Day: February 2, 2018

Buy, preserve, conserve, old Cape golf course acreage

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Buy, preserve, conserve, old Cape golf course acreage

I'm writing in response to a recent letter to the editor, in which the writer states D.R. Horton should've been allowed to develop houses on the old Cape golf course. He believes that the Save Our Recreation petition to keep the golf course green is somehow proof that only a small percentage of residents
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Publishing Director – Open Research

Our client, a global STM publisher is now looking for a Publishing Director, Open Research. This is an important role in the Open Research leadership team that will deliver against key objectives through strategic planning and execution. You'll understand the changing needs of researchers and
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Le Figaro sees video ad revenue jump 50 percent after shedding ad tech vendors

Shedding vendors was one of the first steps they took to regain control of their inventory — a move both publishers believed would return revenue that ad tech middlemen have siphoned off for years. Skyline's core partners are now AppNexus and Google. Le Figaro has several other vendors like
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Flipboard cozies up to Facebook-weary publishers

Now, it's time for Flipboard's charm offensive with publishers. This week, the mobile reading app rolled out full-page print ads in newspapers, including the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal, and sites, including Axios, Vanity Fair and The Hollywood Reporter, just as publishers are increasingly
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Alphabet Q4 Revenue Up 24%; Google Pays Out More To Partners

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Alphabet Q4 Revenue Up 24%; Google Pays Out More To Partners

Alphabet posted revenues of $32.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017, up 24% compared to the same period last year. The earnings showed a spike in traffic acquisition costs [TAC] as Google paid more to publishers in its Google Network Members' properties revenue segment. The segment also
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Writing community honors one of its own

Dr. William Bradley was passionate about creative writing and was an advocate for female writers. After his passing last August, William's friends and creative writer colleagues came together to establish a writing contest in his memory. The William Bradley Prize for the Essay is an annual writing contest
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Creative writer/copywriter with Website experience

Hi looking for an experienced copywriter that's creative and has significant experience working in website construction. We are looking to have our about us section written up as well as a privacy statement and warranty statement. Ready for.
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Drama by Raina Telgemeir

Raina Telgemeir, an American cartoonist, began her career by self publishing a series of mini-comics, but went on to adapt four Baby-Sitters Club Books into graphic novels for Scholastic Press. Telgemeir then made her mark by publishing Smile, the autobiographical graphic memoir in which Raina,
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Central Florida company sells backpacks designed to stop bullets

SANFORD, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – A backpack made to stop bullets is being sold by a Central Florida company. After a surge in school shootings, more parents are doing everything they can to keep their little ones safe. “We've actually expanded the line because of the demand, and it's unfortunate but it's
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Winston Churchill: leader, writer and speechmaker

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Winston Churchill: leader, writer and speechmaker

Something that even Churchill scholars might forget is that Winston Churchill was also an accomplished prose writer. During the 1930s, and then after the war when … Michael Corrigan graduated from San Francisco State with an MA in English and creative writing. He is a retired instructor of English and
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Windermere Prep student gets first book published

For one Windermere Preparatory School student, a plot twist in her own life in the form of a rare heart condition turned her life upside down, but it also led to a passion for creative writing – and she's already a published author. Emma Neary, 15, recently had her first book, “Broken Dreams: A Modern
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Bangladesh's largest annual book fair kicks off

DHAKA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh's largest month-long annual book fair kicked off here on Thursday. … Bangla Academy Director General Shamsuzzaman Khan said police have tightened security in and around Bangla Academy premises to ensure security of book lovers and publishers at the fair.
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Book publishers uk accepting submissions

Can I send my submission in the post 3 Jan 2017 Candy Jar Books Candy Jar are a small independent publisher with a self publishing arm. We accept unsolicited manuscripts from UK and all over the world, meaning no literary agent is needed. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly.
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Lake Washington High School participates in the College Board AP Capstone™ Diploma Program

“The program gives our teachers more leeway with curriculum choices so their students can access more challenging coursework and sharpen their reading and writing skills.” The AP Seminar course, typically taken in 10th or 11th grade, seeks to help students look at academic or real-world issues from
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Lost Sphear Review

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Lost Sphear Review

It's been fun over the last few years to see a resurgence in old RPG sub-genres. The power of self-publishing and niche marketing has allowed studios to take on smaller passion projects using throwback RPG aesthetics, which in turn lets said studios try more ambitious and interesting narrative ideas
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

We are happy to see that the Village is starting early on planning for its 150th anniversary next year. The story of Garden City's founding is unique and should be commemorated. Those who were here in 1994 for the 125th anniversary will remember the huge costume ball held at St. Paul's. Attendees
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Two emerging writers win trans-Tasman mentorship

