Coming soon from PS Publishing is The Mysteries of the Faceless King, the first of two volumes collecting the best of Darrell Schweitzer's short fiction. Beautifully made, with a cover by the estimable Jason Van Hollander.

Also, an introduction by (cough) me. Here's how that begins:

Once upon a time . . .None of the stories collected herein begin with those words, though some come close. But they might as well. For Darrell Schweitzer writes a very traditional sort of story. His fiction is almost always fantasy, which is a mode nested deep in the roots of Story; usually horror, a mode as old as nightmares; and very often weird fantasy, a much more recent mode but one that is dear to his heart. Most could have been written a hundred years ago—or, with equal ease, a hundred years in the future. This is not a criticism. Timelessness is precisely what he is after.

PS Publishing has posted the entirety of the introduction online, preparatory to publication of the book sometime this month. So if you're curious as to what I said, you have only two options. You can buy the book. Or you can read the intro online for free.

But if you don't buy the book, you won't get the stories. You're in a quandary.

You can find the entire introductory essay here. Or you can just go to the PS Publishing website and wander about, marveling at how many of their books you want by clicking here.


And I should remind you . . .

The ebook of The Iron Dragon's Daughter, the first of three stand-alone fantasies in the Iron Dragons Trilogy, goes on sale tomorrow (Wednesday, April 1, 2020) for the one day only for only $1.99. That's a good deal. But only tomorrow and only in Canada and the US.

The tail light cover used to be a plastic Folgers can. I know because the label is still on it.

Just because you created a page on Facebook doesn’t mean it’s going to start magically bringing people to your site. In order for it to be effective you have to promote your page like you would your website. Here is a list of a few things you can do to get your page noticed.

It seems everyone is on Facebook these days. But it also seems that a good majority of those on Facebook have some very annoying habits they might not even realize is. Here is a list of 10 annoying Facebook habits.

It’s no secret that having great content on your site is the corner stone to getting visitors and keeping them interested. But what happens when you can’t come up with any ideas? It can be frustrating trying to come up with something you hope your visitors will like on a regular schedule if your mind is blank. Fortunate there are lots of places to find content ideas for your website. Here is a list of 11 places to look for website content ideas..................

If your currently running or thinking of running ads on Facebook, don’t advertise your Google plus account. It looks like Facebook has a hate on for Google plus, I can’t really blame them considering it’s their biggest competition and I think Facebook is getting more then a little worried about losing their number 1 spot in the social network scene.......

Before Facebook was king of social networking was MySpace. The last few years haven’t been good to the once giant social network, dropping to an estimated 70 million active users. The site itself has transformed from a personal hub of social activity to nothing short of an advertising billboard and virtually forgotten as a relic of the early 2000’s...............

Until now Facebook users haven’t had a lot of say or control over what they see in their news feeds. That’s all changed recently as Facebook launched a new subscribe button for its profile pages. This new feature allows Facebook to provide even more publicly available content for its users..................

Like Minecraft but looking for something a little different? Recently PC Gamer briefly reviewed a new game called Blockade Runner (Click here to see the PC Gamer review) essentially bringing something like Minecraft into space. Players currently are able to build their own spaceships, or space stations from scratch in much the same way Minecraft’s creative mode works, but in zero g. Unlike Minecraft however (unless your using a mod) you can attach different weapons to your creations and fly them around, blasting other ships and asteroids to pieces........................

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Josh Kelly suffered from epilepsy, a brain disorder that forced him to drop out of high school nine days before graduation. For nearly a decade, Kelly attended Idaho State University working toward a degree in geology, with his service dog, a black pit bull named Cletus, by his side. The pair would dutifully walk two miles both ways to catch the bus to campus.

Unfortunately, Kelly passed away in February just two classes shy of his degree. Nonetheless, ISU granted him a posthumous degree on May 10. In the young man's place, Kelly's tearful father, Terrell, walked across the stage with Cletus by his side and accepted the diploma.

White males make up the largest sector of the U.S. workforce and have, on average, always made the highest salaries. If we compare their salaries to those of women, ethnic minorities, the differently-abled, and LGBTQ+ persons, we see a large disparity between the wages of similarly-qualified candidates in the same fields. The gap is glaring, […]

The post Race, Gender, and LGBTQ+ wage gaps are real – and they end up costing us all appeared first on DiversityJobs.com.

