Day: February 1, 2018

Reliance Jio denies publishing official app for JioCoin, warns against fake apps on Play Store

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Reliance Jio denies publishing official app for JioCoin, warns against fake apps on Play Store

As of writing this article, there are two fake JioCoin apps on the Play Store which claim to either trade or sell/buy the cryptocurrency. By Shubham SharmaShubham Sharma Published Date. 01 – Feb – 2018. | Last Updated. 01 – Feb – 2018
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Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd.

Fox Chapel is a fast-growing market-leading publisher of hobbies and crafts books, specialising in sewing, quilting, beading and jewellery, colouring and Zentangle books, woodworking, home improvement and DIY, gardening, self-sufficiency, food and drink, pets and more. Our imprints include Fox
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Readers sound off on bail, NYCHA and Publishers Clearing House

Manhattan: I'm writing in response to Gov. Cuomo's proposal to do away with bail for nonviolent crimes. I was arrested last May for driving on a suspended license and driving while intoxicated. I was riding an electric scooter, which I legally bought in Queens. The City of New York allows them to be sold;
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Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2018 winners announced

Melbourne writer Sarah Krasnostein has won the Victorian Prize for Literature, worth $100,000, for The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in Death, Decay & Disaster (Text Publishing). The biography of trauma cleaner Sandra Pankhurst also won in the category of nonfiction. Judges said
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After a major editorial flap, history's premier journal – American Historical Review – announces a …

The typically tame world of academic publishing got heated last year, as several journals took flak for editorial decisions about content regarding historically marginalized groups. Now one of those journals has a plan to “transform.” “I have no illusions about what an enormous challenge this will be, and I
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Payne publishers weekly planner

Payne publishers weekly planner. Generalist plus Specialist Palliative Care — Creating a More Sustainable Model. · Daily. 5 Inches. Monthly. Year Products START DATE – JAN 2018. D. We analyze brands as media companies, covering how effectively businesses and individuals
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Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) Publish New …

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) announce the availability of the new International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) EHS audit protocol for Manitoba, Canada. Leading companies around the world use IAPC EHS audit protocols to understand the scope of
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HOSTILES | American Indian Wars haunt the US landscape

I'm from a generation that grew up on Westerns — the myths, the heroes, the shootouts between whites and the savage Indians who attacked them. Not until I hit adulthood did I begin to realize that behind these films was a much bigger picture, one that involved a struggle over American expansionism
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Newspaper publisher Johnston Press FY revenue falls 5 percent

Feb 1 (Reuters) – Newspaper publisher Johnston Press Plc said on Thursday its full-year revenue fell 5 percent as weakness in its print business clouded digital revenue growth. The newspaper industry has struggled in recent years as advertisers have migrated to online platforms, forcing several print
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Of skates, skeins & self publishing

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Of skates, skeins & self publishing

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean there's not plenty to do inside. If you're tired of doing whatever you normally do inside, maybe it's time to learn something new. Find details on these and other area classes at inland360.com:
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creative writer for english textbooks for korean elementary kids

My office is looking for a creative writer who can write reading and listening stories (but also quizzes if able) for korean kids between k1-6 . Now we are asking for ONE sample (if you get in touch,
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Interview: Cuba's book fair bridge to bring China closer, says organizer

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Interview: Cuba's book fair bridge to bring China closer, says organizer

The FIL organizing committee chose China as the guest of honor this year, the first time for China at an international book fair in Latin America, to boost Havana's goal of getting different Chinese publishing houses, authors and cultural officials to continue participating in the event, Rodriguez said.
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Association For Social Anthropology In Oceania

We are proud to publish Research in Economic Anthropology, the longest-running book series exclusively dedicated to this subject. For the duration of the ASAO 2018 meeting, we're making some of the most-popular Oceania-related chapters from the series available free for delegates. Head over to the
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Amar Ekushey Book Fair begins today

There will be strict security arrangements in and around the book fair venue to avert any unpleasant incident during the fair. Publishers from across Bangladesh will exhibit huge books on different issues while Bangla Academy will exhibit 141 newly printed and reprinted books. Bangla Academy will
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Herald-Tribune's Patrick Dorsey named president of publishers group