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Two emerging writers win trans-Tasman mentorship

Elizabeth Allan of Grey Lynn, Auckland has written six novels since the age of 17 and recently completed a master's in creative writing at AUT. Her latest work, Greyscale, sees a gifted pathologist struggling to contain the damage wrought by an agricultural corporation in New Zealand in 2036.
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Poet Anthony Anaxagorou: "I always felt like a pariah"

He has since published nine volumes of poetry and has appeared on the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV. He is founder of Out-Spoken Press, a company that aims to increase diversity in publishing. Before he gives reading as part of poetry night Trope, Anthony told EDWIN GILSON about overcoming his sense
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British Council launches free IELTS preparation app

PUNE: The British Council has launched two free tools for improving English language for IELTS preparation and imparting user friendly techniques of reading, writing, speaking and listening- IELTS Prep App which is an interactive mobile application and understanding IELTS course, a free online
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More Online

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More Online

n Find out more about entertainment, food and drink, people and style with our magazine, 1808: Greensboro's Magazine. Go to greensboro.com/1808greensboro. n Looking for something to do on the weekend? N&R's Dawn Kane might have what you're looking for in her weekly Friday video on
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Iron Gut Publishing celebrates partnership with video games studio RARE for the biggest video …

Iron Gut Publishing, creators of limited edition art collections for global brands, has signed a European wide license with RARE Studios for the upcoming game release Sea of Thieves. The publishing company will be producing limited edition art prints featuring concept artwork from the studios amazing
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Self-Publishing a book but don't know how?

Let me HELP! I can help you Self- Publish on Amazon and start making money by selling a Physical Copy or Ebook. I have help Self-Publishers just look you. I have written a book and edited it now what do I do now? Do I pay a thousands of dollars to these Publishing house that after still take a % out of
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Kirtland man wins thousands from Publishers Clearing House (photos, video)

Robert Clemente of Kirtland, second from left, just learned on Thursday, February 1, 2018, that he won a $40,000 check and $10,000 a year for life from Publishers Clearing House. To the far left and right are Danielle Lam and Howie Guja, the PCH Prize Patrol that came from New York to tell Clemente
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Introduction to Self-Publishing

K.S. Brooks, author and creator of the Mr. Pish educational children's book series and the Agent Night suspense series, presents and discusses how to produce a quality book, become published, avoid getting scammed by predatory publishers and maintain control over your finished product.
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Medicine, February 2018 | Best Sellers

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Medicine, February 2018 | Best Sellers

Medicine, February 2018 | Best Sellers. By LJ Reviews on February 1, 2018 Leave a Comment. March 2017 to date as identified by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO. The Case Against Sugar Taubes, Gary Alfred A. Knopf 2016. ISBN 9780307701640. $26.95; An American Sickness: How Healthcare
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Journalist / Content Writer

We are looking for writers who are interested in creating engaging content, and would love to get their work published. Contributors will need to be … Preferably you have or are studying a relevant tertiary course and have writing experience that you are looking to build on. You will also need to supply
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Dramatists Guild Institute Announces Spring Courses

Dramatists Guild Institute Announces Spring Courses The Dramatists Guild Institute is proud to announce the continuation of its second year of continuing education classes for writers. The Dramatists Guild, after years of discussion, designed a curriculum of classes that would combine their playwriting
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Is Facebook celebrating time better spent, or time spent elsewhere?

BuzzFeed's Alex Kantrowitz pointed out earlier this week that Twitter has been on the rise as a referral source for publishers as Facebook traffic has declined. Twitter's “emergence as a viable social traffic source could help dull the hit many publishers stand to take when Facebook's News Feed changes
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Writers can enjoy 18+ free events during 2018 San Francisco Writers Conference

Attendees have access to the 70+ information-packed concurrent sessions covering a wide-range of topics (craft, publishing business, book/author marketing, self-publishing); keynote lunches; on-site social events where they can mingle with presenters and fellow writers; and pitch sessions where they
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Good news for book lovers

A large number of visitors thronged to the fair to get books on discounted rates. Up to 50 percent discount has been offered by different publishers. The LIBF Trust was set up in 2006 by four leading members of the book trade in Pakistan to promote the cause of book publishing, book selling and book
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The 2018 SHOT Show

On Tuesday morning, Fredy and Brian who own Ammoland Shooting Sports News had a breakfast for their writers. Fredy comes out backpacking every summer and brought Brian this past summer, and if you remember, we had a plane drop us off in the Frank Church. If you like knives, check out their
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The bibliophile's ultimate guide to the galaxy

