BOOK NEWS

Publishing: Steve Clark, Former Senior Editor of The Paris Review, Releases Debut Short Story Collection ‘City Swimmers & Other Stories’ with...

Publishing NEWS: -- Acclaimed poet, painter and filmmaker Steve Clark has had a multifaceted career. Now, Clark is making another debut with "City Swimmers & Other Stories" (ISBN: 979-8990416727 [hardback]; Black Note Press), a collection of 10 short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in modern life.

Publishing: Step into the past and shape the story in ‘Smelling Daisies’ – a love triangle where readers hold the power...

Publishing NEWS: -- Get ready to be swept off your feet and into the past with the release of "Smelling Daisies" (ISBN: 978-1779418647), a thrilling new time-travel romance that puts the fate of its characters into your hands. Co-written by Elysia and Mark Stevens, their historical romance debut follows Daisy, a smart-mouthed Canadian soldier, who takes a much-needed trip after serving overseas - only to find herself transported back in time to a war-weary Scotland besieged by the vicious English army.

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Goebbels: A Biography

Book Review: Peter Longerich’s ‘Goebbels: A Biography’ is Excellent, Appalling, and Instructive

REVIEW: Yes, it's true: Joseph Goebbels Helps today's GOP. Often considered the father of modern propaganda, Goebbels foreshadowed the GOP playbook in terms of distortion, deception, and dishonesty. Peter Longerich's "Goebbels: A Biography" (ISBN: 9781400067510) is excellent, appalling, and instructive.
The Influence Machine

Book Review: In Katz’s ‘The Influence Machine’ Taxpayers Foot the Bill for The USCC

REVIEW: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a tool for the forces of evil. Don't believe it? You can read about their anti-American and anti-humanity actions in "The Influence Machine: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Capture of American Life" (ISBN: 9780812993288), an excellent modern-day piece of muckraking by Alyssa Katz.

MUSIC AND AUDIO NEWS

Music and Arts: McGregor Pedals Introduces the Classic Fuzz Pedal

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its newest pedal: The Classic Fuzz. Designed for both guitar and bass, the Classic Fuzz pedal captures the sound, feel, and response of the original 1960s two-transistor fuzz boxes using all modern, stable parts. It is rich, moody, interactive and in the right hands, untamed.

Music and Arts: Orlando Cela Named Amplify Latinx ALX100 Honoree

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Amplify Latinx has announced that the Lowell Chamber Orchestra's Music Director, Orlando Cela, has been named one of the ALX100 Honorees for 2024. This prestigious recognition celebrates Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who are making an outstanding impact in their respective fields and communities.

SOFTWARE NEWS

Software: Mortgage Lenders Can Now Meet Fannie Mae’s 10-Day Pre-Close VOE Requirements Using Informative Research’s AccountChek

Software NEWS: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that AccountChek® supports new enhancements to Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) validation service designed to streamline the digital pre-close verification of employment (VOE), significantly enhance overall efficiency and improve the borrower experience.

Software: Updated Guide: Best Way to Change Pokémon GO Location Safely on iOS 18 Without A Computer

Software NEWS: -- PoGoskill, the leading GPS spoofing tool, releases iOS App version 2.10.0. Pokémon GO players can now auto-walk official Routes to explore new regions with ease. Quickly view Taiwan Field Research tasks and earn Buddy Candy faster.

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