For two years, CIGNA has denied Dawn Smith treatment for her brain tumor. She's had enough, so she's heading to Philadelphia to confront CIGNA's CEO in person.

Dawn wants to make sure that CIGNA can't ignore her when she gets there, so she's been collecting hundreds of pill bottles with messages of support along the way.

But MoveOn is taking ( Read more... )

Is anyone in Squillage looking to add a roommate around December 1st? My gaming buddy, Eli Sears, is looking -- and I'd be happy to put folks in touch with him.

- Lee

Hey everyone,
Worlds Apart Games in downtown Amherst has been open for a year. To celebrate, we're hosting a series of tournaments on Sunday, March 1st.

At 1:00PM, we will have a Cosmic Wimpout tournament.
At 3:00PM, we will have a Dutch Blitz tournament.
At 6:00PM, we will have a Dominion tournament.

All three tournaments are free, and prizes will be ( Read more... )

Edit: Make that 6/6 confirmed players. I will contact other potentials as replacements, if people need to have their characters take the "fast track" to integrating back into society for whatever reason (in-game role-playing, out-of-game scheduling conflicts, out-of-game "this game isn't what I thought it would be" -- whatever). So don't hesitate ( Read more... )

Hello people who read my livejournal!

Well, for those of you who are going to Wicked Faire (or aren't, but should be!) , I have a special treat.

This is a super-secret list of attractions (guests, performers, etc.) that will be at Wicked Faire.

Enjoy & I'll see you at the Faire!

- Lee

Some of you may remember these fun folks from Arisia. Well, they're also going to be amazing audiences with their various oddities at Wicked Faire. So, spread the word, spread the love, and expand your horizons by visiting them Feb. 20th - 22nd!

And here's what the press has to say...

The Eight Corner Globe Museum of Curiosities, based in Cranston, ( Read more... )

To those who read my journal (yes, you!) :

REPO: The Genetic Opera will be showing at Tower Theaters in South Hadley on February 6th and February 13th (with the possibility for additional showings based on attendance). Both showings are Fridays at midnight. Tickets are $6.75 each (normally a student-only price).

You all should come and see it. Bring ( Read more... )

All fun and 'Games'
By Lucas Correia
Collegian Staff

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 ... but I wanted to let all of my friends know that I'll be at Pi-Con this weekend... being super-geeky and all of that.

The Big Read thinks the average adult has only read six of the top 100 books they've printed below.

01. Look at the list and bold those you have read
02. Italicise those you intend to read
03. Underline the books you LOVE

001 Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
002 The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien
003 Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
004 Harry Potter series ( Read more... )