One thing you should know about me is that I am from New York and I am half Italian. That means when I like something,…

Поднимите руку те, кто люто ненавидит принудительное ранжирование постов в френд-ленте Фейсбука! И не понимает, по какому принципу он работает. И почему вот этот тупой заплесневелый от старости пост показан вверху ленты, а вот этот шикарный свежак не показан вообще! Устав беситься от такой принудиловки, мы решили разобраться, как это работает. И оказалось, что ранжирование постов в ФБ зависит только лично от нас самих. И ещё от наших друзей, ага.

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The first of two episodes to celebrate the Festival of Residential Child Care 2017.

In this episode Debbie Nolan and Kristina Moodie (Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice) introduce the rationale behind, and findings of their 2016 research 'Between a rock and a hard place': responses to offending in residential childcare.

This enabled discussion with Sheila, Duncan, David and David, all of whom are residential childcare workers, on how far these findings aligned with their experiences of practice.

Key themes discussed:

Complexity in responding to offending in residential child care Supports to staff in doing so The dilemmas and tensions faced The recommendations made in the research to change practice.

Transcript of episode

Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

On the occasion of both Earth Day and World Intellectual Property Day, which this year centers on the theme of Innovation for a Green Future, we’d like to underline the importance of cultural heritage preservation as a response to the threats posed by climate change. In this post, we’ll also share some insights on how … Read More "Using CC Licenses and Tools to Share and Preserve Cultural Heritage in the Face of Climate Change"

The post Using CC Licenses and Tools to Share and Preserve Cultural Heritage in the Face of Climate Change appeared first on Creative Commons.

As most of us know, states across the U.S. can no longer rely on a defined fire season. This sobering truth is especially evident in California where the fire season is 70 days longer than it was 40 years ago, and fire ignitions in the state have greatly

This End of Project Report describes an innovative Transition to Work Programme for young people with autistic spectrum diagnoses and is the result of a pilot programme developed by Lothian Autistic Society (LAS) and Scottish Outdoor Education Centres (SOEC) and made possible through funding from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The pilot had the twin aims of developing employability skills and exploring the therapeutic value of the outdoors. 

Everyone needs to read this woman's insightful Facebook post amidst the whole college admission's scandal dominating our news feeds. 

PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, returns this week with another dual audio/video edition of our 217th episode.  In the news this week, we have for you information about the video game BAFTA nomination for the Harry Potter video game, more rumors about the split for the "Deathly Hallows" film.

 

Episode 217 — Show Us Your Face

Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com

Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizard World.

Many parents of autistic children face long battles to get their child the right education and support, despite the government introducing a new system two years ago that was meant to make things easier and less adversarial, according to a report.

Clusterfuck Nation For your reading pleasure Mondays and Fridays Support this blog by visiting Jim’s Patreon Page These are strange days, indeed. But in what alternative universe can anyone imagine Joe Biden actually making it through a presidential election campaign? The party he supposedly leads stuffed him into a broom closet last week after he gibbered more »

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How Trump Stole 2020: A Facebook LIVE Event — previewing Palast’s new book, which reveals how Trump’s already got the November election in the bag, featuring exclusive reports from the scene of the crime. Hosted by Thom Hartmann and incl. interviews with Barbara Arnwine, Lee Camp, Nomi Prins, David Cay Johnston, Dennis Bernstein, Cary Harrison, Josh Fox & more!

The post How Trump Stole 2020: A Facebook LIVE Event appeared first on Greg Palast.

A long time ago — roughly four decades — the world was introduced to Jedi knights, lightsabers, droids and the Force. Before long, elements of the space fantasy had an effect on real-life space technology.

The moon isn't "dead" after all: Newly discovered ridges on the moon's surface are leading scientists to think that the moon might have an active tectonic system.

On May 4, 2011, the first organized "Star Wars" Day celebration happened in Toronto. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!

An astronaut on board the International Space Station captured almost all of Mexico in a single shot while photographing planet Earth from inside the station's Cupola observatory.

Nickelodeon used its Kids' Choice Awards show broadcast to premiere the first footage of its trademark green slime floating on board the International Space Station.

Now that millions of Americans are isolated in their homes, everyone is using more energy during off-peak hours. Americans are getting more concerned with paying their growing electricity bills. Combined with the obvious environmental tolls of changing and increased at-home energy usage, paying a larger bill during times of economic uncertainty is enough to weigh on anyone’s heightened nerves. Inhabitat has rounded up some tips and tricks to help readers save energy (and money) at home during this time.[...]

A constant connection to nature pervades the Home by the Park, a newly completed single-family residence that faces a park in the South Indian city of Hubballi. Bangalore-based practice 4site architects designed the house to engage views of the adjacent park from multiple floors and vantage points, while bringing the lush greenery indoors with the creation of a rain courtyard and landscaped terraces. The abundant plantings not only give the house a sense of tranquility but also create a cooling microclimate to counteract the region’s tropical climate.[...]

