Day: November 26, 2017

Applications open for tuition-free art programs through SC Governor's School

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Applications open for tuition-free art programs through SC Governor's School

The Governor's School offers students in grades sixth through 11 the chance to attend age-appropriate programs in creative writing, drama, dance,
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Meredith and Koch brothers close in on Time Inc deal

The publisher has been trying to transform itself from a print to a digital media business in the face of successive years of declining revenues but has
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KM20 creates an anti-luxe stage for high fashion

The streetwear-focused ground floor stocks collections from the likes of Heron Preston, 032c and Comme des Garçons Play, as well as beauty products, footwear and books for the in-crowd by London publisher Idea. The first floor – with two rows of windows and eight-metre-high ceilings – features a
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Time's struggle to adapt to digital brings it close to a sale

Reuters sources claim that Meredith, the publisher of Better Homes & Gardens and Family Circle, is close to a deal to buy Time for roughly $2 billion.
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NYT apologizes for offending 'so many' readers after profile of Nazi sympathizer

The New York Times on Sunday issued an apology for offending readers by publishing a profile on a Nazi sympathizer, while defending the piece as
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Script writing /creative writing

Entry Level. I am looking for freelancers with the lowest rates. Details. i ll send details if you accept the job. Project Type: Ongoing project. Skills and
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Basketball magazine publishing Tuesday

In our continued effort to bring the best community coverage and content possible to our readers, The LaGrange Daily News will release a basketball
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Former Accountant Turned Self Taught Chef Talks Tips For Creating Your Own Lane

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Former Accountant Turned Self Taught Chef Talks Tips For Creating Your Own Lane

The second was self-publishing my first digital cookbook. They were both a direct result of building a following from my food blog and social media.
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The Arts & The Algorithms Finally Meet On A Dark Street

But what in the name of Albert Einstein do algorithms and number-crunchers have to do with with the Arts? Trade publications like Variety have the answer. The big boys [aka, studio heads, network executives, theater owners, book publishers, and newspaper editors] once used number-crunchers simply
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Meredith Corp. nears deal to acquire magazine publisher Time Inc., sources say

FILE – In this Thursday, June 15, 2017, file photo, the Time Inc. logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Time Inc. is considering a sale to fellow publisher Meredith Corp., according to media reports, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Time and Meredith both declined
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Meredith nears deal to acquire magazine publisher Time: sources

… sources previously told Reuters. It is not clear how much influence the Koch brothers would have over the combined publishing company. Koch Industries, which owns brands such as Brawny paper towels, Dixie Cups and Lycra, is controlled by Charles and David Koch, two of the world's richest men.
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Bank stress tests: longer-term resilience of lenders to be revealed

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Bank stress tests: longer-term resilience of lenders to be revealed

In 2014, the Bank of England began annual stress tests on the biggest lenders, publishing the scenarios that would be used and publishing the results
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Meredith, backed by Koch brothers affiliate, nears deal to acquire magazine publisher Time

U.S. media group Meredith is nearing a deal to acquire Time, the U.S. publisher of Sports Illustrated and Fortune magazines, for about $2 billion.
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Time Inc. Is Said to Near Sale in Deal Backed by Koch Brothers

Rodale, the publisher of Men's Health and Runner's World, recently announced … A deal between the two publishers fell apart in 2013 after Meredith
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News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS) CFO Sells $76250.00 in Stock

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News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS) CFO Sells $76250.00 in Stock

The Company operates in five segments: News and Information Services, Cable Network Programming, Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing,
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A sunny Sunday with wind and cool temperatures is on the way in DC

(AP) — Former students at the University of Virginia have accused a creative writing professor and National Book Award winner of sexual harassment.
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The Bots That Want to Drain Your Budget

Based on a broad look at these medical publishers, Fou believes bot traffic to legitimate journals is small. “They go there first, collect a cookie, and it
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The history of Christmas Steps in Bristol and the surprising reason behind its name

… the history of Christmas Steps, one of Bristol's quaintest streets. And to do it, we thought we'd re-run an article which the Bristol Post first published in
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Nambozo, a public speaker promoting poetry

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Nambozo, a public speaker promoting poetry

She later graduated with a master's degree in Creative Writing from Lancaster University. In 2008, after understanding the state of poetry in Uganda, Nambozo decided to launch an award to reward women for their efforts in promoting poetry. The first Beverley Nambozo Poetry award was won by Lilian
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Writing is therapy for Kalki Koechlin

Actress Kalki Koechlin attended BIOSCOPE (KATTA) along with Gulshan Devaiah and Goa's chief minister Manohar Parrikar to support anti-drugs campaign with her independent film 'CandyFlip' on Saturday in Goa. During a freewheeling chat, Kalki stated that writing is like therapy for her.
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Bibliophiles throng litfest for sheer love of books

