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Hunting Boar
Nov. 25th, 2008 01:52 amThis is why the appropriate methodsfor hunting wild boar are: 1) a twelve-foot spear with a sturdy crossbar, or 2) a high-powered rifle.
Nov. 25th, 2008
Hunting Boar
Nov. 25th, 2008 01:52 amThis is why the appropriate methodsfor hunting wild boar are: 1) a twelve-foot spear with a sturdy crossbar, or 2) a high-powered rifle.
Hunting Boar
Nov. 25th, 2008 01:52 amThis is why the appropriate methodsfor hunting wild boar are: 1) a twelve-foot spear with a sturdy crossbar, or 2) a high-powered rifle.
Hunting Boar
Nov. 25th, 2008 01:52 amThis is why the appropriate methodsfor hunting wild boar are: 1) a twelve-foot spear with a sturdy crossbar, or 2) a high-powered rifle.
Publisher Halts Acquisitions
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:37 amHere's an alarming bit of news from the publishing world:
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
HMH Places "Temporary" Halt on AcquisitionsIt’s been clear for months that it will be a not-so-merry holiday season for publishers, but at least one house has gone so far as to halt acquisitions. PW has learned that Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has asked its editors to stop buying books.
Josef Blumenfeld, v-p of communications for HMH, confirmed that the publisher has “temporarily stopped acquiring manuscripts” across its trade and reference divisions. The directive was given verbally to a handful of executives and, according to Blumenfeld, is “not a permanent change.” Blumenfeld, who hedged on when the ban might be lifted, said that the right project could still go to the editorial review board. He also maintained that the the decision is less about taking drastic measures than conducting good business.
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
Publisher Halts Acquisitions
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:37 amHere's an alarming bit of news from the publishing world:
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
HMH Places "Temporary" Halt on AcquisitionsIt’s been clear for months that it will be a not-so-merry holiday season for publishers, but at least one house has gone so far as to halt acquisitions. PW has learned that Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has asked its editors to stop buying books.
Josef Blumenfeld, v-p of communications for HMH, confirmed that the publisher has “temporarily stopped acquiring manuscripts” across its trade and reference divisions. The directive was given verbally to a handful of executives and, according to Blumenfeld, is “not a permanent change.” Blumenfeld, who hedged on when the ban might be lifted, said that the right project could still go to the editorial review board. He also maintained that the the decision is less about taking drastic measures than conducting good business.
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
Publisher Halts Acquisitions
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:37 amHere's an alarming bit of news from the publishing world:
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
HMH Places "Temporary" Halt on AcquisitionsIt’s been clear for months that it will be a not-so-merry holiday season for publishers, but at least one house has gone so far as to halt acquisitions. PW has learned that Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has asked its editors to stop buying books.
Josef Blumenfeld, v-p of communications for HMH, confirmed that the publisher has “temporarily stopped acquiring manuscripts” across its trade and reference divisions. The directive was given verbally to a handful of executives and, according to Blumenfeld, is “not a permanent change.” Blumenfeld, who hedged on when the ban might be lifted, said that the right project could still go to the editorial review board. He also maintained that the the decision is less about taking drastic measures than conducting good business.
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
Publisher Halts Acquisitions
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:37 amHere's an alarming bit of news from the publishing world:
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
HMH Places "Temporary" Halt on AcquisitionsIt’s been clear for months that it will be a not-so-merry holiday season for publishers, but at least one house has gone so far as to halt acquisitions. PW has learned that Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has asked its editors to stop buying books.
Josef Blumenfeld, v-p of communications for HMH, confirmed that the publisher has “temporarily stopped acquiring manuscripts” across its trade and reference divisions. The directive was given verbally to a handful of executives and, according to Blumenfeld, is “not a permanent change.” Blumenfeld, who hedged on when the ban might be lifted, said that the right project could still go to the editorial review board. He also maintained that the the decision is less about taking drastic measures than conducting good business.