Patrick Dorsey, publisher of the Herald-Tribune Media Group and regional vice president for the Coastal Group of parent company GateHouse Media, is the new president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association. The association, founded in 1903, includes more than 500 print and digital
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Publishers clearing house phone number

Publishers clearing house phone number. to go to. sweepstakes but got an email or. pch. or email addresses included in. saying that you were a big winner? If so, its important to them to verify. Contact. 810-580-5020 or 347-5041-8119. is easy. multiple. phone number. Find out how you can get in
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New Pal native's vintage clothing business lives on through siblings after his death

With some help from their parents, Randy and Beth Schwier, they've learned the best brands to buy and which to skip over, Ezra said. And they've discovered which logos are the best sellers and which teams have the biggest followings, Tucker said. They know Pacers and Indiana University gear will
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Hobby Turned Business, a Look at Hobby Horse Creations

Purples and pinks are the best sellers. As her four daughters were growing up she would take them to horse shows on the weekends. Bonnie noticed that there wasn't a lot of toy or gift options for kids interested in horses, so she made some up herself. She turned her needle and thread pastime into
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Nina Simone Playwright Christina Ham: "For Me, Every Month Is Black History Month"

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Nina Simone Playwright Christina Ham: "For Me, Every Month Is Black History Month"

CH: I started out in journalism and then ended up majoring in English literature with an emphasis in creative writing at USC. I wish I had a background in visual art, but I am not gifted in that area, so I admire other artists' work. “It's important for me to connect to black historical events because it tells me
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Author: Miray Mirham

I am currently a third year undergraduate student attending New York University double majoring in Global Public Health and Sociology and double minoring in Chemistry and Creative writing. I have a passion for the social or cultural (in addition to the clinical or bodily) effects of medical practice, with a
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University of Arkansas Press Poet to Read at Open Mouth Reading Series

Rector and Myers now curate the series along with J. Bailey Hutchinson and Peter Mason, current creative writing M.F.A. students. About the University of Arkansas Press: The University of Arkansas Press was founded in 1980 as the book publishing division of the University of Arkansas. A member of
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Saint Mary's introduces new summer study abroad program in Jamaica

Bremyer said the program centers around a class called Travel Writing in Jamaica, to be taught by English professor and co-director of the Jamaica study abroad program Dionne Bremyer, Aaron Bremyer's wife. The course meets requirements for the English Writing major as well as general education
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Publishing Unbound: Inclusivity and Accountability in Canadian Publishing

The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia, Dalhousie University, the Magazine Association of BC and Simon Fraser University are pleased to present Publishing Unbound: Inclusivity and Accountability in Canadian Publishing. This event will bring together authors, activists, scholars and
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Celebrating Black History Month: Franklin College hosting two writer-speakers

Local residents can celebrate Black History Month or meet an award winning essayist at two upcoming events at Franklin College. The Franklin College English department will host writer David Stuart MacLean as part of the 2017-18 Creative-Writing Reading Series at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Richardson
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Facebook's recent fixes include prioritising meaningful connections and trusted news publishers

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Facebook's recent fixes include prioritising meaningful connections and trusted news publishers

CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made fixing Facebook his personal challenge in 2018, and the company has already announced a slew of changes to this end. Among them, showing users more “meaningful” content from friends and family and emphasizing local news. There will be more changes coming in
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IN BRIEF | Feb. 1, 2018

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IN BRIEF | Feb. 1, 2018

During the month-long siege that was the Thomas Fire, social media was ablaze with photos, videos and stories from those on the front lines, from first responders to residents fleeing for safety. Now, the Museum of Ventura County is looking to collect these stories, images, artifacts and more to create a
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Author brews an unexpected antidote for a poisoned world

He lives in Oakland Park and is at work on a third historical novel for Kensington. ¦. — Phil Jason, Ph. D., United States Naval Academy professor emeritus of English, is a poet, critic and freelance writer with 20 books to his credit, including several studies of war literature and a creative writing text.
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Frida Friday ATX market features female artisans of color

Each month, an artisan donates an item that can be raffled to raise funds for area nonprofit organizations. Previous beneficiaries have included Barrio Writers, a creative writing program that offers free college-level writing workshops to teenagers in underserved communities. “I feel very passionate about
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Grand Theft Auto V Tops 2017's Best Selling Digital Games

