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Mon 29 Jun 2009
Xlibris Author, Kevin M. Weeks, Bags Book Award in the 2008 London Book Festival
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The 2008 London Book Festival selected the winners for its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the international publishing community. A panel of book industry experts judged published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children’s books, poetry, art/photography, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, comics/graphic novels, e-books, genre-based, science fiction, romance and biography/autobiographical works.
The Xlibris published book, “The Street Life Series: Is It Passion or Revenge?” by Kevin Weeks, was selected for its story-telling ability of the author and the potential of the work to win wider recognition from the international publishing community.
In “Is It Passion or Revenge?,” the story revolves around a mysterious assassin named The Paradox, who is on a mission to murder male exotic dancers. A twist in the plot links main character Teco Jackson with a personal vendetta that stretches from Washington, D.C. all the way back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The enigma poses a big challenge for quick witted female Detective Hanae Troop to unravel and identify the real motive behind the killings – passion or revenge.
This novel is also an award-winning finalist in the National Best Books 2008 Awards (usabooknews.com). Library Journal Book Reviewer Rollie Welch wrote, “Weeks’ second entry in his self-published ‘Street Life’ series (after Is It ******* or Murder?) mixes gritty street-lit action with hints of a police procedural that will appeal to both urban fiction fans and readers of African American mysteries.”
About the Author and Book Series
Also, a 2007 New York Book Festival Award winner, Kevin M. Weeks is an African American writer and philanthropist. Weeks pens The Street Life Series®, which chronicles the life of main character Teco Jackson. Travel across the globe with Teco and see how he responds as crime happens all around him.
Because Kevin M. Weeks grew up on the rough side of West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his goal is to help at-risk teenagers who age-out of foster care. Therefore, book proceeds benefit the Stay off The Streets Fund as part of the American Endowment Foundation.
Xlibris has published books for more than a decade with the same CEO, John Feldcamp, at the helm. What differentiates Xlibris, who has over 20,000 titles now in print for over 15,000 authors? Kevin M. Weeks states, “I see Xlibris as a business partner with full service publishing, marketing, and website offerings. I count on Xlibris’ extensive experience, because they provide dependable, long-term, individualized support throughout the entire publishing process. My current plan is to remain with Xlibris until the book series is picked up by a major traditional publishing company.”
About the Author:
The Xlibris published book, “The Street Life Series: Is It Passion or Revenge?” by Kevin Weeks, was selected for its story-telling ability of the author and the potential of the work to win wider recognition from the international publishing community.
In “Is It Passion or Revenge?,” the story revolves around a mysterious assassin named The Paradox, who is on a mission to murder male exotic dancers. A twist in the plot links main character Teco Jackson with a personal vendetta that stretches from Washington, D.C. all the way back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The enigma poses a big challenge for quick witted female Detective Hanae Troop to unravel and identify the real motive behind the killings – passion or revenge.
This novel is also an award-winning finalist in the National Best Books 2008 Awards (usabooknews.com). Library Journal Book Reviewer Rollie Welch wrote, “Weeks’ second entry in his self-published ‘Street Life’ series (after Is It ******* or Murder?) mixes gritty street-lit action with hints of a police procedural that will appeal to both urban fiction fans and readers of African American mysteries.”
About the Author and Book Series
Also, a 2007 New York Book Festival Award winner, Kevin M. Weeks is an African American writer and philanthropist. Weeks pens The Street Life Series®, which chronicles the life of main character Teco Jackson. Travel across the globe with Teco and see how he responds as crime happens all around him.
Because Kevin M. Weeks grew up on the rough side of West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his goal is to help at-risk teenagers who age-out of foster care. Therefore, book proceeds benefit the Stay off The Streets Fund as part of the American Endowment Foundation.
