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since: 07-07-05, id: 849822, Profile Updated: 05-04-09
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Author has written 32 stories for Naruto, Harry Potter, Sailor Moon X-overs, Kingdom Hearts, Wheel of Time, W.I.T.C.H., Anime X-overs, Yu-Gi-Oh, Fate/stay night, Eureka, Negima! Magister Negi Magi/魔法先生ネギま!, and Justice League.

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I have recently been made aware of the following. If you feel offended or want to tear the person's eyes out, copy-paste to your own profile and tell anyone you think might be able to do something about it. Yes, that's highly unreasonable, but hey, why not?

Anyway, the following came to me from my classmate Phil:

Hiyo.

It started when I found out that pocketbook prices in booksale had doubled from 80 to 160. I sort of wondered why, and began poking around a bit. It looks like I found an answer when I read a blogpost by Kenneth Yu of Philippine Genre Stories, which itself quoted from an article by visiting non-fic writer Robin Hemley.

Basically, due to the rabid success of the Twilight series, some customs officials reasoned that they could cash in on the book market and increase government revenue (and maybe their own?). Customs has begun to tax books imported into the country, in violation of the Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials, a treaty to which the Philippines has been a signatory of for half a century.

The terms of the treaty are clear on the matter:

Quote: (emphasis mine)
Article I.
1. The contracting States undertake not to apply customs duties or other charges on, or in connection with, the importation of:

(a) Books, publications and documents, listed in Annex A to this Agreement;

(b) Educational, scientific and cultural materials, listed in Annexes B, C, D and E to this Agreement; which are the products of another contracting State, subject to the conditions laid down in those annexes. Annex A
(i) Printed books.
(iii) Books and documents produced by duplicating processes other than printing.
...

The way in which the Customs people defended their position has got to be one of the most beautiful epic fails in the history of human reasoning. An excerpt from Robin Hemley's article:

Customs Undersecretary Espele Sales explained the government's position to a group of frustrated booksellers and importers in an Orwellian PowerPoint presentation, at which she reinterpreted the Florence Agreement as well as Philippine law RA 8047, providing for "the tax and duty-free importation of books or raw materials to be used in book publishing." For lack of a comma after the word "books," the undersecretary argued that only books "used in book publishing" (her underlining) were tax-exempt.

"What kind of book is that?" one publisher asked me afterward. "A book used in book publishing." And she laughed ruefully.

I thought about it. Maybe I should start writing a few. Harry the Cultural and Educational Potter and His Fondness for Baskerville Type.

Likewise, with the Florence Agreement, she argued that only educational books could be considered protected by the U.N. treaty. Customs would henceforth be the arbiter of what was and wasn't educational.

"For 50 years, everyone has misinterpreted the treaty and now you alone have interpreted it correctly?" she was asked.

"Yes," she told the stunned booksellers.

//
EPIC FAIL.

This story needs more press and organized action real fast. It doesn't just make the country look bad, but it makes us as a people more stupid by making books, as well as other educational and cultural materials more inaccessible. I know the government needs more revenue, but this goes against our sworn treaty obligations, misplaced commas be darned to heck!

Spread the word, stick it to the man, and fight the power! (That sounded so hippy, didn't it? :p)

Phil /phelanw0lf

Appendix:
Posts and articles on the matter:
The Wolf's Lair: Somebody Needs to Run the Book Blockade!
BeejCafe: Why Books Are Getting More Expensive
Pinoy Hobby Gamers' Circle: Book Blockade of the Philippines
Philippine Genre Stories: The Great Book Blockade of 2009
McSweeney's Quarterly Concern: Dispatches From Manila - The Great Book Blockade of 2009

Masquerade: In modern-day occult games, the supernatural beings are always a secret, even if there are so damn many of them that they probably outnumber the humans.
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Mutant Plotbunnies

There, But For One Chromosome, Go I…

Summary: Thrust into a world so like his own but for one chromosome in one person, Danny finds himself in a most unusual position: the romantic adviser of a girl in love with Sam. One Danielle Fenton, daughter of Jack and Maddie Fenton…

Basically, Danny finds himself in another universe where he's born a girl, and has to help his female alternate-self put the moves on Sam while dealing with ghosts, parents, school and the occasional problem.

Quotable Quotes:

“You can’t just leave me here on mount Olympus!”

