be making appearances at conventions all across America, and our next stop is coming up in Baltimore!
We'll be visiting Otakon this weekend, and we hope to see you there!
Where: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
When: July 17th - 19th
What: Panel discussions, prizes, activities, and more!
Witness the breathtaking Gaia Panel at 9:00AM on Saturday, July 18th in Panel Room 4. As usual, we'll be bringing plenty of great prizes for a few lucky winners, including shirts, plushies, Cash Shop items, Monthly Collectibles and much, much more! You'll also get a sneak peek at some upcoming features and updates to Gaia and zOMG!. Bring any questions you might have, because we'll have a Q&A session at the end.
As a bonus, all panel attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2009 Item for your avatar, along with a zOMG! starter pack.
For those of you unable to attend Otakon, be sure to check out the Live Web Cast and post questions for the Live Q&A session.
For more info on Otakon and all the latest news on the Gaia Convention Tour, visit our convention home page.
[b]Find Out More about Otakon!
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July 11th, 2009
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EI Report: Nightmare, Gogh Reed, Lyndexer's Journal
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51898825#1764651932 
Hey, we're finally releasing the EI Report! Better late than never, right? This week, lucky EI owners are getting updates to the Gogh Reed and Lyndexer's Journal, and pepper-tea is taking the helm on the glorious Nightmare. Have a look, willya?
Stop by the Cash Shop to get yourself a piping-hot EI!
Get Your Evolving Items Now!
Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more.
Stay tuned for the full report with Timmy and a slightly scuffed-up Dr. Singh...
Dr. Singh: Hi, folks! Welcome to the Evolving Item Report, your weekly guide to all the best--
Timmy: Wait a minute, Doc! Aren't you gonna get the makeup lady to fix up those scratches?
Dr. Singh: No, Timmy. I defeated that floozie in honest fingernail combat, and I wear these scratches as badges of honor. Oh, I suppose I should explain-- last week, folks, a low-rent floozie was hanging all over poor Timmy, disturbing his innocence with her touchy-feely behavior.
Timmy: Thanks for fightin' her off. Say, are those... bits of her hair?
Dr. Singh: You see, Timmy, when a woman defeats a floozie, it's customary to yank out her tramp-weave and take it for your own.
Timmy: I guess you got this whole floozy thing figured out, huh?
Dr. Singh: I do, Timmy, but I can't fight your battles forever. Someday you'll have to learn how to repel tramps on your own. But there's no time for that now-- we've got a show to do!
Timmy: And what a show it is, Doc: three items evolvin', all of 'em awesome!
Dr. Singh: That's right! First up, the classically handsome Lyndexer's Journal-- it's a tale of ascent to heroism, and we're seeing our hero in young adulthood, enjoying a summer spent the beach. Check out that antique bathing costume!
Timmy: I tried to go to the beach the other day, but everyone was laughin' at my sunken chest. Maybe I should get one of those.
Dr. Singh: The Gogh Reed is looking especially beautiful this week, with a brilliant golden crystal motif. And this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser-- pepper-tea is handling the art for the Nightmare this week, and it's really showing that terrifying nocturnal beauty can match perfectly with elegant style.
Dr. Singh: You know, Timmy, you're an adult now. You can stop using adorable euphemistic curse words.
Timmy: But it's my trademark, Doc!
Dr. Singh: Well, looks like that's about all for this week, ladies and gents! As always, you can vote in our poll to let us know which items you like most. See you next week!
Timmy: Doc... are you gonna wear those bits of weave in your hair forever?
Dr. Singh: Of course not, Timmy. I'll ceremonially burn them tonight, thus freeing you forever from the floozie's wicked influence. Honestly, Timmy, you should really know this stuff by now.
Timmy: Bein' an adult is pretty confusing....
Dr. Singh: You have no idea, little buddy.
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EI Report: Delayed :(
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51905441#1764804068 Due to our unexpected ongoing battle with our avatar database, we're not going to be able to release the Evolving Item Report today. We're still working hard on getting everything back under control, but it may be a while-- we'll get it out sometime in the next few days.
We apologize to all the disappointed EI owners out there-- we're just as bummed about this as you, we promise. Thanks so much for your patience, guys.
-The Gaia Team
(P.S. - We managed to release an Aquarium update earlier, but only because it doesn't involve the avatar system. No such luck with the EIs, unfortunately.)
