An Interview with Stefan Romania

Joining us here today for another facinating interview here with me, Seth, is..Stefan Romania!



So, Stefan, when and where were you changed into a vampire?

During the 10year wait at the Battle of Troy, by my brother Vladimir.

Can you remember anything from your human life?

I can vaguely remember my wife, who I left behind when we were taken to go fight to take over the Trojans.

Why did you make humans aware that you were a vampire?

Why? Why would we want to hide our existance. We were put here on this earth, I never believed that hiding away was the answer. We can all co-exist.

When did you meet your brother Vladimir?

I met Vladimir on the day our legions beached near the Trojan Empire, we fought side by side. Eventually became the closest of friends.

Have you ever thought that you found your soul mate in your existence?

Once only. Arielle, but sadly she passed on due to me refusing to change her. If I do ever find another, I hope my love would be stronger than what it was for her.

Would you ever consider trying the ‘vegetarian’ diet some vampires follow?

And dare to be weakened? No.

Quick fire questions!

What is your most valuable possession?

My first ever yoyo, I used to kill Jack the Ripper.

What could you not live without?

My brother.

*smiles* Well, that's all the time we have for today Stefan. Thank you so very much for being with us today.

Remember to check the Midday Sun every week for new articles and trends readers! And follow us on twitter at @MiddaySun

STYLE File

Just Ask Ali:

Q:
Ali (my bestest friend),My question is:
What shades of make-up is the best for a school day?
Love,
Britts

A:
Brittany that is a great question! A stylish school look is clean, fresh, glowing and natural. Enhancing your features and beauty. Here are my must have tips for the perfect fresh-faced school look!

Love,
Alice xoxo

School Savvy Makeup:

Step One: Complexion
If you need to cover any dark circles or blemishes use a concealer and then pressed powder over top to set it. That`s only if you need it.

Step Two: Define
Apply a very thin line of brown eyeliner on the top and bottom. Then use a Q-tip or smudger to smudge the line and make it look softer, and not so harsh. Then curl lashes and do two coats of mascara.

Step Three: Contour
Apply a bronzer with a pinch of shine to the pigment as a blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend with a brush. You`ll want a subtle glow that almost looks like you aren`t wearing blush.

Step Four: Perfect Pout
After that do a clear or light nude lipgloss.

Enjoy your naturally glowing look!
Alice xoxo

If you have any questions you would like answered, submit them to Alice in her "Confessions of a Fashionista" group! You never know, you could be the next style file!

Do I hear 500?

The Auction went off without hitch! It was a great time had by all!
It seems that quite a few of our members had a great many points!
Below you can see a list of the Auctionees and the lucky ladies who won dates with them!!

Charlie - 210 - Gabi Gealbhain An Ruadh
Rosalie - 1100 - Laura May
Eleazar - 1200 - Jayla brynn
Jacob - 2000 - Kira A.
Sam - 900 - Gabi Gealbhain An Ruadh
Renata - 170 - Gabrielle Romaine
Kim - 80 - Jacqui
Edward - 1200 - Jade Whitenight
Renesmee - 200 - Katrina Kyle
Jasper - 1100 - Nicole
Marcus - 1000 - Natasha
Alec - 2200 - Destiny Julip
Collin - 1000 - Megan Vecelli
Emmett - 3700 - Destny Julip
Seth - 800 - Janelle
Caius - 1000 - Margaret

Be sure to check back for the next issue to hear about some of the dates that the lucky winners went on!!
~CCMD

Power Outages In LaPush and Forks!!

Power outages hit LaPush, sections of Forks

Clallam County PUD press release
Clallam County PUD has experienced outages across the county due to wind blowing trees and limbs into overhead power lines.

Near Forks, power went off in the La Push and surrounding area at approximately 1:03 p.m. affecting 492 customers.

In Forks, power went off for customers along and adjacent to Bogachiel Way at approximately 1:12 p.m., affecting 120 customers.

South of Forks, power went off at approximately 1:18 p.m. affecting 272 customers.

PUD crews are currently working on all of the above areas.

