Day: January 27, 2018

Holocaust survivors hope memories live on

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Holocaust survivors hope memories live on

“I'm extremely worried,” said Marceline Loridan-Ivens, an 89-year-old filmmaker, writer and Holocaust survivor who has become something of a public conscience in France, where her memoirs are instant best-sellers. The latest installment, “L'Amour après” (“Love After”) recounts her experience in and
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Studio City Creative Writing Contest Winners Celebrated

STUDIO CITY, CA — The Studio City Neighborhood Council recently celebrated the accomplishments of local authors whose talents earned them awards in the Studio City Summer Creative Writing Contest. Forty-six writers entered their works in three age categories, and the top three winners in each
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Jawbone fossil found in Israel may re-write history of human migration

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Jawbone fossil found in Israel may re-write history of human migration

“When they start moving out of Africa and what geographical route they choose to do it are the two most important questions in recent human evolution” said Tel Aviv University anthropologist, Israel Hershkovitz, lead author of a study published in the journal Science. The jawbone, complete with several
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Podcasts Of The Week: the impact of Potter, and burned out by mindfulness

The narrator, XYZ, is a screenwriter who is embarking on a journey into children's publishing. This episode chronicles the acquisition and international sale of his trilogy – and on a broader scale, the impact that the Harry Potter series had on the entire publishing industry. XYZ points out something I've
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Twitter now lets advertisers sponsor 'Moments' from publishers

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Twitter now lets advertisers sponsor 'Moments' from publishers

“The first 'Sponsored Moment' is already live and the feature is now broadly available to all publishers who participate in 'In-Stream Sponsorships' … The publisher partners available for “Sponsored Moments” include those with a significant audience base such as TV networks, digital publishers and
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Local author publishes first book

The dream of one day publishing a book has come true for local author Linwood Williams. His first book, “Cafeteria Poetry,” was completed and published by “Xlibris Publishing Company” in November 2017. The book title is just as surprising as its contents. “Cafeteria Poetry” is not a book about food for
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150 Syrian publishers in Cairo International Book Fair

Chairman of the Syrian Publishers Union Haitham Hafez told SANA's correspondent in Cairo that the Syrian 150 publishing houses are presenting their books to the Arab and Egyptian readers through their participation in the Fair. Hafez said the Fair will include a day dedicated for Syrian writers to
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5 Tips for Dealing with the Facebook Apocalypse

After Facebook announced upcoming changes to the news feed, publishers are scrambling to re-evaluate their strategies. The new changes will prioritize personal content over Pages, and in particular, posts that generate what Facebook is calling “meaningful interactions.” For public agencies that use
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Suicide mystery set in a quintessentially dry, hot Australian landscape

And even harder to believe she learned to write fiction through a literary agency's 12-week online writing course although she had already been a print journalist for more than a decade. One trick she learnt from the course – a basic of the crime-writers repertoire: ensure nothing is what it first appears to
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Kirdis Postelle Lined Up to Head LA Reid's New Venture Hitco: Sources

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Kirdis Postelle Lined Up to Head LA Reid's New Venture Hitco: Sources

Former Epic Records chairman/CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid's rumored industry return appears to be imminent. Sources tell Billboard that Reid will be launching a new music and publishing company called Hitco, with offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Kirdis Postelle, another veteran music executive,
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Director of Pat Conroy Library Center to speak in Florence

… with a South Carolina Governors Award in the Humanities, given in recognition of the Press' commitment to education through humanities publishing. … writers conferences and library conferences on topics of author marketing, small press and university press publishing and literary arts partnerships.
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The Publishing Life of Seamus Heaney

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The Publishing Life of Seamus Heaney

Rand Brandes will deliver a lecture on the publishing legacy of his friend and mentor, the Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet Seamus Heaney. Brandes, the Martin Luther Stevens Professor of English at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina, earned both his master's and doctorate degrees in
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Publishing a Sight page to the web

Publishing a Sight page to the web. Morri Young. 40 pts. January 26, 2018 9:46 pm. 0. I seem to see different instructions here, but for the life of me I can't seem to move beyond “Read Only” to create an iFrame for a Sight so that I can embed it in a website. This would be so handy for my clients to be able
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This week's best deals: Sale on bestsellers, cruise deals, discount on Yosemite 5-star hotel

Barnes & Noble is tempting you to read more this year. It's offering 50 percent discounts on select best sellers through Wednesday, Jan. 31. The deal is listed online and when I called a local store, I was told the prices are good there through the month's end. There are some big names here. For example
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Guyanese govt reiterates pledge to publish contracts within energy sector

GEORGETOWN – The Guyana government has reiterated a promise to publish all contracts with petroleum companies as it dismissed recent criticism, published in the local media, of the contract signed with the US-based oil giant, ExxonMobil. “We remain committed to releasing all contracts in the
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Sponsored Moments on Twitter rolled out globally for In-Stream Sponsorship premium publishers

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Sponsored Moments on Twitter rolled out globally for In-Stream Sponsorship premium publishers

Twitter launched a new ad format this week called Sponsored Moments. “Advertisers can sponsor Moments from premium content partners and reach audiences at scale while they view the content they are most passionate about.” Twitter rolled out this ad format to In-Stream Sponsorship publishers
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JP McMahon: Veggie might

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JP McMahon: Veggie might

Pan-fried beetroot with hazelnuts and sherry vinegar, and spinach with garlic, pine nuts and raisins are probably two of the our best sellers in Cava Bodega and the simplest to make at home. Take some cooked beetroot and dice it into cubes. Heat some oil in a small frying pan. Fry the beetroot and toss
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$200K-Plus In Arts Grants Awarded To Oregon Cities

To support nine, 10-week creative writing workshops in partnership with low-income housing buildings for residents. These workshops will culminate in the publication of writers' work in a professionally-designed anthology and four free public readings. Grant funds will be used for staffing to build
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A heritage walk in Chennai is uncovering a forgotten world of books, libraries and publishing houses

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A heritage walk in Chennai is uncovering a forgotten world of books, libraries and publishing houses

Chitrakulam, a dry pond in the south of Chennai hosts a shrine at its centre. Dogs roam through awkwardly placed arches and hastily constructed pandals and garbage is regularly dumped by residents there. Early on a January morning however, forty of us gathered near the decrepit pond for an unusual
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'Vanity Fair' responds to publishing 3-legged Reese Witherspoon and 3-handed Oprah.

This week, Vanity Fair magazine revealed the cover of their esteemed Hollywood issue, and this year's has a little something extra. 12 extraordinary stars, one very momentous year. The 2018 Hollywood portfolio is here: https://t.co/6PfsFsPzK1 pic.twitter.com/MfRsp2y9Z3. — VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair)
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Twitter launches new ad product for 'Moments'

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Twitter launches new ad product for 'Moments'

Via the new product advertisers will be able to sponsor Moments created by publishers and media organizations Twitter has inked deals with. The new ad product will be available to “In-Stream Sponsorship” publishers, which Twitter says are “are customized programs where brands and publishers are
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Thetford Author Faces the Loss of His Son and 'First Reader'

“I always feel very lucky when we can work out bringing Dean into my creative writing class,” Thetford Academy English teacher Emily Silver said this week. “It really lends credibility to the advice the students are getting. He's a published author, and continuing to work to get his stories published.
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Book fair a huge hit with denizens

Hyderabad: From ardent book lovers milling the stalls and looking for books to avid readers leafing through the printed papers and glossy covers on the … The fair has not just turned out to be a hub for book sellers, authors and publishers, but also a book lovers' paradise with endless collection of
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