Hornsounder Holidays Edition: November 2007

[Mystica]

*Troublesome Son*

(by Taluka)

 

Mum was having a bugga of a time getting her son ready for school.

"I'm not going," he screamed. "The teachers all make fun of me and all the kids hate me. I'm not going anymore!"

"I'll give you two reasons why you will go, son," said the Mother. "First you are 49 and second you are the headmaster!"

 

 

*Play the Office Game*

(by Demonspawn)

Here's a way to spice up your office. Pick two or three colleagues and agree to play the Office Game which awards points as follows:

 

ONE POINT

 

Run one lap around the office at top speed. Walk sideways to the photocopier.

 

Find the vacuum and start vacuuming around your desk.

 

When they're not looking, pour most of someone's fresh cup of coffee into your mug leaving them with an inch of brew.

 

Ignore the first five people who say 'good morning' to you.

 

Phone someone in the office you barely know, leave your name and say "Just called to say I can't talk right now. Bye."

 

To signal the end of a conversation, clamp your hands over your ears and grimace.

 

While riding an elevator, gasp dramatically every time the doors open.

 

THREE-POINTS

 

Babble incoherently at a fellow employee then ask "Did you get all that, I don't want to have to repeat it." - Double points if you do this to a manager.

 

Kneel in front of the water cooler and drink directly from the nozzle.

 

Shout random numbers while someone is counting.

 

FIVE POINTS

 

At the end of a meeting, suggest that, for once, it would be nice to conclude with the singing of the national anthem (extra points if you actually launch into it yourself).

 

Walk into a very busy person's office and while they watch you with growing irritation, turn the light switch on/off 10 times.

 

For an hour, refer to everyone you speak to as 'Bob'.

 

Announce to everyone in a meeting that you "really have to go do number two".

 

After every sentence, say 'mon' in a really bad Jamaican accent. As in, "the report's on your desk, mon". Keep this up for one hour.

 

While an office mate is out, move their chair into the elevator.

 

In a meeting or crowded situation, slap your forehead repeatedly and mutter, "Shut up, all of you just shut up!"

 

In a colleague's diary, write in 10 am: "See how I look in tights".

 

Carry your laptop over to your colleague and ask "You wanna trade?"

 

Repeat the following conversation 10 times to the same person: "Do you hear that?" "What?" "Never mind, it's gone now"

 

Come to work in army fatigues and when asked why, say, "I can't talk about it"

 

Speak with an accent (French, German, Porky Pig, etc.) during a very important conference call.

 

Tuck one pant leg into your sock and when queried, answer, "not now" and walk away.

 

*Identifying wasted time*

(by Demonspawn)

 

TO: ALL PERSONNEL

FROM: ACCOUNTING

 

It has come to our attention recently that many of you have been turning in timesheets that specify large amounts of "Miscellaneous Unproductive Time" (Code 5309). However, we need to know exactly what you are doing during your unproductive time.

 

Attached below is a sheet specifying a tentative extended job code list based on our observations of employee activities.

 

The list will allow you to specify with a fair amount of precision what you are doing during your unproductive time. Please begin using this job-code list immediately and let us know about any difficulties you encounter.

 

Thank you,

Accounting

 

Attached: Extended Job-Code List

Code and Explanation

5316 Useless Meeting

 

5317 Obstructing Communications at Meeting

 

5318 Trying to Sound Knowledgeable While in Meeting

 

5319 Waiting for Break

 

5320 Waiting for Lunch

 

5321 Waiting for End of Day

 

5322 Vicious Verbal Attacks Directed at Coworker

 

5323 Vicious Verbal Attacks Directed at Coworker While Coworker is Not Present

 

5393 Covering for Incompetence of Coworker Friend

 

5400 Trying to Explain Concept to Coworker Who is Not Interested in Learning

 

5401 Trying to Explain Concept to Coworker Who is Stupid

 

5402 Trying to Explain Concept to Coworker Who Hates You

 

5481 Buying Snack

 

