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Morphicon 2005: Last Call for Hotel Rooms!
Tue 19 Apr 2005 - 13:35

Morphicon 2005: "Growing Pains" is almost here! The madness will be hitting Columbus from May 6 to 8. We've got tons of programming, food, and performance events lined up for all our attendees. See morphicon.org for all the details.

Two quick notes: Discount hotel reservations end Friday April 22nd! Reserve your room immediately if you plan to attend. See morphicon.org/hotel.htm for more. Also, we can still use fursuiters for our Variety Show (email [email protected] for info). No experience required! Signing up early will help our rehearsal go more smoothly.

It's been a long year of planning, and we can't wait for the result. See you at con!

Trickster

Morphicon March Madness Newsletter!
Sun 27 Mar 2005 - 14:05

Morphicon 2005: "Growing Pains"
May 6-8, 2005 / Radisson Columbus-Worthington
http://morphicon.org/

The con is nearly a month away! In this issue:

* Hotel Reservations End April 22nd!
* Guests of Honor: NeoGeen and Richard Thatcher
* Morphicon Dress Code Update
* T-shirt Contest Winners: Karen Kling and Meredith Vo
* Charity Donations Urgently Needed
* Mailing List Up for Variety Show

(read on for more...)

Dinosaurs are Tasty
Sun 20 Mar 2005 - 21:02

Turns out we mammals weren't always the lowest strand on the Cretacean food web, after all. New fossils prove that at least two mammal-like animals existed as far back as the early Cretaceous, and more surprising still: their fave diet? Dinosaurs.

"Postcards from Buster" Controversy
Sun 20 Mar 2005 - 21:02

PBS's critically acclaimed anthropomorphic children's cartoon, Arthur, has a new spinoff called Postcards from Buster. The spinoff focuses on the adventures of Buster the Bunny as he travels around the United States and meets people from different cultures.

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Morphicon February Newsletter Spectacular!
Fri 18 Mar 2005 - 19:02

Morphicon 2005 "Growing Pains": May 6-8, 2005
Radisson Columbus-Worthington, OH
http://www.morphicon.org/

In this issue:

* Early Registration and Art Contest Deadlines
* Conbook and Advertising Notice
* Oodles of Programming Panels and Events
* New: Morphicon's Gaming Track!
* Donations Needed for Charity Events

Update on Human-Animal Chimeral Experiments
Fri 18 Mar 2005 - 19:02

Two years back, I posted a story on Flayrah about the Human-Rabbit experiment run by Chinese scientists.

Last year, I posted information about another article debating the ethical ramifications of blending human and animal genetics.

Well, as it turns out, it's back in the news again. Seems that turning animals into people (unfortunately, scientists won't touch the other direction) is interesting news for furries and non-furries alike.

Here's the full story, this one by National Geographic. The new twist? Mice with human brains. How far is too far?

Trickster

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Morphicon 2005 January Mini-Newsletter
Sat 29 Jan 2005 - 12:59

Morphicon 2005 "Growing Pains": May 6-8, 2005
Radisson Columbus-Worthington, OH

Artist Contest: http://morphicon.org/conbook.htm
The contest ends in five weeks! Artists: apply now for a chance at a free Patron Membership to the 2005 convention.

Registration: http://morphicon.org/register.htm
Early registration ends soon (end of February). Register now and save!

Charity Events: http://morphicon.org/charity.htm
Please donate items to our charity auction! Your donation of art or furry goods can help save puppies and kitties in the SW Ohio community.

Visit our website for more information, including on the quickly growing Dealer's Den and scheduled programming. We'll see you in May!

Trickster

Morphicon December Holiday Newsletter!
Tue 7 Dec 2004 - 12:49

Morphicon 2005 "Growing Pains": May 6-8, 2005
Radisson Columbus-Worthington, OH
http://www.morphicon.org/

Notice: Morphicon is coming up earlier this year than last, so register now; the deadline for early registration (and for the free Patron Membership contest) is March 1st, 2004, less than 12 weeks away!

In this issue:

* Morphicon 2005 Deadlines Set
* Sponsors and Patrons Get More!
* Looking to Get Involved at the Con?

(read on for more...)

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Scientists Debate Blending of Human, Animal Forms
Wed 24 Nov 2004 - 11:08

Scientists debate whether or not we should turn animals into people. (Furries, on the other paw, think the time for debate is over.)

Click here for the full story, courtesy MSNBC.

Unfortunately, scientists are not yet debating whether we should turn people into animals. One step at a time, I suppose...

Trickster

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Dog Saves Owner's Life By Dialing 911
Tue 9 Nov 2004 - 07:50

A dog named Faith saved her owner's life by speed-dialing 911 with her nose when her owner suffered a seizure. Faith is actually trained to use the phone to call for help.

Click here for the full story, from CNN.

Trickster