As a resident of Illinois, I can’t participate in the Amazon Affiliates program due to a law passed in the state awhile back that was supposed to protect brick-and-mortar businesses from online businesses that didn’t charge Illinois tax. I thought maybe that might have changed since there had been some stories about the law being ruled unconstitutional, but not according to this newly updated boilerplate from the Amazon Affiliates page. I still get their emails, I just have to keep hoping this will change someday. In addition, if at any time following your enrollment in the Program you become a…
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This year’s science fiction books are going to rock. John Scalzi returns to the Old Man’s War universe, there’s a brand new Neil Gaiman novel, and Stephen King’s long-awaited sequel to The Shining. Plus brand new books from Austin Grossman, Nalo Hopkinson, Christopher Priest, Diana Gabaldon, Robert J. Sawyer, Joe Hill… and J.R.R. Tolkien? via All the Essential Science Fiction and Fantasy Books That Are Coming in 2013 So here’s a list of things for me to think about reading this year instead!
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How many of these books have you read? How many would you like to read? I’ve read a small fraction of the books on this list, but a whole lot more authors and books are missing in action. Admittedly, this list is pretty heavy on British authors. Selected by the Guardian’s Review team and a panel of expert judges, this list includes only novels – no memoirs, no short stories, no long poems – from any decade and in any language. Originally published in thematic supplements – love, crime, comedy, family and self, state of the nation, science fiction and…
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I hear this song a lot on Krypton Radio (it's a Christmas song by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, currently on the International Space Station). Embedded Link Video Watch solar system and space shuttle launch videos online at Space.com. View exclusive outer space, science interviews, earth and astronomy videos. Google+: View post on Google+
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Things Done Tidied house with David for Wednesday’s cleaning ladies Cleaned out a couple of boxes in basement and reorganized a bit Repacked Christmas ornaments in a bigger tub (except for Mom’s figurines) Hung out with friends online listening to music, because laughter is GOOD FOR YOU Hugged my husband David because I love him very much Did my oral care stuff Listened to even more music, which makes me happeh Collected more items for donation or disposal YAY Tweeted to an astronaut, IN SPACE, about the song he recorded IN SPACE Things Left Undone Church website and Facebook page…
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If you're a geek, a gamer, into science fiction, or hang out on virtual worlds, you can find your personal soundtrack at Krypton Radio.http://www.kryptonradio.com/ Embedded Link Krypton Radio Superhearing for your Secret Identity Google+: View post on Google+
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Things Done Uploaded Christmas pictures to the St Nick’s Facebook page Dinner with Mitch and Gloria, played with my doggie schniece, Rosie Went to church and sang, sang, sang. Choir mistress cracked the whip! Did all my post-op oral care stuff morning and evening Shhh! We’re growing bone. It’s like backfilling your gums, people Things Left Undone Work on new web graphic for St Nick’s website. Update blog, ditto Need pack away Christmas box and last of the ornaments Need reorganize boxes in basement Inspired by a Facebook post by Gillian Horvath; list accomplishments daily. Some days, getting out of…
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I hope the griefer kids are happy, they're getting lots of attention. Can't wait til they're back in school (likely college, less likely that theyre fullly employed) #SecondLife #Griefing Embedded Link There is no Second Ammendment in Second Life; Crimes & the Lack of Punishment Rosemist Isle (moderate) You might, once you’ve read this post, think I chose the location and photos for today as a counterpoint to my thoughts. The truth is that I immersed myself in the la… Google+: View post on Google+
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Time to go home, tra la. #fb