Tonight:
The World Wide Word Radio Network Presents the next installment of The Eclectic Word on Friday, November 2, at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST, where poet and journalist Victor D. Infante will discuss the contemporary short story with writers Jeff DeRego and Rachel Kann. Expect a freewheeling, wide-ranging discussion that will go into the value of narrative, writers using new technology and a bit about poetry and hip-hop. You really don't want to miss this one.
The Eclectic Word, an Internet radio show that delves into literature's fringe with poets, satirists, alternative journalists and even (gasp!) bloggers, stepping off the beaten path of literature, taking a close look at the odd, the eccentric and the cutting-edge. Shows are available for streaming shortly after the live program has ended.
Future shows:
On Friday, November 16, at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST, we'll be joine dby poets Derrick Brown and Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz.
Tomorrow:
If you are anywhere within a reasonable drive of New York City next weekend, here's where you need to be:
Victor D. Infante hosts a night of readers from The November 3rd Club, an online literary journal of political writing, including Tony Brown, Jane Cassady, Brian Dauth, Lea Deschenes, Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, Gary Hoare, Lynne Procope, Skip Shea, Jackie Sheeler, Rachel McKibbens, Michael Cirelli and Patricia Smith.
The Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery, New York, NY 10012
212.614.0505
Saturday, November 3rd
6 to 8 p.m.
Admission: $7
Remember the Secret Santa Exchange?
If not, then this is a reminder: Anyone interested in exchanging small presents with other Buffistas during the holiday season, email me at my profile address with your Buffista name and a snail-mail location to which people can send your loot.
Please try to email me by November 9. I'll match names and send out notices by November 11, to allow for lots of present buying/making and mailing time.
Your truly,
Tiny Jewish not-Santa
I'm today's unshelved comic...which also mentions Buffistas. Surreal, right? I'm totally ordering a signed copy, yo.
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Contract work op -
Our marketing people are looking for referrals for writers who specialize in the web. Background on what they're asking:
As you may know, we are redesigning our global web site and will eventually rework all the current content. I need recommendations on good writers who have specific experience in writing web site content (preferably business to business) for high-quality companies. The writers (and I'll need more than one) can be based anywhere in the U.S. -- they just need to have deep experience in this medium and be stand-out talent. We have a budget dedicated to writing for the web project, and we want to hire the best. Do you have any recommendations?
If this is you, or someone you know, ping me at my profile.
There will be a firefly watch and post starting in about half an hour with the pilot episode "Serenity" over in the firefly thread.
:waves:
I am notoriously Very Bad At Posting Christmas Cards. Bigtime.
However, once every decade or so, I not only buy the cards, I not only write the cards - I actually
post
the cards.
This seems to be one of those years. So if you'd like to take the chance and send me your snailmail address, there's a distinct possibility that you might get a Christmas card from Bangkok. I'm not promising, but - I have purchased cards, I have started to write cards, I intend to post cards. One of those cards could be coming to YOU, if you so wish.
Anyone? Bueller?
my email addy: thingsinvisibletosee at gmail dot com
Attention Buffista parents - yet another massive toy recall:
Millions of Chinese-made toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found they contain a chemical that converts into a powerful date rape drug when ingested. Two children in the United States and three in Australia were hospitalized after swallowing the beads.
In the United States, the toy goes by the name Aqua Dots, a highly popular holiday toy distributed by Toronto-based Spin Master Toys. They are called Bindeez in Australia, where they were named toy of the year at an industry function earlier this year.
Scientists say a chemical coating on the beads, when ingested, metabolizes into the so-called date rape drug gamma hydroxy butyrate. When eaten, the compound - made from common and easily available ingredients - can induce unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death.
Allyson has made a proposal that we, as a board, support [link] in support of the WGA strike. You can read that proposal here:
Allyson "Bureaucracy 4: Like Job. No, really, just like Job" Nov 9, 2007 11:22:49 am PST
We are currently discussing whether or not this needs to go to a vote in Bureaucracy.
Dana has suggested a compromise here: Dana "Bureaucracy 4: Like Job. No, really, just like Job" Nov 9, 2007 11:37:17 am PST
Aurelia has suggested another here: aurelia "Bureaucracy 4: Like Job. No, really, just like Job" Nov 9, 2007 11:52:22 am PST
Several others have suggested just putting it to a regular vote. Jon B. "Bureaucracy 4: Like Job. No, really, just like Job" Nov 9, 2007 12:04:30 pm PST
Please visit Bureaucracy if you have an opinion.
F2F Jumpstart...
So I just watched Jessica's "Fucking Great" vid from the SF F2F the year before last and got all nostalgic. Since there aren't any current mini-F2Fs being discussed in thread, just thought I'd throw out a lure to see if anyone's ready to get back into planning mode for the annual F2F...if we want to have one in the Midwest this spring, we need to figure out the details soon to get a good deal on the hotel/Prom. We need to be booked before the New Year if at all possible.
Let the pimping resume?