I'm inclined to believe the agents more than the company, because I have heard of this thing before: it's what a publisher or magazine often does in the months or years before folding altogether. That's not a restful thought. At a time when writers, like everyone else, are in desperate need of making more money, the opportunities are drying up. And this is just the public tip of the iceberg: other publishers may well be cutting back quietly.
Does anyone else have additional news on publisher cutbacks?
Voices in the Silence
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haikujaguar has posted a sublime essay about the illusion of being alone and the reality of connection. Sometimes, when you think all is silent, you only need to tune in to the right channel.Voices in the Silence
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:49 amhaikujaguar has posted a sublime essay about the illusion of being alone and the reality of connection. Sometimes, when you think all is silent, you only need to tune in to the right channel.Voices in the Silence
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:49 amhaikujaguar has posted a sublime essay about the illusion of being alone and the reality of connection. Sometimes, when you think all is silent, you only need to tune in to the right channel.Voices in the Silence
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:49 amhaikujaguar has posted a sublime essay about the illusion of being alone and the reality of connection. Sometimes, when you think all is silent, you only need to tune in to the right channel.Regulate Greenhouse Gases
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:54 amIf you're worried about global warming and you want to do something about it, here's an opportunity:
Tell EPA to Regulate Greenhouse Gases Under the Clean Air Act
In response to the landmark Supreme Court ruling Massachusetts v. EPA, a high-profile case brought by the Center and our allies, the Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input on the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act -- a critically important step in solving the climate crisis.
Regulate Greenhouse Gases
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:54 amIf you're worried about global warming and you want to do something about it, here's an opportunity:
Tell EPA to Regulate Greenhouse Gases Under the Clean Air Act
In response to the landmark Supreme Court ruling Massachusetts v. EPA, a high-profile case brought by the Center and our allies, the Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input on the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act -- a critically important step in solving the climate crisis.
Regulate Greenhouse Gases
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:54 amIf you're worried about global warming and you want to do something about it, here's an opportunity:
Tell EPA to Regulate Greenhouse Gases Under the Clean Air Act
In response to the landmark Supreme Court ruling Massachusetts v. EPA, a high-profile case brought by the Center and our allies, the Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input on the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act -- a critically important step in solving the climate crisis.
Regulate Greenhouse Gases
Nov. 25th, 2008 10:54 amIf you're worried about global warming and you want to do something about it, here's an opportunity:
Tell EPA to Regulate Greenhouse Gases Under the Clean Air Act
In response to the landmark Supreme Court ruling Massachusetts v. EPA, a high-profile case brought by the Center and our allies, the Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input on the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act -- a critically important step in solving the climate crisis.
Here is an interesting tool that creates a word cloud from frequently used words on a website, in a file, or from pasted text. This is useful for writers if you're trying to figure out which words you use most often.
Here is an interesting tool that creates a word cloud from frequently used words on a website, in a file, or from pasted text. This is useful for writers if you're trying to figure out which words you use most often.
Here is an interesting tool that creates a word cloud from frequently used words on a website, in a file, or from pasted text. This is useful for writers if you're trying to figure out which words you use most often.
Here is an interesting tool that creates a word cloud from frequently used words on a website, in a file, or from pasted text. This is useful for writers if you're trying to figure out which words you use most often.
What I've been blogging about
Nov. 25th, 2008 11:36 amHere is a collage that shows what I've been blogging about.
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
What I've been blogging about
Nov. 25th, 2008 11:36 amHere is a collage that shows what I've been blogging about.
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
What I've been blogging about
Nov. 25th, 2008 11:36 amHere is a collage that shows what I've been blogging about.
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
What I've been blogging about
Nov. 25th, 2008 11:36 amHere is a collage that shows what I've been blogging about.
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
( What I've been journaling about )
What do you think -- is this a good representation?
