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Kraden

2013-07-20T01:41:23Z

Zikotter: /* Fursona */

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[[Image:Kraden enoch.jpg|thumb|right|Kraden's fursona]]
'''Kraden''' (born 1986) is a [[furry artist]] who while originally from [[Wikipedia:Canberra|Canberra]], ACT, Australia, has now moved to [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne]]. He is well known in the Australian furry scene for his work in digital art and podcasting, and is seen as a rising star in the local community. He has founded two successful podcasts, [[ACTfur On Air]] and [[Taking Up Space]]. Kraden served on the committee for [[MiDFur#MiDFur_X_.282008.29|Midfur X]] and is onboard again for [[Midfur#MiDFur_12:_Heroes_and_Villains_.282010.29|Midfur XII]].

== Podcasts ==
===ACTfur On Air===
[[Image:ACTfur_logo_avatar.jpg|right|thumb|100px]]
On August 25, 2008, Kraden announced that he was starting another podcast: [[ACTfur On Air]]. The show is a [[furry]]/[[Anthropomorphic|anthro]]-themed podcast focusing on interviews, discussion and events inside the local and international fandom. As of August 2, 2012, ACTfur on Air is in its fourth season.

===Taking Up Space===
[[Image:TUSpodItunessquare.jpg|right|thumb|100px]]
Kraden was one of the hosts of the now defunct [[Taking Up Space]] [[podcast]] (or '''TUSpod'''), where he was often referred to by his real name. The show was a geek-themed, comedic talk show about the weird, wonderful and downright odd happenings in the news, geekdom, media and around the world.

== Fursona ==
Originally named '''Echo''' and drawn as a blue wolf, the design was inspired by the artist [[Spunky]], Kraden describes his [[fursona]] [[species]] as a "WolfCoyoteFoxJellybean".

Kraden/Echo's personality and color scheme slowly evolved into a very outgoing, eccentric and unique character. Kraden says that many of Echo's characteristics have leaked into his own personality, so now he doesn't separate his own character from his fursona (as in some earlier art). When asked about this he said:

<blockquote>''"Initially when I made my first furry character Echo I was planning on a whole bunch more to draw and create dynamics between. It's been over 5 years now and I still haven't gotten around to making the others. Perhaps it's just that the little blue fuzzball took a hold of my brain and won't let go"''</blockquote>

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==External links==
* [http://kradenecho.livejournal.com/ ''Kraden-Goo to your Faceplate''] - Kraden on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://kraden.deviantart.com/ Kraden] on [[deviantART]]
* [http://furnation.com/index.php?showuser=6531 Kraden] on [[Furnation]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/kraden/ Kraden] on [[Fur Affinity]]

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[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Podcasters]]
[[Category:Wolf-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Coyote-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Fox-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Australian Capital Territory]]
[[Category:1986 births]]

ActFur on Air

2012-08-02T21:11:50Z

Zikotter: /* Episodes */

{{Infobox Podcast
| title = ACTfur On Air
| image = [[Image:ACTfur_logo_avatar.jpg]]
| caption = ACTfur on air logo
| host = [[Kraden]], [[Jeneara]] and [[Carnival]]
| url = http://www.actfuronair.com/
| rss = http://actfuronair.podbean.com/feed/
| atom =
| status = Fortnightly
| began = August 25, 2008
| genre = Furry, Geek, Comedy.
| Ratings = [[Image:Censor MA button.png]]
}}

'''ACTfur On Air''' is a fortnightly [[furry]]/[[anthro]] based [[podcast]] hosted by [[Kraden]], [[Jeneara]] and [[Carnival]] that premiered on October 30th, 2008. The show is named after the [[Wikipedia:Australian Capital Territory|Australian Capital Territory]], which is where the show is recorded. The podcast was created by [[Kraden]], [[Jeneara]] and [[Kell Bengal]] in late 2008, as they felt that Australia needed its own furry audio presence. When Kell Bengal moved to the USA his hosting position was filled by Carnival.

The podcast's focus is on discussing topics of interest to the local and international fandom, and also includes interviews, competitions and general talk about furry news and events. The show is recorded every second Thursday and uploaded on the following Wednesday. It was originally streamed live during recording but, due to technical reasons, live broadcasts have been discontinued for the current season.

