• Nightly Roundup #294


    After last night's incident PK is currently in maintenance as we fix the chip implanted in him. Don't worry, he'll be back to you all soon with a few upgrades to boot! Now if only I can figure out how to install this coffee maker attachment...

    While I upgrade PK, have some news!


    Sitting Lyra
    Lyra sitting in the real world, what sort of sorcery is this?!



    German Pirate Party Displays Pony Names
    Some time ago, the Pirate Party in Germany made headlines by actually attaining a seat in parliament. Apparently the telephone lines they have in their campaign office are quite uniquely named. Ponies in government, huh? Well, just another step to taking over the world I guess!



    Fanfic Contest
    There is a fanfic contest going on that you can find out below. Check it out:

    There is 7 fanfics in total, all of which have been publised on the blog: http://rejectedfanficideas.tumblr.com/
    To vote, simply like/reblog your favorite - whatever entry has the most Tumblr interactions by April 25, 02:59:59 (GMT) will win.


    Fillydelphia.com 

    To celebrate the first anniversary of Fillydelphia.com they have a contest available for you all. 
    Have some more delicious copy paste:

    We're having a contest for our first aniversary, and I'd really appreciate if you would help get the word out for us. It's nothing too big, but it's something that ought to be fun for anypony to give a shot at: Helping design our new banner for the coming year! And the fact that there's cash prizes too. Once again, I really appreciate how you helped us in the start, and I'd like to keep a good relationship growing between us! Please check the details at
     

    Website you use the most
    Apprently a web poll asking which site you use the most has Equestria Daily as an option! You can check out at their Facebook page located here under the 'Site you use the most' poll.


    Friendship is Battle
    I love RPGs so ponies in an RPG setting is no exception.



    Easter Pony Wallpaper for Android



    Copy Paste:
    Me and my friends developed a holiday live wallpaper for Android platform and want to share it with MLP community.
    This LW dedicated to Easter!
    This time it with Spike picture, who is really glad to see a huge easter egg in a front of him :) Also it has parallax pseudo 3d effect!
    Download link (Google Play Market)
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.androidlivewall.easter_pony_lw
    Youtube video
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=44YO5v1tEhU

    A True Brony's Room
    This guy certainly has quite a few posters


    Epic Sax Vinyl
    Because you guys don't have enough sax in your life. Click to view!



    Fluttershy Cake



    French Student Survey


    A French student is currently conducting a survey for his Masters thesis on MLP-based cultural poaching and derivative works. If you want to help out, check out the links below:

    One for "brony artists and creators" only : http://kwiksurveys.com/?u=brony-artists

    Ashleigh Ball on Canadian Idol
    As most of you may know, Ashleigh Ball not only voices Applejack and Rainbow Dash, but is also a lead singer on Hey Ocean. Apparently she was on the Canadian Version of American Idol which you can check out below.


    Grant Imahara of Mythbusters Tweets Ponies
    Ponies certainly have quite a reach don't they? Grant Imahara has issued a tweet showing a shirt that Kari Byron received recently! Total pony saturation continues my friends!

    Link

    Post-It Note Fluttershy
    This picture was sent to us from Kent University. Looks like ponies continue to invade campuses across the globe. Now if only they would invade my campus.



    Podcasts/Vlogs/Ect

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    Voice of Equestria Podcast Semi-Break

    Have some copypaste as I work on that personality chip:
    "Sorry, folks, there won't be a regular episode this week.  Working my plot off last week left me too drained to bother messing with setting up and recording a regular episode.  Combined with the fact that Scorch's voice is shot due to being sick and Dalken's internet crapped out, and this just hasn't been a good week.
    That said, I will be recording and posting a "Not-VoE" episode in the next day or two.  This will be much less organized and more akin to a couple of guys yammering aimlessly for a while.  I don't have to work on show notes and there's much less editing involved.  Expect it to be far less coherent than usual.
    (If I can figure out how to do get the Skype call to feed into the broadcaster properly, I might try streaming this live.  We'll see.)"

    http://www.voiceofequestria.com/
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    Hoofington Podcast Episode 4
    Check out the latest episode here 


    Successful Meetups

    Middlesbrough Meetup

    Have some copy paste:
    Last sunday 15 Bronies (and three others) met at the bottle of notes in Middlesbrough. There was a pony hunt, pony discussion and tons of fun had by all who attended (even the non-bronies we'd dragged with us had a good time) We didn't find much in the way of merch, but a few of our number did pick up an item or two. It was a successful meetup regardless, as everyone enjoyed themselves and made some new friends. Hopefully we'll plan another meetup in the near future.

    Groups/Meetups/Guilds Looking for More
    New Yoke Meetup
    A New York Group is looking for more, check out the copy paste below:

    Greetings Everypony, from lands far and wide - as loyal subjects of the Equestrian Empire, we of the royal procession are honored to extend this invitation unto you; your presence is requested at the wedding of Princess Cadence and Shining Armor, on this Saturday the twenty first of April.

    The portal to Equestria will be opening at this month's Bronies-NYC Meetup, providing round trip transport from Central Park to the gardens of Canterlot. Once you've arrived, we've planned out an itinerary fit for royalty: If the winds are fair, watch some of the Wonderbolt's best flyers perform daring tricks; Dress your best for a chance at winning our best dressed competition; and many more incredulous things followed by a royal promenade through the heart of the city to Studio B where our reception is being held. Oh, and did I mention Cake? Yes, there will be Cake!

    So please, if you reside within the New Yoke Tri-state area; Join Bronies-NYC and stay up do date with the latest local equestrian events! If you where a member of Bronies-NYC before it became BronyCon, you may need to Join Bronies-NYC again!

    Thanks for taking the time to read this, we really hope you can make it! It's sure to be a ceremony you'll not soon forget...

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    Kelowna British Columbia Canada Meetup
    Hey all! Kelowna is going to have it's first meet-up in exactly one week's time! It's going to be at Kelly O's downtown at around 9 pm on Tuesday, April 24th. If you're in the Kelowna area around that time, please come on down! And if you're in range and haven't joined the Kelowna group, please like us and join in so we can more efficiently host meet-ups and what not! Thanks guys! Also, please RSVP for this event on the Kelowna page as soon as possible so I know how big of a table I should reserve. Again, thanks!
    Kelowna Brony Group Page: Facebook

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    Idaho Finale Festival
    Copy Paste:

    IDAHO FINALE FEST!

    WHEN: THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST DOORS OPEN AT 10 AM

    WHERE: THE SAFARI INN OF BOISE, IDAHO

    WHAT: ASSEMBLE WITH YOUR FELLOW IDAHO BRONIES FOR A LIVE VIEWING OF THE SEASON FINALE, PIZZA, SODA, GAMES (AND MAYBE PRIZES!)

    HOW: YOU MUST REGISTER AT THIS WEBSITE: http://idabronies.com/about.php FULL DETAILS ARE ALSO PROVIDED THERE!

    SPACE IS LIMITED, AND TIME IS SHORT, SO REGISTER SOON!


    Merch/Ebay Stuff
    Spitfire Plush

    Status Report:
    PK's upgrades are now almost complete. I just need to put him into maintenance mode for these final diagnostic tests. Perfect time to install this coffee maker...

    Wait, where did he go? Oh Celestia, he's in the vents!

    Nothing to see here, this Roundup is over!

    *Beep*

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