Day: January 4, 2018

Morning mail: Trump lawyers threaten publisher

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Morning mail: Trump lawyers threaten publisher

Donald Trump's lawyer has issued a “cease and desist” notice to the publisher of the explosive Michael Wolff book in an attempt to halt its imminent release. Excerpts of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House threw the administration into a frenzy on Thursday, portraying a constant state of chaos
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Brands, Publishers Losing $1.1 Billion To Redirected Links, Click Fraud

GeoEdge estimates the scam could cost publishers and advertisers $1.13 billion annually. GeoEdge identified seven distinct classes of redirect attacks as well as major hacker networks. These families of attacks, and the hacker networks that use them, are responsible for hundreds of millions of monthly
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Here are USA TODAY's top 100 best sellers of 2017, with 'Wonder' leading the pack

Movie and TV adaptations translated into big book sales in 2017. Wonder, R.J. Palacio 2012 kids' novel about a boy with severe facial irregularities, is USA TODAY's top-selling book of the year, thanks to the film adaptation starring Jacob Tremblay and Julia Roberts. The book was in the top 10 for 16
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'Fire And Fury' publisher moves up book release date to Friday

(It's also a common tactic of publishers to get it out before a judge could rule on a motion to block publication.) — Gregory Korte (@gregorykorte) January 4, 2018. Thursday, the White House issued a cease-and-desist order to the book's publisher to Wolff and publisher Henry Holt & Co., alleging the
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From Idea to Publication

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David Duchovny To Release Sophomore Album EVERY THIRD THOUGHT

David Duchovny is best known as an award winning actor, director and novelist starring in the smash TV series The X-Files (winning a Golden Globe for the role.) His first novel Holy Cow was released by Farrar Straus and Giroux in February 2015 and hit the New York Times Best Sellers' list. This was
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Michael Wolff's Trump tell-all 'Fire and Fury' hits No. 1 on Amazon

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Michael Wolff's Trump tell-all 'Fire and Fury' hits No. 1 on Amazon

As of midday on Thursday, the book was sitting at the top of Amazon's bestsellers list, with a hardcover copy priced at nearly $21. An explosive excerpt from the book, released by New York magazine on Wednesday, alleged that the president never aimed to win the 2016 election and that key members
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“Toledo: The Prohibition Chronicles”: Bootleggers are Back

Ever since I was little, I wanted to somehow be involved in movies, but I didn't think it was possible. I thought California was this far-off, magical place that I would never go to. But, I did want to be a writer and that seemed more possible. So, after studying journalism, I realized I liked creative writing more.
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Publisher's Page: Milestones

This year, HONOLULU Magazine is heading into its 131st year. To be the oldest city magazine in the country (if not the world) is a monumental accomplishment in a time when media companies are shrinking, consolidating and oftentimes disappearing altogether. When King David Kalākaua called for
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Donald Trump Threatens to Sue 'Fire and Fury' Book Publisher

A lawyer for Donald Trump informed the publisher of an upcoming book about the president Thursday that they would sue if the book were released. Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House presents Trump as unstable and unfit to be president and includes quotes from the
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The Latest: Trump makes video address to journalists

Trump's video appearance came the day after details from a forthcoming book painted an unflattering portrait of Trump and his administration. The Oval Office is a ….. President Donald Trump is demanding the author and publisher of a new book about him immediately halt its release. Trump attorney
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10. Peer Review: Publishing Review Reports

The rationale behind publishing referee reports lies in providing increased context and transparency to the peer review process, and can occur irrespective of whether or not the reviewers reveal their identities. Often, valuable insights are shared in reviews that would otherwise remain hidden if not
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USF professor elected chair of South Dakota Council of Juvenile Services

O'Toole spends time teaching creative writing to convicted drug offenders at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, and leads “7 Days of Service” at the St. Francis House in December. The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold its October 2018 term on University of Sioux Falls' campus. The session is
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Retired brigadier general, author coming to Peachtree Corners Saturday

Among them are national best sellers, such as “Foreign and Domestic,” “Three Minutes to Midnight” and “Besieged.” His most recent book is “Direct Fire,” where America becomes the front line in the war on terror. The program is free to attend and library system officials said copies of Tata's books will be
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Trump tries desperately to stop publication of explosive new tell-all book

Attorney Charles J Harder instructed the book's publisher to “immediately cease and desist from any further publication, release or dissemination of the book,” in a letter seen by the Washington Post. According to The Independent, he attorney says he is pursuing possible libel charges against the author.
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Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist to Michael Wolff, publisher over explosive book

