According to the Associated Press, a September storm dumped historic amounts of rain that shut down Kellogg's Atlanta plant, and several production lines at the company's largest bakery in Rossville, Tennessee, are closed indefinitely for repairs. Company Spokeswoman Kris Charles said that it will take until the middle of 2010 before shelves around the country are stocked with Eggo waffles at pre-shutdown levels.

Already customers are noticing near-empty Eggo shelves on the freezer aisle at many grocery stores. On his website Wilbur writes, 'Fortunately, I was able to snag some of the last few boxes of several varieties of Eggos at a local Albertson's supermarket here in Las Vegas, and after a few hours in the lab I pounded out a brand-new clone recipe for all of you who will miss your Eggos.'

Todd Wilbur is the best-selling author of a series of cookbooks featuring copycat recipes of popular brand-name foods. He has appeared on several talk shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, and Good Morning America. His next book, 'Top Secret Recipes Unlocked', includes dozens of taste-alike recipes for brand-name products Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese, and Starbucks Frappuccino. It will be in stores on November 24th.

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eBook Reader Reviews is an online product review website devoted exclusively to helping educate consumers navigate the eBook reading device market. With so many eBook reading devices to choose from, it can become a bit overwhelming.

eBook Reader Reviews provides shoppers with manufacturer and consumer recommendations on the latest and greatest readers to hit the market. eBook Reader Reviews gives shoppers a wide selection of eBook readers to see which one best suits their lifestyle.

eBook Reader Reviews' recommendations and product choices range from popular name brands like the Sony PRS-600 and the Amazon Kindle to the somewhat unfamiliar like the Iliad iRex or the Bookeen readers and everything in between. eBook Reader Reviews provides video reviews as well. By becoming an informed and educated buyer, purchasing becomes easier and consumers tend to be very satisfied with their product selection.

eBook title selections available to choose from include Best Sellers, How-To's, PDFs, and some college text books are easily accessible. With an ebook reader, consumers can have these downloaded and in their hands with the push of a button.

One of the greatest benefits of ebook readers is the ability to change the text size of any document. This is a huge selling point for people who may need reading glasses to read traditional books. To be able to read without eye strain.

If avid readers find it difficult to travel with their favorite reading material, ebook reading devices practically eliminates the burden of selection as well as the weight issue.

eBooks are one of the greatest inventions of the 21st Century. They have and will continue to change the way people receive and read all of their favorite books, magazines, and newspapers. By getting the best information available on the market today, using eBook readers becomes a pleasurable task. Please visit www.ebookreaderreviewsonline.com for more information on eBook readers and what they can offer.

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You'll also learn about search engine marketing (SEM) practices, such as Google AdWords, and how you can use social networking to increase your visibility. Ideal for web developers, savvy marketers, webmasters, and anyone else interested in SEO, this book serves not only as an SEO tutorial, but also as a reference guide for implementing effective SEO techniques.

"With the growing number of sites on the net--it takes knowledge and experience to stay on top," says Jerkovic. "Getting to the top of search engine results often requires multiple factors to work in your favor. SEO is not a one-time thing. If you are thinking of crreating a new site, read this book before making your move. If you already have a site, you may want to do the same or just skip to your particular area of interest. Accordingly, you can read SEO Warrior from cover to cover or use it as a reference. I recommend going with the first approach and then coming back to the book as you see fit."

With this book in hand, you will learn how to:

* Create compelling sites with SEO that can stand the test of time
* Optimize your site for Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft's Bing, as well as search engines used in different parts of the world
* Conduct keyword research to find the best terms to reach your audience--and the related terms they'll respond to
* Learn what makes search engines tick by utilizing custom scripts
* Analyze your site to see how it measures up to the competition

Advance Praise
"This is a smart book for those who want to put the science into the art and the science of search engine optimization."
--Soren Ryherd, President, Working Planet Marketing Group

For a review copy or more information please email kathrynb@oreilly.com Please include your delivery address and contact information.

John I. Jerkovic currently manages a group of IT professionals at a wealth management company. His team works closely with the marketing (e-Business) team in managing close to 100 internal and external sites. John maintains an SEO blog at http://www.seowarrior.net.

Additional Resources:
For more information about the book, including table of contents, index, author bios, and cover graphic, see: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596157074

SEO Warrior
John I. Jerkovic
ISBN: 9780596157074, 494 pages,
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When Alma Hoffman founded Write More Education Resources (www.writemorestuff.com), her goal was to provide an interesting and fun way to teach children how to use games and activities as part of creative writing. With more than 20 years in the education field and a teaching career that made Hoffman a certified Reading Recovery teacher, in 1996 she wrote a teacher's resource book called 'Writing Works', and the company was born. Now, she uses her successful techniques to teach the teachers about the best ways to develop creative writing skills in students.

