I think just about everyone that wants one has one, but if you don't and would like one. All you need to do is follow my blog and comment on this post and I'll send you an invite. I have 15 left...so it's first come first serve. I'll need an e-mail address to send the invite to. You can choose to post it in the comments (e-mail at whatever.com) or drop me a line a at geeksonfireblog at gmail.com with the name you used in your post and "wave invite" in the subject line and I'll send it straight away.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Google Wave invites
I think just about everyone that wants one has one, but if you don't and would like one. All you need to do is follow my blog and comment on this post and I'll send you an invite. I have 15 left...so it's first come first serve. I'll need an e-mail address to send the invite to. You can choose to post it in the comments (e-mail at whatever.com) or drop me a line a at geeksonfireblog at gmail.com with the name you used in your post and "wave invite" in the subject line and I'll send it straight away.
Tis The Season! #3: Child's Play
Another unique charity that I like a lot and thought I should share.
Since 2003, over 100,000 gamers worldwide have banded together through Child’s Play, a community based charity grown and nurtured from the game culture and industry. Over 5 million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since our inception.
This year, we have continued expanding across the country and the globe. With almost 70 partner hospitals and more arriving every month, you can be sure to find one from the map above that needs your help! You can choose to purchase requested items from their online retailer wish lists, or make a cash donation that helps out Child’s Play hospitals everywhere. Any items purchased through Amazon will be shipped directly to your hospital of choice, so please be sure to select their shipping address rather than your own.
When gamers give back, it makes a difference!
Since 2003, over 100,000 gamers worldwide have banded together through Child’s Play, a community based charity grown and nurtured from the game culture and industry. Over 5 million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since our inception.
This year, we have continued expanding across the country and the globe. With almost 70 partner hospitals and more arriving every month, you can be sure to find one from the map above that needs your help! You can choose to purchase requested items from their online retailer wish lists, or make a cash donation that helps out Child’s Play hospitals everywhere. Any items purchased through Amazon will be shipped directly to your hospital of choice, so please be sure to select their shipping address rather than your own.
When gamers give back, it makes a difference!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Book Review: The First Lord's Fury by Jim Butcher
Grab your helms, shields and swords, fantasy fans. In The First Lord’s Fury, Jim Butcher is taking you to war! In the 6th and final book in the Codex Alera series, Butcher not only takes you to war, but makes you laugh and cry along the way. The First Lord’s Fury is a very suitable ending to what I found to be a most enjoyable fantasy series. The Codex Alera series takes place several thousand years after a lost Roman legion found its way to another world and rebuilt a society. The novels’ setting, the realm of Alera, is therefore loosely based on ancient Roman culture. The story follows a young man named Tavi through his eventful life and The First Lord’s Fury is the ultimate conclusion of Tavi’s story. In the previous books, Tavi finds himself in impossible situations and relies upon his wit and support from loved ones to win the day. The First Lord’s Fury is no different in that respect. Where this book differs is that the weight that’s been placed upon Tavi has grown significantly. A feeling of utter desperation takes root in all the characters. People die, families are torn asunder, the realm is in total chaos, and everything depends on Tavi.....read the rest of my review on FantasyLiterature.com
The copy I used to review this book was sent to me by Berkley Publishing Group. It was released in the US(11/24/09)
Monday, December 7, 2009
Tis The Season! #2: Iraq Stars Inc.
Iraq Star Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the necessary reconstructive surgeries to assist war veterans recovering from physical and mental injuries. It's the Foundation's hope that reconstructive surgery will also help our veterans heal from emotional trauma, increase self-esteem, and ease their return from their pre-war lives.
I seen them highlighted in an episode of American Chopper. Seems like such a great "filling the gaps" type of charity. Providing much needed non life threatening cosmetic surgery for injured veterans. The VA facilities are often only capable of basic surgery, just enough to allow the vet to function in day to day life. Iraqstar takes that one step further. Great charity.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Tis The Season!
From now till New Years I will be posting various charities that I think are worth taking notice of. I typically like charities that have a more hands on or practical approach to helping people. If you have a charity you'd like me to feature just reply to this post and I"ll check them out.
Ok the first the charity I'd like to feature is WorldBuilders or rather Patrick Rothfuss's collection front for Heifer International
Heifer is a kick ass charity in that instead of sending supplies that is often stolen are used on black markets, they choose to provide sustainable food sources...like a whole cow, or a hive of bees. Agriculture education, things like that. It's actually quite an amazing charity. As a bonus if you donate through Pat's link you get entered into a series of drawings for various gifts donated from the fantasy community. Lots of cool stuff check out the links above to learn more.
Ok the first the charity I'd like to feature is WorldBuilders or rather Patrick Rothfuss's collection front for Heifer International
Heifer is a kick ass charity in that instead of sending supplies that is often stolen are used on black markets, they choose to provide sustainable food sources...like a whole cow, or a hive of bees. Agriculture education, things like that. It's actually quite an amazing charity. As a bonus if you donate through Pat's link you get entered into a series of drawings for various gifts donated from the fantasy community. Lots of cool stuff check out the links above to learn more.
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