President Trump's lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter Thursday to the author and publisher of an explosive new book about the White House, claiming that the book was defamatory and libelous and should not be published or distributed. “Your publication of the false/baseless statements about Mr.
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Trump's lawyer sends cease and desist letter to Michael Wolff's publisher

President Trump's personal lawyer has issued a cease and desist letter to author Michael Wolff and Wolff's publisher over the release of explosive excerpts of “Fire and Fury: Inside Trump's White House.” The letter demands that Wolff and the publisher halt all publication and apologize to the president
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Badger Backpack: Pen Pal Edition

As the weeks went on and the notebook traveled back and forth, the student-athletes also visited Randall frequently, dropping in for recess, library time and creative writing. Phil Schilling men's soccer Badgers Give Back pen pal 2017 Phil Schilling (men's soccer) plays with kids at recess at Randall
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Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk – January 5, 2018

In the publishing business, deadline days are typically stressful and hectic, but yesterday took it to another level. I started my day around 4 in the morning after having a dream about a power outage keeping us from publishing the paper. I am always up early on Thursdays because I usually have a lot of
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Whangarei District Council apologises after publishing wrong dates for extra collections

Rubbish and recycling wait to be collected at Matapouri between Christmas and New Year. Photo/Michael Cunningham. By: Danica MacLean. Danica MacLean is a reporter for the Northern Advocate. danica.maclean@nzme.co.nz northernadvocat. Share via email Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
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Trump lawyer seeks to block 'Fire and Fury' book on White House

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Trump lawyer seeks to block 'Fire and Fury' book on White House

1 on Amazon's list of best sellers. Some news outlets have advance copies of the book. In the letter, Harder alleges that the book excerpts contain “false/baseless statements” about the president and that he can prove “actual malice” in defense of a libel case. “Actual malice (reckless disregard for the
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Penske Media Expands Partnership with Outbrain

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following a successful test of Outbrain Engage, Penske Media Corporation (“PMC”) expanded its strategic partnership with Outbrain, the leader in personalized content discovery. Outbrain delivers significant revenue for publishers like PMC through sponsored content,
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Dan Brown's 'Origin' tops US bestsellers list

Writer Dan Brown poses during a photocall to promote the film “Inferno” in Paris, France, October 11, 2016. REUTERS/Charles Platiau. Data released by independent, online and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors across the United States was used to compile the list.
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Meet the “Norma Rae” of Sunscreen: Holly Thaggard, Founder and CEO of Supergoop!

Please tell us about your best sellers. This year we launched our new Invincible SPF 45 Makeup Setting Powder as a quick and easy way to reapply your SPF throughout the day (and take care of any mid-day shine) without messing up your make-up. It quickly became a top performing product for us.
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The Super Bowl Scramble: Music Publishers and Advertisers Race to the Finish Line

While the film and music worlds hunker down for awards season, there is another battleground getting underway involving ad agencies, their brand-clients, music publishers and supervisors as the countdown to NBC's broadcast of the 52nd Super Bowl on Feb. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
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Teaching Newsletter: Don't Run From Emotions in the Classroom

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Teaching Newsletter: Don't Run From Emotions in the Classroom

During the course's first two years, students reflect in writing about their emotional response to the subject matter. At the course's upper levels, they explore the differences between their values and the professional norms of the careers they're pursuing. In the process, says Mr. Sengupta, they develop a
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Trump's Attorneys Send Cease and Desist Letter to 'Fire and Fury' Publisher, Author

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's private attorney has sent a cease and desist letter to author Michael Wolff and publisher Henry Holt & Co. to try to halt the publication of a new book about the first year of his administration, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.” “Your publication of
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Putting SLO County wines on the map: Archie McLaren and the Central Coast Wine Classic

Through a friend, McLaren went to work for West Publishing Company, the largest legal publisher in the country in the mid 1970s. His territory included Memphis, western Tennessee, and Arkansas. He ended up taking over California after another rep couldn't deal with the “weird Californians.
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Former Child Star Baby Peggy Self-Publishes Her First Novel at 99

Cary recently marked her 99th birthday by self-publishing her first novel, The Drowning of the Moon, a tome that follows her memoir and a biography of fellow child star Jackie Coogan. Cary says the “epic tale,” set in “the fascinating Mexican-American colonial Empire of New Spain,” is about a woman
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Sierra College hosting writers for day of development

Several have won awards for their work and have studied in prestigious programs, including the Iowa Writers' Workshop. This year's conference has a performance-based element to it, said coordinator Lynette Vrooman, who teaches composition at Sierra College. “Though creative writers can be
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LA Times: Will Union Vote Conk Tronc?

