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GEEK MONTH! - May 2012
Posted by JT_ on May 01, 2012 1:44 am
Welcome to Geek Month 2012!

For an entire month, we will celebrate all that is geeky in the world! Science Fiction! Comics! Funny Internet memes! Movies! Manga! Superheros! And pretty much anything you can think of. :)


Every weekday, we'll have something new to share with you. All of our announced geeky items will continue to stock until June 15th, so you'll have more than enough time to grab all of your favorites. Some will be retiring this year, some will be returning next year, and some will stick around forever (woohoo!).



Today, the Boutique should be stocking the latest in Cyborg technology. Can you find it?


In addition, it would appear the Alphas have discovered what Internet memes are... looks like trouble! You better check on them...


EDIT: And don't forget to check out Monday Music Madness, right below this post!


Monday Music Madness!
Posted by PhantomFire on Apr 30, 2012 3:05 pm
Hello! And welcome to the Seventh installment of "Monday Music Madness!"
This week we have lots of great suggestions from our members. The category is "Songs that reflect YOU" so lets get started!
I'm not including a lot of notes with this installment, I'll let folks judge for themselves why these songs mean something....

"You can learn a lot about a person by the songs that mean a lot to them"

First from MoonGoddess #127
Band name: Foster the People..."Ruby"
Ruby

Next up From Kidkeeper #889
Band Name: Rolling Stones...."Get off of my Cloud"
Get off of my Cloud

From Jordan2 #5767
Band name: Arshad...."Girl on Fire"
Girl on Fire

From Penguin Girl #7804
Band Name: Mark Wills....."Don't Laugh at me"
Don't Laugh At me

From Sasha #11
Band name: Westlife...."I Wanna Grow Old With You"
I Wanna Grow Old With You

From Bella61301 #3274
Band Name: Origa...."Rise"
Rise

From sienna77 #1863
Band Name: Martina McBride...."Happy Girl"
Happy Girl

From Kami Mi Ke Neko #72
Band Name: Sara Bareilles.... "King of Anything"
King of Anything

From Silvery #14
Band name: Tori Amos......"Little Earthquakes"
Little Earthquakes

From Sebraxis #1053
Band name: Collin Raye - "Love, Me"
Love, me

From AshDizzle #1204
Band name: Matthew West.... "Family Tree"
Family Tree

From Allira #8
Band Name: Beyonce'..."Broken Hearted Girl"
Broken Hearted girl


And lastly....The song that gives me comfort, makes me happy and plays in my head all the time...
Band name: Francesca Gagnon..."Alegria"
From:Cirque du Soleil
Alegria


As I stated last week, We want YOUR songs! PLEASE though, don't send more than 2 suggestions at a time.
If you find NEW stuff to suggest, feel free to send, just don't keep sending the same song over and over :) If you wish to suggest music, you must PRIVATE message me directly with the link and the subject line "Suggestion for Music".

Theme for next week Songs from your childhood!. What does that mean? We all have nostalgic songs, songs your folks played, songs you heard on TV or on radio. Remember bubblegum music?? The Archies? Monkees?? stuff like that! yes, can even be Fred Penner or Sharon, Lois and Bram! :) yay for the stuff we remember wayyyy back when!

Congrats to:

Allira #8
Kidkeeper #889
AshDizzle #1204
MoonGoddess #127
Penguin Girl #7804
Jordan2 #5767
Sasha #11
Bella61301 #3274
sienna77 #1863
Kami Mi Ke Neko #72
Silvery #14
Sebraxis #1053



Also, Last weeks comments were great guys keep it up!
Our three "thoughtful" posters last week are:
Usiku #926
DQ #4
oryx #7669

The prizes for Thoughtful posting are Novelty Fibbles you can get NOWHERE on P3 EXCEPT by posting!! Want one?? Get commenting!

You go guys!


Same rules this week. The top three postings on the music this week will win the prize! Happy listening and get posting!


Monday Music Madness!
Posted by PhantomFire on Apr 23, 2012 11:53 am
Hello! And welcome to the sixth installment of "Monday Music Madness!"
This week we have nine music suggestions for you to try for the Novelty song catagory.

What IS a novelty song? It's a song that is made to be silly, funny, spoofy or generally poke fun at somethng ( Weird Al's work is a prime example) So, Lets get going!!



