Day: May 6, 2018

A Faculty Tribute to Dean Joanne Jacobson Upon Her Retirement

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A Faculty Tribute to Dean Joanne Jacobson Upon Her Retirement

In the Fall of 1992, my first semester in Yeshiva as an undergraduate, I was a student in Dr. Joanne Jacobson's Composition class. I have vivid memories of some of the experiences from that course, including, for example, our discussion of the Kitty Genovese murder case and writing a paper about the
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Rhyme and reason

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Rhyme and reason

Perhaps it is her years as a teacher of creative writing that means Brown is sanguine about the paper's poetry correspondent. “He's obviously engaged with the poems,” she says with a chuckle of the “Weakend” warrior. Or maybe it is just that she has been here before. When Brian Turner was poetry
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Star Wars Adventures FCBD Pays Tribute to Harrison Ford with New Character

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Star Wars Adventures FCBD, in stores now. While Free Comic Book Day is a chance for readers to get a handful of issues from their favorite publishers at no cost, it also the prefect opportunity for those same publishers to launch new storylines or
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Bautista, literary giant; 76

Cirilo Bautista, a celebrated writer and poet who was named National Artist for Literature in 2014, died yesterday at the age of 76. … He previously served as literary editor of the Philippine Panaroma, and also worked as senior associate director of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Studies.
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Cheap Tech Stocks To Buy Today

The technology sector is generally characterised as full of innovation, competition and growth. It is also known to be highly volatile and cyclical since firms face high competition, constant disruption and generally relies on consumer discretionary income. Currently, Haynes Publishing Group and Amino
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Children's Book Festival in Nanaimo a creative extravaganza

“A lot of young people are drawing and doing a little bit of writing. We want the kids to know there are great authors and illustrators out there who are First Nations so they know they can do stuff themselves,” she said. “It's really important.” Comic-book artist Faith Erin Hicks will talk about how she got her
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Microsoft is no longer publishing offline symbol packages for Windows

Users who require downloading symbols in order to debug apps or Windows will need another solution, as Microsoft stopped offering offline symbol packages as a downloadable MSI. The reason is that the company is updating Windows too frequently and the packages become outdated. Users will
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Mercer County Teen Arts Festival Set For May 18

… for young artists to develop the perceptual, intellectual and technical skills to create works of art, officials said. The focus of the festival is not on competition but participation in performance seminars, classes and workshops in art, dance, drama, vocal and instrumental music, film and creative writing.
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PH literary giant, Cirilo F. Bautista dies at 76

A professor of creative writing and literature, Bautista was former literary editor and long-time columnist of The Philippine Panorama, the Sunday magazine of the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. For his exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the county's literary arts, Bautista was
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Book debate has to be academic, not political

A new textbook of history for Class 12 has been produced by the Punjab School Education Board. Another one for Class 11 is at the editing stage. Several political parties and some Sikh intellectuals would have us believe that the entire Sikh identity is in jeopardy because there is a conspiracy underway
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Writers' Series 2018 encourages creation of positive narrations

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Writers' Series 2018 encourages creation of positive narrations

Among speakers on the first day were creative writing director of Sun Yat Sen University in China, Dai Fan, Filipino poet Lawrence Ypil, American writer Ben Loory and Singaporean writer Joshua Ip. Meanwhile, the premium workshop is scheduled to be attended by renowned instructors, among them
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Book review: 'Waiting for the Light' finishes the biblical story of Daniel

The Whitney Awards recognize novels by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Author Carol Pratt Bradley has published three novels, including “Fire of the Word” and three scholarly articles. She has a master of fine arts in creative writing from Brigham Young University and is the
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Kenyatta Scott is The Sprinkle of Love for teens

She also works with Faith-based Organizations, where her platform is on Celibacy as a form of Self-Care, and discovering One's Purpose. This brand is commonly … I created an 8 week Course, titled, “Literacy & Entrepreneurship”, based on my Self-Publication of my Children's Book Series. I taught High
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National Artist for Literature Cirilo F. Bautista, 76, writes 30