After all, the College Street veteran would know which book-wise shopkeeper can procure for her a copy of the most obscure title. Where the book fair exceeds the scope of its constituent stores is in its celebration of the idea of display. It provides to multitudinous publishers and bookstores the visibility
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Financial Publishing

Financial Publishing provides online content for consumer and professional financial audience and specialist information on the retail, personal and institutional finance industries. Examples of targeted online publications and services include: Executive Appointments; Non Executives Directors' Club
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IEEE Open Access Publishing

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IEEE Open Access Publishing

IEEE Open Access Publishing. Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 61 , Issue: 1 , Feb. 2018 ). Article #:. Page(s): 99 – 99. Date of Publication: 01 February 2018. ISSN Information: Print ISSN: 0018-9359. Electronic ISSN: 1557-9638. INSPEC Accession Number: Persistent Link:
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Sun City Center author's newest book picked up by major publishing house

Recently, after a lifetime of writing poems, short stories and 15 books, her latest work, House of Cry, was accepted by a major New York publisher. It was a long-awaited recognition. “I always loved reading, even as a child,” said Bleser, 65. “I always had my nose in a book. Like many kids, it was my
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Monster Hunter World Update 1.02 Gets Patch Notes For PS4

In the United Kingdom, it was crowned as the best-selling title. Yesterday we also reported that 1,350,412 copies physical retail copies have been sold in Japan. Capcom assured that this title already distributed 5 million units. For this reason, it will present the Celebration Pack, which will include various
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Lifestyle briefs (Feb. 2, 2018)

The spring semester offers 32 different classes, including beginning bridge, drawing, card games, opera appreciation, Mah Jong, creative writing, genealogy, birding, gardening, quilting, fit-friends walking group, Tai Chi, Latin American films, mindful meditation, book club, painting and nutrition. For more
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AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest

“The AETN PBS KIDS Writers Contest is designed to promote the advancement of children's literacy skills through hands-on, active learning,” according to a news release. “The contest empowers children in kindergarten through third grades to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills by writing and
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Amazon Will Hunker Down on Food and Alexa in 2018

The Echo Dot and Fire TV Stick, both Alexa-enabled devices, were Amazon's best-selling items in 2017. … Amazon kept mostly mum on its private label ambitions, calling its development of independent product lines a “supplement” for what's already offered by vendors and sellers on the site. “We've not
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Beware Songwriters: The Music Modernization Act Sets the Stage for a Brutal Songwriter-Publisher …

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Beware Songwriters: The Music Modernization Act Sets the Stage for a Brutal Songwriter-Publisher …

One potential pitfall stems from the bill directing the mechanical licensing collective — the entity designated to collect and distribute funds — to distribute unmatched royalties on a market share basis to music publishers. However, most songwriter publishing contracts (other than superstar artist/writer
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Theresa May warns Nicola Sturgeon publishing leaked Brexit analysis would harm UK's "national …

DOWNING Street has urged Nicola Sturgeon to resist fully publishing Whitehall's top secret analysis – which suggested Britain's economy would slump after Brexit – warning it would jeopardise the UK's “national interest” in the Brussels talks. Michael Russell, the Scottish Government's Brexit Minister,
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State Library Victoria 2018 Fellowships Program

Do you have a creative project or idea that could use the Library's collection in innovative ways? Apply now for a State Library Victoria fellowship. The State Library and its partners are offering 15 fellowships, collectively worth up to $215,000. Among these are specialist fellowships in children's literature,
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Hermes Investment Management LTD Cut Clean Harbors (CLH) Holding; Bloomsbury Publishing …

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC had 30 analyst reports since July 23, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Peel Hunt maintained Bloomsbury Publishing plc (LON:BMY) on Tuesday, July 18 with “Add” rating. On Tuesday, December 22 the stock rating was maintained by Investec with “Buy”. The company was
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Nonfiction Is the Focus of New Scholastic Imprint

Scholastic has announced the fall launch of Scholastic Focus, an imprint dedicated to middle grade and young adult narrative nonfiction that is both timely and timeless, and encourages readers to draw connections between historical events and contemporary issues. The imprint's publishing philosophy
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A Farm in Pennsylvania

Just weeks after the Battle of Gettysburg, farms and lives lie in ruins. Amidst the piles of animal carcasses burned daily and the thousands of wounded left behind, a farmer named John Dorian comes to town looking for his missing brother. Instead, he finds Maria Angela Alvarez Samuels and a love affair
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