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Anthrocon 2006 Conbook Seeks Artwork And Stories
Wed 7 Dec 2005 - 23:54

Anthrocon is currently seeking submissions of artwork, fiction, photography, and articles for publication in its 2006 convention book.

For complete guidelines and release form, check out the Anthrocon Conbook Submission Guidelines page at http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/rules-conbook.

Anthrocon 2005 Conbook Seeks Your Artwork And Stories
Sat 19 Mar 2005 - 13:04

Anthrocon, the world's largest furry convention, is once again looking for talented artists and writers to provide material for its convention book. The Anthrocon conbook offers a fantastic forum for artists and writers to showcase their talents to their peers.

Anthrocon 2004 Announces Supersponsorship Winners
Tue 25 May 2004 - 17:01

Anthrocon 2004 is pleased to announce the winners of our two contests. As you recall, we offered a free supersponsor-level membership to one artist and one writer, picked at random from those who properly submitted work for publication in our conbook.

For artwork submitted: BAR-1
For stories submitted: CROCO CHILTON

Congratulations to our winners! We look forward to seeing you at the supersponsor luncheon!Anthrocon 2004 is held July 8-11, 2004 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Philadelphia,
PA. For details, visit our website at http://www.anthrocon.org

-- Karl Xydexx Jorgensen
Publications Director, Anthrocon Press Services

Anthrocon 2004 Conbook Seeks Artwork/Stories. FTP submission available.
Sun 11 Apr 2004 - 09:29

Just a quick reminder that the deadline for the Anthrocon 2004 conbook is less than a month away!The Anthrocon conbook offers a fantastic forum for artists and writers to showcase their talents to their peers. To make contributing artwork to the conbook easier, an FTP site is now available. Our theme this year is "Summer Games." Complete conbook submission guidelines and instructions on how to connect to the FTP site are available by sending an email to [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2004. We look forward to hearing from you! Cordially, Anthrocon Press Services

Anthrocon 2004 Conbook Submissions Wanted!
Sun 8 Feb 2004 - 10:54

FURRY ARTISTS AND WRITERS!

Want to go to Anthrocon?

Want to get a free T-shirt, a free luncheon with the guests of honor, expedited check-in and a valuable free gift created just for Anthrocon by its guests?

Well, you can get all that by becoming a SUPERSPONSOR!!!

Now, you could become a supersponsor by paying a paltry $160, or...

...YOU COULD BECOME ONE FOR FREE! And here's how...!

FSEEE Introduces New Fire Awareness Mascot: Reddy Squirrel
Mon 26 Aug 2002 - 07:06

Looks like Smokey Bear has some competition.

Oregon-based Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics (FSEEE) has introduced its new mascot, Reddy Squirrel. The rake-toting red squirrel was FSEEE's response to the U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council's recently revamped Smokey Bear fire-prevention campaign. To reflect increased dangers faced by homeowners living near forests, Smokey Bear's 58-year old motto has been changed to "Only you can prevent wildfires."

FSEEE maintains that since forest fires are not preventable, the Forest Service should emphasize how to prepare for the inevitable wildfires. Reddy's motto is "No one can prevent forest fires. Be ready!"

Reddy Squirrel will make her debut September 1 in Forest Magazine. Andy Stahl, executive director of FSEEE, said the Reddy Squirrel campaign will target people who live in or near forests, and the insurance companies that underwrite their homes. Although the group has only spent $25 on the character, a Web-based cartoon, television and radio spots, and packets of information for homeowners are also planned.

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325-Pound Asian Elephant Born at National Zoo
Thu 29 Nov 2001 - 08:27

The Smithsonian's National Zoological Park announces the birth of a 325-pound male Asian elephant, born Nov. 25, at 2:35 p.m. The calf, which took his first steps just minutes after birth, is being watched carefully by zookeepers and veterinarians who were on hand for the birth. In addition, Dr. Dennis Schmitt, a specialist in elephant reproduction from the Southwestern Missouri State University, joined the National Zoo team for the birth.



For more information and photos, see the Smithsonian Institution National Zoo website.

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Donnie Darko comes to theaters October 26...
Tue 23 Oct 2001 - 08:06

Just in time for Halloween! Donnie Darko, a sci-fi/suspense movie starring Noah Wyle and Drew Barrymore. Set in the Reagan Era, it's about a disturbed 16-year old and his imaginary friend, a 6' tall bloody rabbit who, uh, tells him to do things. Yikes.

It sounds like Harvey (1950) gone horribly awry...

In theaters October 26. See http://www.donniedarko.com for previews and info.

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Twins Create Furry Civil War Model With 4,386 Cat Soldiers
Sat 20 Oct 2001 - 08:45

Ruth and Rebecca Brown have 4,386 cats.

The identical twins from the Maple Glen section of Upper Dublin Township have fashioned thousands of tiny, detailed cats from clay.

They're not just ordinary kitties, either. They are cats in Confederate clothing. Union garb too, for that matter.

As Civil War buffs, the twins bring history to life by creating sweeping battle scenes and dioramas of dramatic moments, as interpreted with clay cats.

Full story and pictures at:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/intelligencerrecord/news/news_intell/1332513.htm

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Name of Proposed Moderated Newsgroup Announced
Fri 9 Mar 2001 - 14:00

Kay Shapero announced on alt.fan.furry that the name of the proposed moderated newsgroup will be rec.arts.anthropomorphic.

Voting on the name of the newsgroup closed March 6, with a total of 55 votes. The votes were distributed as follows:

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