OK, I've been talking about my book on Greece and energy/climate policy that helps fight austerity. It is now available. Free e-book "No Hair Shirts Energy & Climate Policy for Greece". A4, the size most of the world does home and office printing at: [link] . Letter - the size North America does most home/office printing at: [link]
Very early in the book I discuss policies that could provide partial immediate relief from the pain of austerity. They are not magic or anything. Full relief requires comprehensive policy, not just policy in energy and climate. But anything that help immediately, even if the relief is partial, is worthwhile in Greece at this time.
Goodreads Giveaway over yonder... [link]
Hey, my employer is having a "Christmas in July" friends and family online event. See my profile for url and Promo Code :)
Also, my sample sale is coming up, so if you want me to look for a single item for super cheap, let me know. No guarantees, we never know what will be on offer, but the deals are amazing.
Whedon-inspired improv show next Tuesday, 7/14, in Chapel Hill, NC. (for my & Zenkitty's birthday!) Should also have a streaming link eventually & will share that, too.
Yo, SEATTLE! We've got Sunil coming into town, and are looking at SUSHI on SUNDAY 8/16.
Please pop over to F2F for planning and head count and ALL THAT JAZZHANDS.
Seattle peeps: last call for Sushi With Sunil.
F2F for my head counting, plz.
Sox namechecked B.org in her Acknowledgements...Plan World Domination continues!
Would folks please help spread the word on a cool grown-up coloring book Kickstarter? I want them to be successful, because 1) friends with a cool project, and 2) they have ~future plans~ involving work with me.
Thanks!
Over in the Gaming thread they have very strange mating habits we're trying out something new. After 22 games of Battlestar Galactica, we've broken out a new game, a card game called Race for the Galaxy. This is a card game, where each player is trying to build up a layout (representing a space empire) that will earn them the most victory points. Obviously, being a card game, there's a fair amount of luck involved; but there's also wide scope for meaningful decision-making, and multiple viable strategies. (It is one of my favourite games; Biyi and I have probably played it more than any other game.)
We've run one game so far. It took about 21 days to play through. I'm in the pricess of putting together Game 2, and we have one slot left. Anyone who thinks they might like to try it out, drop me a line. I'm happy to answer any questions and to take sign-ups. You don't need to own the game, I'll provide all the info you need and take an active role in explaining what's going on. In addition, scans of every card in the game are available online: [link]
If you've ever wondered what actually goes on in the Gaming thread, now's your chance. First in, first served.
I'm talking about wings and flight and inventors (other than that daVinci guy) who dreamed of soaring, over at iO9 today: [link]
