Agricoli notes, however, that geckos—specifically leopard and crested breeds—are closing the gap in popularity with the long-running best-seller. He explains that leopard geckos are lower maintenance animals and make great beginner pets because of their hardiness and ease of care. Their relatives
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Here's a unique opportunity to learn how to better protect your and your neighbors' properties from the constant threat posed by wildfires. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is hosting a free, two-day, hands-on workshop to train and certify local residents as Firewise Communities
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When undergraduates start talking about their writing, they start thinking better, often with startling results. In my own work in one-to-one writing tutorials, I know that such discussions can lead to palpable improvements, not just in a student's writing for a particular module or course, but in their longer-term
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Along with including photos of the animals, Elling uses her creative writing skills to include humorous anecdotes about them or tell their story through a first-person perspective. Ramona resident Regina Elling relaxes with a dog and a kitten she cares for temporarily while she strives to find them a
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Escayg is potentially moving on to join the team at Crystal Dynamics to work on its upcoming Avengers game, as he recently posted the Avengers logo on Instagram, writing “to new adventures” in the caption. However, Escayg hasn't confirmed if this is the case. IGN's Uncharted: The Lost Legacy review
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NOTE: Many of the meetings and events listed in the Calendar require preregistration and/or fees. When possible, a contact telephone number or email address is provided for more information. In many cases, your local UW Extension office can provide additional information about these events.
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Surrounded by art, a photo of Jeannette Best taken by Deja Webster, a bouquet of flowers and a book for writing memories sit on a table at Northwind Arts Center. … “I wanted to do something that would combine my interests in theater, creative writing and music,” Coates said of why he did the project.
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“That which you are entitled to. Like in a contract, one where you promises to do one thing and in exchange, you receive something. A promises for a promises, as in you agree to pay into Social Security (SS) and Medicare during your working years and at retirement, you are “entitled to a Social Security
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Spotify has been sued for at least $1.6 billion by a music publisher claiming the streaming service has been using songs they administer without license and compensation. Wixen Music Publishing stated in paperwork filed on Dec. 29 and obtained by ABC News that Spotify has been improperly using
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Gearbox Software has been known for making video games, some good and some bad, but it looks like Randy Pitchford is not only serious about publishing and getting Gearbox Publishing recognized, he and the rest of the company happen to be interested in double-A and indie games. The gaming
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Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities. Springer Nature is a leading global research, educational and professional publisher, home to an array of respected
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Craig, a professor of creative writing at UC Riverside, recently sat down for an interview in the backyard of her Craftsman home in West Adams. … Charmaine Craig: I absolutely intended it to be political, because I have known that a lot is going on in Burma the entire time I've been writing the book, which
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We're just a few weeks out from the arrival of Capcom's Monster Hunter World, its sprawling open-world adventure that promises to go leaps and bounds over previous entries, thanks to the power of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. (The PC version won't be arriving until sometime in Autumn.) But there
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The best of 2017 may have been outlined in a number of lists from various publications, but Valve put together its own best-of list based on the actual numbers generated by various top-selling, most-played, and top new releases for 2017. The best that 2017 had to offer will be easily recognizable for
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Since its creation and U.S. release, Spotify has changed the way we listen to music, enabling us to listen to any song whenever we want. But not everyone is happy with the company. One music publishing company is suing Spotify for $1.6 billion. Wixen Music Publishing has released music by artists
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'The Wonderful 101,' Platinum's 2013 release through Nintendo (pic). The studio is preparing to self-publish some smaller titles. ― AFP picSAN FRANCISCO, Jan 4 ― The development studio behind 2017's acclaimed Nier: Automata has said that it is “more and more interested in self-publishing and
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Come January, it's time to celebrate literature. The Hindu Lit for Life 2018 is back with a range of workshops from creative writing to mobile photography that will be held during the three-day festival from January 14. The festival will kick off with a session by award-winning author and journalist Claire
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The City of Carmel is considering new laws to regulate short-term rentals that officials hope will preempt future action by state legislators regarding the issue. Toward the end of 2016, the City of Carmel began to publicly address how it would deal with short-term rentals in residential properties, such as
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Rodizio Grill, a national Brazilian steakhouse chain, closed its Carmel location in December after opening in March. The chain, which served unlimited table-side rotisserie-cooked meats, was in the former Romano's Macaroni Grill space at 2375 East 116th St. The franchisee, Clearwater Hospitality