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July 10th, 2009
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Aquarium Update: Mini-Monsters - First Strike
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51853761#1763625063
Mirai: Hellllllooooo! Barrett and I have a special update today. Right, Barrett?
Mirai: We're fully stocked with the new Aquarium Mini-Monsters: First Strike packs!
Barrett: These mini-monster packs introduce the Animated, those nasty critters that have been plaguing Gaia for the past year, to your aquarium. Each pack comes with four random monsters for one low price.
Mirai: How'd they get so tiny?
Barrett: Oh, that was nothing! Using a regular ol' shrink ray I got from this guy I know, I was able to miniaturize a large number of Animated monsters... and possibly a cow or two. Hopefully Rancher Bill doesn't read this.
Mirai: Oh! Oh! Which monsters?
Barrett: First Strike features 24 monsters to collect, including the Anchor Bug, Clutch, Buzzsaw, Carrion Flower Fluff, Barnacle Fluff, Sky Fluff, Cuckoo, Alarmskeeter, Cow, General Mayhem, Lawn Gnome, Lawn Gnome Major, Lawn Gnome Courier, Duneslam, Pink Flamingo, Garlic, Gilroy, Gramster, Kokeshi Doll, Landshark, OMG, OMFG, Peelunger, and Water Spout.These mini-monsters have shorter life expectancies, but they make up for it with higher Booty Grab payouts!
Mirai: It just took all my concentration not to interrupt you, Barrett.
Mirai: There you have it, folks. You can find the new Aquarium Mini-Monsters: First Strike packs in Phin Phang!
Get the Aquarium Mini-Monster Pack
Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more.
Mirai: There'll be more mini-monsters coming in the future, too! Well, I think that does it for this week. Bye bye!
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Midsummer Swirl: Leaving July 14th!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51852695#1763599215 
It's your last chance to save summer from a demonic heatwave and score some amazing items in the process. The Midsummer Swirl will be leaving the Cash Shop on Tuesday, July 14th, so you'd better grab one before they get all gross and melty! We've also got a new minicomic and a great wallpaper, so make sure to take a look below.
More than just a delicious treat, Midsummer Swirl lets you pick a side in the battle to save -- or incinerate -- summer. The further you get, the better your prize will be! Best of all, it's packed with Cash Shop favorites, valuable items and all-new exclusives.
Get a Midsummer Swirl!
And, to give you a little hint of what the future may hold, here's a little minicomic about the Swirl's aftermath...
Click for full-sized image!
Furthermore, we\'ve got a great new Radio Jack wallpaper from the character\'s creator, derlaine (Gaia username: [url=http://gaiaonline.com/p/1910328]xXNaruto-KageXx). Click the links below for a variety of convenient sizes:
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July 9th, 2009
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Sour Patch Kids: Check out the Candy Truck in Rally
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51274009#1751122364
Sour Patch Kids has invaded Rally, bringing with it lots of sweet and sour goodness. Be on the lookout for surprise visits from the Sour Patch Kids Truck, where you can score some free emotes. Gently lick the link below to get started!
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July 8th, 2009
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Shop Update: Victorian-style fashions in H&R Wesley
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51816113#1762794252 
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen-- I'd just like inform you of a major restock of my shop, H&R Wesley. I've been working for months with the world's best tailors and garment historians to craft the most stunning and authentic line of antique-style garments ever produced.
You'll be paying a bit of a premium for the fine tailoring of these garments, but once you see the exquisite details and unmatched quality, I'm sure you'll agree that my prices are more than fair.
Visit H&R Wesley
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lucca1
 | 01:47 pm - Quick hello from New York
So, did anyone see me on the Today show this morning? Matt Lauer saw our signs (Mine said "Little People Loving New York") and did a quick 30 second interview. It was awesome! I'll see if I can put it up via youtube when I come home. If you DID somehow see it, I'm the dwarf with the brown, slightly frizzy hair (THat's what you get for waking up early and having no real time to style it).
I'm having a really good time, and will tell everyone more once I come home tomorrow night.
Anything exciting happening with anyone? :)
Current Location: New York
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/neko/kaokitty/cheerful.gif) cheerful
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Solve the Puzzle!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51474587#1755364419
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| Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. |
In honor of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince flying into theaters July 15th, we put together a new puzzle. If you can solve it, you'll earn some Gold! Check out the profile for the full scoop, a preview, and other goodies.
