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If you need to hire someone for any kind of writing or design, the Snapichic team is terrific at it, and are long-time pros. They do great work- check out the samples. They can do websites, brochures, newsletters, press releases, direct mail, whatever you need. |
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| Internet SEO and Marketing | An internet marketing company in Lowell, MA, specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), Consultant Web Design, and Web Analytics. This helps customers find your Internet business. Their instructional video is on YouTube: |
| 7 Steps Ahead | An organizational consulting business, who will work with your organization, helping the different groups in your company communicate more effectively, minimize wasted effort, and maximize your resources. Also available for individual coaching for personal achievement
or sport/competition performance excellence. |
| For Writers | |
| Rosstrum Publishing www.rosstrumpublishing.com |
Rosstrum is a Print-on-Demand (POD) press that can help you get your book into print. They're reliable, full-service, and cost far less than similar services. This book by Joe
and Esther Ross tells you what you need to know about caring
for a person with special needs: A mystery starring Jake Lawless, a new hero, by Mike
Johnson: Lawless
in Brazil Professional recruiter Cindy Wright gives you more than a years' worth of job search tips, in 366 Tips for a Successful Job Search. Another mystery is Timberline, by Bernie Ziegner. Love and murder in the new Old West. |
| Want to be a writer? Here's a few dozen books on the subject, and a few others you should be familiar with. | |
Tyngsboro Writer’s Group |
This Massachusetts writing group meets every Monday, and has been going strong for years. The slant is to critique works to get them publishable. Contact Mike Johnson. |
| Here's a few writers you might want to read. Most are people I've met, and some are friends I haven't yet met, except through the magic of the Internet, and their works- of course. | |
| This new, independent bookstore is a very cool place. Spacious, friendly, welcoming, a great pace to buy books. And a cafe attached, for a snack while you read or chat. We had our Fungi signing here on May 14, 2011, and they were very welcoming. Drop on by and browse and buy! | |
Online listings of writing markets |
These sites have listings for places to submit stories for publication: |
The Write Market |
Lots of resources for writers. |
Decker eBooks |
Got an ebook you'd like to get out to the world? Contact Mark Decker, who's expanding his site to include other authors. |
Crime Bake is a convention for those who love mystery novels and stories. It was a blast! Check out the folks I met- cool people and hot new mystery writers. Plus, a shot of me and my bud, mystery author extraordinaire, Sue Grafton. |
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This terrific place for books in the Mill Creek Shopping Center in South Portland, Maine, is a cozy spot, with friendly help and a wonderful selection. Worth a stop. |
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Located in downtown Portland, Maine, at Monument Way, this is the cool urban bookstore you always want to be in. Come by and hang out while checking the selections, and feel the heart of the city. |
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On the campus at Orono (my alma mater), this store stocks the finest lit you'll need for a good education-- including "A Memory of Grief." |
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Years ago, they gave me my first paid publishing credits, twice giving me a dollar for dumb jokes I sent in. Yeah, I've been at this for 40 years! |
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| Various Place to Check Out | |
| Helping Others Improve Life | These organizations assist people and communities to build a better life by aiding them in developing homes, businesses, schools. Instead of giving a handout, they give a hand up. |
| Higher Education? | This book details the absurdly rising college costs that are impoverishing the middle class, and putting students and their parents into crushing debt servitude. It shows how the quality is not rising (indeed, in some cases getting worse), and how colleges charge a similar rate for vastly different educational experiences. It lists some of the waste and abuses of the modern colleges, and also shows some who do things well. Solutions to many of the ills are presented. Anyone with kids going to college should read this book and pass it on to others. The entrenched powers who are enriching themselves at our expense are blasting this book-- showing you it's right on the money. |
| Education is Global | Here's a discussion forum for serious issues about education, both here and abroad. For example, why is it that in this country we spend a lot more money per student than other countries, without a corresponding increase in quality? How can we improve our schools, and help our students, teachers, and parents? |
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Want to see independent reporting from people not beholden to large
corporations and the powers that be? Thse folks have been giving us
the truth behind the headlines for more than three years. They also
do funny takes on current events that rival Jon Stewart and Stephen
Colbert. Full disclosure: I've appeared in several segments. |
Throg- (the movie)
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This independent film is a tour de farce, where an immortal idiot goes through history, causing havoc, while avoiding a giant, evil pursuer. It’s bizarre and sickly funny, and like nothing you’ve ever seen (kind of like Ed Wood meets Quentin Tarantino). I play Throg Senior. This film won Best Cinematography at the Boston International Film Festival in 2005. |
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A very funny series of sketches and satire. When it's time for some fun, check it out! |
Cindy Wright, appearing in the |
Columnist and career specialist Cindy Wright helps you with career
tips every Sunday in the Nashua Telegraph. Check out her column for
advice on jobs. Buy her book: 366 Tips for a Successful Job Search |
| VMR Decals | A site dedicated to finding decals for race care miniatures. Anything and everything- this guy has the automotive creds. |
| This is a fun and wicked sharp commentary on modern events, as espoused by two wisecracking lobsters. | |
| This is the inspirational personal story of a friend of mine, who is chronicling his adventures in trying to lose hundreds of pounds. | |
| A very funny friend of mine who went to the Left Coast and became a comedian. | |
Amanda |
Reiki healer extraordinaire. When you have some issues that need fixing, call her. 978 726-9762 |
| A blog about travel, adventure, and motor rallying. | |
| Stay healthy! Here's a cool app from Will Winder you can try for
free, that reminds you to hydrate while at work, where you're likely
to get distracted and not get enough water. Review of it: http://www.fitsugar.com/iPhone-Apps-Keep-You-Healthy-Work-16389755?page=0,0,0#1 |
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| Music | |
| BookmarkiTunes | BookmarkiTunes is a free application to help you save and organize a wishlist of things from the iTunes Store. This includes links to albums, iPhone apps, songs, TV series, artists, TV episodes, movies, and more! Just drag the item of interest from iTunes and BookmarkiTunes will keep it for you! (You can also copy the iTunes Link and paste into BookmarkiTunes.) |
| Cooper & Kenneally | Playing Folk Rock / Country / Blues, this duo is a lot of fun and great entertainment. Check out some music samples on their MySpace page. “I hear strains of early rock and roll and ‘The Good’
country (Chet Atkins/Johnny Cash) that we all know and love, along
with some folk-pop which is a totally different beast.” |
| Johnson Music | Located in Dracut, MA, they specialize in personalized music lessons and the sale of quality musical instruments and accessories. |
| Martial Arts | |
| Prise de Fer | Located in Billerica, MA, this top-flight fencing school gives the best instruction for all three weapons. They've coached many champions. |
| Independent Karate Studio | Located in Nashua, NH, this school teaches Kenpo and Enshudo. They also do great community work. |
| Mill City Aikido | Located on the Westford/Chelmsford line, this Aikido dojo teaches the peaceful way to defend yourself. Great programs for adults and for children. |
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