Just for Fun

My desktop is littered with at least three empty Altoids tins. They’re too cool and neat to throw away, but they do tend build up. I used them for storing small things like twist ties that I don’t want my cats eating, but here is a good list of options for whatever your lifestyle:
http://artofmanliness.com/2011/01/30/22-manly-ways-to-reuse-an-altoids-tin/

My sister gave me this link to a graphical representation of the history of genre works. It’s fascinating to follow one line through the ages:
http://scimaps.org/submissions/7-digital_libraries/maps/thumbs/024_LG.jpg
Promoting

A company has come up with a way to revolutionize ebook signings that might signal a revolution in how book signings can occur. I see Skype plus this meaning authors can do book signings anywhere and readers can get that moment to talk to their favorite authors and walk away with their ebook signed.
http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/march/214393/Locals-invent-place-for-authors-signature-on-eBooks

Reading

A speculative fiction author speaks out against the marginalization of science fiction, fantasy, and horror books on the BBC:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2011/mar/11/science-fiction-war-of-the-books-worlds

Science

One step forward and two steps back. Medical research is discovering that previously mocked treatments may have some benefits after all. Here’s a list of five ones that are on the outer edges of what’s considered medicine:
http://www.livescience.com/12984-5-wacky-good-health.html

A look at what defines a cyborg in the eyes of society and whether cyborgs are already a part of our lives, maybe even you and me:
http://www.innovationnewsdaily.com/the-future-is-here-cyborgs-walk-among-us-1719/

Writing

Juliette Wade offers a look at POV from an anthropologist’s perspective that might open some eyes to the possibilities:
http://talktoyouniverse.blogspot.com/2011/03/ttyu-retro-crazy-anthropologists-view.html