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July 7th, 2009
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Total Drama Action: Watch the Trailer, Get an Item
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51193593#1749446224
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| Fourteen of your favorite contestants from Total Drama Island have come to an abandoned film studio to compete in insane movie-themed challenges for the chance at one million dollars. Can Owen win it again? Will Heather pull off an upset? What will happen to Gwen and Trent? You have to watch to find out! |
Total Drama Action features all new episodes every Thursday at 9 pm (E/P) on Cartoon Network. But you don’t need to wait till then -- catch a trailer right now in the Total Drama Action Cinema. Heck, you'd be foolish not to, since you get nifty item just for watching! Just visit the profile to get started.
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News Bulletin: Halo Winner, Guilds Improvements & New Movies
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51585446#1757835268 
Cindy Donovanh here, with some important updates from the Gaia Staff. Our top story tonight...
We Have a Winner!
Chantal from Queens, New York is our big winner in the Halo Contest. For being a dedicated supporter of Gaia, she won an Original Halo lovingly repossessed from an ancient banned account. Our huge thanks to Chantal and all other contestants for keeping Gaia strong. Congrats again, Chantal!
[b]Guilds Improvements Ahoy![/b]
If you haven't visited Guilds in a while, we pumped a lot of effort into gussying them up. After we unveiled our big redesign a while back, we snuck in a few other updates, including some very handy improvements for Guild admins. Check out some of the meatier changes:
- Auto accept new members. Now you can get rid of the approval process for new members.
- Batch accept/decline for join requests. Process them all at once instead of individually.
- Pending join request notification in guild header, so you can respond to new members quicker.
- Memberlist sorting -- sort your members by join date, number of posts, etc.
- Logs are now on a new page and ready for your thorough auditing.
- Vice Captains can no longer take over a guild unless the owner is banned or hasn't logged in for a long time (60 days or longer).
There are tons of awesome guilds discussing all sorts of awesome stuff, so quit missin' out already and go join one!
Gaia Cinemas: Three New Movies
Free film fans rejoice! Gaia Cinemas added another three movies to the mix. This batch includes...
- American Movie: A genuinely hilarious documentary about two goofballs trying to make a horror film.
- Henry Fool: A struggling writer and an inept garbage man learn some valuable life lessons after being thrust into the gritty world of professional poetry.
- One More Saturday Night: If you watch just one '80s comedy co-written by a United States Senator, it might as well be this one.
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July 6th, 2009
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Haunting in Connecticut on DVD: Watch Trailer, Get Gold!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51551989#1757078659
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| Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing the gateway for spiritual entities to cross over. Now, unspeakable terror awaits when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the dead, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family. |
The Haunting in Connecticut is creeping its way onto DVD and Blu-Ray July 14th, bringing all those unspeakable terrors along with it. Head to the profile to check out the preview and claim a sweet pile of Gold!
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Golden Snitch Hunt!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51474739#1755367623
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| Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. |
Unless you live in some kind of wizard-proof cave, you probably know that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is out in theaters on July 15th! To celebrate, we've peppered the site with Golden Snitches, and it's your job to find them! They're scattered all around Gaia, so keep your eyes peeled. Find enough, and you'll receive a new item! For the full scoop and other goodies, check out the profile.
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July 3rd, 2009
lucca1
 | 02:10 pm - Pailn has gone Sailin'
So hey, have you heard?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31726640/ns/politics-more_politics/
BLOGS ARE GONNA HAVE A FIELD DAY WITH THIS. Next thing you know in roughly two weeks Sarah Palin will join Fox News, railing about gay marriage being AGAINST THE MORAL FIBER OF AMERICA, YOU BETCHA? Then next, saying abortion is a no-no while waving Trig around in the air (cue SWEET MONEY SHOT), and THEN she'll talk about her designer shoes and glasses, by golly!
But I'm not gonna talk about her anymore because I'm packing to go to New York. I'll be at the LPA convention. See you next Thursday! :)
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July 2nd, 2009
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EI Report: Yemaya's Pearl, Kottan Bell & Masquerade
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51566775#1757428451 
Hey, it's only Thursday! We're moving this week's report up a day so we can make room for some barbecuing and tragic fireworks accidents. Three items are evolving this week: Yemaya's Pearl, Kottan Bell and the Masquerade.
You can stop by the Cash Shop to grab one of these lovely items for yourself, or just to say howdy to Flynn.
Get Your Evolving Items Now!
Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more.