Xlibris has published books for more than a decade with the same CEO, John Feldcamp, at the helm. What differentiates Xlibris, who has over 20,000 titles now in print for over 15,000 authors? Kevin M. Weeks states, “I see Xlibris as a business partner with full service publishing, marketing, and website offerings. I count on Xlibris’ extensive experience, because they provide dependable, long-term, individualized support throughout the entire publishing process. My current plan is to remain with Xlibris until the book series is picked up by a major traditional publishing company.”
About the Author:
Xlibris is a book publisher founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Philadelphia, PA and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.
Mon 29 Jun 2009
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Mon 29 Jun 2009
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(Miniseries; CBS, Sun. Nov. 12, Wed. Nov. 15, 9 p.m.)
Filmed in Los Angeles by Lawrence Schiller Prods. in association with Fox Television Studios. Executive producers, Barry Levinson, Lawrence Schiller, Tom Fontana; producers, Lynn Raynor, Schiller; director, Schiller; writer, Norman Mailer, based on the book by Schiller, James Willwerth; director of photography, Bruce Surtees; production designer, Michael Baugh; editor, Peter Zinner, Katina Zinner; music, Bill Conti; casting, Judith Holstra. 4 hours.
Johnnie Cochran …. Ving Rhames
Bob Shapiro …. Ron Silver
Barry Scheck …. Bruno Kirby
Carl Douglas …. Darryl Alan Reed
Gerry Uelman …. Nicolas Pryor
Bob Kardashian …. Robert LuPone
Chris Darden …. Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Marcia Clark …. Diana LaMar
Shawn Chapman …. Sandra Prosper
Judge Ito …. Clyde Kusatsu
F. Lee Bailey …. Christopher Plummer
Alan Dershowitz …. Richard Cox
Jeanette Harris …. Sandra Thigpen
Jo-Ellan Dimitrius …. Cordelia Richards
Bill Hodgman …. Francis Guinan
Bill Pavelic …. Jeff Kober
Bill Blasier …. Peter Mackenzie
With: Raymond Forchion, Jim Lau, Barry Sigismondi, Charmaine Cruz, Larry Car-roll, Leah Sanders, Jean-Paul Vignon, Meeghan Holaway, Davenia McFadden, Bee-Be Smith, Amanda Rogers, Mary Grady, Judith Montgomery, David Margolick, Kate McNeil, Rick Shuman, Andre Rosey Brown, James Burke, Betsy C. Spear, Seth C. Abero, Robert Pike Daniel, Jennifer Echols, Cheryl Francis Harrington, Cee-Cee Harshaw, Jean-Carlos Felix, Mike
Walker, Ian Patrick Williams, Sylvia S. James.
First rule of thumb in courtroom dramas, most writing coaches would say, is to avoid courtroom scenes. They tend to make the action static and limit the drama that can better be explained through re-enactments and flashbacks that re-late to testimony. But this CBS mini is in the adept hands of Lawrence Schiller and writer Norman Mailer who manage to craft this story with an impeccable eye for detail and a flair for nuanced drama. Greatly
enhanced by Christopher Plummer’s Emmy-worthy turn as F. Lee Bailey, “American Tragedy” is about as good as TV gets in retelling a story where the entire audience already knows the ins, the outs and the outcome.
To a certain extent, the O.J. Simpson trial rewrote the book on how to set a compelling drama within the halls of justice; in its wake have been a series of well-received shows and films that rely on a newfound patience for and, possi-bly, a comprehension of law. Court dramas, particularly TV’s “Law & Order” and “The Practice” and the films “The Insider,” “Erin Brockovich” and “A Civil Ac-tion,” are of a considerably different tone than their
predecessors. “American Tragedy” follows a story arc not unlike that of “A Civil Action.”
Subtext of this tragedy is the battle of wits and ego as attorneys Johnnie Cochran (Ving Rhames) and Robert Shapiro (Ron Silver) evolve into publicity-craving grandstanders, hungry for positions of power in social and legal cir-cles. Shapiro starts strong and fades to the background as the story moves from the planning to the execution; Cochran grows from an aw-shucks innocent into a media-savvy bully, suggesting Shapiro gave him a stage to become a star.