Friday, April 2, 2010 (www.forksforum.com)

StYLe FiLe

Just Ask Ali! Responding to questions you want to know about fashion, style and beauty. This month learn all about homemade masks to keep your skin polished and smooth.

Q: Dear Ali,
What is the best face mask to use? I have Sea Kelp & Mineral or Tea Tree and Witch Hazel. Help!

Seth

A: Oh Seth, your skin always looks amazing! Sea Kelp and MIneral detoxify the pore and get all the build up out while Tea Tree and Witch Hazel are anti-bacterial so it looks like you are on the right path if your skin is combination/oily and you can break out once in a while. Keep looking fabulous Seth!

Love,
Ali xoxo

So Seth's question inspires our Style File this month! Here are some recipes for at home masks you can do based on your skin type!

OILY SKIN/BLEMISH PRONE SKIN:
-Blend 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1 egg white, 1 tsp of honey (heat in microwave just to melt together). Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse.
The lemon juice helps to exfoliate and brighten the skin, the egg white will help to draw out access oil and the honey will help to smooth and balance your skin!

-If you are Blemish Prone, after masking with the prior mask. Apply a thin layer of milk of magnesia to the effected areas, leave on for 20 min then rinse.

NORMAL SKIN:
-Mix 1 egg white, 1/2 cup of cooked oatmeal. Leave on 20 minutes then rinse.
This will keep your skin balanced and fresh.

DRY SKIN:
-Mix 1/2 of an avocado with 1/4 cup of honey. Leave on 20 minutes then rinse.
Avocados are a great source of omega fatty acids that dry skin is depleted in, honey will balance and rehydrate.

ALL SKIN TYPES:
-To Smooth skin: Warm honey to melt in the microwave, apply and leave on for 20 min. Rinse. Easy!
-To freshen: Apply a layer of plain yogurt to the skin, leave on for 20 min then rinse. Easy!

Enjoy your at home spa! If you have any questions on Style or Beauty visit me at my Fashionista group to ask me a question. You never know, you may be the next topic for Style File!

Alice xoxo

Take Me Out To The Ball Game!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game!
By: C.R Jack



The weather was just right for the latest baseball game. Team Cullen were looking to manifest a win, while taking on the undefeated Team Motley Crew. Carlisle addressed the crowd, announcing the line up for this evenings’ game. Team Cullen consisted of Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, Rosalie and Bella. For Team Motley Crew we had Afton, Sulpicia, Peter, Liam, and Eleazar. The two teams took to the field, facing off in an epic struggle of superior strength, skill, and banter. The Cullen’s were up to the plate, with Bella taking the first swing, and starting the game off with a ground ball, scoring a double. Batter after batter tried their hardest to out maneuver Sulpicia, as she threw each pitch meticulously, and without hesitation. Emmett stepped up to the plate, cracking the bat as the ball flew into the tree line, sending him to third base, and bringing Bella home for the first run of the game. Next up, Esme hit a line drive towards Eleazar, sliding into second base, and Emmett dashing across home plate for the Cullens second run. Rosalie was next to bat, driving a single into the field, and skidding to a halt at first base, as Bella stepped up to bat for the second time. After a moment of banter back and forth between the two teams, Sulpicia pitched a perfect curveball to Bella, sending the ball careening back out towards the pitcher’s mound. The ball was easily caught by Sulpicia, causing the teams first out of the inning. Emmett was up for his second bat, connecting with the ball as it flew in a blur towards first base, readily caught by Afton of the Volturi. That quickly made two outs for the Cullen Team. Carlisle smiled as he weighed his bat, and strode out to the plate, winking at Sulpicia before sending a pop fly to the outfield, which was caught by Liam, as the team succumbed to their final out.

