Day: May 22, 2018

The Duties of an Openly Gay Indian American

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The Duties of an Openly Gay Indian American

I love my parents dearly, perhaps more than anyone in the world. They are Indian, yes, and immigrants, but they are from those images you see on
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McClure Scholarships, awards granted to 22 Athens HS students

… also earned the Anne Pickering Award; and Lily Herold and Grace Pratt each also were presented with the Betty Hoyt Fuller Creative Writing Award.
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16 Johns Hopkins students receive Fulbright grants

Kat Lewis: A 2016 graduate with a degree in Writing Seminars, she will … Michael Broida: He will graduate this year with an MFA in Creative Writing
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Article 11: Driven by Rhetoric, not by Arithmetic

The explanatory memorandum states: “The organisational and financial contribution of publishers in producing press publications needs to be
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Poetry event will remember former UEA student and Norfolk and Norwich Festival volunteer

Miss McManus herself had just finished studying English literature and creative writing at the UEA when she was killed, aged 21, by a speeding driver
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4 profitable online business ideas

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4 profitable online business ideas

Fortunately, with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace services, you can now publish your book yourself. All you need is a text file with
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HBG, Amazon Partner on Narrative Content for Echo Device

In a move that points to the creation of new forms of interactive content the Hachette Book Group has reached an agreement with Amazon to partner
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Random House Children's to Publish Book by Parkland Students

Random House's Crown Books for Young Readers imprint has announced plans to publish an anthology of personal essays, articles, and
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Potter books continue to boost Bloomsbury

The company, best known for publishing the highly popular Harry Potter series of books, said that titles such as Tom Kerrigde's Lose Weight For Good
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Cocky Controversy Roils Romance Community

A self-published author named Faleena Hopkins obtained a registration for “cocky” as the the trademark for “a series of downloadable e-books in the
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Sony buys EMI Music Publishing in $1.9bn deal adding more than 2m songs to their catalogue

Tokyo – Japanese entertainment giant Sony on Tuesday unveiled a $1.9-billion deal to buy industry titan EMI Music Publishing, which has the rights to
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Sony Becomes Largest Music Publisher Following $2.3 Billion Deal for EMI Publishing

Sony Corp has announced that it will pay $2.3 billion to gain the controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing. The deal now makes Sony the world's
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Gamma to Oversee Operations of VividTV, Vivid.com

based Vivid has assembled one of the world's largest archive of adult films of any single studio, which remain best sellers online, on broadcast and in
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eBay UK Releases Summer 2018 Business Seller Update

eBay UK released the 2018 Summer Seller Update. For the most part, it's just an update to the Spring seller update. So, let's look at what was released
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Woman Explains Her Decision To Drive Across Plymouth Half Marathon Course

She said: “I came out at 8.45am to pick up a friend and go to a (writing) workshop in Okehampton. “The roads were closed and I was thinking 'how am I
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KEVIN WILSON: America again

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KEVIN WILSON: America again

Of course that doesn't take a very big freezer but nevertheless, it happened. As I was trying to figure out my topic I realized that I have been writing a
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Smart Bets: Creative Voices for Social Justice

Local poets Devin Jones and Indy Srinath then facilitated writing workshops in which the young writers of color offered creative responses to Pearson's
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Versatility is the key for new formwork system

It is the biggest investment in formwork in Leada Acrow's history, thanks to its parent … The company says the panels are easier to maintain and more
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SWOCC and Coos History Museum to host creative writing contact for students

COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Community College is partnering with the Coos History Museum to host a creative writing contest for high school
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Serbian-American Writer Michael Vladimirivich Trisho Publishes Debut Book

(Dark Planet Publishing, 2013) is classified under 'Science Fiction … History professor Milan Petrovich sees an unidentified flying object (UFO) in the
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University of Indianapolis Etchings Press announces 2018 Book Prize authors

He also won the 2017 Adobe Cottage Writers Retreat in New Mexico and … in the William Faulkner: William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition.
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Publishers' candid thoughts on video platforms: 'Twitter is a breath of fresh air'

The pivot to video has cooled, but many publishers are still focused on video — and that means figuring out what platforms are best for what roles.
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SummerKeys 2018 announces 27th season