Schiller stands alone as a director of screenplays based on his books, his last being the JonBenet Ramsey saga “Perfect Murder, Perfect Town.” In “American Tragedy” he takes part one to dissect the pretrial legal strategy from the first phone call placed to Shapiro up to the jurors’ tour of Simpson’s Brentwood es-tate. Part two starts with L.A. police detective Mark Fuhrman taking the stand and closes with the real Simpson mouthing
“thank you” to the jury as he stands between the superimposed fictional Cochran and Barry Scheck (Bruno Kirby).
Mini sheds little light on anything that might not have been known before, though viewers will certainly bring their own recollections to bear in judging show’s veracity. Where, for example, is Cochran donning the knit cap or Nicole Brown’s relatives or Kato Kaelin? Actual footage of the father of the murdered Ronald Goldman reminds that two people lost their lives, but the media barrage from the Goldmans and Browns that reverberated through Los Angeles seems, at most, to be background noise in these lawyers’ lives.
All views of Simpson are obscured by scenery or darkness, though his presence is felt constantly through the speaker phone. He advises his lawyers about their conduct, tactics and even diction, but mostly he exclaims “I didn’t do it” over and over and over.
The real trial brought this legal dream team into America’s homes for so long that the actors’ physical traits work for and against them. Plummer fully enve-lopes Bailey’s determination and the pride-swallowing he has to do as his tac-tics and advice are shot down by the two other big cheeses. As DNA expert Barry Scheck, Kirby benefits from a reasonably close resemblance and Kirby’s naturally squirrely acting style.
The two leads are problematic, though. Rhames is far bigger than the lean Cochran, and his presence is far more in-your-face intimidating than the real-life Cochran ever appeared to be. Cochran, from most accounts, was slick and calculated. In “American Tragedy,” he is driven by anger and blind ambition.
Silver’s Shapiro is all too familiar, his portrayal disturbingly similar to the way he played Alan Dershowitz in the pic “Reversal of Fortune” and the late concert promoter Bill Graham in the one-man stage show “Bill Graham Presents.” He handles pomposity and deviousness well — enough to make one wonder if his Shapiro portrayal isn’t the one that’s most dead-on.
Clyde Kusatsu makes for a fine Judge Ito, and Darryl Alan Reed admirably makes the most of the thankless role lawyer Carl Douglas played during the trial. Robert LuPone is constrained by the way Bob Kardashian is written — as an uncouth yes-man — and Ruben Santiago-Hudson has to play prosecutor Chris Darden as enemy to all. Diana LaMar’s Marcia Clark is effective but limited.
Technically, the pic is remarkably sharp as Schiller’s direction is clean and pointed. Editing by Peter and Katina Zinner is seamless, briskly moving the ac-tion on the first night and enhancing the collapse of the various relationships on the second. One well-done aspect is the marriage of new footage with actual cross-examination of witnesses such as Fuhrman.
Mini makes extensive use of downtown L.A. and Westside locales, from restau-rants to law offices to homes. It’s all as real as a 45 mph ride down the San Diego Freeway.
About the Author:
Filmed in Los Angeles by Lawrence Schiller Prods. in association with Fox Television Studios. Executive producers, Barry Levinson, Lawrence Schiller, Tom Fontana; producers, Lynn Raynor, Schiller; director, Schiller; writer, Norman Mailer, based on the book by Schiller, James Willwerth; director of photography, Bruce Surtees; production designer, Michael Baugh; editor, Peter Zinner, Katina Zinner; music, Bill Conti; casting, Judith Holstra. 4 hours.