In May of 2009 the [http://www.actfuronair.com ACTFur On Air] website was launched, with articles and embedded players as well as competitions and other extras. Their aim was to create a furry radio show that was more true to real radio, giving the community the ability to broadcast advertisements and announcements. At the [[Midfur#MiDFur_11:_At_The_Movies_.282009.29|Midfur XI]] convention, Kraden, Jeneara, Carnival, Kell Bengal and Ray Liehm produced a live show in front of a full-to-capacity audience. In 2010 the cast returned for a more major performance at [[Midfur XII]], this time adding Koneko and hosting a furry quiz, competing for Kell's balls.

The show's third season began mid-April 2011.

== Hosts ==
'''Kraden:''' An avid [[artist]] and member of the local community, Kraden is well known for his eclectic behavior and boisterous personality. Having a love of podcasting in the past, he wanted to start a furry based show with local friends. Honest at heart but born without a filter between mouth and brain, he’ll always try to be interesting to listen to, even if he’s not politically correct about it.

'''Jeneara:''' Amongst the furry fandom Jeneara is best known for her active role in the [[cosplay]] community. Her love of cute and fluffy things and her spiritual views on animals naturally guided her to the furry fandom. Bright and bubbly she is always up for a laugh. Jeneara always loves a good debate and is not afraid to go against the norm in her views, which always makes for interesting conversation.

'''Carnival:''' An enigmatic, energetic and colorful character. Carnival is a very active Anthro [[artist]], bolstered talker and old friend of Kraden's. Carnival is the catalyst to all of the show's squeeing and provides the voice for the show's mascot Mushi. Her random nature adds a lot of flavour to the already meaty show.

'''Kell Bengal:''' Although no longer presenting in the body of the show, Kell remains active in managing the show and producing two regular segments. He has over a decade of involvement in the Australian furry fandom and is well known to many in the community. Kell holds a doctorate in robotic engineering.

== Resident Cast ==
[[Fenris]] - Responsible for the '''Fen Rants''' segment, Fenris enjoys hating things, kicking misbehaving children and dining in front of onlooking homeless people. Just kidding, he blinds the hobos first.

[[RayLiehm]] - Both halves of the '''Silent Paranoia''' segment, Ray is a meteorologist by trade and an avid Doctor Who fan. In person, Ray is usually seen dressed as the doctor himself.

[[Koneko]] - Brillsome contributor of the '''TinyCat's Gaming Breakdown''' segment, Koneko's major interest is video gaming, often requesting a gaming theme to any offered art of his character.

[[Fuzzibear]] - Kraden's right-hand man (read; right-paw panda) for all things web-related. His only audio presence on the show is through voicing his Bacon Quest character.

== Other Contributors ==
[[Logan Husky]] - Occasional contributor of '''Dog House Movie Reviews''', also produces most of the ACTFur video content, including the live shows from MiDFur '09 and '10, MiDFur '09 vodcast, and reports from pop-culture conventions Armageddon '09 and Melbourne Supernova 2011.

== Segments ==
Active Segments
*'''Intro:''' The show is introduced by one of the co-hosts and the listeners are given a quick rundown of what to expect this week.
*'''News:''' The hosts and ACTfur team brings you the latest and greatest from the world and anthro fandoms.
*'''Discussion:''' The three talk hosts converse and elaborate the factors of the fortnight's topic.
*'''Feedback:''' Kraden dips his paw into the internet and reads out some listener letters as well as playing some audio-letters.
*'''Kell's Wonderful life:''' [[Kell Bengal]] Ph.D discusses random facts and relates the wonderful and horrible things that happen to him.
*'''Fen Rants:''' [[Fenris]] rants about a controversial subject. This segment is intentionally modeled after the rants of [[2, the Ranting Gryphon|2]].
*'''Silent Paranoia:''' [[RayLiehm]] brings us a doomsday scenario every week, or other conspiratorial or interesting topics. With help from is scientific advisor Dr Artemist Brown.
*'''TinyCat's Gaming Breakdown:''' [[Koneko]] reviews video games, new and old, big and small, furry and not.

Past Competitions
*'''Battleships:''' Kell and Kraden duke it out at a game of Battleships, with listeners calling the shots.
*'''ACTFur Murder Mystery:''' Kell Bengal hosts a deadly murder for the other hosts and listeners to solve.
*'''Bacon Quest:''' An epic interactive tale of sword, sorcery and sizzling strips of swine.