5482 Eating Snack

 

5500 Filling Out Timesheet

 

5501 Inventing Timesheet Entries

 

5502 Waiting for Something to Happen

 

5503 Scratching Yourself

 

5504 Sleeping

 

5510 Feeling Bored

 

5511 Feeling Horny

 

5600 Complaining About Lousy Job

 

5601 Complaining About Low Pay

 

5602 Complaining About Long Hours

 

5603 Complaining About Coworker (See Codes #5322 & #5323)

 

5604 Complaining About Boss

 

5605 Complaining About Personal Problems

 

5640 Miscellaneous Unproductive Complaining

 

5701 Not Actually Present At Job

 

5702 Suffering From Eight-Hour Flu

 

6102 Ordering Out

 

6103 Waiting for Food Delivery to Arrive

 

6104 Taking It Easy While Digesting Food

 

6200 Using Company Resources for Personal Profit

 

6201 Stealing Company Goods

 

6202 Making Excuses After Accidentally Destroying Company Goods

 

6203 Using Company Phone to Make Long-Distance Personal Calls

 

6204 Using Company Phone to Make Long-Distance Personal Calls to Sell Stolen Company Goods

 

6205 Hiding from Boss

 

6206 Gossip

 

6207 Planning a Social Event (e.g. vacation, wedding, etc.)

 

6210 Feeling Sorry For Yourself

 

6211 Updating Resume

 

6212 Faxing Resume to Another Employer/Headhunter

 

6213 Out of Office on Interview

 

6221 Pretending to Work While Boss Is Watching

 

6222 Pretending to Enjoy Your Job

 

6223 Pretending You Like Coworker

 

6224 Pretending You Like Important People When in Reality They are Jerks

 

6238 Miscellaneous Unproductive Fantasizing

 

6350 Playing Pranks on the New Guy/Girl

 

6601 Running your own Business on Company Time (See Code #6603)

 

6602 Complaining

 

6603 Writing a Book on Company Time

 

6611 Staring Into Space

 

6612 Staring At Computer Screen

 

6615 Transcendental Meditation

 

7281 Extended Visit to the Bathroom (at least 10 minutes)

 

7400 Talking With Divorce Lawyer on Phone

 

7401 Talking With Plumber on Phone

 

7402 Talking With Dentist on Phone

 

7403 Talking With Doctor on Phone

 

7404 Talking With Masseuse on Phone

 

7405 Talking With House Painter on Phone

 

7406 Talking With Personal Therapist on Phone

 

7419 Talking With Miscellaneous Paid Professional on Phone

 

7425 Talking With Mistress/Boy-Toy on Phone

 

7931 Asking Coworker to Aid You in an Illicit Activity

 

8000 Recreational Drug Use

 

8001 Non-recreational Drug Use

 

8002 Liquid Lunch

 

8100 Reading e-mail

[Mystica]

*Evaluation comments*

Dictionary of Evaluation Comments

(by Demonspawn)

 

Some of you might like to know what the supervisor is really saying in all those glowing employee work performance evaluations s/he keeps cranking out.

 

AVERAGE: Not too bright.

 

EXCEPTIONALLY WELL QUALIFIED: Has committed no major blunders to date.

 

ACTIVE SOCIALLY: Drinks heavily.

 

ZEALOUS ATTITUDE: Opinionated.

 

CHARACTER ABOVE REPROACH: Still one step ahead of the law.

 

UNLIMITED POTENTIAL: Will stick with us until retirement.

 

QUICK THINKING: Offers plausible excuses for errors.

 

TAKES PRIDE IN WORK: Conceited.

 

TAKES ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPERTUNITY TO PROGRESS: Buys drinks for superiors.

 

INDIFFERENT TO INSTRUCTION: Knows more than superiors.

 

STERN DISCIPLINARIAN: A real jerk.

 

TACTFUL IN DEALING WITH SUPERIORS: Knows when to keep mouth shut.

 

APPROACHES DIFFICULT PROBLEMS WITH LOGIC: Finds someone else to do the job.