Capital & Main is an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. The American Prospect is co-publishing this piece. Los Angeles Times readers who have been unaware of the paper's endless management turmoil and policy changes can always view
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Write your manifesto on the move with this do-it-all writing platform

Creative writing can be a sensitive process, which is why it pays to ensure you have every edge available when it comes to churning out that screenplay or novel. Storyist for Mac gives you complete control over manuscripts and screenplays. It helps you tap into elite annotation power, high-level story
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A passion for conserving the environment

In 2013, when she was laying the foundation for her newfound passion, she met the founder of Environmental Africa, an online platform that uses creative writing to popularise and enhance sustainability in Africa, who gave her an opportunity to grow through researching and writing environment-related
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'It's Not Just History': An Atelier Course Explores Princeton's Slavery Ties in Song

DC: As a student in the course, I felt the same way. My grandfather graduated from Princeton in 1947. His father graduated in 1914. Like me, they came to Princeton from the South: Nashville, Tennessee. As the semester continued, the music we were writing became more and more personal.
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Publishing Director STM

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Publishing Director STM in Higher education with MORGAN HEALEY. Apply Today.
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President Trump tries to quash bombshell book

Charles Harder, an attorney representing the president, sent a cease-and-desist letter to Wolff and his publisher, Henry Holt, on Thursday morning. The legal letter, a copy of which was obtained by CNNMoney, demanded that the publisher “cease and desist from any further publication, release or
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President Trump tries to stop book's publication

President Donald Trump is demanding the author and publisher of a new book about him immediately halt its release. Trump attorney Charles Harder sent a cease-and-desist letter dated Thursday to Michael Wolff, author of “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.” The same letter was also sent to
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Our Most Influential Alumni

Although Sotomayor keeps the largest public profile of the three, speaking often in oral argument and writing a best-selling memoir, among other things, it would be hard to say if one of them has a greater influence on the court's jurisprudence than the others. After all, each justice, it was pointed out, gets
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Community

Creative Journaling Workshop: 2-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Local /artist Mandy Roberge will lead this workshop where each participant receives a hardcover blank book, and works on writing prompts and creative exercises, creating a journal as a unique expression of your own story.
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Donald Trump's lawyers warn publishers to halt publication of tell-all book

Donald Trump's lawyers have tried to stop the publication of a tell-all book about the President who says he no longer talks to his ex-chief strategist Steve Bannon. A “cease and desist” letter has been sent to author Michael Wolff and his publisher, threatening libel charges over the upcoming book, Fire
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Logic Inbound Deems Etsy Best for Small Sellers

An exhaustive look into Etsy vs Shopify has revealed the value of Etsy for small sellers such as artists and crafters. The study examined the two e-commerce platforms head-to-head to determine the best platform for small vendors. The study by National Press Distributors examined the different fields that
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Trump lawyer sends 'cease and desist' letter to 'Fire and Fury' author, publisher

In a letter addressed to writer Michael Wolff and Steve Rubin, the president of the book's publisher, Henry Holt and Co., lawyer Charles Harder said his team was “investigating numerous false and/or baseless statements” made about the president in the upcoming book, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump
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N2GIVES Donates $2.5 Million To Nonprofits Fighting Human Trafficking

WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — N2 Publishing and its philanthropic initiative, N2GIVES, announced last night at an event in Dallas, TX their $2.5 million donation to 35 nonprofit organizations around the world aimed at fighting human trafficking and restoring hope to those who have
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Two dying memoirists wrote best-sellers about their final days. Then their spouses fell in love

Two dying memoirists wrote best-sellers about their final days. Then their spouses fell in love. John Duberstein and Lucy Kalanithi in San Mateo, Calif. His late wife is the author of the memoir “The Bright Hour.” Her late husband is the author of the memoir “When Breath Becomes Air.” [Amy Osborne
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What to see, hear and do this week, January 4–10

The Comedy of Errors. The Shakespeare Tavern offers a new original practice production of Shakespeare's classic comedy, starring J.L. Reed and Adam King. January 6–28. Shakespeare Tavern. Dinosaur! The Alliance's Theatre for the Very Young reprises its collaboration with the Fernbank Museum
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Trump's lawyers try to stop release of exposé on his presidency