There also are courses in the arts to include: photography, creative writing and cabaret. Visit the website for faculty biographies. This year's highlights
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What Masters champion says about loss of golf course he played on as a child

Shortly after his Masters win, he returned to Llangefni to show his support for keeping the course open, also writing to the council's chief executive.
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Awards to celebrate the creative talents of Nottinghamshire's young people

Their work will be showcased in an exhibition featuring a huge variety of work from more than 11 categories, including music, creative writing, graphic
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Facebook To Group Publishers' Content With Politically Leaning Ads

Today, Facebook began to group political advocacy ads with news coming from trusted publishers, promoting each under the same rubric. And as a
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What to Know About US University Spring Admission

Neuwirth says students who cannot come to the U.S. before beginning university can enroll in individual online writing courses at the intermediate or
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Your Guide to Writing a Post-Show Report

Make an effort to find some time to write some notes over the course of the show. Keeping track of your observations will make writing your report a lot
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Song Acquires 60% Stake in EMI's Publishing

The deal will impact over three million songs including heavyweights in music history like artists of Motown and modern hits from Drake, Lady Gaga
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Dr. Rick Miller discusses potential life on Mars

Miller's scientific background is in geology and paleontology combined with years of teaching and studying and publishing papers on the history of
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Schwabe Receives Fulbright Award

Schwabe, who is also director of the writing program at Yeshiva College, draws … “I have a foot in both worlds—I'm a creative writer but I teach in an
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Debut Novel Explores Power, Greed In New England's Fishing Past

Clyde Hill Publishing is an independent, small press focusing on both historical fiction and nonfiction books by, for and about founders, innovators,
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Congratulations To Winners Of GPB's 2018 PBS KIDS Writers Contest

In addition to providing an outlet for Georgia children to explore their imagination and express their creativity, the PBS KIDS Writers Contest helps
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15 Publisher Partners And 61% Of Authors Choosing New Copyright-Compliant Sharing Service

It also provides a means for authors and participating publishers to understand the relative efficacy of a variety of platforms and channels in driving
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Outskirts Press Announces Its Top-Selling Book Marketing Services

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Outskirts Press Announces Its Top-Selling Book Marketing Services

1 self-publishing service by Top Consumer Reviews two years in a row, the family-owned company is an industry leader in post-publication support,
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JK Rowling on going 'back to the beginning' for CB Strike

Being the author of the best-selling book series in history certainly has its perks, but Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling understandably felt a wee bit of
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McCarthy Denials About Replacing Ryan Don't Hold Up

He is the author of two New York Times best sellers: The Connection: How al Qaeda's Collaboration with Saddam Hussein Has Endangered America
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Hockey Scores Top Spots On Monday Best-Sellers With Stanley Cup Finals

The NHL Stanley Cup Finals took the top two spots on yesterday's best-selling events list for games this weekend according to sales data from Ticket
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Iyanla Vanzant Presents MasterPeace Body Therapy Products on the Home Shopping Channel …

… Iyanla's body of work spans over three decades and includes 18 published books, six New York Times best-sellers (translated into 23 languages
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Bibliophiles, rejoice: New pop-up bookstore Carpe Librum now open in Union Station

… unique selection of used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records are available, including best-sellers and hard-to-find classics for the true bibliophile.
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The Blockchain's Bid to Democratise Scientific Publishing

The Blockchain's Bid to Democratise Scientific Publishing … Most would agree that the self-moderating ecosystem proposed by an Orvium-like model,
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Review: The Myth Of Creation, Charleston Festival, Firle, May 20

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Review: The Myth Of Creation, Charleston Festival, Firle, May 20

… challenge to “write a ghost story” – which, as Fiona Sampson points out, proved to be one of the most productive creative writing exercises ever.
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Five jewels in the EMI Music Publishing crown

From Queen and Carol King to Drake, the UK based music publishing company has a staggering number of hits to its name
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“Making the right impression”: New York Times columnist Bruni asserts the need for better journalism