 

A KEEN ANALYST: Thoroughly confused.

 

NOT A DESK PERSON: Did not go to college.

 

EXPRESSES SELF WELL: Can string two sentences together.

 

SPENDS EXTRA HOURS ON THE JOB: Miserable home life.

 

CONSCIENTIOUS AND CAREFUL: Scared.

 

METICULOUS IN ATTENTION TO DETAIL: A nitpicker.

 

DEMONSTRATES QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP: Has a loud voice.

 

JUDGEMENT IS USUALLY SOUND: Lucky.

 

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE: A snob.

 

KEEN SENSE OF HUMOR: Knows lots of dirty jokes.

 

STRONG ADHERENCE TO PRINCIPLES: Stubborn.

 

GETS ALONG EXTREMELY WELL WITH SUPERIORS AND SUBORDINATES ALIKE: A coward.

 

SLIGHTLY BELOW AVERAGE: Stupid.

 

OF GREAT VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION: Turns in work on time.

 

IS UNUSUALLY LOYAL: Wanted by no-one else.

 

ALERT TO COMPANY DEVELOPMENTS: An office gossip.

 

REQUIRES WORK-VALUE ATTITUDINAL READJUSTMENT: Lazy and hard-headed.

 

HARD WORKER: Usually does it the hard way.

 

ENJOYS JOB: Needs more to do.

 

HAPPY: Paid too much.

 

WELL ORGANIZED: Does too much busywork.

 

COMPETENT: Is still able to get work done if supervisor helps.

 

CONSULTS WITH SUPERVISOR OFTEN: Annoying.

 

WILL GO FAR: Relative of management.

 

SHOULD GO FAR: Please.

 

USES TIME EFFECTIVELY: Clock watcher.

 

VERY CREATIVE: Finds 22 reasons to do anything except original work.

 

USES RESOURSES WELL: Delegates everything.

 

DESERVES PROMOTION: Create new title to make h/h feel appreciated.

 

 

*Want a day off work?*

(by Demonspawn)

 

So you want a day off. Let's take a look at what you are asking for. There are 365 days per year available for work. There are 52 weeks per year in which you already have 2 days off per week, leaving 261 days available for work. Since you spend 16 hours each day away fron work, you have used up 170 days, leaving only 91 days available. You spend 30 minutes each day on coffee break which counts for 23 days each year, leaving only 68 days available. With a 1 hour lunch each day, you used up another 46 days, leaving only 22 days available for work. You normally spend 2 days per year on sick leave. This leaves you only 20 days per year available for work. We are off 5 holidays per year, so your available working time is down to 15 days. We generously give 14 days vacation per year which leaves only 1 day available for work and I'll be darned if you are going to take that day off!

 

 

[Mystica]

*Fun with telemarketers*

(by Demonspawn)

 

What to say to a telemarketer! One of the things that has always bugged me (and I'm sure it has most of you, too) is to sit down to dinner only to be interrupted by a phone call from a telemarketer. I decided, on one such occasion, to try to be as irritating to them as they were to me. The call was from AT&T, and it went something like this:

 

Me: Hello

 

AT&T: Hello, this is AT&T....

 

Me: Is this AT&T?

 

AT&T: Yes, this is AT&T....

 

Me: This is AT&T?

 

AT&T: Yes. This is AT&T....

 

Me: Is this AT&T?

 

AT&T: YES! This is AT&T. May I speak to Mr. Salem please?

 

Me: May I ask who is calling?

 

AT&T: This is AT&T.

 

Me: OK, hold on.

 

At this point, I put the phone down for a solid 5 minutes thinking that, surely, this person would have hung up the phone. I ate my salad. Much to my surprise, when I picked up the receiver, she was still waiting.

 

Me: Hello?

 

AT&T: Is this Mr. Salem?

 

Me: May I ask who is calling please?

 

AT&T: Yes, this is AT&T....

 

Me: Is this AT&T?

