I started adding a 'quarterly report' dialog to democracy. This is basically a summary of the major things that have changed since the last turn and I think its going to be helpful. I have a few people trying the alpha build, and the major thing I've heard (apart from it being complex at the start - tutorial not done yet) is that the game needs to give the player more feedback. So I'm working on that.
I also installed that new microsoft spyware detector. Its running now and It's already detected stuff my other programs missed which is both good and scary at the same time.
I'm still playing tons of Call Of Duty, even considered joining a clan.
Eeek its found 5 spyware programs. Thats worrying...