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==Some Facts About the 2005 Convention==
*The theme that year was "Revenge of the 25th"
*Fandoms represented in programming included 24, Angel, Anime/Manga, Battlestar Galactica, Blake's 7, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, comics, CSI, Deadwood, Discworld, Doctor Who, Due South, Fantastic 4, Harry Potter, Highlander, Horatio Hornblower, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Lord of the Rings, Jean Lorrah, Lost, Magnificent 7, Anne McCaffrey, Mystery, NASA, Andre Norton, Phantom of the Opera, Pirates of the Caribbean. Real Ghostbusters, JD Robb, Sentinel, Smallville, Kevin Smith, Star Trek, Stargate SG-1/Atlantis, Starsky & Hutch, Star Wars, Tru Calling, UNCLE, Vampires, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Wild, Wild West, Xena: Warrior Princess, and X-Men.
*The Ladies Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society Annual Shopping Trip was held on Saturday, May 28, 1pm. The group journeyed to the town of Mason to visit Kean's, Yards of Fabric, Pansy's Needlehole and Everlasting Stitches (a quilt store in Holt).
*There were approximately 64 dealers in the dealers room with an additional five hall/room dealers.
*There were approximately 112 zines listed as premiering in the program book.
* The Vid Weasels had their fifth anniversary.
*There were two Christian and religious themed panels that year: Open-Minded Christian Fangirls Forum: All faiths welcome, come and discuss what Christianity is, what it ISN'T, and why it has a bad rap in fandom; and Fans of Faith: Is being a good member of your religion and being a "good fan" an impossible dream? (all faiths welcome) 
*The tech panels: Different techniques for watching TV on your computer: Television monitors, video cards, digital VCRs, episodes on mpeg; Photo manipulation: Not always as easy as it looks, there are some quick illos, too - a hot topic all around; and I Can't Wait!: Downloading episodes off the net. Is it copyright infringement or your right? along with two vidding panels.
*Instructions for that year on offering programming suggestions and reserving the party suite are archived at .
==Fan Q Awards==
For specifics, see 2005 Fan Q Awards.
==Skit==
There were two plays that year: South Azkaban from Bev Grant and The Terminated Beast by Helen Commodore.
==Fan Fund==
Due to a lack of nominations, there was no 2005 SF/Media Fan Fund recipient.
==Party Suite and Other Gatherings==
* Vid Weasel's fifth anniversary party 
* "Unconditionally Blonde," a MUNCLE gathering
* "Man from UNCLE Fans United," a MUNCLE gathering
* Christian Fellowship, Worship and Communion 
* Sentinel party
* Starsky & Hutch party
* Stargate SG-1 party
* Children's Bean Fest
* "Welcome to Linden," a LOTR party
* Jewish Shabbat Service & Pot Lock ONEG
* Hogan's Heroes party
* "Field Trip to Hogsmeade," a Harry Potter party
* a party for "music vid enthusiasts"
==Masquerade Awards==
A complete list of winners can be seen at .
* Best In Show & Best Young Fan - Trust a G'ou'ld? Nola Thompson, Samantha Powell, Kelly Lowrey, Victoria Gold
* Best Humor - Maybe Newer Isn't Better -- Laura Wootan, David Wootan
* Best Workmanship - The Want Ad -- Paula Kesler
* Best Characterization - The New Apprentice -- June Edwards, Angela Varesano
* Best Original & Audience Choice - A Writer's Nightmare -- Julie Garner, Ashley Harp
* Weirdest Presentation - It's A Spider, Darth -- Peter Cooper
* Best Multi-Part - French Highwayman -- Kelly Dwyer, Karl Etheridge, Paula Neier, Wolf
* Best Cross-Genre Fusion - A Marriage Made In Hell -- Mark Cogan, Leslie Dannenberger, Joe Dorffner, Sophia Kelly Schultz
==Door Decoration Awards==
A complete list of winners, with photos can be seen at at . A few sample doors are included below.
