Go forth and fill your libraries with media.
Seriously, thanks to everyone for being so amazing and patient. You are the reason I love Vox.
I was just told that the Amazon Conduit will be fixed by tomorrow. I will post here as soon as I get word that it's back up and running.
I know this has been frustrating and I am sorry there wasn't more I could do to make it less so. I really appreciate your patience though.
Cheers,
Bad news. As many of you have probably noticed, the Amazon Conduit was not fixed in the last week's release. Unfortunately, there was an undetected bug that is preventing the conduit from working.
We are working on this bug fix and hope to have the Conduit back up and running this week.
I will keep you posted.
Thank you for being so patient.
Blog Action Day is every October 15th, when blogger are asked to post something about a single issue to show our strength and conviction as an online community. It's a great way to feel connected to the greater good, and the participation of so many bloggers to support the world's leading non-profit organizations is something you can do to help, right now. By blogging today, you're supporting some of the world's leading non-profits and sharing your voice for change.
This year's topic is climate change, and we'd love to read your thoughts on the topic. If you participate, leave us a link to your post in the comments, so we know to check out your post!
Go to www.blogactionday.org to learn more, get a badge for your blog showing your participation, and see some ideas for your post on climate change.
Can't wait to read your posts!
~ daisy
The Amazon Conduit will be working again on October 15, 2009. Thank you to everyone for your patience.
Have a great weekend,
daisy, Team Vox
In my last Team Vox post, I let you know that we're aware that the Amazon conduit is broken and that we're working to fix it. Many of you want to know when it's going to be fixed and I'm so sorry I haven't gotten back to you about that sooner.
Unfortunately, I don't have an exact date to give you, but rest assured, the Amazon conduit will be fixed in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, I'm about to finish my latest book and I could use a few suggestions as to what to read next, so... if you don't mind, let me know in the comments what's on your nightstand and/or what book you think I absolutely must read next.
Thanks! :)
Some of you may have noticed that right now you cannot add books from Amazon to your Vox library. Giving people a glimpse into what's on your night stand is important to many of you, so I just wanted to reassure you that we are doing our best to get this bug fixed. I'll keep you posted.
So sorry for the inconvenience.
Hope you have a great weekend!
daisy
Hello everyone. I have recently become acquainted with a lady in San Diego, CA who has formed an organization called Rest Ministries. This is a site that posts encouragement and resources for those of us with chronic illness. Or some of you may have a friend or family member who suffers from a chronic condition like arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, heart problems, or many, many other conditions.
Trying to do it all alone is a daunting task for anyone, and Lisa has asked me for my help in finding "guest bloggers" for publication on one of her publications / web sites. Due to time constraints, please forgive the weird formatting for the writer's guidelines pasted below. I'll try to fix it later.
September 14-20th is Invisible Illness Awareness Week
ABOUT HOPEKEEPERS MAGAZINE
Our Readers: Writers should keep in mind that they are writing for a diverse group of people: men and women, all ages from 17 to 90 (most in 40-50's), married and single, full-time employed to bedridden, wealthy to extremely poor, and those with a strong faith to non-believers. Illnesses are very diverse; articles should not be about a specific illness-most of our audience would not be able to relate with that particular illness. Style: HopeKeepers has been described as "a letter from a friend" and "a hug from God." Articles should be written in an upbeat, personal tone about how to cope with and thrive during the day-to-day issues of living with illness/pain, using Scripture to validate the point. Please read the magazine carefully before submitting materials. Some short articles are secular, and articles have a side bar that reflects on scriptures, etc. The magazine is "non-believer-friendly," as it is available in many public locations and we hope non-believers will find it interesting and comforting, as it addresses their health concerns. Articles should refrain from using language that assumes a reader's familiarity with Christian or church-oriented terminology.Our Editorial Needs: Articles should be of subject matter that "can't be missed." Your title should be able to be on the cover page and motivate someone pick it up, whether at a church or a doctors' waiting room. We are a CONSUMER magazine, not an "about our ministry publication." It should contain real-life anecdotes from yourself or others, as well as quotes/advice from noted Christian professionals. Statistics and research need to be referenced. We're looking for articles that are not available in any other publication and that will make a subscriber hang onto their copy for years to use as reference and encouragement. Ideas include: Celebrity interviews, "Yoga and Christianity: Where Does it Cross the Line?" "Our Doctors: How to Pray for Them, Not Just Pay for Them," "6 Ways I Used My Illness to Witness This Week," "Mommy, are You Sick Again?" The best way to know our needs is to look at the cover articles on a magazine like Good Housekeeping, add the illness and Christian slant to it. Writers' personal experiences, from going on a cruise to going to a pain clinic, are also desired. Our topics are diverse, with a chronic illness/Christian perspective: family, parenting, friendship, marriage, health, single life, finances, medical, Christian living, fitness, alternative medicine, household, etc. Writers may share their experience of living with illness/pain, what they have learned, wrapping the article up with Scripture and encouragement for others to "keep fighting the fight…" Note: If you write about your experience of being diagnosed with an illness, refrain from giving details of the medical procedures, doctor's visits and rehab experience. Rather briefly explain the circumstance and then write about your feelings, struggles, how you found hope, etc. Be specific-what worked, what didn't. Don't vaguely say "and then God changed my attitude…" How? Dig deep into your experience for something God taught you and explain how. The article should have an obvious point, other than just sharing your experience. Remember, your experience is likely not unique-your emotions regarding the circumstances are. Express them! Effective organization of ideas is important. Your title must be a "grabber!" If you can't find a title, the content isn't interesting enough. Articles do not have to be fully about living with illness, but should include "illness examples." For example, an article called "Jealously: Avoiding the Temptation to Compare" would share what the Bible says about jealousy, and give personal examples about how we experience it when living with an illness. We do not accept articles that address "I've been healed and if you have enough faith, so will you." Although we believe that God can heal, most readers feel as though illness is their "thorn, allowed by God" and they are looking for ways to be encouraged on how to live joyfully, despite the pain, rather than just live in survival mode. Avoid labeling. Rather than writing "the chronically ill," write "those who live with chronic illness." Avoid using words such as "victim" and "suffering." We accept
fillers and short 1-page articles on helpful information,
health topics, health-related resources, etc. Quotes/Style/Length: Proper acknowledgement and references must be included when applicable. When quoting Scripture, use the New International Version (NIV). (Exceptions can be made). When referencing Scripture it should appear in the following format: "Scripture is here" (book Chapter:verse). [note where punctuation falls.]