 

AT&T: Yes, this is AT&T....

 

Me: This is AT&T?

 

AT&T: Yes, is this Mr. Salem?

 

Me: Yes, is this AT&T?

 

AT&T: Yes, sir.

 

Me: The phone company?

 

AT&T: Yes, sir.

 

Me: I thought you said this was AT&T.

 

AT&T: Yes, sir, we are a phone company.

 

Me: I already have a phone.

 

AT&T: We aren't selling phones today, Mr. Salem.

 

Me: Well, whatever it is, I'm really not interested, but thanks for calling.

 

When you are not interested in something, I don't think you can express yourself any plainer than by saying "I'm really not interested", but this lady was persistent.

 

AT&T: Mr. Salem, we would like to offer you 10 cents a minute, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

 

Now, I am sure she meant she was offering a "rate" of 10 cents a minute, but she at no time used the word "rate". I could clearly see that it was time to whip out the trusty old calculator and do a little ciphering.

 

Me: Now, that's 10 cents a minute 24 hours a day?

 

AT&T: (getting a little excited at this point by my interest) Yes, sir, that's right! 24 hours a day!

 

Me: 7 days a week?

 

AT&T: That's right.

 

Me: 365 days a year?

 

AT&T: Yes, sir.

 

Me: I am definitely interested in that! Wow!! That's amazing!!

 

AT&T: We think so!

 

Me: That's quite a sum of money!

 

AT&T: Yes, sir, it's amazing how it adds up.

 

Me: OK, so will you send me checks weekly, monthly or just one big one at the end of the year for the full $52,560? If you send an annual heck, can I get a cash advance?

 

AT&T: Excuse me?

 

Me: You know, the 10 cents a minute.

 

AT&T: What are you talking about?

 

Me: You said you'd give me 10 cents a minute, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. That comes to $144 per day, $1,008 per week and $52,560 per year. I'm just interested in knowing how you will be making payment.

 

AT&T: Oh no, sir, I didn't mean we'd be paying you. You pay us 10 cents a minute.

 

Me: Wait a minute here! Didn't you say you'd give me 10 cents a minute? Are you sure this is AT&T?

 

AT&T: Well, yes, this is AT&T, sir, but....

 

Me: But nothing! How do you figure that by saying that you'll give me 10 cents a minute that I'll give you 10 cents a minute? Is this some kind of subliminal telemarketing scheme? I've read about things like this in the Enquirer, you know. Don't use your alien brainwashing techniques on me.

 

AT&T: No, sir, we are offering 10 cents a minute for....

 

Me: THERE YOU GO AGAIN! Can I speak to a supervisor please?!?

 

AT&T: Sir, I don't think that is necessary.

 

Me: Sure! You say that now! What happens later?

 

AT&T: What?

 

Me: I insist on speaking to a supervisor!

 

AT&T: Yes, Mr. Salem. Please hold.

 

So, now AT&T has me on hold, and my supper is getting cold. I begin to eat while I'm waiting for a supervisor. After a wait of a few minutes and while I have a mouth full of food.......

 

Supervisor: Mr. Salem?

 

Me: Yeth?

 

Supervisor: I understand you are not quite understanding our 10 cents a minute program.

 

Me: Id thish Ath Teeth & Teeth? (Is this AT&T)

 

Supervisor: Yes, sir, it sure is.

 

I had to swallow before I choked on my food. It was all I could do to suppress my laughter, and I had to be careful not to produce a snort.

 

Me: No, actually I was just waiting for someone to get back to me so that I could sign up for the plan.

 

Supervisor: OK, no problem, I'll transfer you back to the person who was helping you.

 

Me: Thank you.

 

I was on hold once again and managed a few more mouthfuls. I needed to end this conversation. Suddenly, there was an aggravated but polite voice at the other end of the phone.

 

AT&T: Hello, Mr. Salem. I understand that you are interested in signing up for our plan?

 

Me: Do you have that friends and family thing because you can never have enough friends and I'm an only child and I'd really like to have a little brother.........