===Door Decoration Gallery===
File:510-StargateAtlantis.jpg|winner Best in Show
File:Mediawest 2005 sh door photo by sandmann.jpg|Starsky & Hutch door When They Were Sergeants
==Art Show Awards==
Winners are selected by popular vote.
* Best In Show: Three Faces of Richard Dean Anderson by Jesse McClain
* Science Fiction: The Coming Dark by Jesse McClain
* Fantasy: Chickadees by Heather Bruton
* Detective: Can I Still Serve & Protect by Jessse McClain
* Secret Agent: Say UNCLE by Kate Nuernberg & Sally Budd
* Animation: Kill Bill by Mike Cole
* Humor: Elf Defense by Leah Rosenthal
* 3-D: Dragon Hatchling by Kelly Dwyer
* Fabric: Spawn of Eye Candy by Seth Cutts & Gail Felipe
* Western: Seven by Annie West
* Horror: It's Always the Blood by Laura Quiles
* Portrait: All Turns to Silver Glass by Kate Nuernberg & Sally Budd
* Critter Dragon Hatchling by Kelly Dwyer
* Too Cute to Live: If The Shoe Fits... by Jesse McClain
* Honorable Mention: To Hell With This "Too Cute To Live" Crap by Kate Nuernberg
Judge's Choice:
* Spirit Guide: Fox by Karen River
* Sapphire by Heather Bruton
* Sith Lord by Mike Cole
*Fandoms represented in the Spawn of Eye Candy quilt: Jurassic Park, Magnum PI, Galaxy Quest, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Numbers, Quantum Leap, Zorro, Lost, Miami Vice
Source: .
==Vid Show==
For a period of time, starting in 2005, the Vid Show Awards were no longer posted on the MediaWest*Con website. This list comes courtesy one of the attending vidders Recycled Media. For another partially complete list of gen and slash vids submitted go here. Eventually an official list of the winners was posted at .
===Vid Show Awards===
GEN
SONG INTERPRETATION - Single
* 1. Full of Grace - California Crew
* 2. Real Great Britain - P.R. Zed 
* 3. (TIED) I Will Always Return - Spaced Ponies
* 3. Mack the Knife - Spaced Ponies
SONG INTERPRETATION - Multi
* 1. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Stampede Productions
* 2. Redneck Woman - Recycled Media 
* 3. One Week - California Crew
HUMOROUS
* 1. Holding Out for a Hero - Vid Weasels 
* 3. Holding Out For a Hero - California Crew
CONSTRUCTED REALITY
* 1. The Interview - California Crew
* 2. Mayberry - Spaced Ponies
GEN CREDITS
* 1. Vid Weasels
* 2. Spaced Ponies
* 3. California Crew
VIDEO BOX/JEWEL CASE
* 1. Vid Weasels
* 2. Cherokee Chicks
* 3. Spatula Productions
VIDEO FLYER
* 1. Vid Weasels
* 2. Spatula Productions
SLASH CATEGORY
SONG INTERPRETATION - Single
* 1. The Soldiering Life - PR Zed
* 2. All Things Just Keep Getting Better - Stampede Productions
* 3. I Know a Heartache - Spatula Productions
SONG INTERPRETATION - Multi
* 1. Passenger Seat - Recycled Media
* 2. I Will Be Your Friend - Cherokee Chicks
* 3. If Not You - Cherokee Chicks
HUMOROUS
* 1. Bohemian Like You - PR Zed
* 2. Material Girl - Spatula Productions
CREDITS
* 1. Vid Weasels
* 2. Stampede Productions
MATURE CATEGORY
* 1. Comalies - DigiRay
* 2. The Ghost Woman & The Hunter - DigiRay
==Programming==
===Events===
* Art Auction 
* Blood Drive 
* Dead Dog Panel 
* Fan Q's 
* Masquerade
* Plays
===Actors===
*Jerry Orbach: RIP - Come pay tribute to this late, great star. 
*David Wenham: So much more than Faramir - a look at the actor and his work beyond Lord of the Rings.
