Monthly Archives: March 2009

Birth, Funerals, and Marriage

By the end of Half-Blood Prince we have learned so many customs of the Wizarding World that we practically know how to live in it. From school feasts to exams to how children communicate with their parents whilst they are at school. From Quidditch to international Quidditch to how Wizards camp out at festivals. From [...]

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Lights Out For Earth Hour

Read about it here! How was YOUR Earth Hour? What’s that you ask? How was your Earth Hour Andrew! Alright, alright! I’ll tell you. I completely FORGOT about Earth Hour! HA! However, I had all my lights out any way! DOUBLE HA! I practice something called transformational breathwork – it’s a kind of yoga thorugh [...]

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Join us for EARTH HOUR and Bonus Points!

Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 pm your time is EARTH HOUR! For one hour, people around the world are turning off their lights in a simultaneous action that will not only save an enormous amount of energy but initiate global mindfulness around our use of energy. We are all beginning to learn that [...]

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Calling all English Majors!

Love to write? The HP Alliance is sending out a call for Copywriters! We are looking for individuals who would like to assist with producing written materials for the HPA (for example, pdf guides such as our Chapter Charms and marketing materials). College students with an interest in writing and or marketing are encouraged to [...]

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American Azkaban

Our allies at JK Rowling’s former employer Amnesty International let us know the following is happening in the US right now. To combat this, sign here right now!

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Darfur911

Educate yourself and others on the EMERGENCY happening in Darfur right now. Read the article below the fold!

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Vermont Gay Marriage Hits Road Block

Mass Equality just let me know that Vermont’s governor is attempting to veto the overwhelming Senate vote to legalize same sex marriage. He needs to hear from supporters of marriage equality today. If you’re in Boston, please join them for an emergency phonebank at their office in Boston, located at 11 Beacon St. They will [...]

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SNL says Don't Buy Stuff

Paul sent me this. A cute skit that ties into the No New Stuff campaign:

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Your Chance to ask Obama a question RIGHT NOW!

CNN’s “The Situation Room” tells us that “Tuesday, President Obama will hold a prime time news conference. If you were a reporter in that room, what would you ask him? Put your comments on video and be sure to keep them clear and concise. We’ll use the best ones on the air.” You can put [...]

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Same Sex Marriage Legal In Vermont!!!!

Not only did Chuck Schumer, a leading New York Senator has come out in favor of same sex marriage last night but today the state of Vermont legalized same sex marriage! In the Vermont Senate 26 were in favor and only 4 opposed! The movement to Legalize Love is manifesting before our eyes. It is [...]

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