Day: February 10, 2018

Publisher detained in China 'confesses', blames Sweden

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Publisher detained in China 'confesses', blames Sweden

Detained book publisher Gui Minhai has surfaced nearly three weeks after disappearing into police custody in China, confessing wrongdoing and accusing his adopted country Sweden of manipulating him like a “chess piece”. It was unclear whether the Chinese-born Gui's statement was made under
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Publisher's Pen: Parades, budgets and a good steak

The idea of a military parade in our Nation's capital come the Fourth of July or whenever would be enjoyed by many. Not for the intent as expressed now — power and might — but for honoring our warfighters and also recognizing the work people do at installations across the country such as China Lake
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Adult Nonfiction Drives Sales Gains Once Again

At outlets that report to NPD BookScan, print unit sales were 6% higher in the week ended Feb. 4, 2018, than in the comparable week in 2017. Once again it was the adult nonfiction segment that led the increase, with unit sales up 10% from the week ended Feb. 5, 2017. Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff
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Lauderdale County Homemaker Volunteers Council

Creative writing: Poems — Robin Doerner, first place, “Seasons”; Nancy Gtilbertson, second place, “What is Music?”; and Earthie Young, third place, “I Refuse to Give Up.” Essays: Cathy Clearman, first place, “Yesterday”; Earthie Young, second place, “Helpful Hints On Handwashing”; and Earthie Young
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Outskirts Press Announces the Release of Beyond Illusions and Conformity Pressures: In Search of …

Outskirts Press Announces the Release of Beyond Illusions and Conformity Pressures: In Search of an Authentic Self by H. Randall Grumpelt, PhD. November 24, 2017 Denver, CO and Roanoke, VA Outskirts Press—the fastest-growing, full-service self-publishing and book marketing company—is
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Outskirts Press Announces the Release of New Memoir, I Heard the Preaching of the Elders by …

His truly inspirational memoir—I Heard the Preaching of the Elders: An Odyssey: From the Coal Fields of Alabama to Earlham College and Beyond—has been published by Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company. The memoir focuses on Ritten
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Outskirts Press Announces the Release of New Thriller: Master of Mayhem (No One Is Safe) by RM …

The novel has been published by Outskirts Press—the fastest-growing, full-service self-publishing and book marketing company. Isaac Lenin Stinch is on a Divine mission to make mankind pay for becoming heathens and nonbelievers. Los Angeles and New York City are God's present-day Sodom and
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Detained Publisher Gui Minhai: Sweden 'Using Me Like a Chess Piece'

Speaking at a detention facility in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, he said: “The year 2018 is election year in Sweden … some politicians might be using me for political gains. I can't rule out that some are trying to use me to create trouble for the Chinese government.” The 53-year-old, mainland-born but a
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Soapbox: What Happened To All The Great Baseball Games On Nintendo Consoles?

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Soapbox: What Happened To All The Great Baseball Games On Nintendo Consoles?

Lest we forget the best-selling Family Stadium (aka 'Famista') series that has proved for decades to be a huge hit across multiple Nintendo platforms, including the 3DS. However, as time marched on ever forward, the breadth of baseball titles began to shrivel to a mere handful of tried and trusted titles.
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Playwrights Local

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Playwrights Local

Classes in this year's Spring Workshops include THE SMALLEST STAGE: WRITING THE TABLETOP PLAY with Mike Geither and Amy Schwabauer and THE CHARACTER'S THE THING with Mary E. Weems, Ph.D. Sessions will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, and will be free and open to
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Community Briefs: 2-10-18

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Community Briefs: 2-10-18

Masters is a supply chain and planning manager for Materion Corporation in Elmore and also owner/operator of Columbian Arsenal Press, a small publishing firm that focuses on putting first-hand Civil War narratives into print. He is a 1994 graduate of Bowsher High School in Toledo and a 2002
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Brahmaputra Literary Festival 2nd edition inaugurated

“I hope that the festival would open new opportunities of intellectual exchange for the youth and guide them in the art of creative writing. This intellectual exchange will definitely inspire our youth, encourage new ideas and promote the habit of reading amongst them”, the Chief Minister observed.
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Arts Month celebration features artworks exhibit

Angono Tourism Officer Bernard Laca Jr. said the month-long celebration also features the artworks of the artists in Angono town and Rizal province in simultaneous exhibits in town while free trainings and workshops on arts, dance, mobile photography and creative writing are being offered to student
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Claret Publishing Group – Bangalore Meeting 2018

Bengaluru, India. The members of the Claret Publishing Group are currently gathered today, 10th of February till the 17th, at the Provincial House of Bangalore in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. This is in view of reinforcing their means of Evangelization, further enhance their existing collaboration, plan for
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Seized book publisher 'confesses' in video … flanked by two police officers

Detained book publisher Gui Minhai has surfaced nearly three weeks after disappearing into police custody in China, confessing wrongdoing and accusing his adopted country Sweden of manipulating him like a “chess piece.” It was unclear whether the Chinese-born Gui's statement was made under
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Three new reporters and a coach to lead them

Like Clairissa, Jordyn hails from Oregon (we didn't plan it, I swear) where she graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in journalism and media studies with a minor in creative writing. She cut her teeth on campus publications, then did freelance work while conducting the job
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The company that helped lead a revolution in board games is shutting down