Walking off the field, with the score 2-0, in favor of the Cullens, the teams switched places, sending Esme to the pitchers mound. Team Motley Crew stood waiting for their chance to hold onto the title of champion. First up to bat for Team Motley Crew, was Afton, connecting with Esme’s pitch and sending the ball flying into the outfield for a double. As Eleazar took to the plate, emotions were running strong on both teams. Esme threw out the pitch, and a loud crack was heard by all, as the ball flew through the air; Both Emmett and Rosalie chasing after it with lightning speed. However, it was too late, and both Afton and Eleazar crossed home plate before the ball was reached. Eleazar achieving a home run, and evening up the score 2-2. With the score tied, and no outs for Team Motley Crew, it looked like the Cullens had their work cut out for them. Peter Nomad was next to bat, striking out three times, as Esme seemed to finally be on her game. Digging her feet into the mound, Esme prepared to face Liam as he stepped to the plate, hitting a line drive to first, tagging the base with ease. As Liam watched from first base, Sulpicia sent the ball soaring across the field, placing her on second, and Liam on third base. With runners on two bases, the Cullen Team were facing a struggle, as Afton stood waiting for the next pitch. A fastball was delivered, and as Afton took his swing, the ball was launched into the air. Esme jumped from her position, catching the ball for the teams’ second out. Next up was Eleazar again with a ground ball, as he made it safely into first base; Emmett chasing the ball effortlessly. Liam raced into home plate, scoring the teams third run, before returning to bat for the last time. Two strikes later, Liam hit a pop fly into the field, as Rosalie made the catch for Team Motley Crew’s final out of the game.

All in all, it was a riveting game on both sides, with Eleazar being announced as MVP. The final score Team Motley Crew - 3, Team Cullen - 2. Until next time, we’ll see you on the field.

Deputy Cortani To Receive Award

Forks-based Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Cortani is being awarded the Washington Council of Police and Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2009 on Jan. 15 in Olympia. Cortani is to be awarded a medallion and a framed certificate at the organization’s winter membership meeting.

The Forks deputy last year was awarded the National Sheriff’s Association Medal of Valor and Purple Heart. Cortani was wounded in January 2009 during a check on a beach front vacation rental trespassing check. A man illegally occupying the home drew a gun and twice shot Cortani. The deputy returned fire, wounding the man and holding him for over 30 minutes until backup arrived.

The trial of the shooter, Scott Davis, is scheduled for Jan. 25 in Clallam County Superior Court. He is charged with first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault. Davis is being held in Clallam County jail on $500,000 bail.

www.forksforum.com

The ROARsome Ramblings of Emmett Cullen: Issue 3

Christmas is more than a time to give and recieve gifts. It’s a time for family and friends, a time to give thanks and be merry. Often we get caught up in the commercial aspect of it and forget about those less fortunate. I decided to scout out a list of charities that you can help with this time of year. You never know, giving just might make you feel better than any gift you could receive.

Christmas Charity-#1
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation helps grant wishes for children with life-threatening health conditions. By donating to this charity for Christmas, you can help make a wish come true for a child that may not have another Christmas. Knowing that you helped put a smile on the face of a child that is battling a life-threatening condition is a great feeling.
www.wish.org

Christmas Charity-#2
The Salvation Army's Angel Tree
The Angel Tree program is a charity that provides new clothes, toys, and other gifts for needy children for Christmas. Paper angels are attached to Christmas trees that are located in malls, stores, and other locations. The paper angel contains the first name, age, and gender of the child. You can choose one or more of the angels from the tree and purchase age appropriate gifts and clothes for the child. Return the purchased gifts back to where you adopted the angel and the parents of the child will pick up the items to give to them on Christmas day.
www.salvationarmyusa.org

Christmas Charity-#3
Toys for Tots
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves holds their Toys for Tots campaign each year during the months of October, November, and December. Unwrapped toys are collected to be given to needy children at Christmas. The gifts are distributed in the communities where they are collected.
http://www.toysfortots.org/

Christmas Charity-#5
Local Food Banks
Local food banks donate food baskets to families so that they can have Christmas dinner. Most food banks accept food and monetary donations. If you don't have much money but still want to help, consider donating your time to help the food bank put all the boxes together and deliver them.

Christmas Charity-#6
Local Schools
Many local schools try to provide food or gifts for needy students and their families. Contact the school system and ask if they are taking donations or if you can donate gifts or food.

Christmas Charity-#7
Homeless Shelters
Volunteer your time to help cook Christmas dinner at your local homeless shelter. This is a great charity that you can get the entire family involved in. Start a Christmas tradition where the family spends a couple of hours every Christmas volunteering their time to make the holidays better for others.

