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Princess_Skywalker_
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2/20/04 3:54pm
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DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE.
I want that advertising sign with the dementor!!
Plus check out Harry with the goggles! 
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Anwelei
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awesome! still doesn't make up for the travesty action figure that is my Lupin, however. *is cross*
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jupitertronic
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2/21/04 12:32am
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SQUEE! there's finally a good picture of lupin!
i was definitely 100% against him having a mustache, but the first time i ever saw a good shot of him (in the first trailer) i made up my mind that it didn't bother me one bit because it works well with the character. i think the only reason they gave him one is that the guy they cast as lupin (david thewlis) is quite a bit younger than gary oldman (sirius), and the mustache helps make thewlis look a little more like gary's age.
and as you can see, princess, the kids DO wear uniforms while in school. so there.  
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As promised, here is the authentic recipe for you aspiring Alchemists to make the Philosopher's Stone, courtesy of one young fine Canadian professor who teaches Stars and Sorcery at Leeds Uni. But remember, only those pure of heart and of good intentions can ever hope to achieve this dream. Also, since this is a costly venture, you'd best have a several thousand Galleons in your bank account already. you've been warned...
How to Make the Philosopher's Stone
The successful profess in creating the stone was typically tracked through colour changes. You must have equal parts perfect mercury and perfect sulphur.
Black (Putrefaction) --> White (Intemediary) --> Red = The Stone
The six full stages are
1.Calcination: the reduction of a substance into an ashy powder or calx.
2.Conjuntion: the union of two 'sexual opposite' materials, in this case, perfect mercury and perfect sulphur.
3.Putrefaction: Death of the composite so it can be reborn into a more perfect form.
4.Sublimation: The distillation process also known as 'elevation; and 'exhulation' that when repated many times could preduce the 'quintessence' of the metal.
5.Multiplication/Augmentation: The process to increase the potency of the compound.
6.Projection: The final stage where the stone, having reached it full potency, the powder/stone, will be case upon base metals to cause transmutation into gold.
If this sounds a bit... vague, cheer up. It is. In order to fully understand this hidden and sacred knowledge, you must find a moral teacher and master who has been gifted by God to teach you the secret exactings of this recipe. (i'm not joking. I've read some of the manuals). But, if you are like a certain Thomas Norton, you can learn the inner workings of Alchemy in a mere 40 days from his master. But if you do achieve the Philosopher's stone, and the elixir of life, and other precious things, be careful you don't end up like the good Norton, who had his two stone and elixir taken from him by thieves.
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jupitertronic
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2/24/04 1:15am
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*sigh* good ole alchemy. i remember for MONTHS after the pumpkins' "machina/the machines of god" album came out, nutters like myself spent 24 hours a day at the official smashing pumpkins messageboards, trying to figure out just how serious billy corgan was about all the alchemical references in the cd booklet. good times, good times.
maybe this is getting off track and is out of order with ToS (i hope not), but am i right in assuming that the "other" form of alchemy would be the same thing, but with humans? i.e. intercourse and then suicide? wasn't the whole point of alchemy not so much to make gold out of regular metal, but to achieve immortality and perfection? grr, the whole business is so bloody interesting and there's hardly ANY information online. it drives me batty.
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Princess_Skywalker_
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2/24/04 8:39am
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well jupitertronic since there is nothing online about it, you could look up england things instead. ;p
And I'm very glad that we will get to see the kids in their uniforms, though I think I knew that already based on the mass amount of pics you always seem to uncover and show me.
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I only know about medieval alchemy from class, ie, the kind talked about in the Harry Potter novels. The two main things a medieval alchemist tried to achieve was
1. The Philosopher's Stone, which would turn any base metal into gold (or silver, depending on what happened in the process)
2. the Elixir of Life, which would either cure you of illness or extend your life to ages unknown. (i have a feeling I'm missing the name of the stuff that actually cures you. I'll have to go look through my notes later.)
Oh yeah, the idea of the 'sexual union' and 'chemical wedding' was used for sake of secrecy. Therefore someone in the late Middle Ages who hadn't been approved to practice alchemy couldn't understand what the heck was going on in the instructions. It got so bad sometimes alchemists would confuse each other! That's why in the Harry Potter books, it was such a huge deal that Nicolas Flamel actually managed to make the Stone (pathetically trying to keep on topic).
I'll ask my professor if there was a medieval form of what you're talking about, Jess. If it's not from the Middle Ages, though, he won't know about it. It might be a modern idea.