===Fan Fiction===
*Content from the show: How much do you refer back to the original series in your fic and how important is rewatching the show? Frequently used phrases, etc. or do you just take those characters and run with them? 
*Daniel/Blair/Peter/Starsky Would Never Do That!: What/who determines if a characterization is correct? (/).
*Do your elves have pointed ears?: creating your own mythology, J03, Ball D, Fri, 8:00-9:00pm
*Editing: Why you need it. 
*Erotica vs. Porn: How do we distinguish a difference and why do we need to do so? And where does slash enter into it? (/).
*Fan Fiction vs. Professional Fiction: A general discussion of the differences.
*Fan fiction: Is it written for the writer or for the reader, and what difference does it make? 
*Fan Fiction: What do you say when people ask when you're going to start writing 'real stories'? 
*Fannish Glossary 101 (Shippers, ATG, beard, smarm and filk): Where did the terms come from? What about some terms that may seem like reverse discrimination, such as "mundanes"? (/).
*Grammar and punctuation: do's and don'ts. 
*Holiday episodes, stories: A discussion of writing and watching them; sometimes epiphany [and first time, stories. (/).
*How to Be a Better Beta. 
*How to write like Tolkien: practice, not theory—covering style, speech patterns, characterization, etc. 
*King Arthur: general discussion of the Antoine Fuqua film starring Clive Owen and loan Gruffudd.
* Lord of the Ring: Fan Fiction - Net vs. Zines: Why are there so few LOTR zines? 
*My Name Is NOT Mary Sue: The 2nd Annual MWC OFC Writer's Support Group.
*Oh, no, not a SONGFIC!: What they are, what they aren't (or shouldn't be) and how to just maybe write a good one. 
*Return of the Gen Fic: Why have certain universes been almost wholly appropriated by slash fandom, and can gen fandom reclaim their share? 
*Slash and the happily (or is he?) married male character. Tips and brainstorming session on what a writer might do when a character she wants to use is married on the show. (/).
*Slash and Women vs. Men's attraction to F/F scenarios: Why does it seem harder for some to understand women's attraction to slash than to understand men's being turned on by two hot women together? (/) 
*Slash readers' sex scene pleasures & peccadilloes: Intimate details, going all the way in first-time stories, confusing H/C and sex, closing the door before the good stuff happens. (/) 
*Slashing gay characters: Is it still slash? Does it matter? Is it just as fun? (/) 
*Smarm: Does it deserve the bad rap it's been getting lately? 
*Straight fiction: Where's the action/adventure without the sex? Who needs the sex scene anyway? 
*That wouldn't happen!: How realistic does fan fiction have to be? Some fans have dubious definitions; unnamed sources or memories that constitute "reality" to claim what's in your story is incorrect, (adult).
*The dark side of fandom (may include BDSM-fic, mpreg, RPS, even creating photo manips): The allure of the dark side, and how to reconcile it when some of what you're into squicks your fandom pals (/).
*What the writers or director intended; backstage,off-screen inside information you've heard about after the fact: Do you take that into account as canon when writing your stories? 
*When Canon Gets in the Way of Fan Fiction: For instance, cops on the show doing what real-life cops would never do. How do you resolve this if you want your story to be realistic? 
*When Universes Collide: Making crossovers work. 
===Fandom=== 
*Academics analyzing fans in books, students subbing to lists to observe us for class papers; how do you feel about being studied and do you look at their reports, what's their real motivation? 
*Actor reaction: Do you, as a writer or reader, ever think about it should he happen upon some stories, gen, slash or het, featuring his character? Or is the actor separate from the fictional character? (/) 
*Estate Planning: Don't let your valuable fandom items disappear after you're gone. Plan ahead. 
*Fannish Organization: Getting your act together. 
*Fans of Faith: Is being a good member of your religion and being a "good fan" an impossible dream? (all faiths welcome).
*Fictional series or specific episodes of those series that touched you or changed your life. Can television shows have that much of an impact on a person's life? 
*How has the internet affected fandom and fan fiction? 