He served as Senior Associate at the UST Center for Creative Writing and Studies. A thoughtful man known to his close friends as “Toti,” Bautista served as a mentor to countless younger writers through his own efforts and as part of many panels at writing workshops. Bautista had funded the Cirilo F.
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“Russian Gal gadot” will represent Israel at the contest “Miss universe”

In the final four, defined by the results of the Internet poll, also completed the 18-year-old Emma Eytan and 23-year-old Talin Abu Khan, the first candidate is transgender in the history of the Israeli beauty contest. Editorial NEWSru.co.il spoke with a new intensity of Israel's Nicole Reznikov, born and living
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NT Government to publish school budgets online

The Territory Government is publishing all 2018 government school budgets online. It says by revealing each government school's budget it is fulfilling an important promise to make funding to NT schools more transparent. Education Minister Eva Lawler said a record $1.14 billion had been invested in
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Book review: 'Waiting for the Light' finishes the biblical story of Daniel

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Book review: 'Waiting for the Light' finishes the biblical story of Daniel

The Whitney Awards recognize novels by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Author Carol Pratt Bradley has published three novels, including “Fire of the Word” and three scholarly articles. She has a master of fine arts in creative writing from Brigham Young University and is the
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Kenyatta Scott is The Sprinkle of Love for teens

She also works with Faith-based Organizations, where her platform is on Celibacy as a form of Self-Care, and discovering One's Purpose. This brand is commonly … I created an 8 week Course, titled, “Literacy & Entrepreneurship”, based on my Self-Publication of my Children's Book Series. I taught High
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National Artist for Literature Cirilo F. Bautista, 76, writes 30

He served as Senior Associate at the UST Center for Creative Writing and Studies. A thoughtful man known to his close friends as “Toti,” Bautista served as a mentor to countless younger writers through his own efforts and as part of many panels at writing workshops. Bautista had funded the Cirilo F.
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“Russian Gal gadot” will represent Israel at the contest “Miss universe”

In the final four, defined by the results of the Internet poll, also completed the 18-year-old Emma Eytan and 23-year-old Talin Abu Khan, the first candidate is transgender in the history of the Israeli beauty contest. Editorial NEWSru.co.il spoke with a new intensity of Israel's Nicole Reznikov, born and living
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NT Government to publish school budgets online

The Territory Government is publishing all 2018 government school budgets online. It says by revealing each government school's budget it is fulfilling an important promise to make funding to NT schools more transparent. Education Minister Eva Lawler said a record $1.14 billion had been invested in
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Platforms must be classified as publishers and take on responsibilities

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Platforms must be classified as publishers and take on responsibilities

And then there were the claims from media owners and publishers. News Corp, the publisher of this newspaper, made it clear that the current practices of Facebook and Google had the potential to “profoundly damage the creation, distribution and consumption of news and journalism in Australia”.
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Tehran book fair reviews publishing market in China

TEHRAN — The 31st Tehran International Book Fair hosted a session on Sunday reviewing the publishing market in China. The session was attended by Alex Goh, the Oversea Business Manager at Sinolingua, a member of the China International Publishing Group (CIPG). Sinolingua is the first
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Author Junot Díaz accused of sexual harassment

“Sydney Writers' festival is a platform for the sharing of powerful stories: urgent, necessary and sometimes difficult,” the festival organisers said in a statement. “Such conversations have never been more timely. We remain committed to ensuring they occur in a supportive and safe environment for our
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5 Content Marketing Ideas for June 2018

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5 Content Marketing Ideas for June 2018

The Stanley Cup playoffs, summertime weddings, Father's Day, and old fishing stores provide content marketers with interesting topics to cover in June 2018. Content marketing is the act of creating, publishing, and distributing articles, videos, podcasts, and similar content with the specific goal of
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1912 electric truck: Take that Tesla Semi!