Dormant Segments
*'''Random Factoids:''' Dr Bengal, fills us in with some obscure and amazing facts from anywhere and everything. Now Kell's Wonderful Life.
*'''Geek Girl:''' [[Jeneara]] brings up some fascinating items of news or events for geeks and gamers.
*'''Blue Cat Central''' [[Nanaki XIII]] Sings some comedy to break the segments.
*'''Plot Twist''' [[Shirou]] informs and entertains with his furry webcomic review and introductory skit.

== Episodes ==

Season 4

'''Is Here!!!!''' (enter large furry mosh pit here)
*'''S4e3''' - Daaaawgies
*'''S4e3''' - Goodness and Baddasses ^.^
*'''S4E2''' - Initiative Roll
*'''S4E1''' - Grand Opening!
Season 3
*'''S3E,X(17)''' - Christmas Special!
*'''S3E16''' - SEASONFINALE
*'''S3E15''' - Adulthood
*'''S3E14''' - Dinoween
*'''S3E13''' - Stress Relief
*'''S3E12''' - Edumacation
*'''S3E11''' - PandaPower
*'''S3E10''' - ActPurrr Special
*'''S3E9''' - MidSeason2
*'''S3E8''' - MidSeason Draw
*'''S3E7''' - Mailbag Bonanza
*'''S3E6''' - Rockabilly
*'''S3E5''' - Rainbewm
*'''S3E4''' - SPACEBEAR
*'''S3E3''' - Third of the Furred of the Third!
*'''S3E2''' - Bunnies, Bacon and FurDU, oh my!
*'''S3E1''' - Dress to Impress
Season 2
*'''S2EMFXII''' - Midfur XII Friday Night Wild Live Show
*'''S2EX''' - Christmas Special
*'''S2E18''' - Season Finale
*'''S2E17''' - Moving Out
*'''S2E16''' - Halloween Special
*'''S2E15''' - Fandom Lurve
*'''S2E14''' - Pawsentation
*'''S2E13''' - Tiger Traffiking
*'''S2E12''' - Poddin Out
*'''S2E11''' - Actfurberus
*'''S2E10''' - Time Pony
*'''S2E9''' - On The Town
*'''S2E8''' - Home Improvement
*'''S2E7''' - Candy Cabbage
*'''S2E6''' - Emo-Penguin
*'''S2E5''' - For Science!
*'''S2E4''' - F-Yeah Explosions!!
*'''S2E3''' - Tanglesaurus
*'''S2E2''' - Energy Pops
*'''S2E1''' - Season 2 Launch
Season 1
*'''S1EMFXI''' - Midfur XI Live Show
*'''S1EX''' - Christmas Special
*'''S1E14''' - Season Finale
*'''S1E13''' - Unlucky Some
*'''S1E12''' - Halloween Speical
*'''S1E11''' - DJ Bumbles
*'''S1E10''' - Renewable Menergy
*'''S1E09.5''' - Feedback Special
*'''S1E09''' - Mid Season Draw
*'''S1E08''' - Bengalsuticals
*'''S1E07''' - Bang Ray
*'''S1E06''' - Backlog Episode'
*'''S1E05''' - Super Purry
*'''S1E04''' - 80,000 Puppies
*'''S1E03''' - Zebra Riding
*'''S1E02''' - Kokoda Dragonz at Yer Conz
*'''S1E01''' - Season 1 Launch
Season 0.5
*'''S0.5E4'''- Post Midfur X (2009) show
*'''S0.5E3'''- Furry Survey
*'''S0.5E2'''- Apocalyptic Fursonas
*'''S0.5E1'''- Introductions, Meets and Conventions

== See also ==
*[[Taking Up Space]]

== External links ==
*[http://www.actfuronair.com/ ACTfur on air website]

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[[Category:Podcasts]]
[[Category:Australia]]

Kraden

2012-08-02T21:10:31Z

Zikotter: /* ACTfur On Air */

{{cleanup}}
[[Image:Kraden enoch.jpg|thumb|right|Kraden's fursona]]
'''Kraden''' (born 1986) is a [[furry artist]] who while originally from [[Wikipedia:Canberra|Canberra]], ACT, Australia, has now moved to [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne]]. He is well known in the Australian furry scene for his work in digital art and podcasting, and is seen as a rising star in the local community. He has founded two successful podcasts, [[ACTfur on Air]] and [[Taking Up Space]]. Kraden served on the committee for [[Midfur#MiDFur_X_.282008.29|Midfur X]] and is onboard again for [[Midfur#MiDFur_12:_Heroes_and_Villains_.282010.29|Midfur XII]].

