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Hey, alpha_angel, a series of interviews/reviews of Charles de Lint.
Haven't kept up with his most recent stuff but the middle ones such as The Little Country and Memory and Dream and Dreams Underfoot are very good.

Edit: And while I am loitering/procrastinating, An interview with Steven Brust.

Edit2: And after recommending The Prestige as a movie, I really need to track down the novel it is based on: The Prestige by Christopher Priest. Won the World Fantasy Award in 1996. Reviews here, here, and here.

Physics teaching job application

CV component is approximately in order. Now the fun bit:

...applicants should address each selection criterion individually and should argue their case by citing evidence to support their claims rather than presenting a list of facts only.

So, paragraph by paragraph... The joys of "demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills". Appart from presenting a CV in a clear and concise (gramatically correct and spelling error free) manner without coming across as a complete plonker, difficut to do. I assume that the fact I am still on happy speaking and collaborative terms with PhD supervisors and other people counts for something.

9 criteria in total. Lots of "Willingness and ability to ...". I think "word processing and spreadsheet programs" will be easier than "Strong organisational skill". Don't think they will accept "Finished PhD" as the only evidence for organisation...

This is making cleaning the coffee table and vacuuming look soooooo tempting. But must resist. But I do need lunch.