Johnnie Cochran …. Ving Rhames
Bob Shapiro …. Ron Silver
Barry Scheck …. Bruno Kirby
Carl Douglas …. Darryl Alan Reed
Gerry Uelman …. Nicolas Pryor
Bob Kardashian …. Robert LuPone
Chris Darden …. Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Marcia Clark …. Diana LaMar
Shawn Chapman …. Sandra Prosper
Judge Ito …. Clyde Kusatsu
F. Lee Bailey …. Christopher Plummer
Alan Dershowitz …. Richard Cox
Jeanette Harris …. Sandra Thigpen
Jo-Ellan Dimitrius …. Cordelia Richards
Bill Hodgman …. Francis Guinan
Bill Pavelic …. Jeff Kober
Bill Blasier …. Peter Mackenzie
With: Raymond Forchion, Jim Lau, Barry Sigismondi, Charmaine Cruz, Larry Car-roll, Leah Sanders, Jean-Paul Vignon, Meeghan Holaway, Davenia McFadden, Bee-Be Smith, Amanda Rogers, Mary Grady, Judith Montgomery, David Margolick, Kate McNeil, Rick Shuman, Andre Rosey Brown, James Burke, Betsy C. Spear, Seth C. Abero, Robert Pike Daniel, Jennifer Echols, Cheryl Francis Harrington, Cee-Cee Harshaw, Jean-Carlos Felix, Mike
Walker, Ian Patrick Williams, Sylvia S. James.
First rule of thumb in courtroom dramas, most writing coaches would say, is to avoid courtroom scenes. They tend to make the action static and limit the drama that can better be explained through re-enactments and flashbacks that re-late to testimony. But this CBS mini is in the adept hands of Lawrence Schiller and writer Norman Mailer who manage to craft this story with an impeccable eye for detail and a flair for nuanced drama. Greatly
enhanced by Christopher Plummer’s Emmy-worthy turn as F. Lee Bailey, “American Tragedy” is about as good as TV gets in retelling a story where the entire audience already knows the ins, the outs and the outcome.
To a certain extent, the O.J. Simpson trial rewrote the book on how to set a compelling drama within the halls of justice; in its wake have been a series of well-received shows and films that rely on a newfound patience for and, possi-bly, a comprehension of law. Court dramas, particularly TV’s “Law & Order” and “The Practice” and the films “The Insider,” “Erin Brockovich” and “A Civil Ac-tion,” are of a considerably different tone than their
predecessors. “American Tragedy” follows a story arc not unlike that of “A Civil Action.”
Subtext of this tragedy is the battle of wits and ego as attorneys Johnnie Cochran (Ving Rhames) and Robert Shapiro (Ron Silver) evolve into publicity-craving grandstanders, hungry for positions of power in social and legal cir-cles. Shapiro starts strong and fades to the background as the story moves from the planning to the execution; Cochran grows from an aw-shucks innocent into a media-savvy bully, suggesting Shapiro gave him a stage to become a star.
Schiller stands alone as a director of screenplays based on his books, his last being the JonBenet Ramsey saga “Perfect Murder, Perfect Town.” In “American Tragedy” he takes part one to dissect the pretrial legal strategy from the first phone call placed to Shapiro up to the jurors’ tour of Simpson’s Brentwood es-tate. Part two starts with L.A. police detective Mark Fuhrman taking the stand and closes with the real Simpson mouthing
“thank you” to the jury as he stands between the superimposed fictional Cochran and Barry Scheck (Bruno Kirby).
Mini sheds little light on anything that might not have been known before, though viewers will certainly bring their own recollections to bear in judging show’s veracity. Where, for example, is Cochran donning the knit cap or Nicole Brown’s relatives or Kato Kaelin? Actual footage of the father of the murdered Ronald Goldman reminds that two people lost their lives, but the media barrage from the Goldmans and Browns that reverberated through Los Angeles seems, at most, to be background noise in these lawyers’ lives.
All views of Simpson are obscured by scenery or darkness, though his presence is felt constantly through the speaker phone. He advises his lawyers about their conduct, tactics and even diction, but mostly he exclaims “I didn’t do it” over and over and over.
