| 01/25/09 Homepage Spotlight |
[Dec. 17th, 2009|05:33 pm] |
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) stepstomarrow
When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot. |
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| This Isn't My Bed |
[Dec. 15th, 2009|10:27 pm] |
Name: This Isn't My Bed
Fandom: None; original
Series: My Best Friend's Heart
Pairing: Becky/Jenny
Rating: K+; mention of alcohol abuse (ooh, scandalous :D)
Word Count: 914
Summary: Introducing Becky and Jenny; Becky is an It girl on the London scene, and Jenny is a budding singer/songwriter who has become her unlikely best friend - unlikely not only because she's an introvert and Becky's the opposite, but because she is, to the horror of Becky's other friends, openly gay. 'Tis fluffy, and pre-slash.
( This Isn't My Bed ) |
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| 12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight |
[Dec. 14th, 2009|10:14 am] |
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) taste_buds
Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum. |
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| 12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight |
[Dec. 14th, 2009|10:09 am] |
naturesbeauty
Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and other creative works, you'll be simultaneously riveted to your monitor and inspired to run helter skelter towards the nearest wooded dale. |
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| Fic: The Looking Glass (17a/20) (Twilight, Alice/Bella) |
[Dec. 11th, 2009|08:45 pm] |
Title: The Looking Glass (17a/20)
Author: Beth
Fandom: Twilight
Pairing: Alice/Bella
Word Count: ~ 5,050 (A and B total)
Rating: R (for this chapter)
Summary: What if Alice had been the first Cullen to meet Bella Swan?
Spoilers: Through Twilight
Disclaimer: I am in no way associated with Stephenie Meyer, just borrowing her toys for a while. The title of the fic is based on a Lewis Carroll piece. No copyright infringement intended.
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Part Seventeen (a) |
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| 12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight |
[Dec. 10th, 2009|12:18 pm] |
backpacking
Want to embrace your wanderlust on the cheap? If you're tall on adventurous spirit, but short on funds, this community can help you plan a trip to anywhere. Offering plentiful tips on how to travel light, you can post about bargain hotels and hostels if you're into urban exploration or discuss camping gear and mosquito netting for the great outdoors. Hitch your backpack, pitch your tent, and carpe diem! |
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| fic: they make me think i shouldn't be here at all |
[Dec. 8th, 2009|08:26 pm] |
they make me think i shouldn't be here at all
14, 2045 words
planet terror
dakota block/tammy visan
"I'll walk you out," Tammy replies. She presses her palm against the bar and shoves off it, a ship leaving harbor or a rocket blasting off to space, Dakota thinks. Dakota doesn't say anything, just turns on her heel and allows herself to be lead out the door and into the last dying gasp of the afternoon.
link goes to my fic journal. |
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| Notification System |
[Dec. 7th, 2009|01:15 pm] |
**FINAL EDIT Thu Dec 10 02:15:47 UTC 2009**
So there is the final update... Over the past day we have processed around 11 million jobs out of the 12 million that were in queue at that time. Please bear in mind that over this past day, more jobs for notifications are also created. So while the queue has been dropping, we are still not fully caught up at this point, due to backlog and new jobs. We have roughly 3 million jobs still pending that involve the notification system in some manner. We had hoped we could have fully cleared the queue in a day, but unfortunately we can't clear it too quickly, since we need the rest of the site to operate normally. From our current perspective on the amount of jobs that are left in queue, and how many it has processed thus far, we believe it will take around another 8 - 12 hours to process everything.
And finally some answers to some questions:
( Read More and Get Some Answers... ) |
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| 12/08/09 Homepage Spotlight |
[Dec. 7th, 2009|09:46 am] |
freeskiers
While some of us long to escape the cold, dark stretch of winter for hot tropical beaches, for others, there's nothing quite like whoooooshing down those shimmering sugar alps. If you're fond of freestyle skiing, get ready to slide down the slippery slopes in good company. This passionate, international community shares travel/gear tips, anecdotes, photos, and videos for those who can't get enough of the sweet stuff. |
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| 12/08/09 Homepage Spotlight |
[Dec. 7th, 2009|09:45 am] |
seasonal_icons
Need some extra twinkle to decorate your place? Check out these dazzling holiday-themed icons. If you're an artist, you can post your own creations, provided you abide by the simple rules (which is to say, all cheer and no politicking). Be sure to comment and give credit if you wish to borrow a little spirit (no direct links, please). If you're feeling a touch of humbug this season, this is an instant shot of festivity. |
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| 12/08/09 Homepage Spotlight |
[Dec. 7th, 2009|09:43 am] |
handmade_gifts
High on creativity, but low on cash? You'll find tons of brilliant suggestions for do-it-yourself crafts sure to please everyone on your holiday gift list. Offering detailed instructions, photos, budgets, timelines, and active support, you'll soon turn spare remnants of fabric and time into cherished keepsakes. Be sure to search entries and read user guidelines before you post for help! |
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