*How 'out' are you with non-fans: How do you explain your fandom life to people who may not understand, and when might you even try to do this? Friends, dates, coworkers, family members? (/).
*In Memoriam. Remembering those fans and pros who have left us in the past year. 
*Is IDIC dead: has fandom become more mean-spirited, ungenerous and selfish? 
*Leaving the fandom: What do you take away with you or leave behind? Your love of the show, your online stories, the people in that fandom? And what motivates you to leave anyway? 
*Librarians in Fandom: Let's just get together and talk.
*LiveJournal: Does it promote a multi-fandom fannish culture? 
*OMG, You Made Me Cry, LOL: Dealing with those who misuse netspeak. 
*Open-Minded Christian Fangirls Forum: All faiths welcome, come and discuss what Christianity is, what it ISN'T, and why it has a bad rap in fandom. 
*Our Fine Feathered Friends: The annual Let's Brag About Our Pet Birds panel - bring pictures! 
*Straight before fandom? A discussion of sexual orientation awareness before and after fandom, including the 30% of female fans are bi or lesbian" statistic. This is NOT slash, but rather a real-life look at fans' orientations: gay, straight and otherwise. 
*When It Just Doesn't 'Take': Managing your existential guilt when the fandom "everyone" loves winds up leaving YOU cold. 
*Where Have All The Gen Fans Gone? Is fandom really slashier now, or does it just seem that way? 
*Your husband and those posters of your favorite male star: Can they live together in peace? Spouses' reactions to fans' interests in celebrities; does he accompany you to autograph signings? 
===Film===
*Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera: How do the characters and plot in the movie differ from the stage play, and do the changes add or detract to the story's appeal? 
*Anime and Manga: Newbie to Anime fandom, what do all those terms mean? 
*Fantastic Four: anticipating this summer's live action film.
*Fantastic Four: Movie Speculation.
*Harry Potter. Books vs films. Do the films retain the magic of the books? 
*Lord of the Rings - Boz and Faz: The characters of Boromir, Faramir, and how Peter Jackson's films made them better and/or let them down.
*Lord of the Rings: reconciling the Bookverse and Peter Jackson's movieverse.
*Lord of the Rings: The Complete Extended Edition. A look at the entire Peter Jackson saga. How did it compare with the books. What should have been cut and what should have been added? 
*Lord of the Rings: what we want to see in the "Super-Deluxe Extended Edition".
*Movies based on comic book characters: General discussion on this Hollywood trend. 
*Phantom of the Opera movie. Did Joel Schumacher's film interpretation of the ALW musical live up to expectations? 
*Phantom of the Opera movie. Gerard Butler as the Phantom -did he deliver a valid interpretation as an actor and singer? 
*Phantom of the Opera: general discussion of P of O in all of its forms. 
*Pirates of The Caribbean: General movie discussion.
*Pirates of The Caribbean: Jack Sparrow, general character topic.
*Pirates of The Caribbean: What are your expectations of the sequels.
*Speaking about "Silent Bob": The universe of indie filmmaker Kevin Smith.
*Star Wars Episode III. Revenge Of The Sith: An in-depth discussion of the just-released film. Did this trilogy end satisfactorily? How did the third film compare to the first two? 
*Star Wars. Was Anakin's seduction by Palpatine and The Dark Side believable or disappointment? 
*Star Wars. Was Obi-Wan really a failure, or would Anakin have been just as reckless no matter who his teacher was? 
*X-men: Speculation on the third movie. 
===Games===
*CSI Murder Mystery - (part 1).
*CSI Murder Mystery - (part 2).m
*Harry Potter Trivia.
*Lord of the Rings Trivia Game: Players can have knowledge of books and/or films. Please email Susan at silvablu@comcast.net if you want to play. 
*Magnificent Seven Bounty Hunt (2 hrs).
*Multi-Fandom Jeopardy. Audience participation required.
*Whose Line Is It Anyway?: 2 hour comedy improve - audience participation! 