 

AT&T: (click)

 

Note From Me: When I get a call from a telemarketer I prefer to give them options. I simply tell them Steve is not here right now but would they prefer to speak to Slob Boy, Gutter Boy, BrainDead Man ..... Click............

 

Or My Other Favorite... Are you single? Click............

[Mystica]

 

 

Organisations (ORG)

(coordinated by Mystica)

 

*THE KIN*

(by Taymist - XO)

 

 

November at The Kin has been a hive of activity as Council Members have started planning for Christmas events.  :D

 

We had a new member this month in the shape of lewstherin who finally decided he couldn’t resist the fun to be had and turned his visit into a permanent stay. There was also a Raising this month as Faerielin joined the Green Sashes. Congratulations to her.

 

The Spammers’ Challenge thread has been busy as ever and is up to page 466 and post 5589. Min is still holding her own in the most popular female in WoT Spammers' Poll.

 

Lor meanwhile has started a thread for all those TV shows and films we love to watch time and again at Christmas, so check out The Kin’s Seasonal Watch List. Twinnie, on the other hand, has begun sign ups for the Christmas Card Exchange and the Secret Kinster Holiday Exchange of gifts. Lots of fun to be had so we hope to see many of our members joining in.

 

An announcement this week from Jaydena brought a round of heartfelt warm wishes and congratulations from the members as she shared her delight in discovering she’ll be having a baby some time next June. We’re all thrilled for you Jade. All the best.  ;D

 

Do all feel free to visit and join in with the crazy Kinsters. Visitors are always welcomed and thoroughly poked with a variety of knitting needles… what more could you ask for? A smooch from Elegant Eldest, Lor?  ;) Then, come join and you may well get lucky.  8-)

 

[Mystica]

*WHITE TOWER*

(by Bridmorgan)

 

We at the White Tower hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (those that have one) and everyone is getting geared up for the Holiday Season!  The beginning of the month was a bit slow going, but it really took off by the end of the month.  With new Novices and Accepted, a new Bonding and new babies, the ranks of the White Tower are certainly growing!!  Safe and Happy Holidays to all!!

 

Novice

Khosann

Trinity

Meesha

Sorandha

 

Accepted

Rasheta

Kira Rayen

 

Bondings

nephitess, damane and mayleigh aes sedai - Souvra' dar

 

New Sword Commanders:

Vemynal - Commander of Cuen'd'eren

Heroandros - Commander of Me'Arearth

joining Sham - Commander of Ren'Shai

Description of the Disciplines in their leader's words:

Ren'Shai - This discipline requires a physically well rounded and exceptional individual, in all areas (agility, speed, strength, endurance, etc.) Those who use this Discipline throw everything they have into battle and become living weapons, never letting up for a moment. They never cease moving, every move a strike against an opponent, every motion another attack. Pain and injury are merely catalysts for a greater effort. It is very difficult to master this Discipline, but it can be utilized against multiple opponents as well as one. Ren'Shai's primary weakness is its difficulty to learn. This Discipline can employ any light blade, and is relatively new (being employed by a select few individuals).

The Cuen'd'eren - This discipline was originally designed by an ambidextrous blade master to take advantage of his ambidexterity. Cuen'd'eren requires balance, speed, and PRECISION. When using Cuen'd'eren the student can switch hands according to their opponent's dominant hand and fighting style. Cuen'd'eren students strive to maintain perfect balance in their fighting, never being overly defensive or offensive, and simultaneously maintain perfect physical balance.

Me'Arearth - The key to this discipline is the use of the mind as a weapon. Speed and agility are also essential but those who have mastered it are able to outthink their opponents. In a fight they are calm, showing little or no emotion, constantly evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the person they face. Forms are used with a cold logic, exploiting flaws in an opponent's style or technique for maximum advantage. Those who use this discipline must have superior agility and speed in order to exploit these flaws before the window of opportunity closes. They will be able to utilize everything at hand to their advantage be it mind, weapon, voice or their surroundings. This discipline is not extremely difficult to master but constant exercising of the mind as well as the forms is necessary to keep it honed. Each must be sharp, precise, and used in tandem

 

The Ajahs

 

The Browns have a tasty thread on Crock Pot Recipes.  I've looked through them myself and my mouth was watering!!  Stop by and give one or more a try!