== Podcasts ==
===ACTfur On Air===
[[Image:ACTfur_logo_avatar.jpg|right|thumb|100px]]
On August 25, 2008, Kraden announced that he was starting another podcast: [[ACTfur On Air]]. The show is a [[furry]]/[[anthro]] themed podcast focusing on interviews, discussion and events inside the local and international fandom. ACTfur on Air is now in its fourth season.

===Taking Up Space===
[[Image:TUSpodItunessquare.jpg|right|thumb|100px]]
Kraden was one of the hosts of the now defunct [[Taking Up Space]] [[podcast]] (or '''TUSpod'''), where he was often referred to by his real name. The show was a geek themed, comedic talk show about the weird, wonderful and downright odd happenings in the news, geekdom, media and around the world.

== Fursona ==
Originally named '''Echo''' and drawn as a blue wolf, the design was inspired by the artist [[Spunky]], Kraden describes his [[fursona]] [[species]] as a "WolfCyoteFoxJellybean".

Kraden/Echo's personality and color scheme slowly evolved into a very outgoing, eccentric and unique character. Kraden says that many of Echo's characteristics have leaked into his own personality, so now he doesn't separate his own character from his fursona (as in some earlier art). When asked about this he said:

<blockquote>''"Initially when I made my first furry character Echo I was planning on a whole bunch more to draw and create dynamics between. It's been over 5 years now and I still haven't gotten around to making the others. Perhaps it's just that the little blue fuzzball took a hold of my brain and won't let go"''</blockquote>

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Image:Cameraicecreamcopy.png
Image:MidFurBadge_Kraden.jpg
</gallery>

==External links==
* [http://kradenecho.livejournal.com/ ''Kraden-Goo to your Faceplate''] - Kraden on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://kraden.deviantart.com/ Kraden] on [[deviantART]]
* [http://furnation.com/index.php?showuser=6531 Kraden] on [[Furnation]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/kraden/ Kraden] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://actfuronair.podbean.com/ ACTfur on air] podcast

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[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Podcasters]]
[[Category:Wolf-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Coyote-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Fox-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Australian Capital Territory]]
[[Category:1986 births]]

Abando

2012-07-17T23:04:46Z

Zikotter: /* Convention Summary */

{{Infobox convention
|name = Abando
|logo = [[File:Abando logo by Tanuki Gokuhi.png|200px]]
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|bra|[[Wikipedia:Ribeirão Grande|Ribeirão Grande]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Intervales}}
|url = http://www.abando.com.br
|status = Ongoing
|first = 2-5 February 2008
|organizers =
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Abando}}
'''Abando''' is the first [[furry convention]] to be held annually in [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]]. It was founded in 2008, and occurs during the [[wikipedia:Brazilian Carnival|Brazilian Carnival]].

==Background==
[[Image:Abando logo by Jrrhack.gif|right|thumb|100px|First logo by Jrrhack]]
The idea for Abando developed during a discussion on the [[Furry Brasil]] forum, when [[WToboe]] asked if any furry conventions existed in Brazil. [[Reyres]] and [[Ekevoo]] started to consider the possibility of organizing a convention. One year later, [[Reyres]] recruited the first team of six volunteers.

Abando promotes itself as a healthy place to camp, similar to [[Camp Feral!]], with outdoor activities such as body painting, Frisbee, foam bat battles, water-balloon rugby, and other games involving water.
Until 2012 the event was hosted by Toboe at his farm, and it included some housing and camping area, natural lake, fireplace, and the peacefulness of a countryside residence.
The place could hold up to 150 attendees if they came with tents.

==Convention Summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Dates !! Location !! Theme !! Attendees
|-
| 2013 || 09-12 February 2013 || [[Wikipedia:Ribeirão Grande|Ribeirão Grande]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Intervales || Furries of the Sea! || ''NA''
|-
| [[Abando 2012|2012]] || 18-21 February 2012 || [[Wikipedia:Ribeirão Grande|Ribeirão Grande]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Intervales || Mayas: The Sons of the Sun || 50
|-
| [[Abando 2011|2011]] || 5-8 March 2011 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || UFO Hunters || 55
|-
| [[Abando 2010|2010]] || 13-16 February 2010 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || Hawaii: Aloha Abando! || 37
|-
| [[Abando 2009|2009]] || 21-24 February 2009 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || ''No Theme'' || 22
|-
| [[Abando 2008|2008]] || 2-5 February 2008 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || ''No Theme'' || 15
|}

==Location==
With the growth of Abando, in 2012 the convention moved to Intervales State Park, a nature reserve. The new location is still in the same state in São Paulo, but is 260 kilometers from the capital city. The new location has natural cascades, caves and critters. This new location has housing, restaurant, pool, sports field and meeting room however there´s not a suitable camping area and cellphone signal.

