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As part of my coursework for my MSJ degree at Ohio University (thesis pending), I was the editor of this one-shot e-magazine about the supernatural mythology of Athens, Ohio, the Appalachian town surrounding the site where
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| Model Mugging This program and its related variations have expanded to many cities. It offers an excellent basic self-defense course, primarily for women, that can be completed in a limited number of sessions. Well worth doing, no matter what your fitness level, experience, or inclination.
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I'm a big fan of the Bombay cinema industry, often called "Bollywood." This is the best DVD store I've found for Bollywood flicks. Try some of my favorite films: Asoka; Bombay; Dil Se; Fanaa; Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham; Kal Ho Naa Ho; Khamoshi; Lagaan; Lage Raho Munna Bhai; Paheli; Rang De Basanti; Rangeela; Salaam-E-Ishq.
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A terrific internet resource for people who love Paris, or who are planning a trip there. My mom
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I love to cook. It's creative and satisfying, and I can share the results the same day (instead of waiting a year for publication)! This is the best source I've found for herbs and spices. Great quality, huge selection, and reasonable prices. And you'll love the catalogue they'll send you! |
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Some of my favorite online booksellers |
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My favorite seller of audio book downloads. (I love my iPod! As you value your life, do not get between me and my iPod.) I find the monthly membership a good-value deal, and they occasionally have some great sales.
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Books-A-Million (BAMM) |
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See what Novelists, Inc., representing more than 600 professional novelists, says on this subject, in their official position. Also see additional information about this problem on the Ninc site. Or check out the column I wrote about Amazon's practices by going to my Non-Fiction Page and clicking on my Comely Curmudgeon piece , "Amazonia."
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I've found some of the coolest books, for pleasure and for research, at this discount seller.
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A favorite site for research books, due to the extensive categorization by topic and sub-topic. Excellent, well-organized source of remaindered and close-out editions covering a wide variety of subjects.
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A British publisher of folklore, mythology, and cultural studies. A cool source of off-beat subject matter.
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Not exactly a bookseller, but close enough. They produce recorded lecture series. Fascinating and varied subjects explained by experts in their fields.
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This Harvard University site maintains a good list of updated
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Billed as the oldest, most widely-read fine arts magazine
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A non-partisan project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Offers fact-checked analyses of political ads, speeches, and articles to a hype-wearied public.
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A United Nations news site focused on humanitarian stories
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Focuses on freedom-of-the-press issues around the world. |
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are volunteers who represent the needs of foster kids in the system. You can find the CASA program near you by looking on this national website.
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This is a green business that plants trees to replace the ones that are cut down to supply the raw materials for manufacturing books. |
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Peace Parks Foundation
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This organization provides books to communities in the developing world, particularly children's books in local languages. Room To Read develops schools and other educational infrastructures in rural areas, and they have established more than 3,600 community libraries in developing countries. |
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Advocacy, legislation, fun facts, cool projects, fundraising.
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A friend of mine volunteers in support of this project |
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