ichabodcole

I don't have any specific advice, but I would encourage you to read the book Non-violent communication (it's short). There are some "cheesy" aspects to the book (mainly the poetry that introduces some chapters), but a lot of really good / specific tactics for communicating without putting others or yourself on the defensive, which I think it one of the most important aspects of having a conversation like the one you will need to have.

Yes, I have one. It's Printrbot.

<sadface>I also have too many projects and too little time, so it doesn't get the attention it deserves. </sadface>.

I think one thing to keep in mind is whether or not people who donate money through a system such as Watsi, would have otherwise donated that money to some other type of organization, and whether by donating through a Watsi like system they will be more likely to donate to other types organizations in the future. These questions could definitely use some study (I'll bet there are some already out there).

Anecdotally, I'm not someone who normally gives to charity, but I gave through Watsi, because I could see and to some degree feel the real impact of the money. As a secondary effect, I actually feel more charitable, whether that means I will give to other types of organizations remains to be seen, but I would not discount the halo effect systems like Watsi may have.

Would anyone like to explain why this planet would have a temperature of 400C (I was picturing it being really cold)? Is this because of its mass/size, more related to its gaseous composition or both?

This looked more interesting to me, but for whatever reason the kickstart has been canceled. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bladepad/bladepadthe-det...