Day: January 21, 2018

Teaching digital transformation of the construction industry

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Teaching digital transformation of the construction industry

Students of the Faculty of Computer Science at the Nuremberg Institute of Technology in Germany have come up with ideas to avoid many of the issues that lead to construction projects failing, failures which can cost taxpayers and the economy billions each year. Prof. Peter Rausch at the institute's
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Of art that mirrors the changing times

Over the last five years, the entries for Creative Writing in Kannada (won by Manjunayak Chellur from Koppal, this year) have demonstrated that there is a wealth of talent in the area, and hearteningly, from not Bengaluru alone. Predominant themes in the applications in this category (from the state)
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Poetry alumnus receives prestigious award

“There's a tension in the work that I just find incredibly fresh.” Pardlo added that Saenz has a clear sense of self in his writing, reflected throughout his poetry work, which he said a lot of poets in these competitions sometimes have trouble with. David Trinidad, professor in the English and Creative Writing
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Publishing and Recording Industry

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Publishing and Recording Industry

American clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and music publisher. His first professional engagement (c1897–8) was with a “pickaninny” band led by Nathaniel Clark Smith. In 1902 he was assistant leader of P.G. Lowery's band with Forepaugh and Sells Circus and later that year joined Mahara's
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EPA, Saudi ministry enhance ties

RIYADH: Representatives of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture and Information recently held a meeting … at Cultural Affairs, Mohammed Mazahib Al Otaibi, Director of the Riyadh International Book Fair and Hussein Abbas, Head of Publishers Relations at
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UCSD Writing Requirements: Who Has It the Hardest?

Whether you're a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or humanities major, transfer or non-transfer student, international or local, one thing is for certain: You will take writing courses during your time at UC San Diego. Writing requirements can be expected at any university, but what sets
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PEN to launch Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo's memoirs of a writing life

She has also pioneered in literary criticism of Filipino women's writing, particularly memoirs and other autobiographical works. Hidalgo is the director of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies, and professor for Creative Writing and Literature of University of the Philippines. She teaches
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Sundance: Lionsgate Nabs UK Rights for 'Colette' (EXCLUSIVE)

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Sundance: Lionsgate Nabs UK Rights for 'Colette' (EXCLUSIVE)

Her husband, the writer Willy, takes credit for the best-sellers she churns out, leading to a decisive confrontation. After premiering to solid reviews on Saturday night, “Colette” locked a domestic distribution pact with 30West and Bleecker Street. The two companies are eyeing a stateside theatrical debut at
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5 new books you won't want to miss this week, including James Patterson on Aaron Hernandez

The buzz: “Engrossing, twist-filled,” says Publishers Weekly in a starred review. 5. Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons From a Year Among the Oldest Old by John Leland (Sarah Crichton Books/Farrar, Straus & Giroux, non-fiction, on sale Jan. 23). What it's about: Inspired by an ongoing series in
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SAT Prep courses to be offered by GCC's BEST Center at three locations outside Genesee County

The course familiarizes students with the format of the exam and provides practice using questions similar to those that will appear on the SAT. In preparation for the English component, course participants will practice critical reading, sentence completion, grammar usage and writing. The Math
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Publisher Clearing House scammer robs Michigan couple out of $850

An elderly couple from Deford has been scammed out of $850 by someone who claimed they were from Publish Clear House with a prize for them. On Saturday, Jan. 20, Sgt. Pierce from Tuscola County Sheriff's Office investigated a fraud complaint from an elderly couple in Deford, Michigan. The victim
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Interactive: Lundy Island Through Time

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Interactive: Lundy Island Through Time

The historical book by Simon Dell was printed in 2011 by Amberley Publishing and takes the reader on a tour of the coastal haven with over 180 'then and now' images. Simply move the … The Lundy Island Through Time book by Simon Dell and printed in 2011 by Amberley Publishing. Share article
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Humble Bundle to Publish Popup Dungeon, a Papercraft RPG

With the Nintendo Labo making all of the major headlines this week when it comes to gaming, it became easy to overlook the other announcement that had to do with papercraft-related gaming. Namely that Humble Bundle would now be publishing Popup Dungeon, an ambitious RPG taking place in a
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Point of clarification

The writer's numbers are a bit flawed as the amount of individuals that underwent training is actually 304, while the total number of UNDUPLICATED graduates is 93. You will notice that in any meaningful training, you'll see numbers that are similar. Please take special note that the Northern Marianas
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As Facebook Changes Its Feed, Advertisers See Video Ambitions

Facebook made waves in the media industry with its recent announcement that it would put a new focus on “meaningful social interactions” with close friends and family in its News Feed — the column that people scroll through when they open the site — instead of content from publishers and brands.
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ASFA Task Force to Tackle Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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ASFA Task Force to Tackle Sexual Misconduct Allegations

ASFA has created a task force to make a statement regarding the allegations of sexual misconduct by professors in Concordia's creative writing program. File Photo Tristan D'Amours. The Arts and Science Federation of Associations has created a task force to make a statement regarding the allegations
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Still time to book free tickets to Weston's first literary festival

The event features panel discussions and talks by authors. There will also be workshops on writing, blogging and creative writing. Poets and authors will also read excepts from Voices Along The Road, an anthology of poems and fiction exploring the experiences of children and refugees. A collection of
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Twitter For Android Testing New Share Button And Bookmarks Feature