Through writing camps and workshops, the Write More programs offer unique ways to teach lower elementary on up how to use creative writing and incorporates other subjects, as well. The Write More Professional Development Bundle includes training for teachers and the curriculum for the various grade level programs. The Professional bundle has everything that a district needs to implement their own Write More programs, which children and teachers both seem to love.

With the professional writing program for schools, teachers learn how to use creative teaching and some of the activities and props make the Ranger, Explorer, and Quest programs something that all students want to be a part of. There are workbooks, activity game cards that list different games and activities, and there are helpful Write More Stuff tools, like portfolios, activity sets and writing sets to encourage a writing environment in the classroom.

Hoffman said: 'Our innovative program combines graphic organizers, rubrics, and conferencing records to create the ideal classroom writing tool. Our writing products, programs, and curriculum can be used as standalone writing programs or they can easily be incorporated into current writing programs.'

In 2008 and 2009, the graduate students of Towson University completed seven studies in twelve classrooms in the Baltimore inner-city elementary and middle schools, regarding the use of Write More products and results proved the program was effective to promote daily creative writing and improve writing skills on a noticeable level. Write More Stuff programs teach creative writing in conjunction with other classes, it doesn't have to be taught at a separate time of day.

According to 'The Write More Keys to Success' research study done in 2008, Knowledge of Transition words went from under 20% to over 50% and the Capitalization skills went from under 40% to almost 90%. It is through these results that creative writing programs were shown to enhance performance in other classes, especially those where writing is required for essays or compositions, like History or English, for example.

Through the Rangers programs, lower elementary students get exposed to writing through a fun classroom environment, with games and activities. The Explorers program for the intermediate level encourages experimenting with different writing styles and the Quest program teaches students to write more organized, focused, connected and detailed compositions or essays.

As teachers are taught new techniques to make creative writing more interesting, they are able to implement other subjects into the writing curriculum. The curriculum makes a transition from brainstorming, organizing thoughts, writing, reviewing, revising, and editing to get to the final publication of an essay or composition. The focus is more on the creative process than it is on the boring rules that can be associated with creative writing.

Through these innovative tools, Write More Professional Writing Program for Staff Development is helpful, when it comes to making creative writing and interesting and fun part of the curriculum. To find out more about Write More's professional bundle, visit http://www.writemorestuff.com/pages/products_bundle.html.

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"We are committed to enhancing transparency and facilitating investors' understanding of our Company, our businesses and, most importantly, how we plan to continue executing our strategy," said Andrew N. Liveris, Dow chairman and chief executive officer. "In this Databook, stockholders will find key drivers of profitability and market success for all of our business units, as well as our approach to innovation, sustainability, joint ventures and geographic reach, and how all these elements will drive earnings growth in the future."

The new Databook is a fundamental go-to source in understanding the growth potential of each of Dow's new operating segments.

For each segment, Dow has provided the following key information:

* Selected pro forma financial information
* Sales by geography and key industries
* Profitability and growth drivers
* Innovation and new product examples
* Major plants, locations, and key competitors by business unit

Investors and other interested parties can download a copy at www.dow.com.

To receive the Databook in print form, via postal mail, please email Dow Literature Services at literatureservices@dow.com with your shipping address. Reference document number 161-00741 in the email.

Or call Dow Investor Relations toll free at 1-800-422-8193 or (989) 636-1463.

About Dow

Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the 'Human Element' to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in approximately 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. In 2008, Dow had annual sales of $57.4 billion and employed approximately 46,000 people worldwide. The Company has 150 manufacturing sites in 35 countries and produces approximately 3,300 products. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008, 98 manufacturing sites in 30 countries and approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

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This is an opportunity for business owners to get a free copy of the 'Strategic Sales Master Plan' template, along with step-by-step guidance to complete the strategic plan from the Increase Sales Coach, Cheryl A. Clausen. There is no cost to participate. Interested parties simply register for 'The Blueprint for Increased Sales' free eBook and eZine to get notification when the strategic planning process starts in December.