Donald Trump's lawyers have moved to prevent publication of an explosive “insider's account” of his presidency, due to be published next week. Author Michael Wolff and his US publishers at Henry Holt and Company have been served a cease and desist notice to quash the publication of Fire and Fury:
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Trump Sends Cease And Desist Letter To Publishers Of Tell-All Book

Trump Sends Cease And Desist Letter To Publishers Of Tell-All Book. A new book about President Trump has Washington D.C. buzzing and the president furious. Mola Lenghi has more from the White House. Program: CBS 2 News Mid-day. Categories: News Gov't, Politics & Law National News Politics
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The Real Nanny Diaries

The workshop is the brainchild of Jakab Orsos, the library's vice president of arts and culture, who previously established a similar creative writing program for domestic workers and cabdrivers at PEN America, the nonprofit literary and advocacy group. “When I was hired by the library, I noticed all these
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Dean's Hot Chicken & Waffles owner makes the best of second chances

(Note: In 2013, the Travel Channel proclaimed Prince's Hot Chicken Shack as the best place to get hot chicken. The same year it was named an American classic by the James Beard Foundation Awards.) “She started it all. I'll take second to her. It just blows me away that people like my food and to be
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Tina Brown's stories of glitz and gossip read more like cautionary tales

“Vanity Fair Diaries” is actually three books in one: the story of Brown's talent and success, a memoir of publishing a splashy magazine in a spare-no-expense era, and a name-dropping social history of New York in the 1980s. “Tax cuts for the wealthy in 1981 unleased animal spirits on Wall Street,”
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Trump seeks to halt behind-the scenes book's publication

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Trump seeks to halt behind-the scenes book's publication

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday sought to stop publication of a new behind-the-scenes book filled with unflattering descriptions of him and his White House team and threatened to sue for defamation, according to a letter sent by his Hollywood lawyer. In a letter to the book's author,
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ELECTRIC IMPULSE – A Titillating Tale of Love, Life & Sex

ELECTRIC IMPULSE is complete at 89,000 words. A provocative Romance, this is an #OwnVoices novel with a #POC main character and diverse cast. This is a stand-alone novel with a growing audience anticipating book two. Out of millions of books on Wattpad ELECTRIC IMPULSE ranks #5 on the
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Book World: Two dying memoirists wrote best-sellers about their final days. Then their spouses fell …

“When Breath Becomes Air” and “The Bright Hour” have been paired in many a review and conversation. (Photo by Amy Osborne for The Washington Post). Photo: Amy Osborne/For The Washington Post. Image 2 of 5. SAN MATRO,CA – DECEMBER 30: John Duberstein and Lucy Kalanithi in San Mateo
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The Latest: Trump tries to stop book's publication

FILE – In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump smiles as he walks in from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, to host breakfast with business leaders in the Roosevelt Room. Sitting at the table are then-White House senior adviser Steve Bannon, left, and Kevin Plank,
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Can Trump Stop Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' From Being Published?

Such a letter carries no legal obligation for Wolff or the publishing house, although a “cease and desist letter” is sometimes followed by legal action if not heeded. However, history tells us Trump and his lawyers might be much bark and little bite. The president has a history of threatening lawsuits against
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Top Insights on the Global Consumer Book Publishing Market – Technavio

Technavio has published a new market research report on the global consumer book publishing market 2017-2021 under their media and entertainment library. (Photo: … One of the key factors resulting in the growth of the global consumer book publishing market is the popularity of e-books. E-books
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Trump seeks to block publication of book on White House dysfunction

A lawyer representing President Donald Trump sought Thursday to stop the publication of a new behind-the-scenes book about the White House that has already led Trump to angrily decry his former chief strategist Stephen Bannon. The legal notice – addressed to author Michael Wolff and the president
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President Trump threatens to sue Bannon, tries to stop book's publication

WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on former top adviser Steve Bannon, responding to a new book that portrays Trump as an undisciplined man-child who didn't actually want to win the White House and quotes Bannon as calling his son's contact with a Russian lawyer
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Commerce Union becomes Reliant Bancorp

Learning Community Course (Spring 2018) Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Social Work) and Intro to Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies (English Writing): Students will be enrolled in both courses simultaneously to examine the ever-evolving field of trauma studies from a health and humanities
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Trump tries to stop book's publication