The real trial brought this legal dream team into America’s homes for so long that the actors’ physical traits work for and against them. Plummer fully enve-lopes Bailey’s determination and the pride-swallowing he has to do as his tac-tics and advice are shot down by the two other big cheeses. As DNA expert Barry Scheck, Kirby benefits from a reasonably close resemblance and Kirby’s naturally squirrely acting style.
The two leads are problematic, though. Rhames is far bigger than the lean Cochran, and his presence is far more in-your-face intimidating than the real-life Cochran ever appeared to be. Cochran, from most accounts, was slick and calculated. In “American Tragedy,” he is driven by anger and blind ambition.
Silver’s Shapiro is all too familiar, his portrayal disturbingly similar to the way he played Alan Dershowitz in the pic “Reversal of Fortune” and the late concert promoter Bill Graham in the one-man stage show “Bill Graham Presents.” He handles pomposity and deviousness well — enough to make one wonder if his Shapiro portrayal isn’t the one that’s most dead-on.
Clyde Kusatsu makes for a fine Judge Ito, and Darryl Alan Reed admirably makes the most of the thankless role lawyer Carl Douglas played during the trial. Robert LuPone is constrained by the way Bob Kardashian is written — as an uncouth yes-man — and Ruben Santiago-Hudson has to play prosecutor Chris Darden as enemy to all. Diana LaMar’s Marcia Clark is effective but limited.
Technically, the pic is remarkably sharp as Schiller’s direction is clean and pointed. Editing by Peter and Katina Zinner is seamless, briskly moving the ac-tion on the first night and enhancing the collapse of the various relationships on the second. One well-done aspect is the marriage of new footage with actual cross-examination of witnesses such as Fuhrman.
Mini makes extensive use of downtown L.A. and Westside locales, from restau-rants to law offices to homes. It’s all as real as a 45 mph ride down the San Diego Freeway.
About the Author:
Author is a legal advisor
Sun 28 Jun 2009
Sun 28 Jun 2009
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In this article, I will narrow down the fastest growing franchise opportunities today. A fast growing franchise has to have a number of factors working together. The franchises below have it all going for them growth, development, effective franchisee training, and growing sales
To be part of a successful franchise story is always preferred, as it is backed and driven by huge demand, which fuels growth. This list is a list of franchises who try to improve the life of their franchisees by providing demand, growth, and increased sales. A complete franchise system has to have a number of factors working together to create a successful enterprise.
The 10 fastest growing franchises, (as listed by Entrepreneur.com) are:
Jan-Pro Franchising International
Having over 4,000 units in the US as 180 in Canada, this enterprise has established a substantial base in the commercial cleaning business. Jan-Pro was founded by Jacques Lapointe, in 1991.
Subway
Having over 24,000 restaurants in 77 countries, this enterprise was started in 1965 by Fred De Luca & Pete Buck. The aim is to offer a fresh, healthy alternatives to fast-food restaurants.
Coverall Cleaning Concepts
Coverall Cleaning Concepts, founded in 1985, provide a variety of commercial cleaning services to customers throughout North and South America, Australia and Asia. Coverall Cleaning Concepts has 8,994 franchisees in the US, 238 in Canada, and 303 in the rest of the world.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Founded in 1946, by William Rosenberg, Dunkin’ Donuts has its locations in over 40 countries and serves a variety of doughnuts, muffins, bagels, coffees and fruit drinks. Dunkin’ Donuts has 5,505 franchisees in the US, 79 in Canada, and 1,856 in the rest of the world.
RE/MAX International
Founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973, RE/MAX is a global network of more than 116,000 real estate agents. They have 4,299 franchisees in the US, 646 in Canada, and 1,953 in the rest of the world.
Jazzercise
Founded in 1969, by Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise incorporates dance moves to deliver aerobic exercise. They have 5,659 franchisees in the US, 105 in Canada, and 1,043 in the rest of the world.
CleanNet USA
Founded in 1987, by Mark Salek, the US-based company provides a variety of cleaning services for commercial, retail and industrial facilities. They have 3,763 franchisees in the US.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Started in1960, US-based Jackson Hewitt is a national tax service specializing in computerized federal and state preparation of individual returns. They have 5,802 franchisees in the US.