Christmas Charity-#8
Local Nursing Homes
Sponsor an elderly person this Christmas. Some people in nursing homes don't have family that visits during the holidays. Get in touch with the nursing home and see if they can give you some information on a patient that doesn't have family. Find out what the person likes or needs at take it to them this Christmas. A small gift and a few minutes of company can make the day of some of these patients.

No matter what charity that you decide to donate to this Christmas, you will feel wonderful knowing that you helped brighten this Christmas for someone else.
Merry Christmas from Cullensonline!

The ROARsome Ramblings of Emmett Cullen: Issue 2

Emmett is concerned!

I was on a last minute hunt the other day when I stumbled upon a herd of deer. Okok, I know you don’t want to hear this but I am getting to my point. After my snack, I had a weird taste in my mouth and thought to myself how the deer’s blood didn’t taste as good as it usually did. My brain went into high gear and came to the conclusion that it had to be the environment the deer were in.(yes I know what your thinking and I do have a functioning brain).

To make a long story short, our earth is very precious to us. We should take care of our environment seeing as we need it to live in it. Not helping in the aid of protecting in it results in things such as bad air quality and bad living environments.(yes that means it can hurt us physically, such as the deer)

Are you thinking that just because you're one person that you can't make much of an impact? Well your wrong. If tons of people just change one way in their lifestyle then it can make a huge difference. Below I have a couple of tips as to how you can help the environment. The great thing about these tips is that in most cases you really won’t have to change your lifestyle radically to have an impact on the environment.

Turn off lights and televisions when not using them. Less energy being used helps out big time plus it will cut down the energy bill which will make your parents or yourself much happier.

Carpool or walk to closer areas.-Big help in cutting back on gas use(which yet again saves money)and less exhaust fumes.

For more advice and tips on how to help the environment here are a couple of websites to visit

http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/21-practical-ways-to-help-the-environment

http://www.50waystohelp.com/

Random fact of the week-Karoke means "empty orchestra" in Japanese

The ROARsome Ramblings Of Emmett Cullen: Issue 1

The Art of Pranking

My ramblings have lead me today to the subject of pranking. Something I am very good at, at certain times. A perfect prank should be funny, but it should also make a statement. It should be a surprise and make an impact. If you're lucky you do not have a sister who can see the future. Alice has turned quite a few pranks around on me.

Webster’s dictionary defines a practical joke as a gag or stunt or trick to purposely make someone feel foolish or victimized, usually for humor. I try to keep mine funny, less anger and backlash from the people you pull them on. Many people wait till April to pull pranks but let me tell ya, everyday should be April fools. The element of surprise makes for the best pranks.

Some of the best pranks I ever pulled were last minute decisions. Hiding Edward's CD’s in Carlisle and Esme’s bed, gluing cartoon clippings in all of Jaspers books...and my personal favorite, hiding all of Jacob's car keys from him...in Rose’s closet.

Often pranks can end in an embarrassing situation for the pranker as well. Hence the embarrassing story of having to call Jasper “The man” but that’s a whole new story. What are some of the best pranks you have pulled or heard of? Send me an email at GrizzlyEmmettCullen@hotmail.com and maybe you will see them in a future article.

Emmett’s random fact of the week: The most important muscle in kissing is the orbicularis oris, also known as the kissing muscle, which allows the lips to “pucker

TCO Member Writing Contest!

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Special News Bulletin… TCO Member Writing Contest!

The Cullen’s Online and The Midday Sun are holding a writing contest. Entries must be received by 4:00 PM (Forks time) on October 20, 2009. Writer’s will submit a Story Line idea, the winning entry will be portrayed on CullensOnline.com. The winner will also have a cameo in the Story Line and write an article about it for The Midday Sun.

To Submit your entry and email your Story Line Idea to Angela Weber, at www.cullensonline.com
or, MissAng66@hotmail.com

Good Luck Everyone!

Your Questions Answered: Jasper Whitlock Hale

Charlotte and Seth got the opportunity to put the members of TCO's questions to Jasper. If you want to learn more about our resident southern gentleman, Read On!