Enough to live on
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:15 pmHere's an interesting essay about economics and the importance of having enough to live on. I prefer the idea of a guaranteed minimum income to a basic income. More interesting still is the concept of a social minimum.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
Enough to live on
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:15 pmHere's an interesting essay about economics and the importance of having enough to live on. I prefer the idea of a guaranteed minimum income to a basic income. More interesting still is the concept of a social minimum.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
Enough to live on
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:15 pmHere's an interesting essay about economics and the importance of having enough to live on. I prefer the idea of a guaranteed minimum income to a basic income. More interesting still is the concept of a social minimum.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
Enough to live on
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:15 pmHere's an interesting essay about economics and the importance of having enough to live on. I prefer the idea of a guaranteed minimum income to a basic income. More interesting still is the concept of a social minimum.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
In general, I think that a society which allows most or all of its members to live at least a tolerable life may be considered successful, whereas a society that does not is less successful. When people's basic needs are met, they're less inclined toward mischief and violence than if they are afraid for their personal safety, food supply, job, home, or political freedom. Systems that allow large amounts of human suffering, particularly when combined with large amounts of human indifference, tend to end badly.
The world is full of ruins. The people who once lived in those places probably thought their civilizations were terrific too.
Six Nice Things
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:36 pmI got this from ayoub:
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.
ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)
ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.
shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.
minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.
stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.
ayoub:Reply to this by saying something nice about 6 people on your friend's list. (Any six, but just 6) It doesn't matter if I know them or not. Just tell me something you like about them. When you reply to this I will say something nice about 6 more people on my list. There is no order to this, if you are on my friend's list, I like you so it will be as random as I choose. Eventually I will have said something nice about all of you. Then you post it and do the same thing on your journal. And then they post it and then they post it and eventually everyone will have had something nice said about them. It's like an LJ explosion of niceness, and as you know, I'm all about the nice! So let's have a little fun!
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.Six Nice Things
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:36 pmI got this from ayoub:
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.
ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)
ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.
shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.
minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.
stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.
ayoub:Reply to this by saying something nice about 6 people on your friend's list. (Any six, but just 6) It doesn't matter if I know them or not. Just tell me something you like about them. When you reply to this I will say something nice about 6 more people on my list. There is no order to this, if you are on my friend's list, I like you so it will be as random as I choose. Eventually I will have said something nice about all of you. Then you post it and do the same thing on your journal. And then they post it and then they post it and eventually everyone will have had something nice said about them. It's like an LJ explosion of niceness, and as you know, I'm all about the nice! So let's have a little fun!
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.Six Nice Things
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:36 pmI got this from ayoub:
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.
ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)
ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.
shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.
minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.
stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.
ayoub:Reply to this by saying something nice about 6 people on your friend's list. (Any six, but just 6) It doesn't matter if I know them or not. Just tell me something you like about them. When you reply to this I will say something nice about 6 more people on my list. There is no order to this, if you are on my friend's list, I like you so it will be as random as I choose. Eventually I will have said something nice about all of you. Then you post it and do the same thing on your journal. And then they post it and then they post it and eventually everyone will have had something nice said about them. It's like an LJ explosion of niceness, and as you know, I'm all about the nice! So let's have a little fun!
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.Six Nice Things
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:36 pmI got this from ayoub:
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.
ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)
ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.
shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.
minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.
stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.
ayoub:Reply to this by saying something nice about 6 people on your friend's list. (Any six, but just 6) It doesn't matter if I know them or not. Just tell me something you like about them. When you reply to this I will say something nice about 6 more people on my list. There is no order to this, if you are on my friend's list, I like you so it will be as random as I choose. Eventually I will have said something nice about all of you. Then you post it and do the same thing on your journal. And then they post it and then they post it and eventually everyone will have had something nice said about them. It's like an LJ explosion of niceness, and as you know, I'm all about the nice! So let's have a little fun!
