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Getting published is only half the battle
Dear sir or madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write. Will you take a look? So begins the Beatles' "Paperback Writer," a song whose lyrics take the form of a query letter by a fledgling author to a publisher. The subsequent verses nail...Tags: Book, The New York Times, Arts and Culture, Radio, Authors
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Council hears compensation study
The Newport Beach City Council dug into executive compensation with two agenda items at its meeting Tuesday night — one that recommended methods for setting salary ranges for future management-level hires and another that gave raises to two top...Tags: CEO Pay, E-Commerce Industry, Corporate Officers, FEMA, Human Interest
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CdM principal: No discipline for students after alleged cheating scandal
Corona del Mar High School's principal notified parents Friday that the recent issue of academic integrity that involved a student buying test banks online and sharing them with classmates has been resolved. Principal Tim Bryan said no disciplinary...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Teaching and Learning, PTA
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Community Commentary: Internet sales-tax revenue will be boon for state
In an effort to create a balanced budget and some fiscal stability in California, Gov. Jerry Brown and the Democrats in the California Legislature finally passed a budget over continued Republican intransigence over the Democrats' desire to raise revenues...Tags: Jerry Brown, Economy, Business and Finance, E-Commerce Industry, Business Enterprises, Elections
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My Pet World: Be honest with kids about pet's death
Question: How do I tell my kids (ages 7 and 5) that our dog, Bella, is dying? I'm told she has a week to three weeks to live. — S.C., Charleston, S.C. Answer: "The first and most important rule is to be honest," says Stephanie LaFarge, senior...Tags: Kidney Disease, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health, Dog (animal), Chicago
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Books that challenge, excite
An Irvine mother and father are celebrating the release of their second children's book, "I Can Fly Super Duper High." Zuma Ayriyan and John Khachatryan wrote their first book, "Look Who Is Coming…", in 2009 that was inspired by Alex, their...Tags: Health, Education, Teaching and Learning, Autism, Personal Service
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O.C. Bargainista: Get a little something at Sunday flea market
Gods and Heros will hold its second Petite Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at its store at 2991 Randolph Ave., Costa Mesa. Merchandise will include vintage and antique furniture, collectibles, clothing, artwork, vinyl and more. Admission is free;...Tags: Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Memorial Day, Financially Distressed Companies, Human Interest, Electronics
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O.C. Bargainista: Enjoy 'Messiah' whether you sing or listen
Freebie of the Week: Join the public in singing — or listening to — the free seventh annual sing-along of Handel's "Messiah" at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the stately East Room of the Richard M. Nixon Library and Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda...Tags: Toys, Economy, Business and Finance, Cyber Monday, Twitter, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc.
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Children's book a big hit in Costa Mesa schools
COSTA MESA — A new children's book written to whet kids' appetites for learning is making the rounds at some Costa Mesa schools, including St. John the Baptist Catholic School.
Called "Bon Bon Voyage," the 20-page book of rhymes is the...Tags: Education, Schools, Preschools, Morocco, Children
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Packages stolen off Newport doorsteps
NEWPORT BEACH — The Grinch who tried to steal Christmas has been arrested, Newport Beach police announced Thursday. After receiving complaints from residents that their holiday packages delivered to their doorsteps were being stolen in recent...Tags: KTLA, The Grinch (fictional character), Holidays, Family, Crime, Law and Justice
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Apple TV gets HBO Go, WatchESPN and others
"Game of Thrones," meet Apple TV. Apple said Wednesday that HBO Go and WatchESPN apps are now available directly on its set-top box that lets users stream video and music onto television sets. HBO Go gives its subscribers access to Home Box Office'...
Tags: Netflix Inc., ESPN (tv network), Computer Hardware, Radio, Music
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Amazon lets Facebook friends buy gift cards together
Need to buy a friend a birthday gift soon? Amazon.com doesn’t want you to go at it alone. The online retailer released a new feature this week that allows a group of Facebook friends to collectively buy an Amazon.com gift card. Once logged in,...
Tags: HTC Corp., Google+, Gifts, Services and Shopping, Candy, Flowers and Gifts
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