-Green Arrow

“You will surpass him. You already know what he could never learn.” – Daniel

“Sh’yeah!… What could I possibly know that he didn’t know? ” – Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner

“Fear. You will surpass him…” – Daniel

“You’re amazing, Smallville. You can see the best in people even when they walk all over you.” – Lois Lane

“Maybe that’s why we’re friends.” – Clark Kent, future Superman

“Oh, we’re friends now?”

“Yeah, but I won’t tell if you won’t.”

"I refuse to have a battle of wits with someone who is unarmed." -unknown

Fanart in no particular order except maybe chronological. I also have a deviant art accoun that can be found here.

The Artist Shelik was able to make this rendition of the infamous Uzumaki brothers: Uzumaki Brothers Mugshot.

Also on the Uzumaki Harry front, our favorite ninja-wizard gets caught training: Uzumaki Harry.

From Raikiri Triken,Yami Hinata(colored).

Yami Hinata and Mana(colored)

A shot of Raven and Terra.

Larxene with the Millennium Ring and Duel Disk.

Shayera/Hawkgirl in a Sakurazaki Setsuna outfit.

A sweet interlude for Raven and Terra: Snuggling!

TERRA KISSING RAVEN! TERRA KISSING RAVEN!

From Raikiri Triken chp17, Mana and Naruto Cuddling!

Also, Yami Hinata and Naruto.

Tenten-kun and Tenten-chan.

From Death and the Uchiha, Death and Sasuke Snuggling!

Also, chibis of Death and Sasuke!

Finally, Card Captor Harry Art. Click here for a lineart of Harry, and here for concept shots of Fei. Also, check out the many faces of Winter Moon by BakaHammerGirl! A full-body view of Winter, along with a Chibi Fight and Lee! Chibi Harry! The Chibi March!

Just in, my version of Winter.

From Keeper of the Dark Heart, the Hay Lin and Deedee/Keeper/Harry Kissing Scene.