 

The Grays hosted a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Cairos.  It was thread of feasting, fun and what members were thankful for!

 

The Greens welcomed a new baby Greenie!! Congratulations to Raven Sedai on her beautiful new baby boy!!  I'll let her tell you in her own words:  "Ok, so I know I'm a bit slow getting this in here but things have been kind of crazy around here lately. We welcomed Caleb Jonah Clark to the world on Saturday, October 27, 2007 (born on his due date-go figure)at about 11:30pm Australia time. He weighed in at 7lbs, 14oz and was 19 inches long. He's absolutely beautiful and perfect and is a joy to have around. He had to come out a bit unconventionally but it's just nice to have him here finally."  As you can see, he is gorgeous!!  Congrats again to you and your family!! 

 

 

Another baby Greenie is on it's way! Jaydena announced she's expecting a new baby on June 28th!  Congrats Jaydena!!! 

 

Sonnets, etc hosted by the Greens is an ongoing WT-wide activity where members can share their own poetry.  This is not a critique thread, but a chance to read each others poetry and explain and discuss the meanings behind it.  It is organized in the following way:

1: One person will post a poem that they've written, on this thread

2: Other people will then comment on the poem, without judging it if you know what I mean. We're just talking themes/meanings/inspirations here

3: Hopefully the poet will join in the discussions and tell us about where the poem came from, what it meant to them, etc.

4: Someone else will post a poem next negative posts will not be tolerated.

There are some beautiful poems here and I suggest taking a look.  Great work to those that are sharing!

 

The Whites have another logic puzzle for you for the month of November!  Get those brain cells moving and give it a try!  This one is very "uplifting".  ;)

 

The Red Ajah

(by Talya Sedai)

 

This month has seen a couple of interesting discussions going on in the reds. First we had Victoria Gwyn asking us all, “If you had one wish and then tomorrow it’s not longer there and things returned to the way they were, what would it be”

We had various answers with Victoria herself wishing to meet Queen Esther. Others wanted to do some travelling, through Italy and Africa were mentioned. Sitting with King Arthur around the Round Table was amongst the wishes too. But the most over whelming wish would be for some to meet their bondeds in real life. Amen to that!

 

More visitors again, this time by the lovely Daruya, who popped by to say hello to the Reds and was welcomed in true red style.

 

Our esteemed Head, Mystica, Asked us to share some experiences where, “No good deed goes unpunished.” Some of the things that have happened to people would make you think twice about saving a boy from distress in a river, or picking up wallets and returning them to their rightful owners. Who think that they could turn into a cut knee, being ignored and a door slammed in your face after being called a thief!

 

All those who pop into the Phoenix Lounge will find two new drinks on the menu. The Naked Warder and TQ Ruff Ruff, which all thanks go to a certain red warder!

 

 

That's it for this month from the WT!!  We hope you'll stop by and say hello!  We love visitors and love new members even more!  ;)

[Mystica]

*Wolfkin*

(by Taymist - XO)

 

 

Where do the months go? November arrived in a rush and we're almost into December already!! Christmas is just around the corner and judging by the weather around the globe, some of our members are preparing for it already.  ;D

 

This month a warm welcome was issued to Karen, Jelly, Mighty, -D, Ironmonk and Climhazzard our newest pups. We're glad you picked the Org and it's lovely to have you with the Pack. Welcome back also to our lovely Amethea who had been caught up in RL stuff lately, great to have her home again.  :)

 

Congratulations go out to Maat, Lord Jameson, Taymist, Delenn, Lara, Kelly Sedai and Amethea who all celebrated birthdays this past month. Hope your days were fantastic, I know mine was. My thanks to all the lovely wolfies who left messages for me and to Talya for my amazing cake!!  ;)

 

Raisings on 1st November came for Boyo who made Packmate and Doselan and Talya, who made Wolfbrother and Wolfsister respectively. Doselan then chose to join the Healer Guild as an Apprentice. Congratulations all and welcome to Dos.