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is demanding the author and publisher of a new book about him immediately halt its release. Trump attorney Charles Harder sent a cease-and-desist letter dated Thursday to Michael Wolff, author of “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.
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Nintendo Switch Becomes the Fastest Selling Console in the US

Not only are these games system-sellers, but they're also two of the highest-rated games in history,” Nintendo said. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo can maintain the hot streak and break more records with the Switch. The best selling game console of all time is currently the PS2, with more than 155
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Trump's lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to 'Fire and Fury' book publisher, author

President Trump's lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter Thursday to the publisher of an upcoming book that gives an unflattering portrayal of the president and his team, as the White House and its allies again pushed back aggressively against former adviser Steve Bannon and the book's author.
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Trump Demands That Publisher Halt Release of Critical Book

WASHINGTON — President Trump escalated his attack on a new book portraying him as a volatile and ill-equipped chief executive on Thursday as his legal team demanded that the author and publisher halt the release of the account scheduled for next week and apologize or face a possible lawsuit.
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Michael Wolff's Book On Trump White House Is No.1 On Amazon

A controversial forthcoming book on the Trump White House, which has already sent shock waves after blunt revelations from his former chief strategist Steve Bannon, has gone on top of Amazone's best-sellers. Journalist Michael Wolff's book “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” is scheduled
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Book publishing ought to represent a diverse society

Book publishing ought to represent a diverse society. Uzma Jaluluddin says that whether one reads for a “window” into another world or a mirror held up to their own milieu, it's important that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are represented. The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan is a
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Trump demands publisher stop release of book that caused Bannon fallout

The letter was sent to Steve Rubin and Michael Wolff, the publisher and author of “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.” It demands the halting of publication of the book and “a full and complete retraction and apology.” “Mr. Trump hereby demands that you immediately cease and desist from any
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Mickey Machado's new book “Body of a Woman” is an intriguing tale of love, sexuality, and mystery …

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Mickey Machado's new book “Body of a Woman” is an intriguing tale of love, sexuality, and mystery …

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Mickey Machado's tale is one of love, loss, and mystery. … Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create – not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance,
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How can scholars tackle the rise of Chinese censorship in the West?

Although the publisher reversed the move within days, after widespread criticism and threats of boycott, the story has not ended there. In November, the Financial Times revealed that Springer Nature, one of the world's largest academic publishers, had, at the behest of Beijing, blocked access on its
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'Same Kind of Different as Me' Book Hits NY Times Best-Sellers List for Third Time

The book, by Ron Hall and Denver Moore, made the best-sellers list for non fiction twice before the film was released (October 2017) and once after, in the last 10 years. “Same Kind of Different as Me” the movie is now available on Blu-ray and includes over an hour of behind-the-scenes bonus content,
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Spotify files to become public company as it faces a $1.6B suit

Unlike performance rights for musical compositions, which are typically administered through a few performing rights organizations, mechanical rights are not centrally administered and could belong to one of thousands of independent music publishers. Wixen handles titles by Stevie Nicks, Neil Young,
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Trump threatens to sue “Fire and Fury” publisher to stop the book's release

The President of the United States threatened legal action Thursday morning to prevent a gossip-filled, insider account of the first year of his presidency, “Fire and Fury,” from being published. In a letter sent to publisher Henry Holt and Co. and author Michael Wolff, Donald Trump's lawyer demanded it
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DHX secures toys and publishing deals for Teletubbies in China

Teletubbies toys will launch in the region in Spring 2018, with children's books launching later in the year. DHX Media has signed its first licensing deals for preschool hit Teletubbies in China, appointing licensees to launch a new range of toys in the territory, and produce a children's publishing line.
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Trump threatens author, publisher with legal action over explosive tell-all book

The legal notice — addressed to author Michael Wolff and the president of the book's publisher — said Trump's lawyers were pursuing possible charges including libel in connection with the forthcoming book, Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House. The letter by Beverly Hills-based attorney
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Donald Trump's lawyers seek to stop Michael Wolff's book on the White House

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Donald Trump's lawyers seek to stop Michael Wolff's book on the White House

A lawyer for President Donald Trump has sought to halt the publication of an explosive new book claiming to have insider information on the Trump White House. Attorney Charles J Harder instructed the book's publisher to “immediately cease and desist from any further publication, release or
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Publish high quality cases, teaching notes, and supplemental materials, which will include formatting and editing items according to standard guidelines provided. Provide excellent customer service to non-Ivey faculty, Ivey faculty, staff, and case writers. Work with reviewers to provide content feedback to
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Trump's Lawsuit Threat To Stop The Publication Of A New Book Is Already Backfiring

