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Emmy Award Winning Short Story, Jacob's Turn, Selected For Screening At Sprout Film Festival

The Emmy® Award winning inspirational short film documentary, "Jacob's Turn," has been selected to be screened at the 2012 Sprout Film Festival in New York, NY. The festival takes place at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from Friday, April 27th - Sunday, April 29th, 2012.

New eBook ''Domainer's Bible,'' Shows Readers how to Buy and Sell Domain Names for Fun and Profit

Author Paul Tebow has announced the release of his new eBook, "Domainer's Bible: A Beginner's Guide to Buying and Selling Domain Names." The publication is available at Amazon.com in a Kindle edition and explains to readers how to begin investing in domain names for profit.

''Become a Facebook Marketing Powerhouse'' New Book Teaches Readers How!

Facebook marketing experts advise marketers to forget the games and socializing: Facebook is a serious marketing tool. Now worth several billion dollars, Facebook has over 850 million users interacting on the world's largest social media network. Businesses and brands can have a huge influential power by focusing on their target audiences all on Facebook.

Award winning DOGS LIE to be released by Vanguard Cinema 4/24/2012

Award winning DOGS LIE starring Ewa Da Cruz, Frank Boyd, Samrat Chakrabarti and featuring TNA Wrestling World Champ Ken Anderson will be released by Vanguard Cinema 4/24/2012. Directed by Richard Atkinson and Written by Richard Atkinson, Jane Beale and Ronnie Cohen.

Hospital leader looks at Affordable Care Act, ''Obamacare,'' from social, economic, political standpoints

As the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the Affordable Care Act, founding medical director of Rye Hospital Center, Dr. Jack Charles Schoenholtz shows how the insurance industry has gone from promised healthcare coverage for the general public to managed denial of care for them while harvesting premium profits. In this expanded second edition of "The Managed Healthcare Industry--A Market Failure" (ISBN 1439280614), Schoenholtz tells how healthcare was turned into "wealthcare" for big ins...

AbleNet Provides Tools to Increase Use of iDevices as Assistive Technology

AbleNet, an industry leader in developing, manufacturing and distributing assistive technology devices for those with disabilities has seen an industry shift over the past year. Consumer electronics such as Apple's iPad, iPod or iPhone, are being used more and as assistive technology solutions in the classroom, around the community and at home.

WORLD RENOWN THINKER AMIT GOSWAMI, PH.D, TO BE GUEST IN SPECIAL TWO-PART SERIES

Amit Goswami, Ph.D, a world leader in the New Consciousness movement, will be the guest in a two-part series on "Conversations Beyond Science and Religion," airing on consecutive weeks April 9 and 16, 2012.

Brian Michael Bendis: ‘New Avengers,’ ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ Writer To Publish Book On Comic Business

"Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Graphic Novels" will be published by Random House and is scheduled for release in 2013, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

OJ Simpson Son: Jason Simpson Named as Killer of Nicole Brown in New Book by PI William Dear

A new book by William Dear entitled "O.J. Is Innocent and I Can Prove It" named OJ Simpson's son Jason Simpson as the killer of Nicole Simpson Brown and Ronald Goldman.

'Fifty Shades of Grey': A Glossary Of Terms For The Erotic Series

The "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy has caused quite a stir in the literary world. Yet many have found that they are unfamiliar with some of the terms in the erotic series. Those who aren't aware of words used in the BDSM (Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/Submission, Sadism/Masochism) community may find themselves puzzled while reading some key scenes. Here is a guide to terms used in the steamy books.

LG Unveils Next Generation Flexible E-paper Display: What About Specs?

After years of research on display technology, South-Korean conglomerate LG has announced the launch of the next generation electronic display paper for the e-book market and this time it is flexible and bendable and can be rolled up and put in bags.

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt Resigns Over Plagiarism Scandal

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt resigned after being stripped of his doctorate degree over plagiarism allegations.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" Proves Self Publishing Is On The Rise: Best Sites For Reading And Writing Erotica For Free

As the sensual "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy continues to rise in sales, changes in the publishing industry cannot be denied. The self publishing trend has allowed book lovers to enjoy works from emerging authors at a very low cost. For romance and erotica addicts, this is especially helpful. Yet there are even more ways to save on seductive stories. Countless sites offer numerous stories from the popular genres for free! Here are four great sites for free adult fiction that will assure you d...

E-BOOKS SETTLEMENT TALKS ADVANCING: SOURCES

The Justice Department could reach a settlement in the next few weeks withApple Inc and some of the major publishers suspected of colluding to push up electronic bookprices, according to two people close to the negotiations.