Circumstances beyond the control of business owners are making it more difficult to succeed now than ever before. No matter what, in 2010 business owners can anticipate:
• Higher taxes
• Increased labor costs
• Increased operating costs

Business owners will have to increase sales to cover those rising expenses while holding the line on expenses. A well thought out 'Strategic Sales Master Plan' will help business owners uncover a path to thrive in the upcoming year, rather than merely surviving. Throughout the month of December, Clausen will walk subscribers to 'The Blueprint for Increased Sales' eBook and eZine through the process to develop a sales plan designed to get high quality new clients.

Clausen is offering a copy of 'The Blueprint for Increased Sales' eBook plus audio free to all business owners. Those who register will also gain free access to participate in the 'Strategic Sales Master Plan'. To register, visit http://IncreaseSalesCoach.com

It's not too late to avoid expected challenges in 2010. Once a business owner completes the 'Strategic Sales Master Plan' the owner will have a clear actionable plan. This plan is designed to:
• Increase marketability
• Achieve specific goals
• Focus the business owner on actions with the greatest return

Before participants get started on the 'Strategic Sales Master Plan' they will gain a better overall understanding of how to grow their business through 'The Blueprint for Increased Sales'. Readers get a blueprint to develop sales strategies that work for their individual business starting immediately.

Successful business owners in 2010 will:
• Develop a 'Strategic Sales Master Plan'
• Implement each step in the plan

These simple steps will help prevent failure and provide the opportunity for on-going success.

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The releases include a trio of books capturing the unique art and tender story of PONYO, the new animated film from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. Fans of POKÉMON won't be disappointed with a variety of the latest manga editions along with puzzle books and a new posterzine, and THE LEGEND OF ZELDA fans can also look forward to a brand new manga adventure.

'These are all titles that parents can select with confidence for younger readers,' says Gonzalo Ferreyra Vice President, Sales & Marketing, VIZ Media 'From the gorgeously illustrated PONYO FILM COMIC and PICTURE BOOK, to the fun puzzles of LET'S FIND POKÉMON and the magical fantasy of THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, there are plenty of thoughtful selections to delight anyone on your holiday gift lists this year!'

PONYO FILM COMICS, Volumes 1-4 • Rated 'A' For All Ages •
MSRP: $9.99 US / $11.50 CAN each
From the Academy Award®-winning director and world-renowned Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki comes PONYO, a story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Little Mermaid.' A box-office success when it was released by Walt Disney Studios earlier this year, the film tells the story of a young and overeager goldfish named Ponyo and her quest to become human. The official 4-volume film comic of PONYO re-tells the film's story with vivid full-color frames.

PONYO PICTURE BOOK • Rated 'A' For All Ages •
MSRP: $19.99 US / $23.50 CAN
The colorful and easy-to-read PONYO Picture Book is a fabulous hardcover edition that will appeal especially to younger readers. The book uses the vividly colored animation cel art from the feature film combined with simplified text to retell the story of Ponyo and her adventures in the human world.

THE ART OF PONYO • Rated 'A' for All Ages • MSRP: $34.99 U.S. / $39.99 CAN
A comprehensive soft cover edition that features striking watercolor and pastel concept sketches and layout pages from the film, as well as interviews with production principals and the complete screenplay to give an inside look at the entire creative process behind PONYO.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, Volume 8 • Rated 'A' For All Ages •
MSRP: $7.99 US / $9.99 CAN
Enjoy the newest adventure in the official manga series based on the popular Nintendo video game.

POKÉMON POSTERZINE • Rated 'A' For All Ages •
MSRP: $9.99 US / $9.99 CAN
Packed with 11 full color fold-out posters, this large (16' x 22') edition is a must-have for any fan of Pikachu and his friends. A variety of favorite POKÉMON Platinum characters, from Pikachu and Piplup to Chimchar and Turtwig, are all featured.

LET'S FIND POKÉMON! RUBY & SAPPHIRE • Rated 'A' For All Ages •
MSRP: $11.99 US / $13.99 CAN
Look for Pikachu hiding among a variety of colorful puzzles and other games. Fun for adults too!

POKÉMON ADVENTURES, Vol. 3 • Rated 'A' For All Ages •
MSRP: $7.99 US / $9.99 CAN
This is the latest volume in the exciting POKÉMON manga series.

POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL ADVENTURE!, Vol. 5 • Rated 'A' For All Ages •
MSRP: $7.99 US / $9.99 CAN
Check out the latest volume in the exciting POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL manga series.

For information on VIZ Media titles, please visit www.VIZ.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages.

Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Juniper Networks® (NYSE: JNPR) and O'Reilly Media today announced one of the more unique technology books to be published this calendar year, The Sustainable Network: The Accidental Answer for a Troubled Planet. As a special project of Juniper's corporate green initiatives, The Sustainable Network reveals how a global communications network can help solve the complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges facing our planet today.

The Sustainable Network demonstrates why the global network is the best sustainable technology available to help us tackle a wide range of problems and that its future depends on the continued penetration of broadband, as well as industry innovation at all layers of the OSI Model. The thought-provoking and fact-filled book is a call to action, urging individuals, governments, markets and organizations to put the power of this network to good use.

The Sustainable Network features the products and services of the entire information and communications technology industry, from routers to mobile phones, from computers to data centers. It neither advocates one networking industry vendor over another, nor recommends one networking implementation over another. Instead, through concise and easy-to-understand examples, it provides a 10,000-foot view of how the network has advanced over the past decade to become an agent for sustainability.

"The Sustainable Network was a special project undertaken by a dedicated team at Juniper, as well as many advisors and network engineers from both Juniper and other companies," said R.K. Anand, executive vice president, Foundation Technologies at Juniper Networks. "The result is a book that is completely unique and aligned to the needs of this modern world. This is a book for anyone who uses a laptop, or has a Facebook page or uses their iPhone to stay connected. Regardless of where you are, the global network connects us all and The Sustainable Network is a wake-up call for what we could do with that amazing connection."

Published by O'Reilly Media, The Sustainable Network is available wherever printed books are sold. For more information or to read a sample chapter, visit: www.juniper.net/books.
About the Author

Sarah Sorensen is a sustainability consultant. She spent eight years at Juniper Networks, most recently as the senior manager of Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability. She was also a founding member of the company's Green Taskforce, which is responsible for developing a green strategy and executing it across the company.
About Juniper Networks

From devices to data centers, from consumers to the cloud, Juniper Networks delivers innovative software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. The company serves more than 30,000 customers and partners worldwide, and achieved $3.57 billion in revenue over the last year. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net .
About O'Reilly

O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly Media has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism.

Juniper Networks and Junos are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The Juniper Networks and Junos logos are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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For marketers and businesses getting into the online marketing game (but with no clue about how to succeed), No Starch Press offers Friends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook (November 2009, 304 pp, $24.95, ISBN 9781593271992). A tactical guide filled with tricks, tips, and real-world case studies, Friends with Benefits shows marketers how to increase their companies' visibility and traffic—and win over the new online influencers. Readers learn how to create viral campaigns, craft a compelling social media pitch, and market effectively within daunting social media channels.

Readers learn from the pros. Authors Darren Barefoot and Julie Szabo have specialized in social media for years, beginning with their first blogger outreach program in 2002. Barefoot and Szabo have been using (and teaching) social media marketing full time ever since, and they know from experience that shrewdly applied alternative marketing tactics can offer great results at low cost. "In 2009, advertising and marketing budgets are shrinking, not growing," said author Julie Szabo. "Used effectively, marketing in channels like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter can compensate for that reduced budget."

Friends with Benefits teaches readers how to:

* Get started with the who, what, where, why, and when of social media marketing
* Find potential customers and join their conversation
* Tweak their websites to support their social media marketing campaigns
* Promote their products or brand and manage the toughest negative feedback
* Track marketing campaigns, monitor discussions, and measure success
* Work with sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, MySpace, Digg, and StumbleUpon, and make sense of the new ones that pop up daily

The rules of marketing have changed. With viral videos racking up millions of views and Twitter mavens influencing tens of thousands of their friends, social media marketing is unquestionably here. The expert authors of Friends with Benefits teach readers how to market effectively inside intimidating social media channels, where honesty and connections are far more important than the size of the marketing budget—and real results are just a few clicks away.

For more information, to schedule an interview, to request an advance sample, or to request a review copy of Friends with Benefits, contact Travis Peterson at No Starch Press (nostarchpr@oreilly.com, +1.415.863.9900, x300), or visit www.nostarch.com.

About the Author
Darren Barefoot (@dbarefoot) and Julie Szabo (@julieszabo) have run social media marketing campaigns for national retailers like Best Buy, Future Shop, and Brother International. They've been quoted as experts on social media on the CBC and BBC, and in Wired magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and dozens of other magazines, TV, and radio programs. Founders of Northern Voice, Canada's social media conference, they regularly speak around North America on social media, marketing, and emerging technology. Barefoot runs a popular blog about social media marketing (among other things) at DarrenBarefoot.com.