Charlotte:
So we have the pleasure of being in the company with the strangely wonderful, newly re-married Jasper Whitlock Hale. Tell us how it feels to be the first person to face the questions that come directly from the public.

Jasper:
Honestly? I'm not too sure. I think that had I been human I may have been nervous. But currently? I haven’t the foggiest. I'm not good with questions about myself..

Seth:
You'll be fine, don't worry. *smiles* Our first question is from Angela Weber. She would like to know about your human life. Can you tell us what you remember of it?

Jasper:
Wow that’s a question to start with... My human memories are sketchy at best, but I think I can fill in some detail. I was born in Houston, Texas, My father owned a ranch and my mother was a house wife. When I was born my mother sank into a depression and then when I was a little older, she had my sister Lily. I don't remember too much about her except she was beautiful and I adored her very much.
What I do remember was being fond of school, and books, I loved books. I also remember being quite the charmer as my father put it. But no one ever stuck for me.

Seth:
How about your time in the Army? Could you tell us about it?

Jasper:
When I was 17 I joined the Southern Confederate Army and likewise my charisma and love of the plan made me an easy choice for Major. It was then when I was almost 20, whilst serving just outside the city that I ran into Maria... the rest, as they say, is history.

Charlotte:
So Jasper you moved through the arm ranks fairly quickly for a young man, do you feel that you were made to grow up too quickly?

Jasper :
I don't know, I suppose so, and yet I remember always being old for my age, I was made to look after Lily from a young age so I guess I grew before the Army. I saw things as many do in times of war, and that definitely hardened me but as far as I am concerned I was grown before then.

Seth:
And after you met Maria, you were changed by her and worked with her?

Jasper:
*Frowning slightly* Ah yeah, you could say that.

Seth:
Then, of course, you met Alice. *smiles*

Jasper:
*Smiles wider, visibly brighter.* After some time I did, yes.

Seth:
So, how did you two meet exactly? Our readers love a romantic tale.

Jasper:
In a way you could call it that. More like hope though. See I was travelling down in Philadelphia when the rain started, not wanting to be caught in it, being that I only had the clothes on my back, I stepped into this dinner at the risk of all inside, and when I looked up there she was, she most beautiful woman I had ever seen, she was tiny and yet so beautiful, my breath caught.
But she was still one of our kind. And I had been taught to be weary of our kind, no matter how civil they seem, so when she came to me I was quite shocked at how much love there seemed to be within her, for me. It was curious, I had never felt anything like that and she felt it all for me, even though I had never met her in my existence.

Seth:
So it was love at first sight?

Jasper:
From the moment she looked at me, and the moment I felt that pure emotion, I knew I had found my reason for going on. And when her small hand touched mine it was like fire over my skin, her voice was like an angel and I knew. I just knew I was meant to be with her. I didn't even know her name, and yet this girl held me completely in the palm of her hand. Needless to say I was kinda whipped. *Grins*

Seth:
Aww. That's so sweet. If only we all had a story like that to tell.

Charlotte:
Ok boys. Now I hate to be the one to break up all the mushy love stuff but... well it has to be done!

Jasper:
*Rolls eyes at Charlotte, clearing my throat in a very manly way* please continue.

Seth:
*looks disappointed, was enjoying the mush*

Charlotte:
So to put it bluntly your diet now Cullen style is very different from your earlier days. Lisa Collins wants to know how difficult it was for you adjusting to this new veggie style way of life.

Jasper:
*Shifting slightly in an old habit, scratching the back of my neck* Well... Let’s just say that in my time I have taken many lives, I drank a lot of human blood... and even when I was at my lowest point, I never dreamed of not drinking from humans, so the moment that Alice told me of the Cullen’s I was skeptical at best, but swore to make her proud. Little did I know, it was easier said than done... When you've spent your life getting blood from any human any time you want, the prospect of having them off-limits is quite difficult for me.
Even after so long, I slip up. The scent never stops enticing me and my self restraint is not endless. So being surrounded by humans and not being allowed to taste... it’s like having a glass of water dangled before you in the driest of droughts and not being able to drink from it even as the condensation entices you to the point of near madness. At some point you will grow tired of waiting for that oasis and you will slip up. Or, you will move on.
For me it is mostly the former. I can't begin to describe how hard it is for me not to harm anyone. So instead I take extra precautions, hunting more frequently than others and the like... but the thirst is never fully quenched. So it’s easier for me to stay away from humans all together.

