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Opening and Closing Salvo:

<span class="style2"> Along with many of the other leaders in the clan/house, I too have been distracted and unable to keep up with new reports. That will now change. The Holiday season is over and its time to get back to work!</span>

<span class="style2">In spite of the Holidays, a lot has been happening, and I'm not sure I remember it all. I do remember that three of the Blades effectively owned the December Fiction competition. Myself, Alaris Jinn, and Imachua took the top three spots and deserve congrats!</span>

Along with this great feat, several SA courses were also passed. Remember folks, the SA is a great place to go when you don't know what else to do. If no competitions are available, either get in the ACC or crack the books at the SA. Getting things done even when there's a slow down really impresses me.

<span class="style2">Speaking of the Shadow Academy, I juuuuust noticed is that our clan no longer has a Consul as Aabsdu has been named the new Headmaster! While our Clan will be set back for a time, it is proper for us to congratulate out former Consul on his promotion. Great job!</span>

This concludes the first of many reports in the year 2008. I hope you all had a great holiday season and are ready to get busy. I know I am.

<span class="style2">GRD Kor VanTil</span>