this is where we will be posting bulletins and announcements about the site as we progress. we will post an activity check once the site is running and will carry on with these each time the site starts to dwindle. we will also be updating you on developments in the site's plot and how we plan to move the site along in the future. We will also use this area to discuss nominations for the spotlight and other various awards the site has to offer.

this is probably one of the most important sections of the board. this is where you come to make your character. the application template needs to be followed carefully. we are a non-canon site, this means you start from the beginning without any help from us, giving you complete freedom to do whatever you want to do. we do however ask that you do not use pictures of yourself or anyone else from myspace or other friend networking sites as your pb, cause that is just freaky and weird.

the magical hall of fame. this is where you want your application to end up. if we file it here then you can role play in other areas of the site. anyone can come back here and can read up on a character who is already made. applications help get a better grasp of the character and so this is a very important place to come when plotting with someone.

got your character? need a plot? this is where you come. it is usually a good idea for everyone to have a general plot ad as it means you are able to condense your application for easy reading and can pick up new ideas and plots from other people. you can code them as well, and make them pretty with nice fonts and graphics, but remember, drama is what makes the world go round, so enjoy yourself.

one day they were the size of bricks, and where something to laugh about, now they are the size of your thumb and the most annoying thing on the planet. But serious they are part of modern day life now, so in here you can create threads to have text-message conversations, or even call up some other character. It is kinda like IM but more direct.

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SO AND SO HAS SIGNED IN! bored? need some entertainment? well, here you go. something to entertain you. an IM and a quick flash of the screen and you can talk to anyone anywhere in the world. life has become so much easier since IM has been invented losing touch is now only for the stupid and the lazy. so don't be one of them! sign up at aim or msn now!

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pen to paper or keyboard to screen. those are the real forms of communication. private conversations between two people which short of opening someone else's mail or hacking into their hotmail account are generally kept to those two people. networking sites can be monitored and nosy gossip mongers can read all your comments, but if you send a letter or an email you know you have a 89% chance of the only person reading it being the person it was intended for. of course, this can sometimes go very wrong.

_{a good place to meet up with friends, though the food, shopping, and services are all ridiculously overpriced, and fairly unoriginal here. you won't find shops that you can't find elsewhere, and it's certainly not as nice as say, london. times square is the nicest to see during the nighttime hours, and if you're lucky enough to be here on new year's eve, it's a site you'll never forget.}

_{pretty much serves a purpose for tourists that's along the lines of the cn tower in toronto, canada. you go up, you see nyc (if you've decided to visit on a cloud-free day) and you can eat or... get married apparently. or for all the assassins out there, keep a close watch on your target from a high up place! makes a brilliant addition to the new york city skyline. remember your binoculars though, and maybe some gravol cos it's pretty high}

_{nitty gritty, rat infested, underground.. the subway is the main mode of transport for most people living in new york city, along with buses and streetcars. rest assured though, the subway will take you anywhere you need to go. just so long as your train isn't hijacked.}

_{this would be the place where those who can afford it get the very best health care as can be offered in new york city. the doctors, surgeons, residents, and med students all get hefty paycheques, which they should considering the quality of education and skill they have to offer. beware though, it's been rumoured that people's kidneys, lungs, and livers occasionally go missing during standard procedures.}

_{whether it's mcdonalds, or a five michelin star restaurant, these places are where new york comes to eat. unless you're staying at a hotel and you order room service.. in that scenario, the kitchen downstairs would be the restaurant. anyway, stay away from the fast food joints, new york's rather... gritty. feel free to have an egg mcmuffin but don't say we didn't warn you!}

_{everybody knows that new york is much nicer to look at by night, though considerably more dangerous. this is where nightclubs, pubs, late night cinemas, and the tonight show come into effect. and where you play them out., anyway the night scene in new york city is pretty great. dance it up with friends, get piss drunk, mug a guy in the back alley for breaking your daughter's heart. oh yes. the night life in new york is great.}

_{from high end boutiques to cheap bargain barns, this is new york, and new york is a major fashion and shopping port. find that perfect dress, a diamond ring to surprise your lover with, or that 60" flatscreen tv you were saving up for, cos new york city has got it all, just as long as you know exactly where to look.}

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_{the suburbs outside of the city, quite a few fairly wealthy people reside here. this is where you find those white picket fence homes in the expensive gated neighbourhoods, with only a half hour to fourty five minute commute to the city. here you can breathe freely, and not have to worry about the same amount of smog, and crime, organized or other, as you have to worry about in the city.}

_{slightly easier on the pockets than the upper east side, brooklyn offers not only decent housing, but a wide range of tourist attractions. the famous brooklyn bridge has been around for well over one hundred years, and still remains to this day the oldest suspension bridge in the us. its not a quiet place at all, and is actually very populated, and has its own share of cafes lining the streets, clothes stores and provides many opportunities to shop that don’t cost a lot.}

_{queens is the largest borough out of five of new york city. here is where you can find one of the three major airports in the nyc area—the john f. kennedy. there are a lot of beautiful neighbourhoods, perfect to live, which, whilst the prices are not perfect, is still worth it. these places are not however a favourite for high-society people who like to show off with big houses, because row houses are particularly prominent in queens. many of the jazz geniuses used to live in queens, as many people live here from all walks of life.}

_{manhattan seems to be home to a lot of industrial purposes, for example a large portion of commercial, financial and cultural are majors here. it is, however, one of the most densely populated areas in the world. aside from this, manhattan is a popular place of residence for many people who are higher up on the society ladder, certainly those with power thrown in, as the upper east side is homed here. the empire state building is also here, creating a large amount of tourists, not only for that but many other famous landmarks.}

_{here they form a popular seaside resort, along with being made up of a collection of villages and hamlets. there are a large number of european inhabitants, but the real estate prices are actually the highest in the nation. ‘the hamptons’ actually refers specifically to two separate towns—southhampton and easthampton.}

_{los angeles translates as ‘the angels’ in spanish, so named because of the grand beauty when the city was founded. here is the place for anyone hoping to make it in the fame industry, be it singing, acting or dancing, a career kick-off in la is a sure way to get good recommendations. you also have excellent places to climb, or hike to get a brilliant view of the city’s landscape, as well as the hollywood sign which is perfect for those kodak moments.}

so are you bored or something? cause seriously how could you be on a board like this! we have everything you could ever need, including a place for you to rent that boredom and play meaningless games. like hot or not or duck duck goose. anything really. everyone should have some fun occasionally and this is where you do it. word.

need graphics? well, tough i ain't making you any! but someone might and this is where you ask for them. simple yes? thought so. so just come a knocking and i am sure you shall find something you like. they come with a year guarantee, but after that your not covered sorry, but don't worry, there's always ebay.

going somewhere? we hope not cause we will hunt you down like a dog then feed you to emmett cullen. that's right we will put you in a bear suit and set you free in a forest then set emmett on you. cause he is a dear friend of ours. YOU HEAR! ok, so i am lying, we don't mind you advertising, in fact we encourage it, cause i love stalking new sites. word.

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