But back to GTA V. The game topped the list as the number one best-seller digital-wise, making $521 million last year alone. Call of Duty: WWII was close behind in second with $512 million, and two other Call of Duty games also made the top ten, Infinite Warfare and Black Ops III. Combined, all three
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BIZ BUZZ

Devoted Care Services LLC opened at 371 Mobil Ave., suite 5, in Camarillo. The business provides quality and devoted caregivers, to support aging loved ones to live independent, meaningful lives in their homes. … At the old location of Ventura NOW, The Blue Agave Restaurant & Tequilas opens
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'Wanders of the Night' traces path to inspiration

For a self-declared insomniac, it is an unfortunate circumstance to fear the night sky. “Wanders of the Night” is a 136-page collection of poetry, written by sociology sophomore Keilah Granados and inspired by her own experiences. The book is published under her pseudonym, Keilah Belen, and features
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How Melbourne startup Inkl is shaking up news distribution

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How Melbourne startup Inkl is shaking up news distribution

Members who choose to sign up to the $25 per month package can use their Inkl login on WSJ's website to access premium content, whereas this is not the case with the other publishers on the platform. Mishra explained: “Our accounts are separate from theirs. If you have a subscription to The
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Fabulous at Every Age

As a founder and co-executive director of the Writers Block Project, Carol she spends time planning and teaching advanced creative writing workshops in maximum security prisons. She also leads a writing class at the Cancer Institute, as well as serving on the board of The Emrys Foundation. She is
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Editors' Faves

… to be the next Walt Whitman, the Somers Point Arts Commission will host a poetry writing program for both beginners and experienced poets over the course of eight Mondays, starting Feb. 9. “Writing Poetry Your Way: Foundations of Poetry for All Levels” will be led by Maria Provenzano, creative writer
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Stephanie Powell Watts moderates first Notations series writing panel

However, at the Writing Life: Inspiration and Invention panel discussion on Tuesday, Soderlind said she thinks authors don't have much to write about until they have gathered years of life experience. Soderlind is the director of the masters of fine arts in creative writing program at Manhattanville College
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The Facebook execs who turn to Twitter for publisher charm offensive

Facebook's public relations team is aware of the execs' tweeting but isn't coordinating it; the loosened approach does go hand-in-hand with the company's sending people in operational roles out to meet with publishers to improve relations with media companies as part of the Facebook Journalism
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Focused on mind games Martinsville Academic Decathlon team sets sights on 19th state title

“Possibly the most rewarding component of Decathlon has been the essay. Now as a freshman of course, I wasn't very good at writing essays, especially under the time constraint. Over the course of a few years, I feel that I have improved a lot in writing and responding to essay prompts,” Joseph said.
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Flipboard CEO: Facebook "Doesn't Work Well" for News

That's the view of Flipboard CEO Mike McCue, who joined Cheddar on Wednesday to talk about the social media company's latest changes to its news feed and how his own eight-year-old publishing platform differentiates itself. “Facebook being used as a way to inform a population, it doesn't work well
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The media industry has officially broken up with Facebook

Vox Media is the latest media company to call out Facebook for not providing a great way for publishers to earn money. In a memo, CEO Jim Bankoff said that Vox has been out in front of Facebook's big algorithm changed, and is less dependent on the platform overall. Bankoff called Facebook's News
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Will other countries follow Germany into battle with Elsevier?

Germany is thought to be saving more than €10 million (£8.7 million) a year in journal subscription fees after calling the bluff of the world's biggest academic publisher during a negotiation stand-off. Elsevier, long criticised by some academics for what they see as its excessive profits and resistance to
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Ex-Western student hopes Launch opens doors

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Ex-Western student hopes Launch opens doors

Poesy was studying English and creative writing at Western when she started her music career, playing in local bars with musical friends from school, including a show at London Music Hall. She said a gig at Call the Office was cancelled last fall due to illness and “I still hope I get to perform there, it's a
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Louise Glück Reading

A Reading by Louise Glück, The Mohr Visiting Poet Event Details: Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Time: 8:00pm Location: Bechtel Conference Center, Encina.
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Are UNC's syllabi excluding underrepresented groups?

