$2700 in the Nilly North American Tour Fund.

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Latest news on observers in El Salvador. All observers have gotten through safely, been released. However there is another batch coming through tomorrow. So we are still asking for calls to the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador - this time thanking them for seeing to it that the first batch of observers got through safely, and and asking them to ensure that this does not happen with the next batch.

Please call Annie Pforzheimer, the Counselor for Poltical Affairs. 011-503-278-4444. X2025 Again thank her and the Ambassodor for helping to get the first batch of observers in safely, and emphasize that it is just as important that the next batch is allowed to enter, that no further harassment of election observers takes place, and that free and fair elections take place this month in El Salvador.

Thanks

Gar

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$2971.00 in the Nilly North American Tour Fund.

I'm going to stop taking donations at some arbitrary hour when I get home, tonight.

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We rule. We're bringing Nilly here.

We've got $3000.62 for her plane fare, and I think that's good enough to ensure Nilly's safe passage. 62 Buffistas have donated, and I'm told to expect a few checks.

I'll hold the money in trust until Nilly decides on an itinerary, and then buy her ticket.

Then we'll schedule Nilly airport pick-ups, and Nilly hosts to feed and house our Nilly, when the time draws near.

Thank you so much, everyone.

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I suck.

There was confusion. Which led to the wrong snail mail address being posted for the NickBrendon.com Postcard Birthday Project, in which I encouraged people to send postcards with pictures of their hometown for me to compile and give to Nick.

The real address:

NB.com Birthday Project
c/o FanGeek.com
3775 E.P. True Parkway #147
West Des Moines, IA 50265

I sincerely apologize for an inconvenience this will cause. I'm also going to extend the deadline for postcards to April 12.

If this deadline won't provide you with enough time to get a card to me, please e-mail me at postcards@nickbrendon.com and let me know when I can expect your card. I'll keep an eye out for it and send them off to Nicholas in a second batch.

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If anybody's interested...

You'll All Pay #15

“Culture of #@$!ing Fear”

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An open letter from Tim Minear

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(x-Post with Firefly)

t shameless pimpage

Want to celebrate your love of the show and the upcoming movie with your fellow Firefly fans? Never been to the Windy City, but would like to see what it's all about? Want an excuse to put on a poofy dress (or maybe something with some slink) or an old-fashioned suit? Come join us for the First (hopefully) Annual Browncoat Ball in Chicago, September 17th through 19th.

Summary of Activities

Friday, Sept. 17, 2004:

• Immerse yourself in the culture of the Far East at

the Sihnon Welcome Party.

• Join your fellow Browncoats up in the black for cocktails and spectacular view of the city at the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Center.
• Enjoy watching Firefly episodes with your favorite

Browncoats in the Award Winning Blue Sun Room.

Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004:

• See Chicago Old-West style on a chartered train during

the Wild West Train Job.

• Spend time watching Firefly episodes with

your favorite Browncoats in the Award Winning Blue Sun Room.

• Experience how East Meets West at the Browncoat

Ball.

Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004:

• Walk along the shore of Lake Michigan for them

that are so inclined.

Registration is underway. Please go to www.browncoatball.com for more details.

t /shameless pimpage

(Edited because the pimpage lacks both shams and shame, but I meant to use only one and stick with it)

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OK - Don't know where else to put on such short notice, but ARRESTED DEVELOPMONT fans should note that according to my TV Guide (hard copy) a new episode is on at 9:30 EST.

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