haikujaguar is my heart-sister and we've known each other for years. In many ways our writing careers have developed together; we enjoy encouraging each other. I love looking at her art and watching the characters and settings come to life.ozarque is a master linguist. From her I study what I call "smarting up" -- the art of taking a complex, sophisticated topic and rendering it in terms that a reasonably careful reader can understand and apply in some useful fashion. (Contrast this with "dumbing down" which takes the same topic and reduces it to useless trivia.)ellenmillion handles a bunch of different projects including Torn World and EMG-zine. I enjoy working with her because she's fun and she collects people with complementary talents. Plus she's a talented artist who's done a really great job illustrating some of my writing.shadesong is a writer and one of the most successful people I know when it comes to cyberfunded creativity. I like watching to see what she'll come up with next. She also posts about her family life, so through her I've come to know her smart and bouncy daughter Elayna.minor_architect is one of my more devoted fans, particularly when it comes to the poetry fishbowl. I love all the people who put beans on my table! Also she has a knack for giving really good prompts.stryck keeps me on my toes and widens my perspective.The Meanest Fish in the World
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:41 pmI've come across several references to these little monsters, but this is the first really detailed article I've found about the candiru. It is not for the squeamish. Writers desiring to torment their characters may find it very useful.
The Meanest Fish in the World
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:41 pmI've come across several references to these little monsters, but this is the first really detailed article I've found about the candiru. It is not for the squeamish. Writers desiring to torment their characters may find it very useful.
The Meanest Fish in the World
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:41 pmI've come across several references to these little monsters, but this is the first really detailed article I've found about the candiru. It is not for the squeamish. Writers desiring to torment their characters may find it very useful.
The Meanest Fish in the World
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:41 pmI've come across several references to these little monsters, but this is the first really detailed article I've found about the candiru. It is not for the squeamish. Writers desiring to torment their characters may find it very useful.
Last night after the feast, we were chatting with a friend. The discussion turned to asteroid impacts and suitable ways of diverting them. I came up with a new science fiction idea. And Brianna said, "I hear little voices screaming in your head already."
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Last night after the feast, we were chatting with a friend. The discussion turned to asteroid impacts and suitable ways of diverting them. I came up with a new science fiction idea. And Brianna said, "I hear little voices screaming in your head already."
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Last night after the feast, we were chatting with a friend. The discussion turned to asteroid impacts and suitable ways of diverting them. I came up with a new science fiction idea. And Brianna said, "I hear little voices screaming in your head already."
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Last night after the feast, we were chatting with a friend. The discussion turned to asteroid impacts and suitable ways of diverting them. I came up with a new science fiction idea. And Brianna said, "I hear little voices screaming in your head already."
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Yeah. That's me: the author you don't want to be locked in a dark cranium with.
Diversity in Speculative Fiction
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:46 pmHere's a thoughtful article about diversity in F&SF, with attention to Spanish and African-American branches. Recommended reading is included. I've read Dark Matter, by the way, and will heartily add my recommendation to that one.
Diversity in Speculative Fiction
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:46 pmHere's a thoughtful article about diversity in F&SF, with attention to Spanish and African-American branches. Recommended reading is included. I've read Dark Matter, by the way, and will heartily add my recommendation to that one.
Diversity in Speculative Fiction
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:46 pmHere's a thoughtful article about diversity in F&SF, with attention to Spanish and African-American branches. Recommended reading is included. I've read Dark Matter, by the way, and will heartily add my recommendation to that one.
Diversity in Speculative Fiction
Nov. 25th, 2008 12:46 pmHere's a thoughtful article about diversity in F&SF, with attention to Spanish and African-American branches. Recommended reading is included. I've read Dark Matter, by the way, and will heartily add my recommendation to that one.
If you write, don't church.
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:38 pmHere's a bizarre account of a writer kicked out of church for writing.
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
If you write, don't church.
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:38 pmHere's a bizarre account of a writer kicked out of church for writing.
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
If you write, don't church.
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:38 pmHere's a bizarre account of a writer kicked out of church for writing.
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
If you write, don't church.
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:38 pmHere's a bizarre account of a writer kicked out of church for writing.
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
Um ... aren't sinners supposed to be the ones in need of church?