We start off this week with a suggestion by Allira #8

Song Title: Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport.
"Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" is a song written by Rolf Harris in 1957 which became a hit across the world in the 1960s in two different recordings (1960 in Australia & United Kingdom the original, and 1963 with a re-recording of his song in the United States). Inspired by Harry Belafonte's calypsos, it is about an Australian stockman on his deathbed. The song is one of the best known and most successful Australian songs.
Tie Me Kangaroo


Next up ... Weird Al Yankovic with "Constipated". Thank you Kidkeeper #889

Song Title: Constipated.
This is a parody of Avril Lavigne's Complicated.
Constipated


Wildleaf #2806 suggested one of the all time classic novelty songs
Performed by Barnes and Barnes "Fish Heads"
Song Title: Fish Heads
"Fish Heads" is a novelty song by comedy rock duo Barnes and Barnes, featured on their 1980 album Voobaha. It has often been played on the Dr. Demento show, and is the second-most honored song in Demento show history.
The song is about fish heads and all the things they can (or, more often, cannot) do, such as playing baseball, wearing sweaters, dancing, playing drums, or being seen drinking cappuccino in Italian restaurants with Oriental women. It is accompanied by a high-pitched chorus, achieved by speeding up the tape, which repeats the original's chorus.
Actor Bill Paxton directed and appeared in the music video for the song, which aired on NBC television on Saturday Night Live, on December 6, 1980.
Fish Heads


Another Classic! Sent in by Wyvern #75
Song Title: The Lumberjack Song

"The Lumberjack Song" is a song by the Monty Python comedy troupe. The song was written by Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Fred Tomlinson.
It first appeared on the ninth episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus, "The Ant: An Introduction" on BBC1 on 14 December 1969. The song has since been performed in several forms, including film, stage, and LP, each time started from a different skit. At an NPR interview in 2007, Michael Palin stated the scene and the whole song were created in about 15 minutes, concluding a day's work, when the Python crew was stuck and unable to come up with a conclusion to the barbershop sketch that preceded it.
The Lumberjack song


This last classic sent in by Brenne #13
Song Title: I'm too Sexy
This song pokes fun at the entire modeling and advertising world by pointing out the absurdity in the industry. Voted both one of the worst all time songs and VH1's Greatest songs of the 90's you can't just watch without cracking a smile at the silliness of the whole thing.
I'm Too Sexy

Congrats to this weeks Theme winners. If you didn't win this week it doesn't mean the picks were no good, I received so many! I'll get to them eventually! We WILL have more themes upcoming!

And now for my picks this week..I LOVE classic Novelty songs!!


Let's star out with the all time classic : Bobby Pickett - Monster Mash

"Monster Mash" is a 1962 novelty song and the best-known song by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. The song was released as a single on Gary S. Paxton's Garpax Records label in August 1962 along with a full-length LP called The Original Monster Mash, which contained several other monster-themed tunes. The "Monster Mash" single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on October 20 of that year, just in time for Halloween. It has been a perennial holiday favorite ever since.
Monster Mash


Up Next, Larry Groce with "Junk Food Junkie"... oddly I know several folks this song fits...
Junk Food Junkie is a 1976 novelty song by Larry Groce. Reaching #9 on the Billboard Top 100, it was Groce's only song to chart.
The song tells about a man leading a double life. During the day he boasts of his natural diet lifestyle – however, at night, he reveals that he is secretly addicted to junk food.
Junk Food Junkie


It STINKS!!!! Technicolor man!
Loudon Wainwright3rd with "Dead Skunk"
"Dead Skunk" is a 1973 novelty song by Loudon Wainwright III.
The song is musically a simple folk song based on acoustic guitar, but accompanied by drums and strings. The lyrics, which literally interpreted describe a dead skunk in the middle of a busy road and the smell it produces for pedestrians, have often been seen as an attack on then-president Richard Nixon. Wainwright himself has never confirmed or denied this claim, but has said the song was an accident written in fifteen minutes.
Although the single was released in November 1972, it was not until well into 1973 that it caught on with radio stations, and its number sixteen peak on the Billboard Hot 100 chart was not reached until May 1973. It was the only record to chart for Wainwright
Dead Skunk

And the best known of all Novelty songs this gem from 1958

The Chipmunks Christmas song
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" is a song written by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. (a.k.a. David Seville) in 1958. Although it was written and sung by Bagdasarian (in the form of a high-pitched chipmunk voice), the singing credits are given to The Chipmunks, a fictitious singing group consisting of three chipmunks by the names of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. The song won three Grammy Awards in 1958: Best Comedy Performance, Best Children's Recording, and Best Engineered Record (non-classical).The song was very successful, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, becoming The Chipmunks' first (and only), as well as David Seville's second and final, No. 1 single. It has the distinction of being the only Christmas record to reach No. 1 on the same chart.
The Chipmunk Song

As I stated last week, We want YOUR songs! PLEASE though, don't send more than 2 suggestions at a time.
If you find NEW stuff to suggest, feel free to send, just don't keep sending the same song over and over :) If you wish to suggest music, you must PRIVATE message me directly with the link and the subject line "Suggestion for Music".