Curtis Publishing ran the trucks in three shifts, sharing drivers. Since it took hours to load and unload 10 tons of cargo, one truck, with fresh batteries, would be driven to the post office laden with finished magazines for delivery. A second truck would be stationed there empty and charging, which the driver
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New book leads visitors and residents through 400 miles of Park City trails

“Park City Hiking Guide” is actually a sequel to Hurwitz's 2017 publication, “A Walker's Guide to Park City,” which was about paved walks for people who … Katie Mullaly, who recently published “Self-Publishing Your Children's Book: A Practical Guide to the Planning, Printing, and Promotion of Your
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2018 Hamilton County Primary Election Guide

The 2018 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 8. Hamilton County polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. To check voting status, find polling location and check precinct, visit indianavoters.in.gov. Voters must bring a photo ID with them to cast their vote. Otherwise, voters will be issued a provisional ballot.
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Album gives a voice to those with mental health issues

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Album gives a voice to those with mental health issues

As part of the project creative writing workshops were led by Emily Dalton encouraging service users to draw on their experiences. To help they focused on the four seasons — winter, which can be cold and long; spring, which is more hopeful and people are beginning to feel better; summer, with warmer
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Signs of growth show that reports of print's death are premature

Last week the nation's publishers continued the theme in almost complete unison. In their submissions to the Australian Competition & Consumer Authority decrying the activities of the FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google) tech giants, the publishers identified them as the root of all their
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Walters State holds Honors Night

H. Michael Shultz, a history major from Morristown, was named the President's Outstanding Student during the 2018 Honors Night ceremonies at Walters State Community College. The award is the highest given to a student. Shultz has been named to the All-USA Academic Team and has been named
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ACCC chair Rod Sims puts Google, Facebook on notice

The chairman of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said written testimony had “sharpened” the focus on the key issues confronting publishers, advertisers, companies, unions and trade groups, as he put Google and Facebook on notice that he would consider the case for direct
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Thousands show paperback love at Clunes Booktown Festival | PHOTOS

In addition to the thousands of books on sale all over Fraser Street, readers were treated to a series of panel discussions on topics such as crime in the country and the value of creative writing in fighting youth depression. Dozens of renowned authors such as Richard Flanagan and Abdi Aden were on
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Pushy parents book beach break summer holidays to relax…but their kids must revise for three …

Parents who want even more time to themselves can add an extra four hours of afternoon lessons in subjects like creative writing and languages. The classes at the clifftop Club Med Da Balaia resort in Albufeira, Portugal, cost an additional £500 per child, which is added to the price of a family break
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Developing digital marketing skills with iCreate

They also utilise various dimensions of marketing, research, psychology, visual arts and design, to build the knowledge of students looking into entering the creative economy. Areas of focus: 1. Advertising design. 2. Animation. 3. Content marketing and strategy. 4. Creative writing for film and. television.
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National artist Cirilo Bautista dead at 76

He was also a professor at the San Beda College and DLSU, where he obtained his doctorate and helped establish the Bienvenido Santos Creative Writing Center. Bautista was also the moving spirit behind the founding of the Philippine Literary Arts Council in 1981, the Iligan National Writers Workshop
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New Española Mayor Javier E. Sanchez Meets With Los Alamos And Valley Daily Post Publishers

Newly elected Española Mayor Javier E. Sanchez in his office Monday during a meeting with Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark who also is co-publisher with Eric Vasquez of the Valley Daily Post. Mayor Sanchez met with Clark and Vasquez to discuss community issues and said he looks
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National Artist Cirilo Bautista passes away at 76

… in 1981, the Iligan National Writers Workshop in 1993, and the Baguio Writers Group.” Bautista was also intstumental in the formation of the Bienvenido Santos Creative Writing Center in DLSU. The national artist graduated magna cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas' AB Literature program.
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DON NOBLE: Campus comedy fills pages with lots of laughs

William Cobb, longtime writer-in-residence at the University of Montevallo, now retired, has had a long and distinguished career as a fiction writer. Cobb has won the Fiction Book of the Year Award from the Alabama Library Association and the Harper Lee Award as Alabama's Distinguished Writer.
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WASP Scientific Paper Writing Workshop concludes at AGU

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WASP Scientific Paper Writing Workshop concludes at AGU

Manama, May 6 (BNA): The WASP Scientific Paper Writing Workshop organised by the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) in collaboration with the AGU Consultancy and Training Center has concluded, with 25 participants from different specialisations
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Robert Bailey: Alabama's John Grisham

