Beta Clones for Joe
March 28, 2007
Written by 7th Son listener Carl Angolini
When JC made his call to action about Joe Murphy recently, it challenged me on two levels.
One, I have been listening to Joe for a while now (I started being a loyal listener of Slice of Sci-Fi back around episode 30 or so, in addition to Wingin It and the Kick-Ass Mystic Ninjas). I’ve never met Joe, but he seems like he’d be a cool guy to hang out with. Second, cancer has a long history in my family.
A wise man once said that we have to kick at the darkness until it bleeds daylight. Can we help do something about cancer? Can we find ways to kick at the darkness?
You may or may not be familiar with grid computing–donating CPU time to causes. One of the most well-known grid projects is SETI@Home, helping to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. But there are grid computing projects that contribute to medical research, including cancer research.
One of these is World Community Grid. This site, as most of the grid sites I’ve seen, allows you to create teams. I’ve created a team for anyone that wishes to give CPU time to research cancer (and if you desire, the other projects listed on the site).
Go to worldcommunitygrid.org. In the upper right, click on the link ‘become a member’. On the page that follows, fill out the appropriate information. All you need to give out is an email address. The License Agreement says they share the information given with the usual suspects, so if you feel paranoid about that, give it a throwaway email address.
If you want to join the team I created, click on the ‘Select…’ link by ‘Select a Team’. In the ‘Keyword Search’ field in the window that comes up, enter ‘Beta Clone’. There should be one result. That’s the team. Click the button to join.
Once you get past that page, you are at the download page. Pick your operating system and “client” (aka computer app that will allow you to participate in this program). Once you have selected your client, the next page has you download the software. It also has links to tell you how to set up the software based on your platform.
Let’s see if we can make the darkness bleed daylight! If you have any questions/comments/whatever, please send them to BetaCloneGrid@gmail.com.
BOOK TWO: 7th Son: Q&A / Thank You Bonus Episode #6
March 23, 2007
Here it is — the final episode for Book Two: Deceit. J.C. Hutchins answers your questions, basks in the glow of your comments, and thanks darned-near everyone (again) for their support!
J.C. will appear on this great podcast:
SPECIAL EPISODE: The Sci Phi Show “7th Son” Special
March 18, 2007
This very special bonus episode features Jason Rennie’s amazing “The Sci Phi Show” podcast. Jason recently released an amazing Sci Phi Show episode all about 7th Son and some of the philosophical questions the story raises. I was so flattered and impressed by the quality that I wanted to share it here with 7S fans.
If you like what you hear, be sure to check out Jason’s show. It’s one of my favorite podcasts, and I highly recommend it!
BOOK TWO: Chapter 29
March 13, 2007
This is it, people … the last chapter in Book Two! If you’d like to make a cameo, ask a question or make a comment for next week’s farewell episode, leave a message at 206-984-2566 (CLONE), or send email to: 7thSonNovel@gmail.com!
EPISODE INTRO BY: The Gigcast
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Klayton from CELLDWELLER
SYNOPSIS: The final chapter.
Check out Celldweller’s work, bio, “Cellout TV” project and the “Take It and Break It” remix contest (and more!) at these links:
- Celldweller’s Official Site
- Take It and Break It 2: Frozen contest
- Celldweller’s MySpace Page
- Celldweller’s PureVolume Page
J.C. shows muchly love to:
- Shaun Farrell, of Adventures In SciFi Publishing and The Silk Code podiobook
PROMO: Scott Sigler’s ANCESTOR print launch (April 1 at Amazon.com!)
PROMO: View From the Quad podcast
BOOK TWO: Clone Line Feedback Episode #3
March 13, 2007
It’s the final Clone Line episode for Book Two: Deceit! Expect the final chapter for the novel later today … and then it’s all over!
BOOK TWO: Chapter 28
March 6, 2007
It’s the penultimate chapter of Book Two: Deceit! Huge announcements abound after the chapter, including information about recent media coverage, an award, and the future of the 7th Son trilogy in print.
EPISODE INTRO BY: Ray Park
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Nick Sagan
SYNOPSIS: Jack, Kilroy and Father Thomas ponder the future. John faces off against four Devlins … and fights for his life in the Arctic.
J.C. will appear on:
PROMO: A Long Way from Disney
PROMO: Spirit Blade
PROMO: Skunk Smells Podcast
Announcement: Crater-Maker
March 5, 2007
J.C. talks about a podcaster who needs our help. Please be generous with your time or money.
Wingin’ It homepage (Please click the DONATE button on the right)
Direct link to the announcement is here.
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