 

Activities throughout the month have included a Feast of Thanks from Sam in the run up to Thanksgiving and  discussions on how best to celebrate the Org Leader's 21st birthday next month (special sunglasses and a spell in the Torture Tree seem to be popular choices). Our Warrior Guild Head, 12th, led the Pack on an invasion of the Ogier, returning the favour from their invasion of us earlier in the year. Fighting turned rapidly into a food fight, much to everyone's delight and the after fight party seems to be going well too.

 

The November edition of Pawprints was published of course with a variety of articles. Talya took us on a tour of the Serengeti National Park and Doselan entertained us with another exciting chapter in his story of the Wolfkin. The Seers shared some news from around Dragonmount and Brid brought us some facts on the Tundra Wolf.

 

Visitors are also welcome to stop in and help themselves to some Tequila and chili or to take some time out to post some of their own photos on the Wolfkin Nature Pics thread.

 

We'd like to wish all DMers and Wolfkin members a very Happy Christmas and we'll be back with more news in the New Year.

 

[Mystica]

 

Wheel of Time Section

(by Taymist - XO)

 

 

4th Age Podcast

 

Despite no new episodes for some months, the Podcast Team is being reorganised and is looking for new staff to help organise itself more efficiently. More broadcasts will be forthcoming as soon as possible. Zephn (Andrew Miller) has taken over as the new producer of the show. If you have questions or comments or if you wish to volunteer in any way email the team at podcast@dragonmount.com

 

 

Robert Jordan's Blog

 

Only one new addition this month but what an extremely moving addition it was. A poem from Harriet that featured in the Charleston Post and Courier. She wrote this in memory of Robert Jordan and it's entitled “Arachne”. If you'd like to read it, it can be found HERE along with a link to the article.

 

 

News and Announcements

 

Want to know the latest and most up-to-date happenings around Dragonmount? Then this is the board for you. Current announcements include several from the White Tower on their Christmas exchanges and news from Ask The Chosen (ATC). You can find them HERE.

 

 

Community News

 

If you're interested in meeting up with other DMers, then take a moment to stop by the Dragonmount Meets board. Currently under discussion are plans for 2008's Euromeet which is being organised by our very own Editor-in-Chief, Mystica. The destination, intended for next July, is Ghent in Belgium and should coincide with the world famous Ghent Festival. It promises to be very exciting, so if you'd like to help out or just sign up to come along and wish to give your opinion on activities and dates, then THIS is the thread for you.

 

[Mystica]

 

What exactly IS the Hornsounder?

 

Hornsounder is the Band of the Red Hand's monthly Newspaper. It evolved from a newsletter into a newspaper in March 2007 when Mystica took over as Editor in Chief and started a full restructuring and re-organisation of what once was not much more than a points earning tool.

 

Today, Hornsounder is a full sized newspaper that is run by a whole team of people and covers not only news from the Band but also offers a space to all other groups on Dragonmount to share their news and events with the rest of the community. Although the main focus remains on the Band, of course, it is a nice extra forum for other groups to get in touch with those that have not yet been in touch with them as well as offers their members a certain amount of pride to see their beloved group represented in this newspaper. (we hope... )

 

Hornsounder is open to everyone on DM, regardless of which group they belong to or don't belong to. And this in both ways. Whether you just want to read, play the games or participate in the Competitions, everyone is welcome to join in. The same goes for being actively involved in the Hornsounder as a reporter. Everyone is welcome to participate, write articles, offer a project they would like to run or simply get involved by offering ideas and suggestions to increase the quality of your newspaper.