Trump's cease and desist letter trying to stop the publication of a new book about his dysfunctional presidency, and White House has already backfired as the lawsuit talk is all over the news and helping to fuel more book sales of Fire and Fury. The Washington Post reported on the cease and desist letter
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Ed publishing firm Cengage will move into new Pier 4 building

Educational publishing firm Cengage said Thursday that it has signed a 10-year lease for a new corporate headquarters at an office building under construction on Pier 4. Cengage, which makes print and digital textbooks for higher education, moved its corporate headquarters in 2014 from Stamford,
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Trump Bannon row: Lawyers seek to halt book's release

The legal notice demands that author Michael Wolff and the book's publisher “immediately cease and desist from any further publication, release or dissemination of the book”. It says Mr Trump's lawyers are considering pursuing libel charges, the Washington Post reports. According to ABC News, it also
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Happy New Year, Seaside!

Growing up, and even well into adulthood, I never imagined penning my own column. In retrospect, I had some help along the way. My dad would bring the sports section into my bedroom to get me up on Sunday mornings while my mom taught English and creative writing at my local high school for 30
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Trump Lawyer Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter To Book Author, Publisher

A lawyer representing President Donald Trump sent letters to the author and publisher of a new book about the Trump campaign and administration on Thursday morning, demanding that they stop printing the book and halt any efforts to release the book next week, ABC News reported. “We are
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Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist to Michael Wolff publisher

The legal letter, a copy of which was obtained by CNNMoney, demanded that the publisher “cease and desist from any further publication, release or dissemination” of the book “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.” The letter is a serious escalation in Trump's war against media outlets.
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Global Robotics Market in Paper, Printing, and Publishing Industry 2017-2021 – Emergence of …

The global robotics market in paper, printing, and publishing industry to grow at a CAGR of 15.04% during the period 2017-2021. Global Robotics Market in Paper, Printing, and Publishing Industry 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.
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Pre-Orders for Wolff's Trump Book Skyrocket as Trump Has Twitter Meltdown

The Macmillan imprint did not respond to requests for comment, at press time, about whether it is altering any of its publication plans for the book. But other outlets are scrambling. CNN reported that New York Magazine, which acquired first serial rights for the book, pushed up its publication of the book's
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Is “man flu” really a thing?

This one got by me. I'd never heard of “man flu” but according to a new study of the topic, the term is “so ubiquitous that it has been included in the Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries. Oxford defines it as 'a cold or similar minor ailment as experienced by a man who is regarded as exaggerating the
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New directions for Chichester writer

… designs twice since the first book but I'm very happy with the current covers. It's one of the great things about self-publishing. It gives you total control of how your book looks, what genre you want to appear in your books. I'm proud to join Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf as a self-published author.”.
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Trump's Lawyers Are Now Trying To Block The Publication Of Michael Wolff's Tell-All Book

Hence why, according to ABC News, Trump's personal lawyer, Charles Harder, is now demanding Wolff and his publisher “cease and desist from any further publication, release or dissemination” of said book immediately. What's more, the Washington Post is reporting that Harder's letter threatens the
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Trump lawyer tries to block publication of new tell-all book about White House

A lawyer for President Trump is attempting to stop publication of a forthcoming book about the Trump White House from author Michael Wolff, and is demanding the author and his publisher “cease and desist from any further publication, release or dissemination” of “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White
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Donald Trump's lawyers seek to ban explosive book and threaten to sue Steve Bannon

Donald Trump's lawyers are attempting to block publication of a controversial new book which makes a series of embarrassing claims about life within the White House. The US president's lawyers have also launched legal action against his former adviser Steve Bannon after the pair had a spectacular
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Holocaust Art and Writing Contest seeks creative entries from students

For the writing contest, students may write a poem, newspaper article, story, play/dialogue or essay. Entries will be judged on content, originality and quality of expression and accuracy. For the art contest, students may create a sculpture, drawing, photograph, painting, poster, collage or five-minute video
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WCSD student McCaid Paul publishes first novel

McCaid and his family decided that self-publishing was the best way to have full control over the content of his work. McCaid gave an example of Andy Weir, who wrote and self-published his first novel, “The Martian,” which was produced as a movie in 2015 starring Matt Damon. He ended up using two
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Save 10 Percent on Personal Marketing Assistant Services from Outskirts Press