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1. Card Captor Harry, Season Two reviews
It's Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts. There are new challenges to face, new dangers to escape, puberty to deal with... Oh, and the Clow Cards are still loose. Life complicated yet?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,285 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 11-1-09 - Harry P. & OC
2. Mga Kumpisal ng Isang Lolicon reviews
Si Misora ay ang unang aamin na siya ay isang lolicon, kahit hindi naman niya ipahahalata. Misora/Cocone. Yuri. Lesbian. Femmeslash. Tibo. Babae-sa-babae. Binalaan kan na...
Negima! Magister Negi Magi/魔法先生ネギま! - Rated: T - Filipino - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,118 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-8-09 - Misora K. - Complete
3. Sakura's Harem » reviews
Complete! As a child, Sakura had a rather unfortunate meeting with Desire of the Endless. Now, she is the desire of half the village... the female half! Sakura/harem, duh! Actually, not really...
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,874 - Reviews: 165 - Updated: 6-10-09 - Published: 2-23-06 - Sakura H. & Ino Y. - Complete
4. Raikiri Triken: The Three Souls Swordsman » reviews
Harry Potter is possessed by the spirits of Shishio Makoto, Himura Kenshin, and Seta Sojiro. Carrying their three swords, Harry hunts down the supposedly dead Voldemort. Just one problem: the Dark Lord is staying with his cousin, the snake sannin. Chp22!
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 22 - Words: 61,266 - Reviews: 377 - Updated: 4-10-09 - Published: 11-27-05 - Hinata H.
5. Eureka no Mahou Sensei » reviews
With the recent change in management, things have been hectic in Eureka. Things have slipped. That’s the only thing Jack can think of to blame for why he’s picking up a British ten year-old when he’s asked to meet with Eureka’s new English teacher.
Eureka - Rated: K+ - English - Sci-Fi/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,111 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 3-29-09 - Published: 2-3-09 - Jack C. & Zoe C.
6. The Once And Future… King? reviews
Britain has been infested with dragons. With no other choice, the Justice League ask Morgaine le Fey for help in awakening King Arthur. Thing is, history seems to have overlooked some things about the king… Crossover with Justice League Unlimited.
Justice League - Rated: T - English - Humor/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,595 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 2-20-09 - Morgan Le Fey & Shining Knight - Complete
7. Confessions of a Lolicon reviews
Misora would be the first to admit she was a lolicon, though she wouldn’t necessarily advertise it. Misora/Cocone. Yuri. Lesbian. Femmeslash. You have been warned...
Negima! Magister Negi Magi/魔法先生ネギま! - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,106 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 2-9-09 - Complete
8. Odd Ideas: The Plot Bunny Farm! » reviews
A bunch of odd plot bunnies I wrote for posterity! Might actually be developed! Latest idea:Wizard Harry Dresden gets lost in Oregon and finds himself in Eureka. Warnings: Odd pairings and crossovers. Really, REALLY odd.
Anime X-overs - Rated: K+ - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 16,560 - Reviews: 137 - Updated: 1-22-09 - Published: 12-24-06
9. On The Back Of A… Turtle? Oohkaay… » reviews
A Discworld Crossover. Sora, Donald and Goofy run across a giant turtle flying through space. With four elephants on it's back. Carrying a world. And they intend to EXPLORE it. Idiots. Crack!fic.
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,516 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 9-25-08 - Published: 9-2-07
10. Uzumaki Harry » reviews
Uzumaki Harry is the adopted brother of Naruto and Sasuke, under the guardianship of Jiraiya. Anko is his sensei. He edits 'Icha Icha'. Can you picture how messed up this is going to be? chp 16 up
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 117,593 - Reviews: 892 - Updated: 8-28-08 - Published: 10-28-05 - Harry P. & Myrtle
11. Card Captor Harry: Hong Kong » reviews
Sequel of CCH!S1 Harry and Winter are off on a vacation to Hong Kong! There, they meet a cherry blossom, a small wolf, encounter worldly wisdom, and a classmate. But something dark hovers beneath the surface of it all, calling for Clow Reed…
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Mystery - Chapters: 7 - Words: 48,150 - Reviews: 107 - Updated: 8-28-08 - Published: 7-30-06 - Harry P. & OC - Complete
12. “Artie” reviews
Shrek went looking for some kid named Artie. Simple, right? Well... “Arturia Saber Pendragon, at your service…” A Shrek 3 Crossover...
Fate/stay night - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 703 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 1-6-08
13. Harry Potter: Raven » reviews
[AU] Harry Potter is the Boy Who Lived. Harry Potter is the most powerful being of his generation. Harry Potter is the son of the demon Trigon. He is Raven of the Teen Titans. CHP 15 UP!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 76,480 - Reviews: 597 - Updated: 10-20-07 - Published: 9-19-05 - Harry P. & OC
14. Seto Runs Out Of Options And Gets Really Desperate reviews
After Battle City, Seto recieves an epiphany and starts challenging Yugi with games other than Duel Monsters. It... doesn't go so well. xover with Angelic Layer and similar...
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 585 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 9-2-07 - Seto K. & Yami Yūgi - Complete
15. Ebony Riddle and the Truth About the Boy–Who–Died reviews
[HBP non–compatible]A secret is revealed. Harry Potter's half–sister Ebony, who was supposed to have been dead for almost fourteen years, is about to be kidnapped by her father the Dark Lord. The problem? HE is Ebony.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,784 - Reviews: 42 - Published: 3-18-07 - Harry P. & OC
16. Valentine's Omakes reviews
A collection of Valentine's Omakes from my various fics. Uzumaki Harry. Harry Potter: Raven. Card Captor Harry. Harry Phantom. Raikiri Triken. Death and the Uchiha. Card Captor Danny. Tsubabsa: Phantom Chronicles. Voldemort The Ronin. Xovers and odd pairs
