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.

tags: taste_buds

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.

tags: naturesbeauty

Title: Gift
Rating: PG
Verse: Book with touches of musical
Disclaimer: I don't own a bit of Wicked neither book nor musical.
Authors Notes: this was a fic written for ariestess for her birthday earlier this month...now that she has had the chance to enjoy her gift i decided to share it in the world. i hope you enjoy as well.

(fake cut to my journal)

Title: Defying Gravity, 29/?
Author: ainsleyaisling
Rating: PG
'Verse: Musical AU; some details from bookverse
Summary: Glinda and Elphaba - and Fiyero - working hand-in-hand, the way it was supposed to be . . . maybe . . .
This chapter: Elphaba possibly should make a realization, but she doesn't. On the other hand, Glinda does.
Disclaimer: Wicked belongs mostly to Gregory Maguire, and musicalverse belongs to Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, and possibly Universal.
Notes: Sequel to "The Effects of Gravity," a link to all chapters of which, plus the posted chapters of this story, can be found here. The previous chapter of this story can be found here.


( I suppose you'd remember. If you'd ever met my family. )

Title: Of Love and Loathing, Part 10/?
Author: elphies_galinda and galindas_elphie
Rating: PG (I think...)
Pairing: Gelphie
Summary: What is this feeling, so sudden and new? My heart is pounding, my head is spinning, and all I can think of is you... Galinda, still sick, has a terrifying dream. Elphie rushes to her aide...but the reaction she receives isn't what she expected.
Disclaimer: In our absence, we've tried to gain the rights of Wicked...and we failed. Epicly. -_-


( Miss Galinda, I'm back... )( Miss Galinda, I'm back... )

Title: Of Love and Loathing, Part 10/?
Author: elphies_galinda and galindas_elphie
Rating: PG (I think...)
Pairing: Gelphie
Summary: What is this feeling, so sudden and new? My heart is pounding, my head is spinning, and all I can think of is you... Galinda, still sick, has a terrifying dream. Elphie rushes to her aide...but the reaction she receives isn't what she expected.
Disclaimer: In our absence, we've tried to gain the rights of Wicked...and we failed. Epicly. -_-


( Miss Galinda, I'm back... )( Read more... )

Title: The Grand Vizier of Oz
Author: Sedri
Rating: M15 / T (mild)
Pairing: Fiyero/Elphaba.
Summary: “Please come back – you’re my daughter, I’d do anything-!”
She stopped, hand half-raised and ready to cast a spell. One eyebrow lifted. “...Anything?”
-- AU, mostly musicalverse. As yet incomplete.

(Table of Contents)

(The Grand Vizier of Oz, Chapter Eighteen: Questions)

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!

tags: backpacking

Title: Defying Gravity, 28/?
Author: ainsleyaisling
Rating: PG
'Verse: Musical AU; some details from bookverse
Summary: Glinda and Elphaba - and Fiyero - working hand-in-hand, the way it was supposed to be . . . maybe . . .
This chapter: Glinda solves a big and potentially grisly problem, but is about to cause herself another one.
Disclaimer: Wicked belongs mostly to Gregory Maguire, and musicalverse belongs to Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, and possibly Universal.
Notes: Sequel to "The Effects of Gravity," a link to all chapters of which, plus the posted chapters of this story, can be found here. The previous chapter of this story can be found here.
Other Notes: ( So once upon a time there was all this RL stuff that nobody cares about. )

( She's not much good at keeping secrets from you. )

**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... )

location: Under a Rock mood: grumpy tags: notification system

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.

tags: freeskiers, skiing, snow, travel, winter sports

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.

tags: design, holiday icons, season_icons, userpics

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!

Title: Not That
Rating: R, to be safe
Subject: Bookverse
Disclaimer: I don't own Wicked.
Note: For jeminisoul :)



( “No. We are not doing that." )

Title: Not That
Rating: R, to be safe
Subject: Bookverse
Pairing: Glinda x Elphaba
Disclaimer: I don't own Wicked.
Note: For jeminisoul :)



( “No. We are not doing that." )