Two new Grist pieces. The first argues that the Waxman-Markey climate bill is NOT better than nothing, that it not only fails to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, but that it is not a basis for future real climate change. The second provides evidence that the leverage passing this will give the U.S. will be used to sabotage rather than advance international climate agreements.
Sunnydale Press
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New Gothic Charm School! Of New York, Lip Service, And Answering Reader Questions!
Aaaaand, I am now a blogger on the Lip Service webzine! (They're paying me in clothes! I win!)
Gothic Charm School stuff!
Of San Diego Comic-Con, Portland, And A Reader Suffering School Torments: [link]
The NYC tour diary blog at the Lip Service Webzine! [link]
I meant to post this days ago, but: We just got our first referral check from Powell's Books! So please do continue using the link on the links page -- it actually works.
If there are any freelance editors around, with experience, who are also fluent in Spanish, iUniverse is desperately seeking some. iUniverse is an online e-publisher that sells services to author who want to self-publish, including everything from book doctoring to standard copyediting to proofreading.
My profile address is good if you're interested. Email and I'll send you the name of the freelance coordinator there.
New post time at Gothic Charm School! Portland! New Gothic Charm School Merchandise! And When Not To Explain That You’re Not Wearing A Costume.
SF Bay Area peeps: Free bike sharing demonstration project in GG Park this Sunday. Could be fun. [link]
I'm not sure if the votes count for the grand prize, and I don't know if anyone outside Canada can vote, but...I entered this contest at IKEA for a room makeover. If you can, vote for my pink kitchen. I need counter space! I need storage! I need a stove that's on at the opposite end of the room from the sink.
Richard Castle is on Twitter with a nice hiatus mystery. (That looks to be ripped from the headlines.)