===Literature===
*Comic Books. Making a comeback thanks to Manga? 
*Dark Hunters on the Prowl: the novels of Sherrilyn Kenyon.
*Eve Dallas: Character series by JD Robb.
*Fantastic Four: Benjamin J. Grimm: the human under the rock. 
*Fantastic Four: Revel in your comic-geekiness, FF fans! 
*Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince: Only seven weeks until Book Six comes out. What do we think will happen? What should happen? 
*Harry Potter. Severus Snap. Just whose side is he really on? And why does Dumbledore trust him? 
*I Love a Mystery: Share your favorite authors and books with other readers.
*McCaffrey, Anne: Discuss her new books.
*Norton, Andre: General discussion.
*Poetry: More than just filler.
*Romance in Werewolf's Clothing: Paranormal Romance.
*Romance: General discussion of the professional books. 
*Terry Pratchett's Discworld: General discussion.
*What Jean Lorrah and Jacqueline Lichtenberg are doing these days. 
===Miscellaneous/Hobbies===
*Beading: Simple Stringing and Beyond. Learn how to make simple necklaces, bracelets or earrings, or brush up your skills. Attendees will leave with a completed item or the start of a project. $5 materials fee payable at the workshop. Sign up is required and attendance is limited. 
*Crafty Fans/Fannish Crafters: Putting a fannish slant in creative hobbies. Those who have done so, bring samples and share your expertise. 
*Crochet Corner (not quite a workshop): Come, sit and stitch with your fellow crocheters, with peer instruction offered for newbies who want to learn this popular yarn craft. 
*Future of NASA. The Hubble telescope may be abandoned and there hasn't been a shuttle flight in over two years. What is happening to the U.S. Space Program? 
*Hurricanes, Earthquakes and 9/11: Use of real events in Fan Fiction. 
*Hypnosis 101: Panel.
*NASA: Mars plus Saturn/Titan missions.
*Old Time Radio: A discussion of your favorite old radio dramas, detectives, etc. can some of the characters be as enticing, if kitschy, as TV? 
*Vampires. Can they be redeemed? Should they be able to be? 
===Television===
*24: Best season yet? And what crisis do we think will happen next year? 
*Amazing Race: Ain't it Just Amazin'? 
*Amazing Race: Now it's a ratings hit...catch up with the latest developments from the best reality series on the air. 
*Angel the Series: Canon vs. fanon in Angel/Spike fan fiction. 
*Battlestar Galactica: Can fans of Classic BG still appreciate it? 
*Battlestar Galactica: Discussion/ spoilers for season 2 and beyond. 
*Battlestar Galactica: Share what you think so far of the series on Sci Fi. 
*Battlestar Galactica: The transgendering of Starbuck - Why did TPTB change Starbuck from male to female? (new SciFi version) (/).
*Battlestar Galactica: Villain, Victim, or Madman: James Callis as Gaius Baltar (SciFi series).
*Blake's 7: Doctor Who is back. Should this British classic be revived as well? 
*Boston Legal: Fun at the firm of Crane, Poole and Schmidt. 
*Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Buffy loves Angel; Buffy loves Spike. Which relationship do you prefer? 
*Charmed. Just what is behind the magic that has made this show last for seven years? 
*Cold Case: Seamless blending of past and present. 
*CSI Miami: How are the recent additions/departures affecting team dynamics? 
*CSI Miami: How is Horatio coping with Speed's death? (/).
*CSI Miami: Ryan Wolfe: How is the new guy fitting in? 
*CSI: General discussion of all three series and how they're doing this season. 
*Deadwood: General discussion.
*Desperate Housewives: Fun and mystery on Wisteria Lane. 
*Doctor Who: Can the show find it old popularity again with the new episodes? 
*Doctor Who: How does the new series fare? How does Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper make for a Ninth Doctor and Companion? 
*Due South: Ray V vs Ray K: comparing and contrasting the two Rays and their relationship w/Fraser (/).
*DVD Wish Lists: What we would like to see released next. 