Australian architect Chuck Anderson has created a beautiful, solar-powered floating villa that has us dreaming of brighter days. Anchored just north of Sydney’s Palm Beach, the Lilypad is meant for those travelers who are looking to spend a little down time on serene waters while staying true to their sustainable lifestyles.[...]

There’s never been a better time to grow your own herbs and veggies at home, but limited space is a common issue, especially in urban areas. In steps Rotofarm, the newest product from Australian-based company Bace, offering a compact indoor garden suitable for the kitchen counter complete with technology inspired by NASA.[...]

TAKE THAT!
Spruce up your next teleconference meeting with Ace Attorney backgrounds!
Perfect for adding a touch of legal proceedings to anything your agency does, or for having arguments about what those metal things with steps on them are called. pic.twitter.com/98N89kzymo

— Ace Attorney (@aceattorneygame) April 29, 2020

As even lawyers now work from home, and trials are now held via Zoom, I guess it would only be appropriate if they had a background that’s related to their job. And what background would that be other than the courtroom? But even if you’re not a lawyer, you can still use these Zoom backgrounds released last week by Capcom’s Ace Attorney, via Twitter. You can use the 2D background from the original trilogy, or opt for the 3D one from the more recent games.

Take that! And no objections, please.

(Image Credit: Ace Attorney/ Twitter)

More than six years after Facebook launched its ambitious Free Basics program to bring the Internet to the masses, the social network is back at it again with a new zero-rating initiative called Discover. The service, available as a mobile web and Android app, allows users to browse the Internet using free daily data caps. Facebook Discover is currently being tested in Peru in partnership

Even though you're living on some distant planet, there's no reason you can't look amazing!

It's good to know that even with advanced technology and space travel available, fashion remains sensible.

Frankly, 2016 has been an awful year. It has felt like every news cycle brings a new tragedy: black lives being taken from police brutality in Baton Rouge and Minneapolis, police being shot in Dallas, and ISIS attacks in Baghdad, Istanbul, Orlando, Brussels, and San Bernadino. Fear, hatred, and anger is the language of the … Continue reading "Songs for Peace: LxListening"

On this week's show I try and avoid all the heavy stuff about the team, the manager and all the rest. It's been done to death and nobody needs to hear it all again. So, for this episode I chat with the co-host of the Stadio Podcast, Ryan Hunn, about lots of stuff, including his show, podcasts in general including some recommendations, music, VAR and its use in the Premier League, former players as managers, Thierry Henry's appointment at Monreal Impact, Ian Wright's finishing and lots more.

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Would you like to leave the rat-race and replace your 9-5 with network marketing jobs? Here are 5 tips to financial freedom.

I have 3 Facebook advantages that I am going to share with you today. There is a very good chance that you have a Facebook account, if not I am very sure that, in time you will have one. You have to embrace the power that Facebook currently has.

Just ran into this gem at a Facebook group for entrepreneurs and employment opportunities.

Client: Hello! My business partner and I are seeking a couple of talented writers for a new online magazine we are creating. This would be an unpaid intern position, but you can work remotely and this would also be a great opportunity to gain some exposure and writing experience. Message me if you’re interested for details.

The comment section was breathtaking. I made some popcorn and refreshed it all night.

Amidst great economic and political pressure to reopen in the fall, American colleges and universities must choose between enormous risk and liability if they do open and bankruptcy if they do not. Colleges and universities are among the most vulnerable institutions to disease outbreaks and would serve as efficient grounds the spread of coronavirus as students on campus share close spaces. Students are in close contact in classes, dining halls, clubs, sports, dorms, parties, events, games, assemblies, and meetings. Students could bring the virus to campus upon arrival and bring it home during breaks and holidays. Schools are worried about lawsuits in the case of outbreaks on campus, adding to the risk of reopening in the fall. If schools choose not to reopen this fall, they could lose half of their revenue and ultimately not recover, either filing for bankruptcy or closing permanently. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are being hit the hardest by the financial burden of the pandemic and because African Americans are bearing a disproportionate share of the pandemic, school populations of HBCUs are more likely to be impacted by Covid-19. In response to political pressure from the GOP to reopen in the fall, schools are […]

いつも応援ありがとうございます。

いよいよ3月4日5日に10周年を飾る最後のＬＩＶＥ！10th Anniversary LIVE"GIG"2017-THE FINAL-が開催されます。
このライブは加藤和樹作詞・加藤和樹作詞作曲のみで構成された10周年集大成の2日間です。