Jani-King
Founded in 1969, by Jim Cavanaugh, the company offers commercial cleaning service. They have 9,933 franchisees in the US, 580 in Canada, and 1,630 in the rest of the world.
Bonus Building Care
Founded in the mid-‘90s, by Arleen Cavanaugh the co-founder of Jani-King, the company provides a variety of commercial cleaning services. They have 1,675 franchisees in the US.
Michael Jackson
Sat 27 Jun 2009
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The most recognizable name in the history of basketball is Michael Jordan. There is a corner of the world where the mention of "Michael" raises eyebrows. As much as Air Jordan has given the game, it may also be responsible for killing the game?
Michael Jordan was cut from his team as a young player. From that day on which it is committed to being the best he could. The incomparable driving in Jordan is legendary. His ability to score, dunk, play defense and win are unmatched. Of all the traits he has, his competitive spirit may be his best attribute. Nothing gets in the way between Jordan and success. When Michael Jordan
peaking in the late 1980s, it was obvious to the world that he would lead Chicago Bulls to their Celtic-like success. The result was an incredible 6 titles under the NBA coach Phil Jackson. Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Bill Cartwright, John Paxson, and Dennis Rodman made a superb combination of skill, tenacity, and competitiveness. Jordan, the prince of late game heroic, was the magnet that did all the flow in the same direction.
Nike Air Jordan shoes brand had been sold by the millions. The shoes reflect your play. Soft, elegant, powerful and explosive. Some will recall that Michael became a good shooter only after years of development of its stroke unit because of its perfection. In the end, was his ability to put the ball on the floor which made him unstoppable. Their units were strong, fast and acrobatic. His ability to get to the basket of the Detroit Pistons have to set up a complex set of "Jordan Rules" in an attempt to slow him down. Nothing slowed by Michael Jordan.
The phenomenon of Michael Jordan basketball new phrases created for the game. Players from around the world working on his ability to "put on the floor or get to the rim." How many times have you heard "And 1" as a shot is taken off the dribble drive? Score of drip slowly became the preferred mode of scoring points in the NBA. As with many trends, "rebound" was the ability to dominate individual practical activity. The NBA players to the school worked to improve their driving ability and ball.
With the arrival of Michael to rub the rim, players from around the world developed this skill through practice. All this activity was good for the game? Not only focus on dribbling and driving, is hitting the jump shot. Since the glory days of Michael Jordan shooting the art has steadily declined. Shooting percentages have been declining for years. Unfortunate shooting percentages are free in the NBA, college and high school. Children grow up without the ability to shoot the ball consistently. Certainly not fair to blame Jordan for this, but with fame comes responsibility. His fame was so great that if I started to half court hook shot, children in every gym in America have worked tirelessly to do the same.
The problem with the dribble drive is that every second spent on making seconds to shoot jump shots. If the recurrence occurs the domain, the lack of repetition is the same as mediocrity. Shooters are not born they are made. They are made from hours of sweat, hard work, and thousands of shots. Gyms are not filled with gym rats jump shot. Should not all the rats go to the gym?
Walking in most gyms these days and see the children lined up in three-point line. Hanging on this line does not shoot, but to drive to the rim for the dunk attempt. Most children have no chance to dunk, let alone touch the rim. However, the visions of SportsCenter dunks are still fresh in his mind. To spend hours trying to dunk just once. What a waste of time most of the coaches who tell you. Why? Games are not won on the drive and dunk. They are won with strength, fundamentals, and shooting. Yes, I said filming.
Our children should fall in love again with the jump shot. No matter how great the slam dunk that is, never put three points on the scoreboard, as the popular three-point shot. Both the drive and the jump shot has its place in the great game of basketball. They can survive together in balance. Lets open the door and invite a passion for shooting back at the gym.
moonwalk
Sat 27 Jun 2009