It's 1:00AM, and I just came across this paper from 2006. I haven't done more than just browse through it, but I thought members of this group might be...
May 23, 2007 QUICK TAKES Publishers report drop in book sales From Reuters Americans bought $24.2 billion worth of books in 2006, slightly less than the...
It would be nice to know what rise there is in the amount of reading people are still doing, even if doesn't involve a $ exchange. I'm thinking of blogs,...
Lynda Williams
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May 25, 2007 3:04 pm
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I agree that a lot of reading -- and writing! -- is being done online these days. Here's another factor: Has anybody else wondered whether a large part of any ...
Nice to see a Windstorm Creative title mentioned. My kids talk about global warming a lot. Hot topic (pardon the pun). Windstorm Creative is the second...
The Okal Rel Universe is featured in the Edge podcast of the week. Go direct to http://www.edgewebsite.com/podcast.html (might take a moment to start after you...
Lynda Williams
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Jun 14, 2007 3:49 pm
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G'day, I was saddened by the death of Mr. Wizard. I had watched his program when I was a teen. Yes, I'm that old. :-) However, going to his site, I noticed...
The Wombat
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Jun 14, 2007 4:27 pm
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At a local elementary school I participated in a Physics Day in May. I didn't mention RFF directly there, but the company newsletter report says this: ...
Love, Andrew E., Jr.
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Jun 19, 2007 11:42 pm
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Sounds wonderful, Andy. Jim ... From: rff@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rff@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Love, Andrew E., Jr. Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:42 PM ...
Greg Bear will be on the Daily Show tonight (http://www.dailyshownews.com/2007/06/greg_bear.html & http://www.gregbear.com/index2.cfm). Hope he mentions...
Love, Andrew E., Jr.
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Jun 21, 2007 1:48 pm
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Watched the re-broadcast this evening at 8:00 Eastern time. Bear was great! Mary R-S ... From: Love, Andrew E., Jr. <Andrew.Love@...> To:...
July 09, 2007 Director David Yates leads the cast of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix through their dark days with a light touch By Cindy White It's...
Here's my Balticon presentation "Learning Physics w/Niven" http://www.larryniven.org/niven_phys.shtml for those interested in seeing it. "Space Camp" with the...
Love, Andrew E., Jr.
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Jul 12, 2007 8:58 pm
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Dear All: I'm writing now to let you know about a new program that will premiere on WREK radio (91.1 FM) in Atlanta on Sunday, July 22, from 7-9 pm. The...
Announcing a writing contest for science fiction, fantasy, and related genre: 2007 NATIONAL FANTASY FAN FEDERATION (N3F) AMATEUR SHORT STORY CONTEST Story...
I need some help. A Spokane WA friend sends: SpoCon has selected, as their official charity, to support the Spokane Public Schools. Funds will be used to...
They should talk to the people who ran Bucconneer and who do Balticon; they regularly give books to the Baltimore City school district, and usually choose RIF...
Famous historical romance writer Alice Borchardt has died in Houston TX of cancer at age 67. Her sad death occured on July 24th. She was the older sister of...
I'd like to thank James Gunn for mentioning my young adult novel, Islands, in his earlier posting. Islands provides readers a glimpse of a possible future,...
Can you send one to three copies to the Golden Ducks for consideration? Lindalee Stuckey Golden Duck Awards 3S123 Mulberry Lane Glen Ellyn, IL 60137...
Here's my own new contribution: Here's a newer blurb! SKY HORIZON is the first book in a new series for young adults - and for adults who feel young. Turning ...
David Brin
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Aug 11, 2007 7:19 pm
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Dear Ms. Stuckey, Thank you for your message. I would be honored to send you 1-3 copies of the book when it is published in September. Sincerely, Jacob Sackin...
Hi We have three (3) adult memberships and one child membership available for sale, as we are not going to make it to Japan :(. Full voting rights. Please...
Here is a recent article that claims that scientific research was framed (or swayed) by fictional narratives. Works by Arthur C. Clarke, Larry Niven, and...
I tried Web Blender and redid the Golden Duck Web Page. I was hoping to put it up before NASFIC but couldn't do it. I know there are parts I still want to add...
I have not read this article from the February 2007 issue of the BULLETIN OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & SOCIETY, bit it might make for interesting discussion in a...
Unfortunately it costs $15 for one-day access to the article. I can't find how much it costs to subscribe, the link on How To Subscribe doesn't lead to that...