両日ともチケット完売になっているため急遽、3月5日にはニコニコ動画にて初のＬＩＶＥ生配信をいたします。

まだ加藤和樹のＬＩＶＥを見たことがない方、今回のライブに残念ながら来れなかった方、観てコメントして楽しんでください。

 

【ニコニコ動画生配信】

3月5日16時より配信開始

http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv290796700

 

さらに加藤和樹がＭＣをつとめる「ＫＫチャンネル」ではチャンネル会員向けにLIVE本編中「KAZUKIだけカメラ」が発動！

LIVE中、ずっと加藤和樹さんだけを追い続けるカメラを視聴いただくことができます。PCの方は、2窓（2つプラウザを開いて）でお楽しみください。

 

【ニコ動ＫＫチャンネル・KAZUKIだけカメラ】

http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv291062812

 

お楽しみください！

 

 

◇■◇■ＴＨＥ　ＦＩＮＡＬのＱ＆Ａ情報◇■◇■

Q:物販はいつから始まりますか？
A:物販の時間は下記になります。

＜物販開始時間＞
◇3月4日（土）14：30～16：30
◇3月5日（日）13：30～15：30

 

※公演当日分在庫商品が無くなり次第物販は終了いたします。

※ＦＣに入会されると次回からのライブグッズは会員先行にてライブ当日までに自宅配送され、ライブ当日に並ばず欲しい商品が必ず手に入る特典がございますのでご利用ください。

Q.販売される商品は
A.グッズは下記になります。

 

＜ＴＨＥ　ＦＩＮＡＬグッズ＞
◇Tシャツ（カラー：黒×水色（蓄光つき）/サイズ：S.M.L)　3200円

※蓄光がついたＴシャツ。暗闇で光ります

◇Tシャツ（カラー：ネイビー×ピンク/サイズ：S.M.L)　3200円

◇タオルマフラー　2100円（ジャガード織・今治産）

 

◇ステンレスボトル　2300円

冷たい飲み物も温かい飲み物も持ち歩けるボトル（容量280ml)

 

＜Team Kグッズ＞
◇折りたたみ傘　3500円

ついに登場！待望の傘は晴雨兼用・傘袋は濡れたままバックインできる仕様です。

 

◇シューズから着替えまで入れられるマルチケース　男性用　1300円　女性用　1200円

旅先や学校行事などではシューズケースとして、さらにはたっぷりマチ付なので着替えなどの整理ケースとしても使える便利グッズ。

◇日めくりカレンダー「ＥＶＥＲＹＤＡＹ　ＫＡＺＵＫＩ」　2100円

加藤和樹歌詞を日めくりで楽しむカレンダー

 

＜旧商品＞

◇ブランケット（夏のクーラーのひざ掛けに！）　2000円
◇ライブバック（ライブから普段の買い物まで使えます！カラー：黒/赤）　3500円

＜その他＞
◇周年ライブ限定「ＫＡＺＵ★ＫＵＪＩ」　1口　400円　※1回５口まで引くことができます。
※この1年の分も追加し、約540種のPHOTO＋チェキなどがランダムに引け、同じ絵柄はなかなか出てこない“ＫＡＺＵ★ＫＵＪＩ”。
中には加藤和樹＆THE DRASTICS直筆サインパネル、
ライブ終演後本人との面会出来ちゃう券などのレア景品も入っています！

 

◇チャリティーステッカー
「Pray for KUMAMOTO」と書かれたステッカーを募金していただいた方にはお配りしています。

 

 

Q:ライブ時間はどのくらいですか？
A:ライブの時間は140分前後になります。

Q:注意事項はありますか？
A:
・光るもの、鳴り物は禁止しております。また、録音録画も禁止です。
・荷物の多い方は、予めコインロッカーなどにお預けください。
・前の人を押し出しする行為をしないようお願いいたします。

Q:物販は開場中、終演後でも購入できますか？
A:基本、購入できるようにしておりますが、数量が無くなり次第終了いたします。

Q:チケットAの引換はどこになりますか？
A:【ＶＯＩＣＥ受付】にて引換をいたします。入場前に必ず受け取ってから入場列に並んでください。

Q:当日券はありますか？
A:当日券の発売はございません。

Q:お花などを送りたいのですが。。。
A:今回はお花は会場の都合上お断りいたしております。

 

Q:プレゼントを渡したいのですが。。。
A:会場ロビーにプレゼント箱を用意しております。但し、本人に渡すまでに日数がかかりますので食べ物系などはお断りさせていただきます。