The social media company really wanted to help publishers grow traffic and increase their following on Twitter. At launch, media organizations like Cracked, CBS Interactive, Gawker, Huffington Post, Hulu, TV Guide, as well as WordPress were some of the publishers that first used Twitter's new Tweet
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2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2019 Ram 1500 Specs Comparison

The all-new 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 trucks made their world debuts at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS). They are the best sellers and bread winners for their respective manufacturers. There are also several common themes between them: offer more choice, offer
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Award-winning author visits TPS, kicks off writing workshop

Mr. Prue addressed sixth through eighth graders at Raymer Elementary School on Friday to kick off a Read for Literacy workshop series aimed at improving teenagers' creative writing skills. “I want them to understand that getting good at what you love is a worthwhile endeavor,” he said. “Hopefully
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Facebook to let users prioritize news sources

The shift is another signal of Facebook's ability — this time using the collective power of its more than 2 billion members worldwide — to play kingmaker with publishers. Many publishers have long relied on Facebook to reach audiences, and they largely reacted with disappointment when the company
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Is the email newsletter the long-term saviour of its paper parent?

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Is the email newsletter the long-term saviour of its paper parent?

How did that happen? This was a medium corrupted by the spam of Viagra sellers, “phishing” frauds from bogus Nigerian royalty and other junk that turned most inboxes into the electronic equivalent of a harbour clogged with plastic waste. Today the spam tide has been turned back and news publishers
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Steam Top Sellers week ending 21 January

This week's Steam Top sellers top ten looks a little different for a change but PlayerUnkown's Battlegrounds predictably holds the top spot this week. The big winner this week is the Early Access rogue-like deck building adventure Slay the Spire which has made had a solid start making second spot this
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Haunting, affecting account of war is now in Filipino

“I used the original memoir in my creative writing classes and it occurred to me that more people-including those for whom English remains a foreign language-need to read this,” Bustamante explained. “Breaking the Silence” is one of the lesser known versions of the Japanese role in our history, written
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Ivanka Trump 2017 Book Actually Lost Money For Her Publisher

The 2017 Ivanka Trump book Women Who Work is said to be losing money for Portfolio, a division of publishing giant Penguin. The Trump book, which Ivanka Trump said she wrote to empower women was published in May of 2017 and has seen disappointing sales, despite the fact that it got a boost
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Publishers clearing house lotto

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Publishers clearing house lotto

I mean if you understand. com. Play fun Games. If you have received a questionable win notification you may be asking Nov 8, 2017 For more information, see Top Ways to Win with PCH. All Rights Reserved. Now she's wondering what's the harm Publishers Clearing House / PCH. com Games; PCH.
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Why Hiring Sensitivity Readers Isn't Supporting Censorship

The systematic erasure and blockage of people of color from the publishing industry.” Publishers accept books featuring marginalized characters more often when the author themselves isn't part of that community. Clayton, who actively works as a sensitivity reader, has had difficulties selling novels due
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"traditional" publishers ever peruse

Before stating my inquiry, let me say; I am mindful of the need to use this forum to ask serious and germane questions in order to allow others the space to do the same. My interaction with this forum and those who've been good enough to offer their opinions, has always been positive. My question is this;
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Mother Nature always wins the battle of the blizzard

I have half a gutter hanging down from the roof over the garage, tire tracks rutted in the front lawn, and a hole the size of an aircraft carrier opened up on the property line of the yard. This is no small matter. The hole is like the ones you see on the program NOVA, where some prehistoric animal lived
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After Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Concordia Owes Some Apologies

Concordia President Alan Shepard refused to release details of the investigation of the alleged sexual misconduct in the unviersity's creative writing program. Photo Brian Lapuz. Since Mike Spry published a blog post on the toxic culture of the Creative Writing program at Concordia on Jan.
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Keira Knightley's 'Colette' Sells to Bleecker Street and 30West

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Keira Knightley's 'Colette' Sells to Bleecker Street and 30West

The film follows Knightley's Colette as she writes her loosely autobiographical Claudine novels, which become huge best-sellers in Paris, but begins increasingly frustrated since her domineering husband (Dominic West) takes authorial credit. Eventually she sets out on her own transgressive adventures
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Find your volunteer niche around Greater Victoria

Needs to be skilled in English, editing, creative writing, interviewing, photography, co-ordination, etc. University students are welcome. Background in newsletter writing is preferred. Contact Terry at 250-382-0283. Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association: seeking volunteer members to add to the overall
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Kendrick Lamar In Talks For New Publishing Deal Worth Between $20-$40 Million

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Kendrick Lamar In Talks For New Publishing Deal Worth Between $20-$40 Million

This probably goes without saying, but it's a pretty good time to be Kendrick Lamar right now. He's nominated for seven Grammy Awards (which will be handed out on January 28th), he's producing the upcoming Black Panther soundtrack, and his publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music is about to
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It's a Lonely Job, But Writers Find Company

… writers I met,” she says. “Connecting with them was enormously helpful to my growth and my belief in myself as an author. It's encouraging to read work aloud to an audience, to discover its impact, or to see how much work you still have to do.” Chibbaro, whose next five-session writing course begins in
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George Elliott Clarke's modest proposal for a Ministry of Dreams

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George Elliott Clarke's modest proposal for a Ministry of Dreams

… from anthropology, creative writing, English, environmental sciences and law. The assembly recommended myriad improvements to the Constitution. I start with my own, which is admittedly, whimsical: the creation of a Ministry of Dreams to fund innovation, creativity and education in arts and sciences,
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