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Alchemy rocks!
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3/15/04 9:58am
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I went to that autograph thing, the one in Orange County. We got there at the very end... They were closing up. We got to talk to J&O for a bit and ask some questions. They were total sweethearts. For some reason, Devon Murray had left already. But I got a picture with James & Oliver and one with Matthew. Matthew was so polite and shy. He kinda just stood there to the side while we chatted with the twins. I was really impressed the way all 3 of them carried themselves. They were so nice & polite. I will have to post the pics later after I get a chance to upload them from my camera. I tried to go to the event in LA since I hadn't brought anything to sign the day before, but my friend and I didn't get there in time. Both days were supposed to go until about 6pm and they ended by like 5pm. Oh well. Oh and I didn't bring anything SAT because I didn't have the $ for each of their autographs... By the time we got there, there weren't any pics left to purchase, and they weren't even charging anyways. Bad luck I guess.
Fred and George RULE! 
Oh and I was so in awe, I barely asked any questions. Dumb, I know. Me, not being able to speak? Go figure. I just kept thinking, hey! It's the twins! ;p
What I DID ask:
Will they be updating their site soon with info from their USA tour?
Yes, and they have a new provider or something and the videos will no longer be so blurry when you watch them. I told them I had enjoyed the videos regardless because at least you could hear them and understand what they were talking about, and not many sites actually have video/audio for the fans like that.
Info from questions that my friends who retained the ability to speak asked:
*New movie starts shooting in April, the end of I think. Yes, everyone is signed on as far as they know. (I FORGOT TO ASK IF IT WAS ONE OR TWO MOVIES) We also commented on how close that was to the premiere and that wouldn't leave a lot of time for promoting the movies, etc. and they agreed. (Premieres are 5/23 USA, 5/30 UK)
*When we asked about stuff they wanted to do while on tour, ie the beach, skiing, etc. They said they couldn't go skiing because if they broke a leg, etc. right before filming started.
*They DID go to Disneyland on Friday (DRAT! I was going to go Friday but decided Sat was better. oi!). They didn't really ride on rides, they just shot lasers? We didn't know if they meant the shooting gallery or in the arcade or what...
*They said everyone in the cast generally gets along and they have a total blast filming the movies (of course!) ;p
I had a lot of fun, for the little time I was there. Still sorta bummed that I didn't think to bring anything to sign, but... Did get pics with them and the one of me and the twins rules. That alone was worth it. Sigh. Wish I could have found my voice, and have persuaded them to kidnap me and take me back to England with them. Oh well, there's always Percy. tee hee
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I brought my video camera but didn't take any. Hmm... am thinking I chickened out and should have just skipped class and gone earlier in the day. Grrr...
This site rules and has the coolest video pieces:
http://phelps.phantasies.net/
Hmmm... they are going to be in LA till Tues. BUT WHERE!?! ;p Then they go to Vegas for some fun and off to their last appearances:
March 20th: Jordan Commons – 9400 South State St., Sandy, UT - Tel: 801-304-4550 - Hours of appearance: 10 AM-6 PM
March 21st: MegaPlex 12 Theatres at Gateway – 165 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City, UT - Tel: 801-304-4550 - Hours of appearance: 12 Noon-5 PM
I actually looked to see how far away Utah was. A ten hour drive... hmmm...
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Jealous!!!!!
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Oh Linda... Will you be in London the 30th of May? Cause I am thinking of skipping Paris entirely and hanging out on the red carpet... I have never gone to a movie premiere with stars there before and was thinking this would rule.
Tom. sigh. 
I know Sean & Christian might not be there because they aren't in POA, but... you never know. And Alan should be there! SO two outta four aint bad.
Whadda think? I am willing to camp out for a spot. Maybe then I can get something signed by some Potter kids!
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Ok this needs it's own post, sorry... I am dying here!!!
Oh good lord. I just found this. I cannot stop laughing!!!
Click me!
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I really want to be there, but until I get my exam schedule for that ONE Bloody exam I can't confirm or deny anything... GRRRR. But i will get the schudule in April.... I SO WANT TO BE THERE!!!!
Linda
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As promised finally downloaded my pics. These were the best ones:
I'd like to mention again how much Fred & George RULE! And Neville too!
Here are some pics a cool guy I know from the OC group (Britt Dietz) took. His pics always turn out great so I had to include them, too:
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