HARRY POTTER TOUR FOCUSES ON BEHIND-CAMERA WIZARDRY

A new tour at the film studios outside London where the Harry Potter blockbusters were shot aims to champion the "unsung heroes" -- from seamstresses to special effects wizards -- who made the movies magical for millions.

AUTHOR SHRIVER LOOKS AT TERRORISM WITH DROLL HUMOR

International best-selling novelist Lionel Shriver's latest book is released on Thursday, but it isn't exactly new. She wrote it over 10 years ago.

Hot Book Pick: Sultry New Mystery 'Deadly Sins' Is A Top Read

This week's Bookseller Pick at BarnesandNoble.com is steamy and exciting. 'Deadly Sins' is a fun guilty pleasure book.

'Shades of Grey': Which Hot Actress Should Play The Lead In Film Adaptation?

"Shades of Grey", the sexy book that has everyone talking, is set to become a film. This week universal pictures/focus features purchased the rights to the story for a cool $5 million.

Kristen Stewart Comments On 'Fifty Shades Of Grey': Says Robert Pattinson Could Star And Calls It 'Sexy'

Ever since the erotic book series, "Fifty Shades of Grey" was purchased by Universal/Focus Features for a film adaptation, many have been buzzing about who will star in it! "Twilight" fans have expressed their desire to see Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson take on the roles of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. It seems appropriate since the story initially started as "Twilight" fan fiction entitled "Master of the Universe". The sexy story is far from restrained so audiences can ex...

Beat Her by Hand or Stick: Islamic Book on Marriage Teaches How To Beat Wives

An Islamic book store in Toronto has been selling a marriage guide that advises husbands on how best to physically torment their wives.

Amazon Kindle Fire New Version 6.5 vs Motorola Xoom Ice Cream Sandwich Version 4.0.4

Two popular tablets are getting new software updates during the final days of March, and the Amazon Kindle Fire 6.5 and Motorola Xoom both have some new features to show for it. While both tablets have their limitations, they are both in a good price range, and the new update could be just what nudges them over the line for some buyers.

Dwyane Wade Book: Miami Heat Star To Write About Being ‘A Father First’

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is coming out with a book this year -- and it's not all about basketball.

Amazon Releasing Three New Kindle Fire Tablets: Will They Beat The New ‘IPad 3’?

Amazon is planning to release three new models of its massively popular Kindle Fire, according to a recent report from the China Economic News Service. The report claims that Amazon will be releasing the following new Kindle Fire models, each with a different resolution: a low-end 7-inch model (1204x600 resolution), a mid-tier 7-inch model (1280x800 resolution) and a high-end 8.9-inch (1920x1200 resolution).

PIONEERING FEMINIST POET ADRIENNE RICH DEAD AT 82

Poet and essayist Adrienne Rich, a feminist literary figure celebrated as much for deeply personal reflections on her own life as for sometimes-biting social commentary, has died at age 82, family members said on Wednesday.

"THE AVENGERS" TO CLOSE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL

Superhero blockbuster "Marvel's The Avengers" featuring Robert Downey Jr. andScarlett Johansson has been chosen as Tribeca Film Festival's closing night film, festival organizers said on Wednesday.

AMAZON, B&N MAKE CONCESSIONS FOR POTTER EBOOKS

Amazon.com Inc and Barnes & Noble Inc unveiled Harry Potter e-books on Tuesday in deals that suggest the companies made big concessions with author J.K. Rowling for electronic access to the hit series.

"THE HUNGER GAMES" SOUNDTRACK TOPS BILLBOARD CHART

"The Hunger Games" official soundtrack shot to the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, following the film's record-setting opening weekend.

Why Some Find "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Disturbing, New Film Adaptation Announced, Erotic Novel Generates Controversy

The submission sex fantasy novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" continues to rise in popularity. It was announced yesterday that Universal Pictures/Focus Features will adapt the film version of the story. The intriguing tale of dominance is a hot topic among women and its growing fan base will be an indispensable part of the film's success. Originally titled "Master of the Universe", it first hit the web as "Twilight" fan fiction and the two lead characters were named Edward and Bella. This was a...

R.A. Dickey Memoir: Mets Pitcher Details Childhood Sexual Abuse, Adultery

The ordinary baseball fan who watches New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey on television and follows him on Twitter might believe him to be an odd and quirky character. He's witty, out of the box and throws a knuckleball.

Tiger Woods Book: Key Details From Hank Haney's 'The Big Miss'

Hank Haney's highly anticipated book, "The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods," hit bookstores on Tuesday, and there has already been blowback directed at the author from Woods and his representatives.

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