Submission: We prefer to receive detailed queries. Your query should state the title, summary of the article, approximate length, why you believe it's a good "fit" for HopeKeepers and it's purpose (ie. "the purpose of this article is to inform the reader about ___ or inspire the reader to ___"). Include your credentials or experience. Provide possible side-bar ideas, professionals you plan to interview, suggested length and date it could be finished. If sending it via postal mail, include a self-addressed-stamped envelope for reply. With your article submission include your name, address, email, telephone number, and a personal biography 2-3 sentences in length, professional or creative. Articles are not returned. If your submission is accepted we may ask for a photo sent postal or emailed at 300 dpi. All submissions are received on speculation. An accepted query does not guarantee purchase of the manuscript. Editors reserve the right to reject any manuscript at any stage. Preference is given to articles submitted via email to rest@restministries.org in Word format for PC (as an attachment) or in the body of the email message. If sending in Word PLEASE remember to include ALL contact information in BOTH the email message and the Word file. If sending it via postal mail (PO Box 502928, San Diego, CA 92150) include hard copy of article, typewritten, double-spaced.Handwritten submissions are not accepted. Please ask a friend to type it for you if you must. Deadlines/Copyright/Compensation: There are no deadlines. If article is accepted there is no confirmed date of publishing until one month prior. HopeKeepers and the author sign a contract that Rest Ministries, Inc. has one-time rights to publish the article. We may request permission to include the article on our website. At this time, there is occasionally monetary compensation, depending on the quality of the writing and depth or research. Past sample issues are available with a 6 x 9 or larger SAE (not stamped) and for $3. Send it to Rest Ministries to: HopeKeepers Magazine, PO Box 502928, San Diego, CA 92150. Great
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Puisque la NASA a decide de ressortir ses veilleries 36 ans apres, et que pour cela elle a fait appel a un studio Hollywoodien qui a notamment restaure les bandes de Star Wars (non, non je rigole pas voir article NASA Releases Moonwalk Video), je vous mets une petite video histoire d'enfoncer le clou (ou pas!) :))
It's clear to me that Voxers are some of the most environmentally conscious and creative people out there, which is why I wanted to tell you about Six Apart's “Green by Design” contest. All you have to do to enter is create a Green Badge with an earth-friendly design and/or message.
In April, I told you about a few Green Badges we created for your blogs, and said that when the badges reached 100,000 impressions across the blogosphere, Six Apart would donate $1000 to The Climate Project. Well, as of June 1st, we surpassed that goal by nearly two million impressions. Needless to say, a check is in the mail!
When we realized how many of you were adopting the Green Badges, we thought it would be cool if we came up with a contest that allowed you to put your creativity to good use and make your own Green Badges.
Like the previous badges, the winning badge will link to the One Million Acts of Green brought to you by Cisco website. One Million Acts of Green is a collaborative environmental campaign encouraging everyone to go green. One act at a time. The goal? One million acts of green because, as we all know, we’re more powerful together than we can ever be apart.
Each weekly winner will also receive a one-year subscription to MailStopper, a junk mail stopper service provided by Tonic. Plus, we will donate $150 to a charity in the winner’s name. (For a list of charitable organizations the winner can choose to donate to, please see the contest rules.)
Two runner-ups each week will receive an honorable mention, as well as a one-year subscription to MailStopper.
Plus, when the badges receive a million impressions (and we know they will!), Six Apart will donate another $1000 to The Climate Project.
Here’s what you need to know in order to submit your design:
- The Submission must include a positive environmental message.
- The Submission must be in the JPEG file format.
- The Submission must be 160 x 90 pixels in size at a resolution of 72 dpi.
- The maximum file size of the Submission is 500 kilobytes.
- The Submission must be accompanied by an email address.
- The Submission and each element thereof must be the original work of Participant.
Please email your entry to badgecontest@sixapart.com and don't forget to include your Vox user name and your email address.
There's still time to get your entry in for this week's judging! We're accepting entries until end of day on Friday. If you aren't able to submit by this Friday, don't worry: There's another week left in the contest. The deadline for submissions is June 25, 2009 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Winners will be announced on Everything TypePad; however, if a Voxer wins, we'll also announce it here, of course.
View all contest rules here.
GOOD LUCK!