The publishers however, rue the fact that there are not any notable young writer whom readers can identify. They said, most of the literary books being sold are of older generation writers. They were unhappy with the allotment of stalls in the book exhibition for commercial business. Some said that the
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Johnson: A chance encounter, a mentor and a life turned around

On that summer day, Sunny had just completed a four-year legacy publishing project in Atlanta and was thinking about the urgings from his friends to open a formal training facility to mentor start-up entrepreneurs in Columbus. He'd prayed about it, too, asking God for guidance with such a notable
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Super Mighty Power Man cancels Kickstarter, but publishers are interested

Super Mighty Power Man showed up on Joe's radar earlier this month with its promises of a “genuine 2D action‐platformer” inspired by classics like Mega Man and Castlevania as well as more recent games such as VVVVVV and Shovel Knight. The Kickstarter campaign that followed has now been cut
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Local author, librarian offers reading that's good to the bone

Her publishing journey started a few years ago, when she asked herself what would happen if a boy found a finger bone growing in his backyard. The result? The story of the Skeleton Tree unfolded. The book quickly sold after several publishers bid on it, and now, the book is available on bookstore
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OPENING THIS WEEK

“The Man Who Invented Christmas” — In a terrible slump, author Charles Dickens desperately sets out to write and self-publish a book that might feed his family. With Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer and Jonathan Pryce. Written by Susan Coyne. Directed by Bharat Nalluri. “1945” — An Orthodox man
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Marcos-Manglapus political rivalry ends with grandkids marrying into each other's families

Paoay, Ilocos Norte — The grandchildren of 1965 presidential candidates Ferdinand E. Marcos (FM) and Raul S. Manglapus (RSM), who were also political rivals throughout the former's administration, celebrated their union on Saturday at the Saint Augustine Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
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NES-inspired platformer Super Mighty Power Man cancels Kickstarter, but publishers are interested

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NES-inspired platformer Super Mighty Power Man cancels Kickstarter, but publishers are interested

Super Mighty Power Man showed up on Joe's radar earlier this month with its promises of a “genuine 2D action‐platformer” inspired by classics like Mega Man and Castlevania as well as more recent games such as VVVVVV and Shovel Knight. The Kickstarter campaign that followed has now been cut
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Alice B. McGinty: Enjoy these stories during the holidays

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Alice B. McGinty: Enjoy these stories during the holidays

Imagine a huge exhibition hall filled with booths from many children's book publishers, exhibiting their newest works. This was the scene at this year's National Council of Teachers of English Conference, from which I've just returned. I enjoyed browsing the recent books, and here are two of my favorites.
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Shows & superheroes: Popular comic books in Athens

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Shows & superheroes: Popular comic books in Athens

There has been a surge in popularity of TV series that are based off of comic books, including “Riverdale” which is based off of the Archie Comics and of course “The Walking Dead” series. Devlin Thompson, the manager at local comic book shop Bizarro-Wuxtry, said best sellers are not necessarily the
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Fools or Knaves?

He has written 14 books, including the best-sellers Aftershock, The Work of Nations, Beyond Outrage and, most recently, Saving Capitalism. He is also a founding editor of The American Prospect magazine, chairman of Common Cause, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and
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DC police search for 3 kids who went missing on Thanksgiving Day, may be with mother

(AP) — Former students at the University of Virginia have accused a creative writing professor and National Book Award winner of sexual harassment. The Daily Progress in Charlottesville reported Friday that two former graduate students recently filed complaints with the school against author John
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Lena Dunham: How claims of rape and hipster racism made crown slip on head of liberal …

Writer Zinzi Clemmons accused Dunham of 'hipster racism', and said she would no longer contribute to Dunham's feminist online site, Lenny Letter. “For all you writers who are outraged … She later graduated from Oberlin College, where she had majored in creative writing. While at college she made a
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Former students accuse award-winning U.Va. creative writing professor of sexual harassment

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Former students of University of Virginia creative writing professor John Casey are describing years of alleged sexual … books which he had been sent for review and remark on the sexual attractiveness of women authors in their author photos in the presence of us, his students.”.
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Jolie Jolie readies for Grand Opening

It's been a little over a month since Jolie Jolie opened its doors (learn more). I stopped in on Friday to take a look around, and was impressed by what I saw. Intimates boutique owner Josephine Zagarella has done a smashing job outfitting the space with an array of merchandise, ranging from bralettes to
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December's First Friday Art Walk is set

Knox-Johnson will be available to read from all three of her books and discuss the positive side of self-publishing. She also will discuss some of the research she has done on her new project, a look at the mob in Bemidji during the 1920s and 1930s. The Holiday Boutique reception also will host Mike
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