Theme for next week Songs that Define YOU. What does that mean? We all have a song that plays in our head when we work, or we go to when we need comfort, or something that makes us feel calmer, happier or simply feels like it was written for YOU. Send me that song!!

Congrats to:

Allira #8
Kidkeeper #889
Wildleaf # 2806
Wyvern #75
Brenne #13



Also, Last weeks comments were great guys keep it up!
Our three "thoughtful" posters last week are:
Sasha #11
MrsGunsage #1114
ImBeeZee #1668

The prizes for Thoughtful posting are Novelty Fibbles you can get NOWHERE on P3 EXCEPT by posting!! Want one?? Get commenting!

You go guys!


Same rules this week. The top three postings on the music this week will win the prize! Happy listening and get posting!


Markings & Paradigms - April 2012
Posted by JT_ on Apr 16, 2012 5:49 pm
Sorry for all the news updates today, but I've got another one full of goodies for you! :)

Markings and Paradigms for April are here, and they are awesome! Thanks to Quad and Yam for these.


MARKINGS

Caustics
Speckled Roan


PARADIGMS

Blue Speckles
Green Speckles
Pink Speckles
Yellow Speckles


Enjoy! And be sure to read the news posts below. :) We have a Monday Music Madness for you today!


Quick Trivia Correction
Posted by JT_ on Apr 16, 2012 1:34 pm
There was a trivia question that had the wrong choice marked as "correct"-- anyone who chose the real correct answer but was told it was wrong due to this typo will be receiving their pence prize momentarily! Your answer will also be marked "correct" so you should see your number of correct answers go up by one. Sorry about that!


Go see Monday Music Madness! Right below this post!
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Monday Music Madness!
Posted by PhantomFire on Apr 16, 2012 12:17 pm
Hello! And welcome to the Fifth installment of "Monday Music Madness!"
This week we have nine music suggestions for you to try. Yay for the Mushy Love Songs!!

We start off this week with a suggestion by Ashdizzle #1204

Band Name:Gavin DeGraw.
Gavin is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is known for his songs "Chariot", "Follow Through", "I Don't Want to Be" which has been featured as the theme song for the television drama series, One Tree Hill. Ashdizzles selection: Soldier
Soldier


Next up ... Josh Groban. Thank you Yam McYam #2671

Band Name:Josh Groban
Josh is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and in 2007, he was charted as the number-one best selling artist in the United States with over 21 million records in that country.
When You Say You Love Me

Quadricat #74 picked this great song..
Band Name: Sixpence None The Richer
is an American rock/pop band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, eventually settling in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes". The name of the band is inspired by a passage from the book Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis.
Kiss Me


Kidkeeper #889 sent in this gem from Chicago
Band Name: Chicago
Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described "rock and roll band with horns" began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, becoming famous for producing a number of hit ballads. They had a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Second only to The Beach Boys in terms of Billboard singles and albums chart success among American bands, Chicago is one of the longest running and most successful pop/rock and roll groups.
Listen to You're The Inspiration


And lastly, sent in by Singlerose #145
Band Name : Kenny Rogers
Kenny is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone.
Write Your Name Across My Heart

Congrats to this weeks Theme winners. If you didn't win this week it doesn't mean the picks were no good, I received so many! I'll get to them eventually! We WILL have more themes upcoming!

And now for my picks this week..oooshy mooooshy LOVE songs!


