Day: April 20, 2017

SLO 'non-discrimination' housing ordinance heads to special election

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SLO 'non-discrimination' housing ordinance heads to special election

A ballot initiative to repeal and replace San Luis Obispo's rental housing inspection program is headed for a special election. The City Council
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Not a 'natural' death

I am shocked by Sheriff Ian Parkinson's statement concerning the death of Andrew Holland. The sheriff states in his report that, “though the seated
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Planting Inspiration: Kids Art Smart program exposes students to the arts

Long after the pitter patter of little feet dissipated, signaling the end of art class, Veda Baker, a first grader from Virginia Peterson Elementary School in
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Young at heart: Los Osos author Robin Mellon pens children's novels

Ah, middle school. It was the worst of times, it was … well it mostly just sucked. But Los Osos middle grade and young adult author Robin Mellom (who
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A real good time: SLO Tease Burlesque builds up the heat at Transformations show

On Easter's eve, my friend Nicole and I are pulling up to a pitch-black church parking lot in Los Osos. Then, we promptly walk down the street to catch
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Underrated: Only God Forgives

Writer-director Nicolas Winding Refn re-teams with Ryan Gosling (Drive) in this bloody neo-noir revenge tale, bathed in neon and gorgeously filmed in
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Whereas, we're idiots who don't know what we're doing …

Petitions are great. They allow regular Joe and Jane Q. Citizen to effect real change in government when their elected officials would rather sit on their
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Targoz Strategic Marketing Announces Availability of Reading Pulse Survey™

Based on six years of survey research, the syndicated study provides book publishers, agents, and sellers with an accurate picture of readers, and
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Major Milestone Reached by SPOT Satellite Devices — 5K+ Rescues Across the Globe

SPOT, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE:GSAT), has revealed that their SPOT family of products has surpassed a milestone of
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Magazine shuts down

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Magazine shuts down

The publishing company will continue to exist and will release books on Nevada history, starting with a history of the Reno Chamber of Commerce by
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Author Dr. Ant's New Book “A History of the Foundations of Catholic Education: A Philosophical …

Recent release “A History of the Foundations of Catholic Education: A Philosophical Enquiry” from Page Publishing author Dr. Ant is a thorough
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Safeguards against insurrection

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Safeguards against insurrection

Last week, my colleague Al Fonzi claimed that my questioning whether our constitutional democracy would survive President Trump's authoritarianism
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In the zone: Grover Beach expands the size of its cannabis business district amid fears of pot biz …

The city of Grover Beach makes no bones about wanting to become a welcoming place for California's bourgeoning marijuana industry, but finding the
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Grover Beach approves memorial for man killed in dog attack

The word stood out on the backs of the white T-shirts they wore to the April 17 Grover Beach City Council meeting; Fear's face was printed on the front.
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Jail deaths spark independent investigations

After two recent inmate deaths placed the SLO County Jail under a public microscope, Sheriff Ian Parkinson has called for an independent
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Thoughts from Earth

It's never too early to instill a love of nature and poetry into the next generation. That's why Cayucos-based author Kime recently published a book of
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Increased cost

I read because of Senate Bill 1, California's tax on gasoline is going to be raised by 12 cents per gallon; the diesel excise tax will be increased by 20
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Walton's De-Ice Can Eliminate Snow and Ice Buildup on Antennas in Las Vegas

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Walton's De-Ice Can Eliminate Snow and Ice Buildup on Antennas in Las Vegas

Actually snow isn't a likely weather situation in Las Vegas, although it does happen. If it should occur during next week's NAB2017, Walton De-Ice can
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An alt-right publisher is being sued over allegations he helped create a 'troll storm' that targeted a …

A non-profit organization known for litigating discrimination lawsuits filed a claim against the publisher of one of the nation's leading alt-right websites
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Intelsat to Complete Their EpicNG Network with Launch of Horizons 3e Satellite by Arianespace

The joint venture between Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT, known has Horizons, has signed on with Arianespace to launch the Boeing manufactured
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Brittany Newell and Michael Shewmaker

Event Details: Date: Wednesday, April 19th Time: 6:30 pm Location: Terrace Room, Margaret Jacks Hall (Click for map) Brittany Newell, who.
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Culinary arts and creative writing come together in Jen Nails' new book

It's the first day of Spring Break at the Adelson Educational Campus, where Jen works as a librarian and creative writing instructor, so she's visiting her
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On the NABSHOW Floor… Switching On is QUINTECH

During the upcoming NABSHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada, in booth SU6921, Quintech has product presentation plans. One of the products on display
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Globalsat Group and Iridium Receive a Warm Welcome in Chile

An event that was organized by Globalsat Chile, the local affiliate of the Globalsat Group, took place at the W Hotel Convention Center, where an
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Make America Green Again

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Make America Green Again

The theory that adaptation is the key to survival has been thrown around for over a century, rumored to have been started by Charles Darwin in the
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More Brands Should Reveal Where Their Clothes are Made

The pledge commits companies to publish information that will enable advocates, workers, and consumers to find out where their products are made.
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A second home for Story Factory

Creative writing students will soon have an outlet for their skills when … a spot to build their writing in Parramatta with the Story Factory announcing
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Tony's serves up 58 years of great pizza

Nestled in a corner of downtown that might as well be dubbed Narnia, Tony's Pizzaria has not only survived, but thrived for the better part of six
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Best-sellers Collage Bundle

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Best-sellers Collage Bundle

If you love to showcase your favorite photos in a creative way, this template bundle is for you! It includes 20 of our best-selling collage templates, from
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Bestselling Sefarim

How many copies does a sefer have to sell to be a “best seller”? How many many to make a profit? Anyone have tips on making it as an author?
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Best-sellers Social Media Bundle

Up your social media game with this collection of our 20 best-selling social media templates. It includes Facebook cover image templates and
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Publishers are seeing another big decline in reach on Facebook

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Publishers are seeing another big decline in reach on Facebook

The Facebook anguish continues. A Medium post investigating declining Facebook reach has set off the most recent alarm bells among publishers.
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'Monitor' names new publisher

Heather McKernan, publisher of the twice-weekly Monadnock Ledger-Transcript, will take over as publisher of the Concord Monitor next month, and
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Ruth Sulzberger Holmberg, past newspaper publisher, 96, dies

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Ruth Sulzberger Holmberg, past newspaper publisher, 96, dies

Holmberg was the granddaughter of Adolph S. Ochs, the patriarch of The Chattanooga Times who gained prominence as publisher of The New York
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Publishers increasingly empowered by and dependent upon platform companies

In a new article, “Dealing with digital intermediaries”, Reuters Institute Director of Research Rasmus Kleis Nielsen and research associate Sarah Anne
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Seeking Creative Writers

Hello! We are a web hosting company looking for a creative writer(s), on a job by job basis. We are currently looking for writers who are knowledgable
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Book blogger spotlight: Genie in a Book

I keep track of publishers' new book catalogues, and am fortunate to be sent review copies of upcoming releases. Sometimes I'll see other bloggers
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UK govt considering public inquiry into library closures

The UK government is considering holding a public inquiry into Lancashire Council's plan to shut 28 of its libraries, reports the Bookseller.
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S. Chand and Co to launch IPO on 26 April

Ltd, a publisher of educational books, on Wednesday announced that it will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on 26 April. The company has fixed a
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