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The company that helped lead a revolution in board games is shutting down

After nearly 40 years in the tabletop industry, the longtime publisher of the popular Settlers of Catan franchise is closing its doors. Mayfair Games has sold its remaining games catalog to Asmodee North America, a massive games publisher and distributor, the company announced. “As of today, the
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Goodbye Lena Dunham! Why John Early is millennial comedy's new king

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Goodbye Lena Dunham! Why John Early is millennial comedy's new king

He believes the autonomy of self-publishing has left comedy-makers less ambitious visually, when the liberation of the modern era should have allowed for imagination and risk-taking. It's part of the reason why his new Hulu pilot sounds so exciting. After years of adding to a vault of DIY videos on
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Hear No Evil: PW Talks with Emma Viskic

… having traditionally been treated as second-class citizens and denied the right to their own language and culture. Kat and Caleb are at times outsiders in their own country, and they both deal with this in very different ways. A version of this article appeared in the 02/12/2018 issue of Publishers Weekly
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For better media quality, going private is the way

There is also the Malaysia Premium Publishers Marketplace (MPPM) where leading major online publishers like Star Media Group, Media Prima Group, Utusan Melayu group, Media Chinese International Ltd group (MCIL) and The Edge Media group have joined forces to offer premium inventory as well
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On location: A Valentine

At last, she said, “Look, there it is, the court,” and we watched Emma Stone run across the '70s court, swing her wooden racket, and deliver the illusion of a winning forehand. Gary Fincke is professor emeritus of English and creative writing and former Writers Institute director at Susquehanna University.
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Disabled hit by 'poor planning' and lack of taxi rank at Westgate shopping centre

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Disabled hit by 'poor planning' and lack of taxi rank at Westgate shopping centre

Mr Ridler, a commissioning editor for book publishers Thames & Hudson, said it would be the wrong place to create a taxi rank and says black cab drivers should have been able to form a rank in Norfolk Street, which would provide the best access for those using wheelchairs. Taxi drivers have been
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March 1st Brady Author's Symposium to Feature George Singleton and Tom Cooper

He earned his MFA degree in Creative Writing from UNC Greensboro. Long known for his humorous stories about oddballs who live in out-of-the-way places, Singleton's characters are complex and sympathetic and the issues he covers in his work range from love to alcoholism to the meaning of life.
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Writing a cover letter, update resume

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Writing a cover letter, update resume

Writing a cover letter, update resume. Writing Creative Writing. Hourly. Hours to be determined. Less than 1 month. $$$. Expert Level. I am willing to pay higher rates for the most experienced freelancers. Posted 28 minutes ago
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Project-Centered Course

This course is designed primarily for young professionals or college students who are writing their first resume or looking to give an old resume a fresh and polished professional look. All job seekers will benefit from the course material and project, however, regardless of their career stage or professional
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Creating awareness: Book on packaged milk history launched

Nestlé Pakistan hosted the launch of a book titled “Drop of the Divine: A Story of Milk in Pakistan” which narrated the story of milk in the country. The book has been developed by Markings Publishing and focuses on the history and journey of the packaged milk sector in the country, a press release
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Writer for a cartoon series

Details. I am looking for a writer to team up with for writing a short comic cartoon series. I need lots of open funny comedy/funny personality. The demographic content is PG-13 and up. Four to six panel comics. Project Type: Ongoing project
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A nation of writers

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A nation of writers

Last year, a report in Bangla Tribune said that 90% of the books that are displayed in the Boi Mela are self-published, meaning that the writers have paid the publishers for publishing their books. This is grossly unfortunate. This shows that the publishers take the easy route to sustain their business.
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Harmony Board to scrutinize graduation requirements

“I am looking to add electives into a student's course of study in order to provide them with multiple opportunities. I am looking to add courses such as public speaking, creative writing, modern politics, American legal problems, consumer math, statistics, weight training and aerobics,” Albaugh said.
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'Writing to Save Your Life' set for Feb. 17

By learning to use writing as a tool for reflection, individuals can experience healing and transformation. “It's kind of combining writing and therapy,” Wiens said. Joanna Pinkerton, freelance artist and creator of the book “Scripture Doodle3,” will explain her creative process called “until we have wings,”
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Publishers clearing house prize patrol

When our famous Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol awards a prize in person, they make every effort to find that winner. Our million dollar winners are notified, unannounced, in person by our famous Prize Patrol with the balloons, champagne, flowers and big check that are all featured in our
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Publishers Clearing House scam hits southern Utah

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Publishers Clearing House scam hits southern Utah

Police say a recent Publishers Clearing House scam has hit the area, promising people they won money. But they could actually be targeting people who entered a sweepstakes with the help of information found online. Some scammers will develop friendships and trust with victims before asking for
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Does publishing have an age limit?

When you are an NPO focussed on combatting illiteracy, what could be more exciting than having 11 year-old newly published South African author, Amr Salie as your ambassador! Signature of Hope Trust (SOHT) is proud to announce that this bright youngster will add his voice to the organisation's
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Watchdog ignores deadline on publishing RBS report

The Financial Conduct Authority has refused to meet a deadline set by MPs to publish a contentious report into the activities of Royal Bank of Scotland's restructuring division, which subjected thousands of small businesses to poor treatment. Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the City regulator, said that
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