One of my all time favorite mushy love songs
Band Name: Scorpions
The Scorpions are a rock band from Hannover, Germany formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" The band was ranked #46 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock program. "Rock You Like a Hurricane" is also #18 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs. The band sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Here now "Still Loving You"
Still Loving You


Up Next, Rolling Stones
First popular in Europe, The Rolling Stones quickly became successful in North America during the British Invasion of the mid 1960s. Having released 22 studio albums in the United Kingdom (24 in the United States), eleven live albums (twelve in the US), and numerous compilations, their worldwide sales are estimated at more than 200 million albums!
Without a doubt one of their all time greatest songs. And a VERY mushy love song to boot!
Wild Horses


And who can forget:
Band Name The Bangles
The Bangles are an American all-female band that originated in the early 1980s, scoring several hit singles during the decade.
Eternal Flame


Last, I had to include this for my parents:
Band Name Badfinger
Badfinger were a British rock band consisting originally of Pete Ham, Ron Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and Tom Evans, active from 1968 to 1983, and evolving from The Iveys, formed by Ham, Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales, in the early 1960s. Joey Molland joined the group in 1969, following the departure of Griffiths. Signed by The Beatles' Apple label in 1968 as The Iveys, they adopted the name Badfinger in 1969. The band drew comparisons to the Beatles initially, due to the similarities of their music, and the mentorship of some members of the Beatles.

This song was my parents "special song".. and I've heard it many times in my life and love every note. This one is for you, mom and dad.
Day After Day

As I stated last week, We want YOUR songs! PLEASE though, don't send more than 2 suggestions at a time.
If you find NEW stuff to suggest, feel free to send, just don't keep sending the same song over and over :) If you wish to suggest music, you must PRIVATE message me directly with the link and the subject line "Suggestion for Music".

Theme for next week "Novelty songs"! Dust off those Dr. Demento records! Gather up all those old Weird Al songs you know and love!! FISH HEADS! YES! send em in!!

Congrats to:

Ashdizzle #1204
YamMcYam #2671
Kidkeeper #889
Quadricat #74
Singlerose #145



Also, Last weeks comments were great guys keep it up!
Our three "thoughtful" posters last week are:
Moongoddess #127
Allira #8
MrsGunsage #1114

The prizes for Thoughtful posting are Novelty Fibbles you can get NOWHERE on P3 EXCEPT by posting!! Want one?? Get commenting!

You go guys!


Same rules this week. The top three postings on the music this week will win the prize! Happy listening and get posting!



New Items!
Posted by JT_ on Apr 12, 2012 5:49 pm
Now that it is springtime and the weather has improved, Pumas like to go camping!

Take a look at these camping-related items from Allira. :) They're in a bunch of different shops (A Change of Scenery, Armed & Dangerous, and Environments!).

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Springtime also brings all kinds of creepy crawlies, but these little nose beetles are cute! Thanks Yam. :D Find them in A Change of Scenery!

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On top of that, our carpenter has been hard at work making only the finest furniture for your rooms. Thanks to Pirran for these tables! These will be in Roommates of course!

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Monday Music Madness!
Posted by PhantomFire on Apr 09, 2012 12:26 pm
Hello! And welcome to the Forth installment of "Monday Music Madness!"
This week we have eight music suggestions for you to try for the Golden Oldies!!

We start off this week with a suggestion by Dragonara #7

Band Name:The Beatles.
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music.[1] The group's best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals). Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the group later worked in many genres ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. Their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania"; as their songwriting grew in sophistication by the late 1960s, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions.
Here now, one of their prettiest songs.."In my Life"
Enjoy!
In My Life


Next up ... The boss!! Bruce Springsteen. Thank you Allira #8!

Band Name:Bruce Springsteen
Bruce got his start in New Jersey/ Philadelphia area playing local clubs. One Philly area DJ had a belief in his music and passed on a demo to Manfred Mann. Manfred recorded his music and Bruce gained a new audience. Ed Sciaky of WMMR / WIOQ radio never lost belief in Bruce and the two remained friends until Ed's death in 2004.
Dancing In The Dark

Brenne #13 picked this song by one of my all time favorite bands
"Golden Earring".
Band Name: Golden Earring
Golden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings (the 's' was dropped in 1969). They had international chart success with the songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. In their home country, they had over 40 hits and made over 30 gold and platinum albums.
My Favorite song by this band "Twilight Zone"
Twilight Zone


JT #3 sent in this gem from 1986
Band Name: Dream Academy
The Dream Academy were an English folk rock band, comprising singer/guitarist Nick Laird-Clowes; multi-instrumentalist (chiefly oboe, English horn player) Kate St John; plus keyboardist Gilbert Gabriel.
Listen to Life in a Northern town

And lastly one of my all time Favorites, Sent in by Burning Sky #107
Band Name : Big Country
Big Country is an internationally-renowned Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife in 1981.
The height of the band's popularity was in the 1980s, although it retained a cult following for many years after, including the release of several further titles. The band's music was most recognisable for the sounds it infused with Scottish folk and martial music styles, as well as for playing and engineering their guitar driven sound to evoke the inspirational spirit of bagpipes, fiddles and other traditional folk instruments.
Try not to dance!
Big Country

Congrats to this weeks Theme winners. If you didn't win this week it doesn't mean the picks were no good, I received so many! I'll get to them eventually! We WILL have more themes upcoming!