==Leadership==
Abando has three main organizers and a growing staff.
*[[Aniki Geelong]] - [[Convention chairman|overall leader]] (2012, Activities from 2009)
*[[WToboe|Toboe]] - Activities (2008-Present)
*[[Ekevoo]] - Subscriptions, Website, Treasurer (2008-Present)
*[[Tanuki Gokuhi]] - Marketing, Activities, Website and Coordinator (2009-Present)
*[[Jrrhack label]] - Print producer and treasure hunt event (2008, 2010-Present)
*[[Silverbolt]] - Video producer and kitchen manager in 2011 (2011-Present)
*[[Koush]] - Activities, help staff (2010-Present)
*[[Koga Silver Dragon]] - Activities, help staff (2012, Volunteer from 2008)
*[[Flam]] - Activities, help staff (2012, Volunteer from 2008)
*[[Josepp]] - Kitchen help staff (2011)
*[[Dragarahn]] - Multimedia manager (2009-2010)
*[[Loba Teimosa]] - General help staff (2011-Present)
*[[Casshern]] - Law and order (2013)
*[[Henrik]] - General help staff and event planner (2013)

==Old Leadership==
*[[Reyres]] - Chairman: 2008-2011

==External links==
* [http://www.abando.com.br/ Official Website] ([http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fabando.org%2F&sl=auto&tl=en English translation])
* [http://www.faunaurbana.com.br/noticias/como-foi-alimentar-uma-tropa-de-54-abandistas-em-2011-7100.html Abando - Behind the scenes] ([http://translate.google.com.br/translate?sl=en&tl=pt&js=n&prev=_t&hl=pt-BR&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.faunaurbana.com.br%2Fnoticias%2Fcomo-foi-alimentar-uma-tropa-de-54-abandistas-em-2011-7100.html&act=url English translation])
* {{con resources}}
{{Conventions}}
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[[Category:São Paulo]]

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Abando

2012-07-17T23:04:07Z

Zikotter: /* Convention Summary */

{{Infobox convention
|name = Abando
|logo = [[File:Abando logo by Tanuki Gokuhi.png|200px]]
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|bra|[[Wikipedia:Ribeirão Grande|Ribeirão Grande]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Intervales}}
|url = http://www.abando.com.br
|status = Ongoing
|first = 2-5 February 2008
|organizers =
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Abando}}
'''Abando''' is the first [[furry convention]] to be held annually in [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]]. It was founded in 2008, and occurs during the [[wikipedia:Brazilian Carnival|Brazilian Carnival]].

==Background==
[[Image:Abando logo by Jrrhack.gif|right|thumb|100px|First logo by Jrrhack]]
The idea for Abando developed during a discussion on the [[Furry Brasil]] forum, when [[WToboe]] asked if any furry conventions existed in Brazil. [[Reyres]] and [[Ekevoo]] started to consider the possibility of organizing a convention. One year later, [[Reyres]] recruited the first team of six volunteers.

Abando promotes itself as a healthy place to camp, similar to [[Camp Feral!]], with outdoor activities such as body painting, Frisbee, foam bat battles, water-balloon rugby, and other games involving water.
Until 2012 the event was hosted by Toboe at his farm, and it included some housing and camping area, natural lake, fireplace, and the peacefulness of a countryside residence.
The place could hold up to 150 attendees if they came with tents.

==Convention Summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Dates !! Location !! Theme !! Attendees
|-
| 2013 || 09-12 February 2013 || [[Wikipedia:Ribeirão Grande|Ribeirão Grande]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Intervales || ''Furries of the Sea!'' || ''NA''
|-
| [[Abando 2012|2012]] || 18-21 February 2012 || [[Wikipedia:Ribeirão Grande|Ribeirão Grande]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Intervales || Mayas: The Sons of the Sun || 50
|-
| [[Abando 2011|2011]] || 5-8 March 2011 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || UFO Hunters || 55
|-
| [[Abando 2010|2010]] || 13-16 February 2010 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || Hawaii: Aloha Abando! || 37
|-
| [[Abando 2009|2009]] || 21-24 February 2009 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || ''No Theme'' || 22
|-
| [[Abando 2008|2008]] || 2-5 February 2008 || [[Wikipedia:São Roque, São Paulo|São Roque]], [[Wikipedia:São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] - Sítio Maio || ''No Theme'' || 15
|}