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November 2009, 304 pp
ISBN 9781593271992, $24.95 USD
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Available in fine bookstores everywhere, from www.oreilly.com/nostarch, or directly from No Starch Press (http://www.nostarch.com, orders@nostarch.com, 1-800-420-7240).

About No Starch Press
Founded in 1994, No Starch Press is one of the few remaining independent computer book publishers. We publish the finest in geek entertainment—unique books on technology, with a focus on Open Source, security, hacking, programming, alternative operating systems, and LEGO. Our titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our books tackle topics that people care about. See http://www.nostarch.com for more information and our complete online catalog. (And most No Starch Press books use RepKover, a lay-flat binding that won't snap shut.)
About O'Reilly

O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly Media has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism.

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Anne Mitchell, the website developer and devoted Sherlock Holmes fan, said that 'Although www.thesherlockholmesmovie.com is featuring the new Sherlock Holmes movie, ultimately it is being built to celebrate Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from 1887 to the present. Sherlock Holmes has been immortalized in books, movies, television series, games and more. He is still popular over 100 years later, so popular that they've made a new movie based on his character. That is pretty remarkable I think. I want to share my love of all things Sherlockian on this website.'

There have been over 200 Sherlock Holmes movies made. This new Sherlock Holmes movie is based on an original story by Lionel Wigram, inspired by the classic tales of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and promises to bring the legendary detective to life as he has never been seen before. It promises dynamic new portrayals of Conan Doyle's famous characters.

To see how this new release compares to previous Sherlock Holmes stories, please visit http://www.thesherlockholmesmovie.com

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In her new release, 'Giveology', Jennifer Melnick Carota, a.k.a the Gift Therapist, reveals savvy gift giving solutions for the budget conscious consumer.

'Giveology', a free PDF download, reveals:

• How to give fabulous gifts in a bad economy
• How to give more but spend less using the "Gift of Three" strategy
• How to use social media research to give great gift
• How to jazz up a gift card
• And much, much more.

Dubbed as a gift giving survival guide, 'Giveology' also shares the expertise of nationally recognized lifestyle bloggers from New York to LA including Stevie Wilson (LAStory), Kimberly Danger (MommySavers), Aly Walansky (ShopaholicsDaily) and Julia Scott (BargainBabe).

Maria, from New York, wrote: 'I've never seen anything like this before. Usually 'gift-giving guides' are nothing but catalogs that encourage you to buy, buy, buy. This is so much better. I like the advice, especially the 'Gift of Three'. I will definitely share this with my friends.'

'Giveolgy' is now available for distribution via www.theGiftTherapist.com or direct download at http://bit.ly/2rmtAv.

An expert on gift giving for any occasion, Carota's advice has been featured in national print media as well on major websites including Carolyn Kepcher's new website workherway.com where Jennifer serves as an expert contributor.

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James and Gracey Anderson have put together this eBook that covers almost every eventuality that vacationers might encounter whilst travelling. They cover many eventualities, and they have broken their information down to simple bite sized chunks that can easily be digested.

Some of the topics that they have covered include:

1. Simple precautions that travellers have to take before they leave home, and how to minimize the chance of a break in while they are absent,
2. What to look out for whilst they are in transit to their holiday destination, and likely situations that could bring their holiday unstuck even before it has started,
3. Tips and safety guidelines whilst vacationers are at their destination, and how to enjoy their surroundings while not looking like a tourist and attracting unwanted attention to themselves.
The Andersons state that most countries are such fun to travel to, even some of the Muslim countries that have been reported as being not that tourist friendly, but in reality can give a warm tourist experience.

One of the biggest tips they mention, and perhaps the biggest secret to travelling safely anywhere in the world, is to not stand out as a tourist by wearing bright clothes or clothes that are out of step with the locals. They go to add that holiday makers should under-dress and they should leave their jewellery and the expensive Rolex at home.

A good way to work out whether vacationers have successfully blended in with their surroundings is when a tourist asks them for directions – something which happens to James and Gracey often no matter which country they are travelling in.

Their website www.thetravelsafetyguide.com is more of an educational site with links and tips for every traveller. What they have attempted to do is to educate - and they have provided simple logical plans and ideas to ensure vacationers can squeeze every last bit of enjoyment out of their next holiday.

James and Gracey's whole philosophy is to ensure that people return safely with themselves and their possessions intact.

To visit James and Gracey's site, please go to http://www.thetravelsafetyguide.com

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Matija Strlič and colleagues note in the new study that the well-known musty smell of an old book, as readers leaf through the pages, is the result of hundreds of so-called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released into the air from the paper.

