The Community Event Calendar for 12/2 - Your Daily Gather Digest!

Help pick the right person to lead America in 2008! - Gather is inviting each candidate to participate in an ongoing conversation with America. You will ask the questions, and Gather will give each candidate an unlimited amount of time and space to respond.

Please visit america.gather.com to add your name to the candidate invitation, then invite your friends to participate in this groundbreaking conversation. Let's ask for real answers to real questions about the issues that matter most. Let's Create Debate together.

MACY's Gift Cards Have Arrived!! - Gather now offers two additional redemption options for your Gather Points™ - a $10 and $25 Macy's Gift Card!

Cards may be used at any Macy's store as well as online at macys.com!

Tom Brokaw continues his series of excerpts from his new book, "BOOM! Voices of the Sixties (Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today)" - A new excerpt is published each Friday through mid-December.

Want to be on the TODAY Show? - Member Dr. Joshua Collins will be featured on the The Today Show in a segment on healing estrangements between parents and their adult children based on his new book, "WHEN PARENTS HURT: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along".

Today Show producers are looking for parents and/or adult children who are currently estranged, or who were once estranged and have mended the relationship to be taped for the segment.

Today's Tip: When sending a mail message to all members of a Gather Group, do NOT add recipients to the CC: or BCC: fields. This can cause all group members to be displayed within the message.

Dean Koontz Returns to Gather! - Mr. Koontz writes about the story behind his latest book, "The Darkest Evening of the Year", a suspense novel, a love story, at times a comic novel, a story about the human-dog bond, about redemption and responsibility, and the importance of making promises and vows--and keeping them. Plus, Mr. Koontz may drop in and respond to YOUR questions and comments!

Member Madame Donna C. visited the Gather offices recently, and spent some one-on-one time with Tom Gerace, Gather CEO.

Check out her story and pictorial!

Bestselling Crime Fiction Writer Lisa Scottoline Answers Gather Member Questions - A unique opportunity to gain insight into the mind of a crime fiction writer!

Gather collected some great questions from members to pose to bestselling crime fiction writer Lisa Scottoline. You may read the questions, and Lisa's responses, by clicking the "Read More" link below.

Then, on Monday, December 3rd (10 p.m. ET), watch Lisa host an episode of Court TV's series "Murder By The Book."

Reading & rating is now underway in the The Court TV Search for the Next Great Crime Writer Contest A dark alley. A shadowy figure. A bloody dagger that disappears from the scene. How does YOUR favorite crime novel begin?
Well, now it's YOUR turn to hunt down the best. Five (5) finalists will be selected through two rounds of rating, and one Grand Prize Winner will then be chosen for publication by a panel of judges, some of which are bestselling authors in the genre!

(Round 1 voting ends on December 9, 2007)

Win Cool Gather Gear™ and VISA Gift Cards!

Simply comment on any Community Event Calendar/Daily Digest article through December 20, and you will automatically be entered in a random drawing for VISA Gift Cards and Gather Gear!

Full details will be announced on Monday, December 3

Win a free signed copy of "The Scent of God" authored by member Beryl Singleton Bissell - To win, tell Beryl in a few sentences to what you think the title “The Scent of God” refers. Responses must be remitted via email, so please follow the link below for official contest rules and instructions.

Today's Member Editor, Ron Hall seeks your prose, poetry or any other original written work for featuring in the Gather Essentials: Writing group.

There is no specific writing theme on Sundays.

Writing Essential Member Editors:

Monday - Chris Carlisle
Tuesday - Amy George
Wednesday - Kathryn Esplin-Oleski
Thursday - Rose Williams
Friday - John Beck
Saturday - Aaron Lazar
Sunday - Ron Hall

Live chat with Bestselling Crime Fiction Writer Linda Fairstein on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 3 p.m. ET - Linda is one of America's foremost legal experts on crimes of violence, and you have an exclusive opportunity to chat with her live...right here on Gather!

Then, on Monday, December 10th at 10 p.m. ET, Linda will reveal her favorite true crime story on Court TV's series "Murder By The Book." The episode tells us why DNA evidence is the greatest advance in crime and punishment since the invention of the jury.

The Wiz is coming to Gather!

This week, the SiteWizard™ will debut in the community, bringing along a new content series, including "Mastering Gather" tutorials and tips, as well as exclusive live chat capability!

The SiteWizard™ is a ThreeMenFishing production.

LIVE CHAT with Tom Brokaw, award-winning news anchor, editor and author on Monday, December 17th at 7:00 pm (ET). Tom will discuss the sixties, a turbulant and pivotal decade in history, and his new book, "Boom!: Voices of the Sixties Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today".

read excerpts from his new book »

Win one of 50 digital thermometers in the "Code Orange" weekly discussion!

Entry deadline is Sunday, December 2.

Win one of 10 Children’s Illustrated Jewish Bible & CD sets...and your comment is all it takes!


Entry deadline is Sunday, December 2.

Enter to win a $25,000 College Scholarship in the Code Orange "Coping with College" Contest! - You could win a $25,000 college savings account for your child.

Entry deadline is December 15.

2nd Annual National Parks of the United States Non-Fiction Writing Contest - Entry period expired November 30...the winner receives a National Parks Passport!

Reading & rating is underway in the "Court TV Search for the Next Great Crime Writer Contest" - Round 1 voting ends on December 9, 2007.

See your favorite tree photo brought to life through the artistry of member Vickie F. If chosen, Vickie will sculpt your tree from copper wire!


Entry Deadline is December 11.

New!  Christopher K. is the winner of the book promotion sponsored by member and author, Racheline Maltese. Christopher wins an autographed copy of Racheline's new book "The Book of Harry Potter Trifles, Trivies and Particularities".