==Location==
With the growth of Abando, in 2012 the convention moved to Intervales State Park, a nature reserve. The new location is still in the same state in São Paulo, but is 260 kilometers from the capital city. The new location has natural cascades, caves and critters. This new location has housing, restaurant, pool, sports field and meeting room however there´s not a suitable camping area and cellphone signal.

==Leadership==
Abando has three main organizers and a growing staff.
*[[Aniki Geelong]] - [[Convention chairman|overall leader]] (2012, Activities from 2009)
*[[WToboe|Toboe]] - Activities (2008-Present)
*[[Ekevoo]] - Subscriptions, Website, Treasurer (2008-Present)
*[[Tanuki Gokuhi]] - Marketing, Activities, Website and Coordinator (2009-Present)
*[[Jrrhack label]] - Print producer and treasure hunt event (2008, 2010-Present)
*[[Silverbolt]] - Video producer and kitchen manager in 2011 (2011-Present)
*[[Koush]] - Activities, help staff (2010-Present)
*[[Koga Silver Dragon]] - Activities, help staff (2012, Volunteer from 2008)
*[[Flam]] - Activities, help staff (2012, Volunteer from 2008)
*[[Josepp]] - Kitchen help staff (2011)
*[[Dragarahn]] - Multimedia manager (2009-2010)
*[[Loba Teimosa]] - General help staff (2011-Present)
*[[Casshern]] - Law and order (2013)
*[[Henrik]] - General help staff and event planner (2013)

==Old Leadership==
*[[Reyres]] - Chairman: 2008-2011

==External links==
* [http://www.abando.com.br/ Official Website] ([http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fabando.org%2F&sl=auto&tl=en English translation])
* [http://www.faunaurbana.com.br/noticias/como-foi-alimentar-uma-tropa-de-54-abandistas-em-2011-7100.html Abando - Behind the scenes] ([http://translate.google.com.br/translate?sl=en&tl=pt&js=n&prev=_t&hl=pt-BR&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.faunaurbana.com.br%2Fnoticias%2Fcomo-foi-alimentar-uma-tropa-de-54-abandistas-em-2011-7100.html&act=url English translation])
* {{con resources}}
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[[Category:São Paulo]]

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Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2008/Survey

2012-06-26T22:02:21Z

Zikotter: /* Respond to the statement: The furry fandom is the most important social groups I belong to (outside of my family). */

This is a [[survey]] done by [[Amanda Krut]] at [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2008]] from 171 attendees (at least half of the convention's attendees)

== Age ==
*mean: 25 yrs
*ranges:
**10 - 14 yrs: 1.2%
**15 - 19 yrs: 20.1%
**20 - 24 yrs: 42%
**25 - 29 yrs: 18.9%
**30 + yrs: 17.8%

== Gender ==
*male: 74.4%
*female: 22.6%
*other: 3.0%

== Highest Level of Education Completed ==
*Middle School: 3%
*High School: 50.6%
*Associate's Degree: 15.7%
*Technical College or Technical Certification: 10.8%
*Bachelor's Program: 15.7%
*Graduate Program: 3.6%
*Professional Program: 0.6%

== Occupation ==
*None: 5.3%
*Student: 21.7%
*Administration and Management: 2.6%
*Construction: 3.3%
*Education and Training: 1.3%
*Architecture/Engineering: 3.3%
*Arts, Design, Entertainment: 17.1%
*Maintenance/Janitorial: 2%
*Business/Finance: 0.7%
*Community/Social Service: 1.3%
*Public Protection: 3.3%
*Computer Programming or Tech Support: 13.8%
*Food Service/Hospitality: 4.6%
*Health Care: 5.3%
*Sales or Retail: 5.3%
*Transportation: 2%
*Science or Academia: 2%
*Military: 5.3%