'The aroma of an old book is familiar to every user of a traditional library,' the report notes. 'A combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustiness, this unmistakable smell is as much a part of the book as its contents. It is the result of the several hundred VOCs off-gassing from paper and the object in general. The particular blend of compounds is a result of a network of degradation pathways and is dependent on the original composition of the object including paper substrate, applied media, and binding.'

Those substances hold clues to the paper's condition, they say. Conventional methods for analyzing library and archival materials involve removing samples of the document and then testing them with traditional laboratory equipment. But this approach involves damage to the document.

The new technique — an approach called 'material degradomics' — analyzes the gases emitted by old books and documents without altering the documents themselves. The scientists used it to 'sniff' 72 historical papers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the papers contained rosin (pine tar) and wood fiber, which are the most rapidly degrading types of paper found in old books. The scientists identified 15 VOCs that seem good candidates as markers to track the degradation of paper in order to optimize their preservation. The method also could help preserve other historic artifacts, they add.

DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT ARTICLE http://pubs.acs.org/stoken/presspac/presspac/full/10.1021/ac9016049

The American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. With more than 154,000 members, ACS is the world's largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.

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In his new book, Not Invited to the Party: How the Demopublicans Have Rigged the System and Left Independents Out in the Cold, George Mason University professor James T. Bennett explores the rise of the two-party political system. His book reveals how:

• The U.S. founding fathers distrusted political parties.

• By the end of the Civil War, the two parties had cemented their power and developed policies to help protect their duopoly.

• The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 was sold to the public as a nonpartisan act of good government, but further blocked independent political parties in favor of Democrats and Republicans.

Not Invited to the Party includes a foreword by American attorney and political activist, Ralph Nader, and an afterword by Libertarian National Committee Chairman, William Redpath.

About the author:

James T. Bennett is Eminent Scholar and William P. Snavely Professor of Political Economy and Public Policy at George Mason University and Director of the John M. Olin Institute for Employment Practice and Policy, both in Virginia, USA.

James T. Bennett
Not Invited to the Party: How the Demopublicans Have Rigged the System and Left Independents Out in the Cold
211 pages. Hardcover. $24.50; €24.95; £22.99
ISBN 978-1-4419-0365-5

The author is available for interview.

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STAMFORD, Conn. - 2009 is likely to be remembered as a watershed year in the evolution of e-books and e-readers with several milestones and product launches standing out as catalysts for change in the market, according to Gartner, Inc. However, Gartner said that while the number of electronic readers sold is likely to increase in 2009, it expects 2010 to be the year when e-book readers really become popular consumer electronic devices, culminating in e-reader "mania" for the 2010 holiday season.

'With the entry of new players, such as Barnes and Noble, into the e-reader market and an increase in models from Amazon and Sony, consumers began to have choices in single-purpose e-reading devices in 2009,' said Allen Weiner, research vice president at Gartner. 'Among the product differentiation points are support for E Ink's electronic paper technology, support for further book formats, and the ability of some devices to allow consumers to purchase content wirelessly and to synchronize content across devices.'

Mr. Weiner said that while fixed devices — those built solely for reading, such as Amazon's Kindle and Sony's family of devices — get most of the attention, book applications on smartphones are an important component of publishers' digital strategy. However, Gartner believes that it is too early in the evolution of the e-reading market to know whether smartphones will become powerful stand-alone devices for reading books or whether they will complement other devices, such as fixed readers.

'Book applications for smartphones have the potential to become a bridge to other devices such as tablet readers and netbooks,' said Mr. Weiner. 'Apple, for example, could migrate the more than 500 book applications in the iTunes store to a tablet device and Google, which recently announced a browser-based e-reader, could offer applications for Android-based devices of various form factors.'

There are a number of hurdles that need to be overcome before e-readers can become more mainstream, such as e-books needing a wider variety of retail channels, ranging from big box retailers and wireless carrier outlets to lifestyle stores such as Brookstone. More publishers must also be seen buying into e-readers. For example, there has been news about the success of e-book sales of Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol"; however other noted authors such as John Grisham and J.K. Rowling do not have their works available as e-books.

Gartner said that price will also play a leading role in the future success of e-readers. At the moment it appears that $199 will be the lowest price for fully featured e-reading devices for the 2009 shopping season, but Gartner analysts said that prices will need to drop closer to $99 to gain significant consumer traction.