1-rated self-publishing company according to Top Consumer Reviews, is giving authors a leg up on promotion in the new year with 10 percent off the Personal Marketing Assistant option through Jan. 31, 2018. An Outskirts Press Personal Marketing Assistant can walk authors through these issues,
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Ex-journalists finding success as authors

In the era of 'fake news' it probably should not be suggested that a newsroom is the ideal preparation for a life successfully writing fiction. … Both Paul and David say redundancy (though neither lost jobs in Wigan) was actually a spur to concentrate on their creative writing, although Paul initially followed
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Russell Banks, Ana Menendez among authors to appear at Writers in Paradise readings

It was founded by Eckerd alum and bestselling author Dennis Lehane (Since We Fell, Mystic River) and former Eckerd creative writing program head and novelist Sterling Watson (Suitcase City). Watson is retired from Eckerd but still on the conference faculty, and he'll be among the impressive group of
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APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts seeks Nominations for 2018 Ovation Awards

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APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts seeks Nominations for 2018 Ovation Awards

Category awards are visual arts, dance performance, theatre performance, instrumental music, vocal performance and creative writing. Finalists in each category will receive a $25.00 cash prize and winners will receive a $50.00 cash prize. Winners in each category will also be strongly considered when
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Derry Central Library to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2018 with poetry reading

Norma Millar, Service Development Manager with Libraries NI explains: “Libraries NI is proud to support Holocaust Memorial Day and hope that the existing members of Derry Central Library's Creative Writing Group, as well as newcomers, come along to help keep alive the memories, stories and more
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Trump lawyer seeks to block insider book on White House

A lawyer representing President Trump sought Thursday to stop the publication of a new behind-the-scenes book about the White House that has already led Trump to angrily decry his former chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon. The legal notice — addressed to author Michael Wolff and the president of
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Nintendo Switch just hit its most impressive milestone yet

That the Switch is selling faster than the Wii should be an exciting thing for Nintendo. The Wii is far and away Nintendo's best-selling home console ever, so Nintendo might just be able to make lightning strike twice with the Switch. There's a long road between now and the 100 million units the Wii
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Jacqueline Woodson Named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

Author Jacqueline Woodson, whose professional accolades include a National Book Award, four Newbery Honors, and a stint as the Young People's Poet Laureate, has been named the sixth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, for 2018–2019. Her appointment will become official at an
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#Matric2017: Fezeka takes top honours at Creston College

Fezeka was Creston College's top achiever, best all-rounder, dux and was awarded academic honours. This talented young woman received drama honours and senior prizes for performing arts, arts, culture and languages and the English creative writing award. Her outstanding academic performance
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Trump lawyers try to stop publication of Michael Wolff book — and demand apology to president

The president's attorneys have sent a cease-and-desist letter Thursday morning to author Michael Wolff and publisher Henry Holt, reported the … NEW this am: Trump attorneys send cease-and-desist letter this morning to Wolff and book publisher @HenryHolt demanding they stop publication and issue
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Trump trying to stop publication of explosive book about his presidency: report

… reportedly attempting to stop the publication of “Fire and Fury,” Michael Wolff's explosive new book about his campaign and presidency. The Washington Post's Carol Leonnig tweeted early Thursday morning that Trump's attorneys have sent a cease-and-desist letter to Wolff and book publisher Henry
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Inventor Ray Frigard dives into long-form writing to publish 'The Girl In the Yellow Scarf'

His portfolio is thick with the evidence of decades of creativity. Frigard has put pen to paper to try long-form writing. The result is “The Girl In the Yellow Scarf,” a wistful and hopeful story, Frigard said. The inspiration, and creative process sharply differs from the work in his portfolio, he said. “There's some
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The controversy around Michael Wolff's gossipy new Trump book, explained

And the Washington Post's Carol Leonnig writes this morning that Trump's lawyers have sent a cease and desist letter to the book's publisher, demanding to stop its publication. I haven't gotten my hands on the full book just yet, but the excerpts from it out so far tell a mostly familiar big-picture story of
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Safety of Outpatient Kidney Biopsies

Background: Kidney biopsy is frequently performed in our centre as an outpatient procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of biopsy in the outp.
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Creative Writers/Journalists/Bloggers Needed for Internship

Looking for a great internship at New Media in Monterey Park, CA? Learn more about the Creative Writers/Journalists/Bloggers Needed for Internship position right now!
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Jessanne Collins

