I happened to come across the post waaay back about the uh, official Runaways theme song. It just occurred to me the other day that if there was a fitting enough song, it would be "There is a light that never goes out" by The Smiths. Well, that, and, Patrick Park's "Something Pretty", ( and countless others from the OC, the, ah, parallel universe of restless teens livin' it up and down in Californ-ia.)

And on the topic of the Runaways film, if it ever comes out, my internal self if secretly crossing my fingers on it done in a totally irreverent, un-blockbustery style (in another Marvel Universe, maybe), with the focus really on teenage relationships slipped under the guise of a superhero flick. I think that would capture the essence of Runaways best. Then again, who wouldn't like the action? Still, too much action kills the script, as Transformers and other films would testify.

What do you think? Would you root for an action flick, or something a little less for the mainstream market? Who cares about reality, what's your preference?

Hi VP superstars :)

Y'all have answered many a question for me in the past. I am an American living in the UK so I have some questions you might be able to help with.. but first some boring history!

-I have a tentative diagnosis of PMDD from 2006 but I'm not sure it's not something else.

-I have not used HBC of any kind since 2006, because the Evra patch made me lose my marbles and I'm kinda scared of it.

-I have phantom ovary pain on the right side, I'm getting a scan soon but so far we haven't been able to figure out why. I have a family history of fibroid masses/tumours (mom and maternal grandma) and endo (mom) so I want to know if I have uterus-adjacent shenanigans.

-I've historically had easy periods but so did my mom AND my aunt; didn't stop them from suddenly getting really really bad in their mid-twenties/thirties. This year I've had more bad periods than ever before: cramps, pain, and downright misery, as well as heavier bleeding on occasion. Nothing like what some of you face but it was a shocker for me, I can tell you.

-I used Prozac for two years to manage the depression/PMDD but it stopped working so now I am medication free since July 2008, I was managing fine but now I am NOT. Hence the seeking of assistance. :)

-I had a copper IUD from Feb 2007-Aug 2009 and loved it, but when this phantom pain cropped up and then didn't go away in early 2008 I always wondered if the IUD caused it. I now know it didn't and now I regret having it removed, because I LOVED IT.

QUESTIONS:

-I am considering, pending psych/gyno input from relevant doctors, trying HBC rather than antidepressants as a first port of call to regulate my moods a bit better and also hopefully, once we see if there's anything on the scan, to regulate this fucking pain that never comes at a regular point in my cycle. Is that a bad idea?

-I am looking mainly at low-estrogen pills, and am wondering if you have experience on tri-phasic pills? And if you could please point me to a resource about UK brands because I'm familiar with them in the US but no one knows what OTC/OTC-lo are here!

-I am wondering if you think perhaps a Mirena IUD is a possible option for me? I am concerned that I may have problems with cysts so I'm not sure, I thought Mirena was progestogen-only, and I thought perhaps incorrectly that P-only HBC was not a great idea with cysts.

-Anything else you have to add? I am frustrated with feeling like I am (going) nuts. I have been in a fairly deep funk for the last 6-9 months but it has been on and off, some is situational but some is definitely chemical, and I want it to stooooop.

-Also, if anyone has useful resources regarding what antidepressant medications are available in the UK, so that I can read up on them, that would be great. I want to take the medication process slowly and do my research first.

Thanks folks!!

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=indoorsman&defid=471503

A person who spends considerable time in indoor pursuits, such as computing, sleeping and watching sports on television.

"Sean, an avid indoorsman, is highly regarded for his skill at video games and computer programming."

Alright vp I need some advice?
Lately I have been getting the urge to pee alot, it gets alot worse at night, Ive actually had to get up to go to the bathroom during the night which never happenes. Also Ive noticed that if I go awhile without peeing it smells REALLY strong, only my pee not my actual vagina. My pee also sometimes but not all the time looks cloudy and when I wiped a few mins ago the toliet paper had blood on it. It also burns and hurts really bad and it feels likes I still have to pee really really really bad right after I go. I made a Dr. appointment for tomorrow after work, but I was wondering if this sounded like a UTI to you?

