Atlanta, Georgia

I'm hosting a tarot exchange at the Barnes and Noble cafe on Pleasant Hill this evening around 6pm. Bring your cards and come and play along, just watch or chat with us.

If there is enough interest we may do this regularly so if you don't make it this time, stay tuned! And please feel free to stop by my site and catch one of my live shows.

Live readings and chats on a semi-regular basis here. :)

Hi fellow Atlantans!

I know this is a little commercial, and I apologize, but this might be the opportunity someone is looking for:

Are you a Fashion Designer (or know someone who is) and looking for a fashion show to show off your designs? The perfect opportunity awaits at the Tiara Girls Enchanted Prom & Princess Expo and the Zero - 1 Baby Expo, being held in Riverdale, Ga on March 16. We're looking for the latest trends in prom, party, pageants, and maternity wear. Please contact lexe at atleventshow dot com for more information!

There are also model openings for young women age 14-24 and pregnant models!

First, here's some room info if you have not reserved one yet.

The Marriott is sold out.
The Hyatt has 50
The Hilton has 200
The Sheraton has 300 and is now offically apart of the convention. These numbers were as of Friday night.

Gaming is staying at the Hilton, which is under renovation. The Walk of Fame and Masquerade are moving to the Marriott. MMORPG's, Anime, and Scepticism have been added as seperate tracks. Now, about volunteering.

[Please copy and paste this to your own journal, facebook, myspace, etc as the more people who volunteer, the smoother the Con runs.]

Volunteering at Dragon Con gets you a free badge into the event which works just like a badge you would have paid for. You simply have to work at least 20 hours at some point during the Con. Many department are flexible with when you work and there are some where it possible to get your hours in before and/or after the convention. In addition to the 20 hours, first time volunteers must pay $20 as a good faith fee to help discourage people from stealing the badge and never showing up to work.

Depending on the department, volunteering can be stressful, but is fun overall. It is definitely worth it.
The following departments need volunteers.

Security needs many, many people, as always. Last year they worked 3 hotels with 172 people when it takes 220 to work safely. With a 4th hotel being added, they will need even more help. Security gets a bad rap for having long shifts, but that's only because people don't always show up for their shift. The more people who work security, the easier it is on everyone. Also, you don't need to be big, mean, muscular, or a trained fighter to work here, as we are not allowed to touch members anyway. You simply need to be able to do a lot of standing and walking and ACT tough.

Tech Ops needs people who are willing to show up at 10AM or earlier and who are familiar with setting up or breaking down A/V equipment. With the amount of work you do, you may be able to get your 20 hours in before and/or after the Con. There are shifts that are not early in the morning, but they tend to fill up fast.

Registration needs at least 10 people, epecially those willing to work Saturday morning.

Computer gaming needs 16 people to set up, monitor, and break down the room.

Transportation needs at least 10 more liscensed drivers to ferry guests b/t the airport and hotels.

Costuming/Costume Construction needs 3 people who know how to make costumes or want to learn and help set up the room.

Costumes, as in working the Masquerade and Hall Costume Contest needs at least 5 people.

Space and Science Track need 3 people.

The Photography director needs 3 people who have their own SLR cameras and experience working large events. The Videography director also needs 3 experienced people with their own camcorder and/or experience using a camcorder and/or video editing.

Visit the website for detailed info about what is required from volunteers and links to email the various directors if you want to help. The next staff meeting is Sunday, May 4 at 4PM in the Marriott.

I'm looking for a good car mechanic near Stone Mountain (Tucker, etc would be fine). My service engine soon light came on last night. I have a Subaru, and I don't really want to take it back to the dealership now that my extended warranty is up.