America Fails Youths
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:41 pmThis article is a devastating criticism of how America's fragmenting and oppressive culture is harming youths. I'm particularly intrigued because it covers flaws perpetrated by both neoliberal (explicitly named) and neoconservative (implied in some descriptions) movements.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
America Fails Youths
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:41 pmThis article is a devastating criticism of how America's fragmenting and oppressive culture is harming youths. I'm particularly intrigued because it covers flaws perpetrated by both neoliberal (explicitly named) and neoconservative (implied in some descriptions) movements.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
America Fails Youths
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:41 pmThis article is a devastating criticism of how America's fragmenting and oppressive culture is harming youths. I'm particularly intrigued because it covers flaws perpetrated by both neoliberal (explicitly named) and neoconservative (implied in some descriptions) movements.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
America Fails Youths
Nov. 25th, 2008 03:41 pmThis article is a devastating criticism of how America's fragmenting and oppressive culture is harming youths. I'm particularly intrigued because it covers flaws perpetrated by both neoliberal (explicitly named) and neoconservative (implied in some descriptions) movements.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
Allow me to simplify: Legal minors have little if any power; therefore, if youths are collectively a problem, it is the fault of the adults with whom such power resides.
Safe Shopping for Kids
Nov. 25th, 2008 07:25 pmI was deeply perturbed by this post from Illinois PIRG:
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.
We release our annual toy safety report today, and not a moment too soon!
Last week, at the behest of the Bush administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission -- the agency charged with keeping toys and other products safe -- announced they would let manufacturers ignore Congress and allow them to sell toys laden with toxic phthalates until they run out.
You helped us pass the bill to get these toys out of stores and out of the hands of children. Don't let them roll back this landmark piece of legislation.
Send an e-mail today to the CPSC. Tell them to protect kids, not chemical companies.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
The ban on children's toys containing phthalates was the centerpiece of the landmark Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act legislation that you helped pass in August. That law very clearly stated that all toys with over-the-limit levels of phthalates would need to be off store shelves by February, 2009.
In fact, our toy safety report found plenty of toys that exceeded the phthalate (and lead) limit.[1]
It's bad enough that shoppers need to be on the lookout for dangerous toys this holiday season. If the Bush administration gets its way, manufacturers will keep selling existing toxic toys until they run out.
That could take years.
We're fighting back.
Please take a moment and urge the CPSC to protect kids, not toxic chemical companies like Exxon Mobil.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
Sincerely,
Brian Imus
Illinois PIRG State Director
BrianI@illinoispirg.org
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org
P.S. You can download the report on our Web site.
[1] The new law limits these phthalates to a total of less than 0.6 percent by weight in toys. Our EPA-certified lab tests found one toy that was nearly half phthalates, nearly 47 percent toxic chemicals.
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.
Safe Shopping for Kids
Nov. 25th, 2008 07:25 pmI was deeply perturbed by this post from Illinois PIRG:
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.
We release our annual toy safety report today, and not a moment too soon!
Last week, at the behest of the Bush administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission -- the agency charged with keeping toys and other products safe -- announced they would let manufacturers ignore Congress and allow them to sell toys laden with toxic phthalates until they run out.
You helped us pass the bill to get these toys out of stores and out of the hands of children. Don't let them roll back this landmark piece of legislation.
Send an e-mail today to the CPSC. Tell them to protect kids, not chemical companies.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
The ban on children's toys containing phthalates was the centerpiece of the landmark Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act legislation that you helped pass in August. That law very clearly stated that all toys with over-the-limit levels of phthalates would need to be off store shelves by February, 2009.
In fact, our toy safety report found plenty of toys that exceeded the phthalate (and lead) limit.[1]
It's bad enough that shoppers need to be on the lookout for dangerous toys this holiday season. If the Bush administration gets its way, manufacturers will keep selling existing toxic toys until they run out.
That could take years.
We're fighting back.
Please take a moment and urge the CPSC to protect kids, not toxic chemical companies like Exxon Mobil.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
Sincerely,
Brian Imus
Illinois PIRG State Director
BrianI@illinoispirg.org
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org
P.S. You can download the report on our Web site.