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER in the "Downsizing Your Home With Style" photo contest has been announced!

The grand prize winner receives an expert design consultation, a new Flip Digital Camcorder, and a $2,000 Crate and Barrel Shop Card!

Faith, Painted is the Grand Prize Winner in the Creative Click Photography Contest for her entry representing the theme "Trees And Pathway".

The runners-up are: Linda G. (2nd place) and Robert B. (3rd place).

Ginger C. is the winner of last week's book giveaway during Dan Tomkins' weekly "Digital Photography for Beginners" live chat.

Winners for last week's "Capture This - Quickie" image challenge have been announced. The theme was "Trains, Planes and Automobiles".

Digital Photography for Beginners - Thursday, December 6 at 7:00pm ET, member Dan Tomkins will hold a live chat covering the basics of digital photography. The book "Really, Really, Really Easy Step-By-Step Digital Photography for absolute beginners of all ages" by Gavin Hoole and Cheryl Smith will also be awarded to one member participating in the informative chat!

New!  Tom Brokaw, award-winning news anchor, editor and author on Monday, December 17th at 7:00 pm (ET). Tom will discuss the sixties, a pivotal decade in history, and his new book, "Boom!: Voices of the Sixties Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today"

read excerpts from his new book »

New!  Transcript of live chat with Andi Buchanan & Miriam Peskowitz, authors of "The Daring Book for Girls" (from November 29). Their book helps girls take a break from growing up so they can do something daring! It is part science book, part activity book and partly a book about famous daring girls in history!

Chat hosted by members Chris Carlisle and Kathryn Esplin-Oleski.

Transcript of live chat with Lauri Ward, author of Downsizing Your Home with Style: Living Well in a Smaller Space. Chat was hosted by Gather member Tracey W. (from Wednesday, November 28)

See the complete transcript list »

Peter Wimsey (member since: Oct 31, 2006) - Serious corporate guy, but lots of fun. Have friends in many places ( I've worked in different parts of the country.) When I make friends, I keep them. Still in touch with a tight group of guys from University. Really diverse: love the country (horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, gardening, cycling, historical sites) and big cities (serious music, theater, and great food). Somewhat posh (descended from long line of clergymen!), but have roots in small towns and the country... more »

Stacie N. (member since: Sep 17, 2007) - I'm a chill lady looking to broaden her horizons in life. I am liberal in thought and spirit...always trying to see the side of every story...but, there are times when I can't, then I am very firm in my decisions and views. I love to read and write and laugh and learn and love... more »

Janet B Wishing U A Merry Christmas (member since: Aug 04, 2006) - A Happy Gatherer. AKA Janet B Gather from Pittsburgh Pa USA. Well it should be my last name. I spend all my time here. I love Gather and all my gather friends and connections. I came to gather from a bzzagent campaign and have never left. Please look over my groups I think you will find something you will enjoy. I look forward to gathering every morning with my first cup of coffee about 5am. That is the best way I can start my day. Thank You Gather... more »

Ruth L. (member since: Sep 22, 2007) - Aspiring geek, avid reader of erotique, book afficionado in general, for the mind. Music to sooth the soul. All kinds with a fondness for funk, Prince rules! The internet for company, the world, especially out here in the desert........... By trade, on occasion I find it necesary, I am a waittress at an Italian Restaurant here in the city of the Sun. Ecstatic that it's such a small world, grateful to Gather and the friends I am discovering here for making it smaller! :-D... more »

New!
Gather.com
by Rose & Dan Cole

Why do I love Gather so?? A photo essay of sorts!
by Stephanie G.

Welcoming "Baby Girl Jaylyn"
by Tami S.

Please help me welcome my most wonderful friend!!!!
by Leslie P.

What Gather has given me!
by Aubrey :)

Cook's Challenge - STUMP THE COOK!

I created this group specifically for "stump the cook" type posts. I will publish a list of five ingredients each day and see what can be created from that list! I will be posting the best of the comments as an actual recipe, complete with amounts and cooking methods. Of course, the creator will get full credit.

(cookschallenge.gather.com)

Owner: Shannon (Challenging Cooks Everyday) W.

New!  Tom Brokaw is a popular American television journalist, previously working on regularly scheduled news documentaries for the NBC television network, and is the former NBC News anchorman and managing editor of the program NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw. In the later part of Tom Brokaw's tenure, NBC Nightly News became the most watched cable or broadcast news program in the United States. Brokaw also hosted, wrote, and moderated special programs on a wide range of topics. Throughout his career, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors.

Read Part 1 of the Introduction to his new book:
BOOM! Voices of the Sixties (Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today) »

Bon Jovi - Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer, musician, and actor. As lead singer of the hard rock band Bon Jovi, he has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. He is also the owner of Arena Football League team, the Philadelphia Soul!

Hilary Rodham Clinton is the junior United States Senator from New York, and a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 presidential election. She is married to Bill Clinton—the 42nd President of the United States—and was the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001.

Plus, do you know these other celebrity members?

Can you identify one of these members?

Where on Gather would you find one of the objects below?

Can you locate the secret phrase hidden in the puzzle below?

Find ten Gather-related words in this word search ...and uncover the secret phrase using the left over letters!

Which new member from Pennsylvania loves Mexican food, reading Stephen King, and listening to music by Godsmack and Nirvana?

Can you name the member that is the 'Most Discussed' of all time? (since Gather was founded)

What community member has a very unusual traveling companion? (although he isn't much of a conversationalist)

To which member do these images belong?

What do these three members have in common?

Bhawana B.		Elizabeth F.		Cindi W.

Coming Soon!
Part "Candyland", part "Monopoly" -- Collect game pieces as you traverse the Gather community.