== What activities do you participate in as a part of the [[furry fandom]]? ==
*Posting on message boards
**Yes: 53.2%
**No: 46.8%
*Writing [[fanfiction]]
**Yes: 19.9%
**No: 80.1%
*Creating anthropomorphic art
**Yes: 50.9%
**No: 49.1%
*Viewing anthropomorphic art
**Yes: 78.4%
**No: 21.6%
*[[Fursuiting]]:
**Yes: 31%
**No: 69%
*Attend small events (bowling nights, ski trips, ect)
**Yes: 52%
**No: 48%
*Attend large events ([[conventions]], ect)
**Yes: 71.9%
**No: 28.1%
*Lifestyle activities (living as an animal or your [[fursona]])
**Yes: 22.2%
**No: 77.8%
*Involvment in community development projects
**Yes: 19.3%
**No: 80.7%
*Having a [[fursona]] (online/offline)
**Yes: 71.3%
**No: 28.7%
*[[Roleplaying]]
**Yes: 48.5%
**No: 51.5%
*Other
**Yes: 24.6%
**No: 75.4%

== For you, what is the most important part of belonging to the [[furry fandom]]? ==
*Openness: 14.2%
*Plays a role in my spirituality: 3%
*Art or creative expression: 20.1%
*Community support: 3%
*Enjoy the company of [[furry]] friends: 11.2%
*Online community: 3%
*Costuming: 5.3%
*Meeting new people: 3.6%
*A place to be myself: 16.6%
*Other (unspecified): 3%
*Two or more responses given: 17.2%

== Respond to the statement: I am human. ==
*Disagree: 12.9%
*Neutral: 18.7%
*Agree: 68.4%

== Respond to the statement: The [[furry fandom]] is the most important social group I belong to (outside of my family). ==
*Disagree: 21.1%
*Neutral: 25.7%
*Agree: 53.2%

== Respond to the statement: I am satisfied with my life.==
*Disagree: 2.9%
*Neutral: 7%
*Agree: 90.1%

[[Category:Surveys]]

BerliCon

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'''BerliCon''' is a small [[furry]] [[convention]] that has been held in [[Wikipedia:Berlin|Berlin]], [[Wikipedia:Germany|Germany]] annually since 2004. The convention is Organized by [[Riffuchs]], [[Phelan]], [[Hoyt]] and [[MafunDi]] .

== History ==
* BerliCon 1 was held on 24 April 2004 at the [http://www.philmelka.de/ Gemeindehaus der Philipp Melanchthon Gemeinde]. It had 23 attendants.
* BerliCon 2 was held on 30 April 2005 at the [http://www.philmelka.de/ Gemeindehaus der Philipp Melanchthon Gemeinde]. It had 30 attendants.
* BerliCon 3 was held on 22 April 2006 at the [http://www.philmelka.de/ Gemeindehaus der Philipp Melanchthon Gemeinde]. It had 34 attendants.
* BerliCon 4 was held on 15 to 17 June 2007 at the [http://www.kkc-berlin.de/ Köpenicker Kanusportclub]. It had 35 attendants.
* BerliCon 5 was held on 19 to 22 June 2008 at the [http://www.zev-berlin.de Zeltlagerplatz e.V.]. It had 57 attendants.
* BerliCon 6 was held on 18 to 21 June 2009 at the [http://www.zev-berlin.de Zeltlagerplatz e.V.]. It had 71 attendants.
* BerliCon 7 was held on 17 to 20 June 2010 at the [http://www.zev-berlin.de Zeltlagerplatz e.V.]. It had 71 attendants.
* BerliCon 8 was held over June 16-19, 2011, at the Grunewaldheim Berlin. It had 89 attendants.

== External links ==
* [http://www.berlicon.org/ BerliCon official website] ([http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.berlicon.org%2F English translation])
* [http://www.berlicon.org/archiv/ BerliCon Archiv Index] ([http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.berlicon.org%2Farchiv%2F English translation])
* [http://www.berlicon.org/archiv/5 BerliCon 5 Website archive] ([http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.berlicon.org%2Farchiv%2F5%2F English translation])
* [http://www.berlicon.org/archiv/4 BerliCon 4 Website archive] ([http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.berlicon.org%2Farchiv%2F4%2F English translation])
* [http://www.berlicon.org/archiv/3 BerliCon 3 Website archive] ([http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.berlicon.org%2Farchiv%2F3%2F English translation])
* [http://www.berlicon.org/archiv/2 BerliCon 2 Website archive] ([http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.berlicon.org%2Farchiv%2F2%2F English translation])
* [http://www.berlicon.org/archiv/1 BerliCon 1 Website archive] ([http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.berlicon.org%2Farchiv%2F1%2F English translation])

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