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Joe and Ruthie Hopkins, publishers of the Pasadena Journal have been named as Assemblymember Chris Holden Unsung Heros in the 41st District. The couple are being recognized for their tireless civil rights advocacy work.They have been invited to attend the MLK Breakfast on Thursday, January 11
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Indie bestsellers for the week of Dec.31 … The SoCal Indie Bestseller List for the sales week ended Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound. HARDCOVER FICTION. 1. Artemis: Andy
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We've developed strategies on discovering the best selling products.” The site also includes accolades written by FBA clients, with one Florida woman stating, “I attended the FBA Stores class in Chicago, Ill., and was amazed at the amount of hands-on information that I learned and the operation that
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In 2016, it paid over $20 million in outstanding royalties to a number of publishers via the National Music Publishers' Association, while in May 2017, it settled a case with three small publishers, including the estate of Jaco Pastorius, for over $43 million. Spotify had two outstanding lawsuits filed against it
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Spotify's $43 million settlement with songwriters is being challenged in a new lawsuit from a publisher who says artists like Tom Petty and Neil Young deserve a lot more — $1.6 billion more. Wixen Music Publishing Inc. claimed in a lawsuit filed Dec. 29 that Spotify has infringed upon copyrights to 10,784
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Mali Merager originally wrote “The Mystery of the Missing Long John Donuts” for the Young Authors competition. … “She enjoys being creative and writing is a place she can do that. … She said she felt proud of herself and added the Young Authors competition inspired her to complete the entire book.
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Last year, in addition to the budget language, bills were introduced into the assembly and the senate that also removed the publishing requirement. After newspapers brought these measures to the attention of readers, the outcry from the public was sufficient to get the budget language dropped and it
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Panel member Miriam Darlington, nature writer and lecturer in English and creative writing at the University of Plymouth, said: “People turn to the comfort and inspiration of nature when times are tough. “Nature books have always offered an inspiring way to connect with the wild environment, whether it's
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His accomplishments include a lifetime achievement award from the Texas Institute of Letters, induction into the Texas Film Hall of Fame, and co-writing the bestselling sports book in publishing history, Harvey Penick's Little Red Book (1992). Sherrod, whose gift for reporting and writing landed him
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According to the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization, food waste is responsible for emitting 3.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually. Wasted food is a pervasive issue that demands action. So how do we begin to tackle this problem? And what can be done by the
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Volmer is the author of “Crown of Dust and Reliance, Illinois.” She was the recipient of a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to the University of Wales and a Chester Aaron and Agnes Butler Scholarship in creative writing at Saint Mary's College, California. Her non-fiction has appeared in Full Court
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Winners in selected categories may be eligible to participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Des Moines, Iowa from Oct. 29-Nov. 5. For more information about the creative writing and performing arts categories, call Sheri Smith at (706) 733-0188 ext.
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Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch) took the top three spots in Amazon's best-sellers list for 2017. The three were followed by the PS4 exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn while Call of Duty: WWII took the next to slots after that because Amazon counted the
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Demonstrators participate in the #MeToo Survivors' March in response to several high-profile sexual harassment scandals on November 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The protest was organized by Tarana Burke, who created the viral hashtag #MeToo after reports of alleged sexual abuse and
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The Beatles finish 2017 with the top two selling vinyl LPs of the year: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (72,000 — powered in large part by the album's deluxe anniversary reissue in 2017) and Abbey Road (66,000). The soundtrack Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 is the third biggest
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“Unfortunately, the Ferrick settlement,” reads Wixin's complaint, referring to the $43 million agreement struck last year, “is still grossly insufficient to compensate songwriters and publishers for Spotify's actions, as well as procedurally unjust.” It's seeking a “total statutory award of at least $1.6 billion.
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Spotify's rapid ascendance has a price: A $1.6 billion lawsuit for failing to pay some artists for their songs. The music publisher Wixen, which represents artists like Neil Young, the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, and Tom Petty, has sued Spotify to the tune of $150,000 per song. Wixen says Spotify failed to
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Among the celebrities at the festive brunch, sponsored by Cadillac and coinciding with the 29th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, were “Molly's Game” writer and director Aaron Sorkin, honored with the creative impact in writing award; Jessica Chastain, who presented Sorkin with his honor
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Her husband wrote “When Breath Becomes Air.” His wife wrote “The Bright Hour.” Now they are a couple.
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