*E.R.: General discussion of this long-running medical show. Will it survive Noah Wylie leaving the show? 
*From Holmes to Foyle to Mrs. Bradley: Come celebrate the enduring PBS: Mystery series while sharing your favorite episodes. 
*Highlander. Is the Immortal saga dead? Why? 
*Hogan's Heroes: Sex and the single prisoner: slash potential at Stalag 13 (/).
*Horatio Hornblower - HH3: Welcome return to 'canon' Horatio or dreary, uninspiring mess? Discuss! 
*House: A discussion of this new Fox medical "mystery" series with Hugh Laurie.
*I Spy: Why is another '60s spy show, MAN FROM UNCLE, so much more popular in fandom? 
* Intimate Adventure: The hidden genre. 
*Inu-Yasha: general discussion.
*Iron Chef: How does the Food Network version compare to the original (and even with William Shatner-hosted edition)? What are your favorite episodes/dishes/chefs/etc? 
*Joan of Arcadia: Discussion of Joan of Arcadia and what makes this show so appealing? 
*Jumping The Shark. What shows have done it in the past year? Can they jump back? 
*Law & Order: Four shows in the franchise. General discussion of which is the best and which should be put away? 
*Lost: Character discussion.
*Lost: General Discussion.
*Lost: I'm lost! Round-table overview of the first season..
*Lost: The heart of the matter—the connections among all the characters.
*Magnificent Seven - Where would the series be now? How might the show have progressed if it hadn't been cancelled? 
*Magnificent Seven- What makes your fav Mag7 slash pairing work for you? 
*Magnificent Seven: Do you prefer pairing off buddies or the ensemble? 
*Magnificent Seven: From Old West to ATF, how well do the characters transfer? 
*Magnificent Seven: How do you keep manly men manly and still slash them believably? (/).
*Magnificent Seven: Magnificent Obsession - Just what is it that makes this show so special? 
*Magnificent Seven: Who's the easiest character to write? The hardest? Your favorite? 
*Magnificent Seven: Why all the AU's in this fandom? 
*Man From UNCLE Fan Fiction: Write what you know — Spies like us? How to use real life in fantasy.
*Man from UNCLE Fan Fiction—Second bananas—Are your support characters essential elements or just plot devices? Gen or slash welcomed. 
*Man from UNCLE Slash: What's unique to Man from UNCLE slash and the 60's (/).
*Man from UNCLE Social Activism: UNCLE's take on real issues of the 60's. 
*Man from UNCLE, from ditto masters to LJ. How has the fandom survived and adapted over the years to each new medium? 
*Man from UNCLE: prospects for a film version. What do we want? What do we expect? 
*Man From UNCLE: Some stirrings ofa movie; can it really happen? 
*Medical Investigation: Just a way to pass an hour, or are the characters fun to watch. 
*MI-5: Can the show go on without Tom, Zoey and Danny? 
*Monk: A discussion of the quirky detective show. 
*NCIS: The Dynamics of NCIS - Discussion on our favorite characters on this show. 
*Nip/Tuck: the slash is there for a reason (/). 
*Numb3rs: General discussion.
*Numb3rs: The New CBS Show. Share what you like about it! 
*OZ: Is there a fandom for this adult HBO series? 
*Professionals: Where are Bodie and Doyle now? 
*Queer As Folk and The L Word: Can these two shows actually lead to serious dramas about gays on mainstream networks? 
*Queer As Folk: Can any of these relationships (especially Brian and Justin) really last forever? 
*Real Ghostbusters Slash: Because We Deserve a Panel, Too (/).
*Real Ghostbusters: The Holy Trio and That Other Guy...why is poor Winston so often left out in the cold? 
*Real Ghostbusters: What do fans want to see in the fie these days? 
*Reality shows: How do they differ? Starting Over, TLC's Resident Life, A&E's Airline, contest shows like Survivor, etc. What, if any, have you watched? 
* Remember WENN: General discussion panel.
*Resolve this history if you want your story to be realistic? 