Longer-term, Mr. Weiner believes that the future is bright for e-readers and advised publishers to be bullish in the digital distribution of e-books, newspapers and magazines. 'It's the perfect time for a trial and to establish relationships with others in the value-chain — that is service providers and digital warehouses — that can be positioned to assist in a rapid deployment if the market takes off earlier than anticipated,' he said.

Additional information is available in the Gartner report 'E-Readers Will Take Off for Holiday Shoppers in 2010." The report is available on Gartner's Website at http://www.gartner.com/resId=1219721.

About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. Gartner delivers the technology-related insight necessary for its clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, Gartner is the indispensable partner to 60,000 clients in 10,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, Gartner works with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 80 countries. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.

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People will be able to read anytime, anywhere and on any mobile support/platform. Some of the digital reading features are: bookmark and record notes at certain pages, change or increase the fonts, modify the colors of the background or operate on the original text.

Among the first TREI ebooks to be found on LibrariaDigitala.ro are: Peter Collet 'A – Z of European Mannerisms', Nancy Friday 'Men's Sexual Fantasies ', Marc Levy 'If Only It Were True' and Mark Haddon 'The Curious Incident of A Dog In the Night-Time.'

TREI Publishing House is the first out of the seven publishing houses to confirm its partnership with LibrariaDigitala.ro.

About TREI Publishing House
EROSCOP and FICTION CONNECTION are the two book collections that mark the beginning of a beautiful friendship between LibrariaDigitala.ro and TREI Publishing House.

The first collection is characterized by an pro-active attitude that, since its release and up to the present, has represented TREI's strongest feature: to overpass the taboos of certain parts of human nature, considered to be sinful, to approach subjects which have the stigma of censorship, to publish texts which are not afraid of showing feelings swinging to-and-from the edge of the unacceptable. A collection which 'truly penetrates the dark core of the human passions,' as Pascal Bruckner was to say in 2007, when he decided to join the editorial team of TREI.

There you can find famous writers, not only Nedjma with 'In the country of the senses. An erotic story', Henry Miller with 'Opus Pistorum' or Pedro Juan Gutierrez with 'Tropical Animal', but also Sade, Pascal Bruckner or Belle de Jour.

FICTION CONNECTION is not a collection focused on a certain theme, but rather a rich literature area, which offers pleasant, catching, interesting and comfortable readings.

The last big success of the collection is the Millenium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson – a trilogy with millions and millions of fans.

Contact TREI Publishing House - Crina Draghici, PR Manager, crina.draghici@edituratrei.ro
www.edituratrei.ro
tel/fax: 021 300 60 90

About LibrariaDigitala
LibrariaDigitala.ro is a cultural digital platform where people will be able to instantly download e-books, audio books, music albums and movies and then read/listen/watch them on different mobile platforms - smartphones (iPhones, iPods), ereaders, netbooks, laptops, DVD-Players, etc). Compatible file formats, such as EPUB, PDF, MOBI, WMA, AVI, WMV, MOV or MP3 will allow customers to read, watch and listen by using certain free applications.

LibrariaDigitala is specialized in digital projects, digital distribution from the cultural area, publishing, it is gaining proficiency and advising abilities in the production and conversion of electronic books.

LibrariaDigitala is very determined and is going to open before the end of this year. Meanwhile, just keep in touch with it by following:
www.librariadigitala.ro
blog.librariadigitala.ro
Facebook - LibrariaDigitala
Twitter - LibrariaD
LinkedIn – LibrariaDigitala.ro
Or dare us to talk, anytime, at:
oana.ionita@librariadigitala.ro
004 0730 040 514

LibrariaDigitala.ro is a project supported by: Community BrandTailors
Partners: TREI, Pandora M, Polirom, Corint, Litera, Publica, Nemira, Independenţa Film, Transilvania Film

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For more information on Bev and Robinson and their book "Convergence", visit http://www.FullnessOnline.org

To learn more about Vance Russell and his book "Victory at the Gates", visit http://www.AriseMinistries.com

To order the books online, visit http://www.RoyalPressInternational.com, Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble (www.BarnesandNoble.com)

Press Release written and distributed by Best Online Results http://www.BestOnlineResults.com.

Media Contact Information:

Ras and Bev Robinson
Fullness in Christ Ministries
PO Box 136117
Fort Worth, TX 76136


Vance Russell
Arise Ministries International
8231 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512.451.8260

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Businesses will approach Elite Ghostwriters to hire a freelance writer and a team of professionals to implement the whole ebook business solution.