Even in STEM fields, diverse course content matters. In her textbook writing, Hogan tries to seek out scientific studies from underrepresented groups and include their pictures. She said even non-traditional course materials like videos can affect the ideas students have about representation in certain
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Becoming more resilient human beings

When hardship and tragedy happen, many will get stuck in the pain of the loss and suffering and are unable to see the good things happening all around them. As we learn about underinsured homeowners unable to cover costs to rebuild, about loss of crops, about uninsured renters living on the fringe,
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Hollywood hypocrisy

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, I got up at 5 a.m., as I have every morning for the past 23 years, to watch the live reading of the Academy Award nominations. My loyal readers know that I love cinema. I've addressed the sex scandals, discussed films, and I've used movies as a comparison and reference point
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Lincoln County Public Library group needs books for fundraiser

They're asking for books — good-condition books of all types but especially children's titles, cookbooks and best sellers. “People will buy gently used books and that's we what we want to sell,” she said. “The perfect book is a best seller you've read and your shelf is too full to keep it. That's what we love
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Sonora, Summerville senior projects touch lives

This year, the projects were as diverse as they were inspiring, ranging from philanthropic fundraising, running a triathlon, to self-publishing a book of poetry. The impetus for Sonora High School senior Cynthia Rodriguez's project recalled her family's struggle with homelessness in Sonora when she was
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Netmarble Enjoys Third Highest App Revenue in World Last Year

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Netmarble Enjoys Third Highest App Revenue in World Last Year

It has been found that Netmarble recorded the third highest revenue among app publishers in the world including Apple App Store and Google Play Store last year. App Annie, a mobile app analysis company, said on January 31 that Netmarble claimed third place on the list of the top 52 publishers in
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"The Economist" Publishing Scathing Look At Oklahoma's Education Woes

News of Oklahoma's struggling public education system has now reached London, where the legendary news magazine The Economist published an analysis this week of the state's pervasive and seemingly insurmountable school funding issues. The article noted that many districts have reconciled to
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W3C's storytelling: Web technologies impacting publishing today and tomorrow

W3C's Karen Myers talks about web technologies and their impact on publishing.
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Iowa House panel gives blessing to high school Bible course

For comparison, Stefanie Wager of the department said about $80,000 was spent writing standards for the Iowa Core curriculum. Costs might not be that high for one course, but the department could incur considerable expense to do the necessary research, bring in writing teams, usually teachers, and
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Hopkins creative writing teacher/student

Stunning. You made this older gentleman's night! Thanks! You brought a smile and look that we needed!
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Google Doodle commemorates publishing anniversary of Kamala Das' memoir, My Story

These are the words by the writer, memoirist and poet Kamala Das that the Google Doodle page celebrates today. Kamala Das Google Doodle. Image from Google. On 1 February 1976, Kamala Das caused a sensation with the publishing of her autobiography, My Story. Written in English, it detailed her
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Scammers pretending to be Publishers Clearing House want your money

“I call them every day because I truly want to win Publishers Clearing House,” she said. That all came to a head a few months ago when Cowans got a call from a man claiming to be with Publisher's Clearing House with exciting news. He said she won a two-million-dollar prize, but there was a catch.
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Creative writing and Publishing

Creative writing and Publishing at Anglia Ruskin University, listed on FindAMasters.com – a comprehensive database of Masters, MSc, MA, MPhil & MRes courses in the UK & Ireland.
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Here's How Digital Self-Publishing Has Changed Over The Last 3 Years

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Here's How Digital Self-Publishing Has Changed Over The Last 3 Years

In September 2014, there were “perhaps two million” titles in the Kindle Store, according to digital publishing expert David Gaughran. Today there are seven million. As the self-publishing world has gotten larger, authors and readers have upped their “general savviness” to match. Marketing practices
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Out of the West: Galway entrepreneur takes online business to global heights

We've just developed a self-publishing tool. You're going to be able to go into that and, if you're a subject matter expert, we will funnel the information in your head to create a course the way we want it. AW: Isn't there still a snobbery online about 'buying your own cert'? What's your perspective on that?
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Best-selling author returns to Greenwich with words of wisdom on reading

Messud has taught creative writing at the University of Maryland, Amherst College, Yale and others. She is the recipient of Guggenheim and Radcliffe Fellowships and the Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Messud and Wood live in Cambridge, Mass., with their two
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