*SciFi channel: Why can't it ever show any decent movies? 
*Sentinel: A Bash Naomi Party. We'll gossip about the shows, and bring the stories you like best that write her as an evil, evil woman. Might discuss slash stories, but not necessarily a slash panel. 
*Sentinel: Celebrity Death Match: William Ellison vs. Naomi Sandburg,.
*Sentinel: Hearts & Flowers vs. Strong & Silent: What would Jim's & Blair's romance be like? (/).
*Sentinel: Jim and Blair in 2005: Where would they be now? (/).
*Sentinel: Shock and Awe: What's the most shocking thing you ever read in TS fan fiction? (/).
*Sentinel: TSBS - Can one press conference solve everything? 
*Sentinel: What's a Sentinel to do? Alternate career possibilities for Jim Ellison. 
*Small Screen to Big Screen: TV shows we'd like to see as movies. 
*Smallville: How does Lois Lane work in Smallville? 
*Smallville: The Clex rift is coming. Can fan writers ignore it without turning to AU? (/).
*Star Trek Enterprise: Just when it was getting good... 
*Star Trek. A look at all five live-action shows. 
*Star Trek. Is the franchise over? Can/should it come back with something new? 
*Stargate Atlantis: General overview of season, the characters and the stories, of season one. 
*Stargate Atlantis: Rodney McKay. What is it about this man that we like? The Snark or the hero? 
*Stargate Atlantis: Second season discussion - as many spoilers as can be found, and speculation for the future. 
*Stargate Atlantis: Your favorite character: Sheppard, McKay, or that Czech scientist, Zelenka. Open forum on all of 4em. 
*Stargate SG-1: Different cast, new direction, new dangers, new enemy: Should they have ended SG-1 and opted for a second spin-off?. 
*Stargate SG-1: Sam and Jack: At last? 
*Stargate SG-1: The evolution of Daniel Jackson - for better or worse? 
*Starsky & Hutch Food & Drink: Getting your fingers all over it (the topless blender scene, sharing the long neck beer bottle, pickle stealing and a triple dose of vitamin E) (/).
*Starsky & Hutch: Fanon stereotypes (Hutch's cold family, Starsky's mother's name), where do they come from and why are they perpetuated? 
*Starsky & Hutch: The S/H Virtual Season: Where do we go from here?(/).
*Starsky & Hutch: When canon gets in the way of fan fiction, cops on the show doing what real-life cops would never do, how do you resolve this history if you want your story to be realistic?
*Sue Thomas, FB Eye: An attractive cast, compelling stories, and engaging relationships. Why doesn't this show have more of an audience? 
*Third Watch: A general discussion. 
*Tru Calling. No second season. What happened? 
*TV Shows on DVD. Come discuss the latest TV releases on DVD and learn about the best on-line resources for this fast-growing collecting passion. 
*West Wing. The race for the presidency: Democrat Matt Santos vs. Republican Arnold Vinick. Who should win? 
*Wild Card: General discussion of this Chris Potter series. A 
*Wild Card: The show's been cancelled - does it deserve it? 
*Wild, Wild West: Slash in the original television series. (/).5:00-6:00pm 
*Xena: Movie News and Discussion.
===Web/Video===
* Different techniques for watching TV on your computer: Television monitors, video cards, digital VCRs, episodes on mpeg, a discussion.
*Fandom Vid Critique for both the Vid Show Entries as well as any other vids. (2 hrs) (TV).
*Photo manipulation: Not always as easy as it looks, there are some quick illos, too - a hot topic all around (/).
*I Can't Wait!: Downloading episodes off the net. Is it copyright infringement or your right? 
*Introduction to Fandom Vidding: Understanding the nuts & bolts of how to develop a vid idea. 
===Workshops===
*Advanced Writer's Seminar. 2 hours.
*World Building for Writers. 2 hrs. 
*Holy Mother Grammatical Writing basics and bloopers,.
*How To Tell a Better Story. 2 hrs.
==Acknowledgements==
From the program book: 
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==References==
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