In order to sell online, businesses need a website, sales copy, payment method, marketing material and a landing page.

"Hiring a professional freelance writer is essential for creating a quality product that will sell well online. But we offer much more than that. We provide businesses with the turnkey solution," explained Cheng.

The major difference with their ghostwriting services according to Cheng, was that businesses no longer had to deal with several parties to implement the product and get it up and running.

"We will provide a complete solution so that everything is done for our clients. As well as writing the ebook, our team will design a website, write the sales copy, write the marketing material and offer advice in online promotion. We offer much more than a freelance writer," Cheng remarked.

Companies are busier than ever before, so the ebook business package will be popular for companies who can afford to outsource.

Elite Ghostwriters' Ebook Business Package is available at http://www.eliteghostwriters.com/infoproducts.html

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San Francisco, CA - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, continues the momentum behind its hit INUYASHA brand with the announcement of the release of Rumiko Takahashi's original manga series in new VIZBIG omnibus editions. Published by the company's SHONEN SUNDAY imprint, INUYASHA VIZBIG Volume 1 debuts November 10th, is rated 'T+' for Older Teens, and carries an MSRP of $17.99 U.S. / $24.00 CAN.

Each omnibus edition features three volumes of the original graphic novel series presented in a larger 5-3/4 x 8-5/8 size (larger than the standard 5 x 7-1/2 manga). The new editions serve as comprehensive introductions for new readers to some best-known titles, and a great way for seasoned fans to revisit favorite manga series from a new perspective. The VIZBIG INUYASHA series is also presented in a right-to-left reading format, just like the original manga counterpart.

After falling into an old well and into ancient Japan, Kagome discovers that her destiny is linked to the dog-like half demon called Inuyasha! As Kagome learns more about her connection to the past and to Inuyasha, she comes into conflict with the terrible demons that are drawn to the Shikon Jewel, including Inuyasha's own half brother, Sesshomaru. Finding the shards of the Shikon Jewel is going to require powerful magic, strange allies, and a strong heart. Kagome's got plenty of heart, but she's going to need Inuyasha's help for the rest of it, and he may not be so willing to lend a hand!

'INUYASHA brought creator Rumiko Takahashi renowned fame throughout the world and the series has been enjoyed by millions of readers in Japan and North America,' says Elizabeth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director, VIZ Media. 'Our new VIZBIG release is a comprehensive way for new and old fans alike to catch up on the adventures of Inuyasha and Kagome in a whole new way and also makes a wonderful gift for that extra special fan this holiday season.'

INUYASHA brought creator Rumiko Takahashi tremendous international acclaim and won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in 2002. The story was also adapted into a long running animated series (distributed domestically by VIZ Media). Episodes from the action-packed series conclusion – INUYASHA THE FINAL ACT – currently stream on ShonenSunday.com/anime and Hulu.com mere hours after they air in Japan. For more information on the INUYASHA animated series please visit www.ShonenSunday.com.

Many of Rumiko Takahashi's titles have been adapted into other media such as anime, live-action TV series, and film. Takahashi's manga, as well as the other formats of her work, has continued to delight generations of fans around the world. Distinguished by her wonderfully endearing characters, Takahashi's work adeptly incorporates a wide variety of elements such as comedy, romance, fantasy, and martial arts. Rumiko Takahashi is an artist who truly represents the very best from the world of manga. Please visit the official North American web site for all Rumiko Takahashi related news and information located at www.TheRumicWorld.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages.

Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.

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Rick Tobin was the host and developer of the show in 2008 and 2009. The program focused on aiding the public, business and government to increase their readiness each week for emergencies, disasters and other interruptions.

At its closure, The Road to Ready had over 10,000 listeners each week. People from 94 countries have used the free archives of The Road to Ready. The archives for all 53 shows remain available for open access and download at www.ricktobin.com/roadtoready/.

When asked about the possible return of The Road to Ready, Rick stated: "I continue to seek out a strong partner willing to provide the financial and marketing support needed to support the robust five-year plan I developed originally for the show. The Road to Ready made a real difference and reached a strong international audience. People everywhere want the information the way I presented it: in small, interesting, palatable bites. "

Rick Tobin is the President and CEO of TAO Emergency Management Consulting. He is also the owner of High Hope Publishing, in Spring Branch, Texas at www.highhopepublishing.com . His publishing interest has released three books on Amazon since September of this year including Curse of the 8th Buddha (An action-adventure novel), Heather 'Round the Stone (poetry), and The Cat with Fourteen Kittens (song lyrics).

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