 

There are some restrictions where positions are concerned, given that Hornsounder IS the Band's newspaper and therefore Banders do get priority on certain aspects. But this does not exclude the possibility of involvement for Non-Banders who wish to be an active part of it.

 

Interested in getting involved? contact Mystica through pm and she'll get back to you asap after assessing your suggestion/idea.

 

How does the Hornsounder work?

 

Hornsounder, like every real newspaper, is divided into Sections and some of those have Subsections.

 

Sections are shown by their individual Graphic Headers.

Subsections are shown in BLUE

 

The Reporter Teams.

Each Section is run by a Section Senior Reporter who is the coordinator of the entire Section, including the subsections. It is their job to make sure all the elements are submitted at the deadline given and meets the required quality standards. Some Subsections are in themselves so big that they too have been assigned a Section Senior Reporter.

 

The different Sections and Subsections are made up of a series of articles that can be made/written by either the SSR's or by other writers: Junior Reporters. They write parts of the Section contents and work closely together with the SSR's. They get to be mentioned as the author of the articles they write/make, and in case of a Bander get the points that go along with it.

 

Next to the Section Reporters we also have Project Reporters.

Senior Project Reporters are those in charge of a large project that almost certainly requires the help of Junior Reporters.

Junior Project Reporters are those in charge of small or medium sized projects and may (or may not) need assistance from Junior Reporters.

Which projects are Senior or Junior level is decided by the Editor in Chief on a case-to-case basis.

 

The Editorial Team is made up by an Editor in Chief, a Senior Editor, a Graphic Editor and Junior Editors. 

 

The Editor in Chief runs the whole newspaper. Creates and motivates the team, monitors progress and overlooks all Sections and everyone involved, gathers all the submissions and glues it all together into one coherent and appealing newspaper. The EiC also guards the quality of the newspaper, assesses new ideas/suggestions, implements new features and follows up on just about everything. The EiC has the final say on everything though should always strive to find the right balance between her team's ideas, the newspaper's needs and the readers' wishes.

 

The Senior Editor is the right hand of the EiC and picks up the reins in case the EiC is unable to perform the function. The SE is there to insure that the newspaper is published on time and with the set quality even if the EiC is indisposed.

 

The Graphic Editor is the left hand of the EiC and is in charge of all the graphical elements of the newspaper. From the Headers to the graphics in the articles, this is all the GE's domain. He/she is the one writers can turn to if they want to liven up their sections or articles with a graphical item.

 

The Junior Editor, are the assistants of the EiC and SE and tackle a variety of preperatory tasks on the editorial aspect of the Hornsounder. To become a JE one needs to be extremely active, willing and eager to work behind the scenes and be available for whatever the EiC and SE may need them for.

 

Hornsounder's Teams

 

Editorial Team

- Editor in Chief (EiC): Mystica

- Senior Editor (SE): Direwolf Jon

- Graphic Editor (GE): Son of Battles

- Junior Editors (JE): Bridmorgan, Lady Stefania

 

Senior Section Reporters

- Band of the Red Hand: Mystica

- Band Org Game: Footy (Deathdealer)

- Music: Stefania

- Columns: Mystica

- Lottery: Bridmorgan

- Travel: Stefania

- Banders Real Life: Demonspawn

- Band Awards: Taymist

- JoTS monthly winner: Mystica

- Archer Regiment: Amavia

- Cavalry Regiment: Direwolf Jon

- Infantry Regiment: Demonspawn

- Raw Recruits: Taymist

- Redarms: Red Arm Leader of the Term

- Specials: Mystica

- Entertainment: Direwolf Jon

- Dragonmount: Mystica

- Wheel of Time: Taymist

 

How to be a part of the Hornsounder team.

 

If you would like to try your hand at being a reporter or you have an idea for a project, a game, a competition or you would like to participate in one of the Sections, then here's your chance!

 

Send a PM to Mystica with an outline of your idea or request.

She will asses it and give you an answer as soon as possible.

Note: Hornsounder claims the right to make any adjustments to your ideas that might be necessary to insure the quality and coherency of the newspaper.