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,273 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 2-12-07 - Harry P. - Complete
17. It Makes Sense! reviews
Hermione, after much thought and putting together many years of evidence, thinks she knows why Voldemort acts the way he does. Ron thinks she's being a pervert. Oneshot Crackfic
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,093 - Reviews: 79 - Published: 12-5-06 - Harry P. & Voldemort - Complete
18. Larxene and the Millennium Ring » reviews
[mild YuGiOh xover] Larxene gets lost on her way back to the Organization, and ends up in the shop of a certain crazy witch named Yûko. There, she winds up buying the Millennium Ring, containing the spirit of our favorite Magician Girl...
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: K+ - English - General/General - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,945 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 8-9-06 - Published: 7-17-06 - Larxene & Larxene
19. WITCH: Duelist Knights and the Crown of Light! » reviews
Spinoff of 'Keeper of the Dark Heart'. The Guardians, Elyon, and Caleb must retrieve the Crown of Light and help three knights save a world from a dark force that is not what it seems. Set in comics AU continuity. Special appearances by Keeper and Yuko!
W.I.T.C.H. - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,062 - Reviews: 25 - Updated: 8-4-06 - Published: 5-31-06
20. Card Captor Harry, Season One » reviews
[Complete!] Spinoff of Harry Potter and the Magic Book:Release! Harry buys the Clow Book in Diagon Alley and unwittingly unleashes the Clow Cards. To make up for this, Keroberos chooses him to become the Card Captor! Did his life just get worse?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 24 - Words: 148,815 - Reviews: 320 - Updated: 7-28-06 - Published: 8-1-05 - Harry P. & OC - Complete
21. Repentant Snake: The Chibi Orochimaru Files » reviews
He tried to destroy Konoha. But that was hundreds of years ago. Before he killed everyone in the world. Before he learned every jutsu. Before he genetically engineered the perfect vessel. Before he cracked...
Naruto - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,313 - Reviews: 56 - Updated: 6-8-06 - Published: 1-27-06 - Orochimaru
22. Harry Potter: Keeper of the Dark Heart » reviews
[W.I.T.C.H. xover] Harry Potter is the Keeper of the Dark Heart, one of the two most powerful magical energy sources in the multiverse. What does he do with this power? Read and find out!chp14 up
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 102,692 - Reviews: 262 - Updated: 5-31-06 - Published: 10-14-05 - Harry P. & OC - Complete
23. The Callandor Short Fics » reviews
A bunch of silly fics that answer the question, 'what if Callandor was really...'
Wheel of Time - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 3 - Words: 611 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 5-28-06 - Complete
24. The Card Captor Harry Kingdom Hearts 2 Parody reviews
A Card Captor Harry parody of Kingdom Hearts 2 [duh]. Harry, Fei and Winter in the Organization [and Voldemort too], Hermione as a Princess and Dumbledore with a weird Keyblade. OOCness all around
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 500 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-16-06 - Complete
25. The Eternity Club reviews
The Eternity Club. A silly snippet about Draco Malfoy in an immortals only bar. OOCness warning...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,196 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 4-14-06 - Harry P. & Draco M. - Complete
26. The Cursed Logbook: Kurt kun In Konoha » reviews
A weird book, a little multiversal travel, a broken rule, and Haruno Sakura in bed. Get ready to be weirded out.The writer somehow got sent into Sakura's body by a cursed book. Now, he has to drive and she back seat drives. Chp6 up!
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 41,343 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 2-18-06 - Published: 7-20-05 - Sakura H.
27. Death and the Uchiha » reviews
Why doesn't Sasuke have any romantic interest in the girls of Konoha? Simple. He's in love... and has been in love since his family died... [COMPLETE!]
Naruto - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,452 - Reviews: 38 - Updated: 2-1-06 - Published: 1-9-06 - Sasuke U. - Complete
28. Digimon 00 » reviews
Seven years ago, the first team of children saved the Digital World. Now, old evils band together to threaten existence, and it's up to the first team to stop them. Hogwarts, Konoha, Kandrakar, the JLA, JSA and TT will never know what hit them. Megacross!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,626 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 12-4-05 - Published: 11-23-05
29. Digimoon 02 reviews
Matt as a girl. Mimi as Sailor Moon. A really weird DigimonSailor Moon crossoverfusion of the like I have yet to see.
Sailor Moon X-overs - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,268 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-27-05 - Complete
30. Shichinin no Sakura: Seven of Team Seven » reviews
A couple of cosmic jokers, out for some fun, Sends sakura a pendant, uh oh, look what they've done! Sakura gets divided into seven people. CHP 3 up! New names abound! Temp on hold
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Humor/Fantasy - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,437 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 7-31-05 - Published: 7-12-05
31. Harry Potter and the Magic Book: Release! reviews
[one shot] Harry gets the Clow Book! Need I say more?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,445 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 7-25-05 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete
32. Harry Potter and the Magic Book! reviews
[one shot] Harry finds an ancient magic book of unspeakble power!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,533 - Reviews: 35 - Published: 7-21-05 - Harry P. - Complete
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