Stay tuned for the full report, in which Dr. Singh battles a strange woman for Timmy's honor!
Dr. Singh: Hi, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Evolving Item Report, your trusted source for-- good gracious, Timmy, what's that thing hanging off your arm?
Timmy: Doc, I'm a-scared!
Dr. Singh: Explain yourself, young lady.
Strange Woman: Ooh, Timmy is such a dreamy beauhunk! I love the jacket!
Dr. Singh: Ah, I see what's going on here: Timmy, you seem to have attracted some sort of an admirer. I believe the scientific term is a "floozy." Is that correct, young lady?
Strange Woman: Yes, ma'am, that's pretty accurate.
Timmy: She attached herself to me while I was walkin' to the studio, Doc! Please, get her offa me!
Dr. Singh: Timmy, part of adult life is learning to defend yourself against the attention of floozies. Now that you're all grown up and you've got that boss leather jacket, all sorts of women will be prowling for a bite of your mustache.
Timmy: So what do I do, Doc?
Dr. Singh: Never look her in the eye, Timmy, or she may try to hypnotize you with her tramp magic. Try to avoid being cornered, or led into unlit places. Floozies experience no shame, so don't try to appeal to her sense of decency.
Timmy: Eew! She's pawin' at my jacket!
Dr. Singh: Unhand him, floozy! I'm not sure how exactly the guardianship laws work, but Timmy is my ward, and I think I technically own him. I won't have you damaging his resale value with your cheap perfume.
Strange Woman: You gonna make me unhand him?
[/list]Dr. Singh: I'm certainly not going to get into any floozy rumbles before we've even done our show-- I might wind up with scratches all over my face. Timmy, can you hang in there a little longer so we can get through the report?
Timmy: Let's hurry though, Doc. She smells like burnin' hair.
Dr. Singh: Sure thing. Well, first up, we've got another beautiful evolution from Yemaya's Pearl, bursting with colorful sea creatures and accessories. Fans of marine life can't go wrong with this one!
Timmy: This lady is kinda like a barnacle...
Dr. Singh: Next up, the delightful Kottan Bell has evolved into a fluffy little lamb, who just loves to perch atop your head or be carried under an arm. It's just unimaginably cute, not to mention the great new outfit we're seeing this week! Last up, the mysterious Masquerade has formed into a huge array of new configurations, with some intriguing new makeup styles and colorful bangs that can layer over your hairstyle.
Timmy: Maybe we should give some of that makeup to this lady... she looks like she's been drawin' on her eyebrows with a magic marker.
Dr. Singh: Oh! That's another rule: never give a floozy a gift. Well, that's it for this week, folks! I hope you've enjoyed these new evolutions-- remember to stop by our weekly poll thread to let us know what you think. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to save Timmy from moral destruction.
Strange Woman: Yeah? I'd like to see you try.
[/list]Dr. Singh: Stand back, Timmy. This may involve fingernails.
Timmy: Golly... I'm not sure I like bein' an adult...
Dr. Singh: Turn that camera off! This may not be suitable for television...
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Gaia Cash International Mobile Payments Now Available!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51554583#1757138447 We know it's not always easy to get Gaia Cash when you don't live inside a fine American-based retail store, so we've come up with easy option for our international members. Through a magical system called Zong (no relation to zOMG!), Gaians in the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Sweden can purchase Gaia Cash using this newfangled cellular phone technology.
Payment requires a working cell phone. You get your Gaia Cash right away, and the charge shows up on your next cell phone bill. Oh, and U.S. members: this system works here, too!
To celebrate, we're also waiving all processing fees for a limited time. For more scrumptious nuggets of info, check out the FAQ.
Edit 2:17PM: We've been having some technical issues with Zong, but hopefully they'll be resolved soon. If you have any comments or bugs to report, please visit this thread. We'll be adding more countries next week, so stay tuned for further updates.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: New Trailer & Item!
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51474447#1755361342
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince arrives in theaters July 15th, and we thought we'd get in the spirit by conjuring up a preview for you guys. If the legends are true, you'll be granted a new item just for watching. It's all happening on the Harry Potter Profile, so go there already!
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June 30th, 2009
lucca1
 | 12:56 pm - Now I love Vegans...
I went to Lewis and Clark, afterall. Which is veganland.
But this is FUNNY:
Keep being awesome, meat eaters!
In unrelated news, I'm going to NYC in a few days. What must I do while I'm there?
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