[1] The new law limits these phthalates to a total of less than 0.6 percent by weight in toys. Our EPA-certified lab tests found one toy that was nearly half phthalates, nearly 47 percent toxic chemicals.
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.
Safe Shopping for Kids
Nov. 25th, 2008 07:25 pmI was deeply perturbed by this post from Illinois PIRG:
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.
We release our annual toy safety report today, and not a moment too soon!
Last week, at the behest of the Bush administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission -- the agency charged with keeping toys and other products safe -- announced they would let manufacturers ignore Congress and allow them to sell toys laden with toxic phthalates until they run out.
You helped us pass the bill to get these toys out of stores and out of the hands of children. Don't let them roll back this landmark piece of legislation.
Send an e-mail today to the CPSC. Tell them to protect kids, not chemical companies.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
The ban on children's toys containing phthalates was the centerpiece of the landmark Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act legislation that you helped pass in August. That law very clearly stated that all toys with over-the-limit levels of phthalates would need to be off store shelves by February, 2009.
In fact, our toy safety report found plenty of toys that exceeded the phthalate (and lead) limit.[1]
It's bad enough that shoppers need to be on the lookout for dangerous toys this holiday season. If the Bush administration gets its way, manufacturers will keep selling existing toxic toys until they run out.
That could take years.
We're fighting back.
Please take a moment and urge the CPSC to protect kids, not toxic chemical companies like Exxon Mobil.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
Sincerely,
Brian Imus
Illinois PIRG State Director
BrianI@illinoispirg.org
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org
P.S. You can download the report on our Web site.
[1] The new law limits these phthalates to a total of less than 0.6 percent by weight in toys. Our EPA-certified lab tests found one toy that was nearly half phthalates, nearly 47 percent toxic chemicals.
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.
Safe Shopping for Kids
Nov. 25th, 2008 07:25 pmI was deeply perturbed by this post from Illinois PIRG:
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.
We release our annual toy safety report today, and not a moment too soon!
Last week, at the behest of the Bush administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission -- the agency charged with keeping toys and other products safe -- announced they would let manufacturers ignore Congress and allow them to sell toys laden with toxic phthalates until they run out.
You helped us pass the bill to get these toys out of stores and out of the hands of children. Don't let them roll back this landmark piece of legislation.
Send an e-mail today to the CPSC. Tell them to protect kids, not chemical companies.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
The ban on children's toys containing phthalates was the centerpiece of the landmark Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act legislation that you helped pass in August. That law very clearly stated that all toys with over-the-limit levels of phthalates would need to be off store shelves by February, 2009.
In fact, our toy safety report found plenty of toys that exceeded the phthalate (and lead) limit.[1]
It's bad enough that shoppers need to be on the lookout for dangerous toys this holiday season. If the Bush administration gets its way, manufacturers will keep selling existing toxic toys until they run out.
That could take years.
We're fighting back.
Please take a moment and urge the CPSC to protect kids, not toxic chemical companies like Exxon Mobil.
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org/action/product-safety/protect-kids?id4=ES
Sincerely,
Brian Imus
Illinois PIRG State Director
BrianI@illinoispirg.org
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org
P.S. You can download the report on our Web site.
[1] The new law limits these phthalates to a total of less than 0.6 percent by weight in toys. Our EPA-certified lab tests found one toy that was nearly half phthalates, nearly 47 percent toxic chemicals.
I think the most effective response is to hit them where they live: in the pocketbook. Send a message they'll understand. Dear Megacorps, I'm sorry to hear that you can't afford to make safe toys. I'll be shopping elsewhere, like here:
Planet Happy Kids
Childtrek Natural Toys
Organic Toybox
Fat Brain Toys
Huge blog list of nontoxic toys
Another blog list of bath toys
Safe toy blog
You might even mention to the safe companies why they got your business. Remember that every dollar you spend is a little green folding vote. Don't give those to companies with detestable practices. Give them to companies whose business ethics meet your standards.