Thank you in advance!!

Somebody with a wand, please!!

*Cissy is highly agitated and trying very hard not to show it. She's bouncing slightly from foot to foot, and she's holding a book - Secret Revenge: 101 Illegal Charms and Hexes. It's stuck to her hands*

There's always someone you've lost that you will never forget.

And the dreadful part is that I can never bring him back.

[Ilse is covered in red paint, grinning]

I asked the room for some paints, and I got this!

I've been thinking...I'm worried about Gran. She was a bit under the weather before I ever got here, and what if--I mean she's getting a bit older, and--

...I don't want to just leave this place, though. I don't want to leave them. Bloody hell...

With the new calendar image out, I couldn't resist making this.  XD

Hey guys I'm selling this Vongola 77 guidebook over here! It comes with 4 double-sided posters and 2 bookmarks!
Please take a look if interested! :)

What makes a character 'deep'? And what would make a character 'flat'?

Is the definition objective, subjective or is there some leeway inbetween?

I just see a lot of different ideas about characters and the depth they have (or lack) and a lot of disagreement on that, so I'm curious about what other people think.

A. What is it about Weasley women, or women in general that make them go BABY = WEDDING and WEDDING = BABY? Oncle Charlie is the only one without kids, and he's also the only one who never married!

B. Any other werewolves around? I have questions of an...anatomical sort.

C. Papa wants to kill Teddy.

Hi VPers!

First off, thanks to everyone who commented on my previous post about my questionable bladder infection/UTI. I did end up going to the doctor on Friday morning and my suspicions were correct. Yay antibiotics! However, I have a new conundrum.

I'm on the pill and am a fairly perfect user. I've never missed a pill before. I went to take my pill tonight and noticed it was Saturday's pill and not Sunday's. Now I know that if you miss the previous day's pill you should just take the missed pill as soon as you remember or along with the recent day's pill. This would not be a problem if I could remember whether I missed Friday's or Saturday's. Either day is plausible and neither myself nor my fiance can remember me taking my pill pack out of my purse both days.

Pregnancy protection is not an issue as we also use condoms, so I'm not worried about that. I'm wondering if I should just take the pill anyway or if I should just take the rest of the pack as normal, including the now extra pill. Or just forget that pill altogether. I'm sure this will probably throw my period off a bit.

I know, I know. Big convoluted question for something I probably shouldn't be worried about. Thanks in advance!!

My doctor at my campus health clinic just prescribed me Femcon FE and told me it would be cheap. I went to Walmart to pick it up, and expected to pay like $10. It was almost $70. Did they mess up, and give me the brand name or something? Is Ovcon the generic? I was horrified at the cost but luckily the college health insurance will reimburse me up to $75...but damn.

So, users of Femcon FE...Do you like it? Do you chew them or swallow them whole? I personally don't like the idea of chewing my pill so I'm not gonna do that. I'm switching from Microgestin, the generic of Loestrin, because I have break through bleeding ALL the time. Like every other week. It sucks. I was told by my doctor since the dosage of estrogen is higher in Femcon, it would lessen my break through bleeding...and maybe my zits too? But would more estrogen make me gain weight? I am very happy with my current weight and do not want to gain or lose any. Also...has anyone who has tried Femcon had dryness issues because of it? I'd hate for that to happen. Sigh. All these toss ups when it comes to HBC is starting to make me wonder if it is for me or not. I was on Yaz for a really long time and it was wonderful, but I couldn't afford it. I wish I could. It depends on my family's new health insurance. We'll see. Meanwhile...Thoughts on Femcon, even though I know any pill will effect any given person differently?

Thanks in advance :)

Hey, guys~ <3 I've never posted here before, but I was on AnimeNewsNetwork.com tonight, and I noticed they posted a lot of new Soul Eater voices for the dub. And since no one's posted them here yet, I thought I'd go ahead and share~

( VAs for Asura, Justin, Kilik, Ox, and more! )

I'm sorry if this is already common knowledge. XD;;;