Jessanne is a 10-year veteran of the magazine industry and was most recently editor in chief and director of multimedia at Mental Floss. She has a BA in sociology and political economy from Smith College and an MFA in creative writing from the New School. Her obsessions include quantum physics,
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Napster vs. Record Labels, Sci-Hub vs. Publishers, Part 2: Differences

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Napster vs. Record Labels, Sci-Hub vs. Publishers, Part 2: Differences

In yesterday's post, I discussed some of the interesting similarities between the conflict that existed between peer-to-peer copying networks (most notably Napster) and record labels during the late 1990s and early 2000s, and the conflict that currently exists between Sci-Hub and scholarly publishers.
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Reading and Writing Tutor for 2nd grader

Posted 2 hours ago. Details. I'm looking for a college student interested in early childhood development or tutoring services for my 7 year old son. My son is a bright young boy currently attending a NYC public school. I feel he has a bit of trouble focusing and I'd like to instill some good habits into his
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Creative writing : [the plot thickens!]

What's the story? Scene setters; Schemers and dreamers; Heroes and villains; Wordsmiths. Isbn: 9780753470541. Instance. Label: Creative writing : [the plot thickens!] Title: Creative writing. Title remainder: [the plot thickens!] Statement of responsibility: [created by Bashar ; written by Mary Budzick].
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With GDPR looming, key compliance questions still remain

Marketers, publishers and ad tech companies expected the latest round of guidelines, a draft of which was released in early December, to shed further light on how to plan for obtaining consent under the regulation, only to be disappointed with more vagueness. The ad industry won't get those answers
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Country home: Calgary's Sykamore releases new EP, pens publishing deal in Nashville

But in November, Ostrom also signed with Nashville's Home Team Publishing, which is run by Virginia Davis, Rhett Akins and his son Thomas Rhett. This has had the singer splitting her time between Calgary and Music City, where she is now collaborating on songs that could very well become hits for
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Ulta expands 'fast beauty' options

Amazon reported 40 percent year-over-year growth in beauty sales in the second quarter of 2017, according to One Click Retail. Amazon's fastest-growing beauty category was mass cosmetics with a 60 percent year-over-year increase. Ulta's best sellers, including brands like Benefit, Clinique, MAC and
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DHX Brands Grows Teletubbies in China with New Toy and Publishing Deals

A, DHX.B; NASDAQ: DHXM) has signed its first two consumer products deals in China for the preschool hit Teletubbies, appointing licensees to launch a new range of toys in the territory, and produce a children's publishing line. The deals, which were brokered for DHX Brands by Promotional Partners
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Time to sign up for fun Community Education classes at MCC

MCC will be offering a variety of creative writing courses, including Creative Writing: Throw out the Rules, Writing Short Stories: Truth or Fiction, and Writing for Nonprofit Organizations. For people looking for art classes there are many, from learning to paint a picture or making pottery. CE will be offering
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Digiday welcomes back Jack Marshall to lead Digiday+

2018 is shaping up to be the year of loyalty in media, as publishers look to solidify direct relationships with their audiences. Digiday is no different. A top priority for the year is building out Digiday+, our membership program spanning original research, premium content and exclusive events.
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World Book Fair to begin from Saturday, focus on environment

The fair also marks the return of a publisher from Pakistan as last year only one distributor had set up a stall. However, Sharma sought to downplay this, stating that there are many other international publishers participating in the book fair and urged visitors to show equal interest on them. “Why focus
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Sales and Publishing Assistant

This is an ideal opportunity for somebody looking for a first job in publishing, who wants to work with a young, ambitious, dynamic team, and be exposed to as broad a range of publishing practices as possible. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation and administrative skills, and be
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She is the "Superstar" of soup making

When she's working, she's either making soup or serving soup and while she has other items on her menu, her soup is the big seller. She says she's created more than a hundred different kinds of soup-including polish sausage dinner soup, Reuben soup and one of her best sellers stuffed banana
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Publishing Manager – EdTech

The successful candidate will have significant international educational publishing experience, experience of commissioning and delivering online programmes and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, CELTA, DELTA). ELT/EFL teaching/publishing knowledge is essential as is the ability to
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Steam's 'Best VR Video Games 2017' List, Fallout4 VR, AudioShield, Raw Data

Now that we have just started 2018, Steam has put together a list for best VR Games of 2017, and it is a detailed listing of some of its best games available in VR for 2017. This annual report of best-selling, top vr games, most played games, top early access games, top new releases and top performing
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