… presented as the Hays Press Enterprise Lecture and introduced by Chancellor Kim Wilcox and UCR Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing and
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Novel approach for Aberdeen writer as he wins fellowship to follow tale of fashion designer

Shane studied English literature for his undergraduate degree at Aberdeen University before undertaking a Masters and PhD in Creative Writing.
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Minneapolis Public Schools Launch Summer 'Strong Reads'

The program includes free book giveaways, creative writing workshops and celebrity readings. A kickoff campaign takes place this afternoon at the
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Sony buys EMI to become the world's biggest music publisher

Kenichiro Yoshida, President and CEO of Sony Corporation, said: “Sony has been handling the intellectual property rights owned by EMI publishing.
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Open Road Integrated Media Announces Strategic Alliance With Ingram

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Open Road Integrated Media Announces Strategic Alliance With Ingram

The collaboration will allow Ingram's distributed publishers using … a marketing platform for book publishers with a key direct-to-consumer component.
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Sony's New CEO Wants to Be Heard. Loud

He reckoned this may result in a 40 percent boost to publishers. … This is the music publishing business Sony bought out at a $4.75 billion enterprise
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LCC continuing education classes

Registration is open for the following continuing education classes …. the executive director of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes; $425 per person;
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Sony to buy EMI Music Publishing in USD 1.9 billion deal

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Sony to buy EMI Music Publishing in USD 1.9 billion deal

Sony Corporation on May 22, 2018 announced to acquire EMI Music Publishing, one of the world's largest music publishing companies, in a USD
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Sony buys EMI Music Publishing in $1.9 billion deal to beef up music catalog

With a goal of enriching its music content portfolio, Sony Corp. announced Tuesday it will acquire a majority stake in EMI Music Publishing, which
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Yuval Noah Harari: Brexit will not halt drive to 'human unification'

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Yuval Noah Harari: Brexit will not halt drive to 'human unification'

But in the long run, history's direction is clear cut,” he writes. … The new book, 21 lessons for the 21st Century, is published in August and comes amid
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Gruffalo illustrator reveals Brexit fears in moving speech: 'I might not be allowed to stay.'

Scheffler said: “It's just ten months until 'Freedom Day' – next March – and I – and my fellow EU citizens, many working in the UK book industry – are
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Robert Temple Frost Winds Up Inspiring in a Fun-Filled Paddleboard Adventure

Robert completed and self-published in 1991 a novel entitled, “The Knowers — First Move.” This novel has a strong new consciousness and
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creative:impact-Grantsmanship And The Relative Importance To The Arts And Cultural Sector

… David Fair and Deb Polich of The Arts Alliance for a look at the process and importance of grant writing in this week's installment of 'creative:impact.'
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The Best VPN Deals of May 2018

NordVPN is ranked no.1 on PCMag's best VPNs for 2018 roundup and has a … Get the best deal on 12-month PS Plus membership at CDKeys. …. the price of one, including Impact whey protein, diet products and other best-sellers.
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Lydia Kang, “Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything”

Workman Publishing Company 2017 … Company, 2017) recounts the lively, at times unbelievable, history of medical misfires and malpractices.
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Cool Spaces: Home with Civil War ties 'perfect niche' for Bethlehem history buffs

“We just love history and talked for a long time about finding a historic … newspaper before becoming acquired by the Times Publishing Company.
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Sony Corp to take majority control of EMI Music Publishing

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Sony Corp to take majority control of EMI Music Publishing

Sony Corp has agreed terms on a deal to buy out most of its partners in the EMI Music Publishing company, further expanding the entertainment
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The class of 2008 offers advice to the class of 2018

Her family also encouraged her to pursue what she liked so she graduated with a degree in creative writing and linguistics. She says economic
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Carney Pushes Back as BOE Debates Publishing Rate-Path Forecast

Mark Carney pushed back against the Bank of England publishing a more explicit forecast for interest rates as he defended his current communication
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Communication is Key for Donohue '18 Position at Epic

As a creative writing and cinema and new media studies double major, Donohue felt at ease with the interview process. Donohue explains that parts
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Legislators to hear proposal changing legal notice publication requirements

Furphy said he was in support of legal notices being published in … Chesnut said independent publishing sources could be beneficial for some
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