Do you get those emails from rich overseas businessmen/royalty/etc. who are in dire straights, wanting the use of your bank account for a temporary funds transfer, and promising a huge return for your time and effort? The Austin American-Statesmen offers up this informative article on cyber scamming, along with an amusing response from someone who …read more!

Rabbi Richard Eisenberg of Connecticut remarks on what he thinks is important about Harry: These volumes, like so many other books of fantasy, stimulate us to look beyond life as we know it. They remind us that the things we perceive with our senses are not all there is. Thanks to Jeff for the link!

Several readers have sent us a link to Disney Expert Jim Hill‘s “Why For” article on the possibility and progress of a Harry Potter Disney theme park ride. Quotage: …Universal Creative never actually got the opportunity to present their proposal to J.K. Rowling. Why for? Because — when they approached Rowling’s reps to set up …read more!

Scotland hopes Harry’s popularity can be turned into a draw for tourists.

UK’s Telegraph comments on the book that toppled Order of the Phoenix from the #1 spot on the best seller’s list, as well as on a new diet plan: Some of you might be wondering by now if it would really be possible to lose weight on the Harry Potter diet. I can assure you …read more!

We’ve received this tip from multiple TLC readers (including Carol and Donna), and can now finally provide a link to the correct issue – stop by your newstand to pick up this month’s Biography for an article on J.K. Rowling. Thanks to our readers for keeping us informed!

This Nancy cartoon showcases the return appeal of the Harry Potter series.

iharrypotter.net has yet another set report from the filming of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Thanks, Jim!

iharrypotter.net has a new report from the set of PoA. Thanks for the tip, Richard!

From CBBC Newround: Many people reckoned the hefty 636-page book would be split into two films, so Potter fans wouldn’t be disappointed by losing their favourite scenes. But sources say Steve Kloves, who adapted the first three books, has been asked to make a single two-and-a-half-hour film. If the final cut is to indeed be …read more!