Charlotte:
Well I can honestly say Jasper, I do not know how you do it, trust me readers it’s not an easy thing to give up... And poor Seth is looking a little tense sitting here between the two of us...

Jasper:
Sorry man.

Seth:
*coughs* Yeah... It's okay...

Charlotte:
So I am intrigued to know, would you ever be tempted to revert back to your old ways for good?

Jasper:
I'm not going to lie and say there is not temptation; however I doubt if I could I would go back. Like I said, I do this for Alice, this is what she wants and as long as this is what she wants I will give it to her. So no. Not at the moment.

Charlotte:
So do you think we could convince Alice to convert to the true way of life? I mean, surely she would do anything to be with you and make you happy.

Jasper:
*shakes my head* She says she would, and I am sure if I truly asked... but it would not be what she wanted. Alice has so much compassion and love for these humans, and if we were to convert then she would be destroying what she believes in, we would be forced to leave the Cullen’s, our family... I could never ask that of her.
*chuckles after a second* Besides, she's stubborn, that one. She wouldn't fall for that easily.

Charlotte:
Oh I am sure you could work your magic Mr. Whitlock.

Seth:
*laughs* I'm sure. Now... we have some quick fire questions for you.

Jasper:
*Smirks slightly* Sweet. Bring it on Wolf Boy.

Seth:
Right. What is your favorite thing to do in your alone time?

Charlotte:
Keep it clean.

Jasper:
*Rolls eyes at Charlotte* Well Seth, contraire to what Charly thinks I do in my spare time, I like to read or to play my guitar.

Seth:
*nods* Your guitar. I heard you've named it, are the rumors true?

Jasper:
*Chuckles* Kinda a joke actually *Looking rather embarrassed* I lost a bet and Emmett made me name the guitar...

Seth:
What did you name it?

Jasper:
*Scratching at the back of my neck again and muttering* Bettsy.

Charlotte:
Bettsy? Now would she be named after anyone special?

Jasper:
*Shakes my head, looking down slightly* No...

Charlotte:
*raises eyebrow* well we wont push you on that one

Jasper:
*sighs* if you must know, it was after the girl who held my first kiss... next question?

Seth:
Jacqui wants to know: what could you not live without? Apart from Alice.

Jasper:
Honestly? I couldn't say there was anything that I truly treasured to the point of never living without it... Physical possessions are not important to me... So I suppose that my family would be a big part, however I couldn't say I could not live without them... I love them all dearly but if it came to the point where I had to leave, I would.

Seth:
Oh, interesting. We have one more question left. Actually it's more of a request. Janelle would like to know: what is your favorite song to play on your guitar and is there a chance you may give us a rendition of it in chat?

Jasper:
*Chuckles* I think of all songs I plan my favorite song would be 'Time of your life', The hit by Green Day. It allows me to use my vocals too and Alice seems to like the way I sing so... and to answer that last question, it is doubtful, I am sorry but unlike my brothers I prefer to stay outside of the spotlight.

Seth:
Are you sure? The members and our readers will be very disappointed. Maybe you'll think about it?

Jasper:
I could certainly think about it... perhaps for a special event.

Seth:
We can't wait. *grins* That’s all we have for you Jasper. Thank you very much for giving us your time to answer the reader's questions, I'm sure they are very grateful too.

Charlotte:
Well Jas it has to be said you have been a very willing first interviewee and probably one of the hottest at that. *winks*

Jasper:
*Laughs* Hey now, just remember I'm taken.

Seth:
You have the last word, anything else you want to add?

Jasper:
Nothin' really just thank you all for asking me such questions and I hope that I have answered them to the point where you have more understanding of my past... Um... yeah... that’s it. Thank you.