And now for my picks this week..In keeping with the 60's 70's and 80's theme some music that rocks my world!


One of my all time favorite songs from 1971
Band Name: Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart, is a British singer-songwriter, born and raised in North London, England. He is of Scottish and English ancestry.
With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces.
Here now one of my favorites from Rod the Mod...
Maggie May


Up Next, Once known as "The pride Of PA" Warren Zevon!
My family has a history with him so ok, maybe I'm partial, but that doesn't negate the fact he's AMAZING! I love most of warrens music, his tongue in cheek style of lyrics and his driving melodies. Sadly in 2003 Warren left us after a fight with lung cancer caused by aesbestos exposure. He is missed!

Here now one of his most popular from 1978 Werewolves of London

And the best for last, my IDOL Peter Gabriel
Formerly the front man for "Genesis" He left to pursue a solo career which did well for him. Multi gold LPs and collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry today Peter Gabriel is well recognized by his peers as a master.
Here now a GREAT live version of my favorite song "Solsbury Hill"
Solsbury hill

As I stated last week, We want YOUR songs! PLEASE though, don't send more than 2 suggestions at a time. And if you already sent, don't resend. I'm only picking two a week so i'll get to the suggestions I like in due time. It's going to take a bit because of the HUGE response!
If you find NEW stuff to suggest, feel free to send, just don't keep sending the same song over and over :) If you wish to suggest music, you must PRIVATE message me directly with the link and the subject line "Suggestion for Music".

Theme for next week "Love songs" send in those mushy feel good romance songs that you secretly love to hear!! I'll pick 5 entries!

Congrats to:
Dragonara #7
Allira #8
Brenne #13
JT #3
Burning Sky #107 for their songs this week! Your Prize will be sent shortly.

Also, Last weeks comments were great guys keep it up!
Our three "thoughtful" posters last week are:
Kami Mi Ke Neko #72
Mrsgunsage #1114
Allira #8
You go guys!


Same rules this week. The top three postings on the music this week will win the prize! Happy listening and get posting!


SPRING MADNESS SALE!
Posted by JT_ on Apr 05, 2012 6:10 pm
A madness has overcome us-- SPRING MADNESS! Too much pollen in the air I think...

Here's the deal!


April 5th until 11:59 PM on April 8th (in Puma Time)

• Buy 2 of the Spring Gardening Kit, get one Spring Gardening Kit free!

• Buy 2 of the Spring Trinket Box, get one Spring Trinket Box free!


To Claim Your Freebie:
• send a Private Message to Account #1 (PhantomFire)
• subject of the PM: SPRING MADNESS
• tell him which item or items you purchased


When will I get my freebie?
• Freebies will be distributed on Monday after the sale is over! (this does not mean right at midnight, we need some time please! :))


Other Rules:
• Only 1 freebie per item type, per user (If you buy 10, you cannot get 5 freebies-- sorry! Just 1 of each!)
• No mixing and matching-- you must purchase 2 of the same item
• Your item must be purchased from the TE Items Shop under the SHOPPING menu (not from other user shops)
• Purchases made today count, so no worries if you already bought :)


That's it. :D Are you wondering what items I'm talking about? See the news post below this one!


April 2012 - TE Items Are Here!
Posted by JT_ on Apr 05, 2012 2:26 pm
Spring is here! Woohoo! That is the theme for the TE Items this month from Yam and Quad. :) They have given us two lovely sets that are absolutely perfect for this time of the year.

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Spring Gardening Kit [ 2 TE ]

Open this kit to discover all the items you might need for working in your garden. :)

CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE!



Spring Trinket Box [ 3 TE ]

This box has all the items for the Spring Has Sprung set! I can't even begin to tell you how many cool things are inside, you'll just have to look at the sample. :D

CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE!



Combine the two, and your Puma couldn't possibly be more ready for spring! :)

The TE Items Shop is where you'll find these, so go check 'em out! They are also available in the Item Demo if you want to try out some of the items on your own Pumas before you purchase.


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