When Robert Bailey was in high school and college, then law school in the '90s, John Grisham was the hottest author out there. “A Time to Kill,” “The Firm,” “The Pelican Brief,” “The Client,” and a string of other legal thrillers were flying off the bookshelves and onto movie screens. “I grew up in the age of
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Mississippi Reads: Best-sellers, book signings for week of May 6, 2018

“Varina,” Charles Frazier, Ecco. 2. “Delta Epiphany,” Ellen B. Meacham, University Press of Mississippi. 3. “Bluff,” Michael Kardos, Mysterious Press. 4. “The Best Cook in the World,” Rick Bragg, Knopf. 5. “Dear Madam President,” Jennifer Palmieri, Grand Central. 6. “How to Write an Autobiographical
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Arul Kanda mulls legal course over writer's alleged slander

Arul Kanda mulls legal course over writer's alleged slander … “It is clear from his writing that Mr. Gunasegaram has not even bothered to attend the over 30 public information sessions that I have held around the country. Had he … “Of course, as a public figure, I am always open to constructive criticism.
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400 Publishers from 50 States Attending Tehran Book Fair

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400 Publishers from 50 States Attending Tehran Book Fair

Mohsen Javadi, the Iranian deputy culture minister, says more than 400 publishers from 50 countries have attended the book fair, which amounts to a new watershed in this international cultural event. Foreign exhibitors do not include publishers only; rather, representatives of some cultural bodies form
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University of Montana president brings fresh energy to challenges

In the weeks and months ahead, Bodnar said he is going to challenge the campus to think big about delivering education and to think differently about how to shape programs of distinction such as creative writing. He's going to continue to collaborate with the wider community to bring town and gown
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What will all-digital gaming mean for developers, especially indies?

Will the market be split by marketplaces or publishers? Will the publishers owning digital stores (example Valve) become untouchable or will it be the companies such as Sony, Microsoft and Razer who will redirect their energy and capabilities from their hardware operations to focus on cloud technology
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Geologist to explain the time glaciers once covered Carmel's Midtown

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Geologist to explain the time glaciers once covered Carmel's Midtown

Hydrogeologist Dan Kelleher and his Midwest Geoscience Group partner, Tim Kemmis, have made a timely determination. Tim Kemmis logs soil in Carmel (Submitted photo). Kelleher said recent drilling in Carmel's developing Midtown has revealed sediment layers from ancient glaciations that are older
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Academic Publishing: Issues and Challenges in the Construction of Knowledge by KL Hyland

The commonly-used expression, “publish or perish,” has never before carried such weight for scholars in academia. Publication has become a high-stake task for people who work in academia; their reputation, reward, promotion, institutional ranking, etc. are greatly affected by the number and hierarchy
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The Best of Berlin With Miss Read Director Michalis Pichler

Founded in 2009, MISS READ, the Berlin Art Book Fair, is dedicated to, according to Director Michalis Pichler, “creating a public meeting place for discourse around artists' books, conceptual publications and publishing as practice… It is important to gather in an actual place and to exchange.” Featuring
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Top News: Shopping for bulletproof gear, revisiting iPhone 7, getting cash on Kindle and extra …

Then once more, Apple is filled with self-described geniuses. In what methods may the 7 nonetheless rival the X? Click on right here for 9 causes to decide on iPhone 7 over iPhone X. Money in on eBooks. Q: You bought my consideration if you had been speaking about getting cash by publishing your
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Global Music Publishing Market Analysis 2018-2022: WarnerMusic, FoxMusicPublishing …

The latest research report which focuses on Global Music Publishing Market 2018 and presents in-depth and professional Music Publishing market analysis across the global, regional and country level industry. The report provides detailed research on the Music Publishing market growth factors and
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Google News Revamp Will Reportedly Make It Faster, With More Video: What To Expect

According to sources who spoke to AdAge, Google has been talking to publishers lately about the upcoming changes, which will unify a number of features into a single product: Google News. “There are a lot of Google services where you find news, and what they're trying to do is bring it all under one
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