Large and small desks with “flowers” fabric

Eugene, Oregon (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Giving to special loved one is spiced up with a 10% rebate from Lap of Luxury Lap Desks. Lovely as well as practical and available in two sizes, a Luxury Lap Desk is a thoughtful gift for the laptop computer user, the writer, the crafter and the man or woman who likes to eat comfortable while watching TV. A large bamboo or wood top Lap Desk provides a full 5” of lift allowing the back and neck to assume more normal curves thus decreasing muscle strain and pain. This makes it a wise choice for those with neck and back pain caused by leaning too far over their laps to use a keyboard or twisting to the side to do a crossword puzzle on the arm of a chair.

The varieties of wood available for the ½” desk top add to the romantic aspects of giving a Luxury Lap Desk as a gift. Matching your loved one’s furniture is possible with dark walnut, blond maple, or pink cherry. For the person who supports Green Living, bamboo is offered as an alternative to wood.

Finally, custom orders are available. The perfect gift might include mailing in fabric to match curtains and pillows, ordering an extra wide desktop for holding a mouse as well as a lap top, ordering an extra deep cushion for added support.

Since 2005, Lap of Luxury Lap Desks has made products that allow users to work away from a table or desk with support and ease. Offering this Valentine’s Day Special is one way of showing customer appreciation. Order through February 14th and mention “LOVE” when ordering to receive a 10% rebate check.

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Popular Children’s Publication About Pests Available in Spanish

University Park, PA (PRWEB) February 18, 2006

Now Spanish-speaking children can learn about insects, weeds and other potential pests with a free copy of the Pennsylvania IPM Program’s Spanish version of the Join Our Pest Patrol publication — Unete a Nuestra Patrulla contra las Plaga.

The publication is a fun, educational resource for Pennsylvania teachers of students in grades 3-4. Like the English version, the workbook is designed to serve two audiences: elementary school students who must learn about IPM to meet the new Academic Standards in environment and ecology, section 4.5.4, “Integrated Pest Management,” and kids in 4-H programs.    

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a kid-safe, economical and scientific approach to managing pests. IPM integrates knowledge of pest identity and biology with pest monitoring so that action, if needed, can be taken at just the right time. In addition, IPM uses a combination of management tactics that are more likely to be safe and effective.

Spanish speaking students will learn whether a pictured insect is a “pest or guest,” find out about weeds such as dandelions and purple loosestrife, and learn pesticide safety through fun and educational activities such as crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, mazes and picture drawing.

Also available in English is the accompanying “Join Our Pest Patrol Teacher’s Guide” that includes facts, investigations, activities and resources to support children’s curiosity and extended learning. Concepts include distinguishing weed and insect pests from beneficial plants and insects, understanding why humans want to manage pests, recognizing common pests in our homes, gardens, and neighborhoods, choosing the least toxic ways to manage pests and safeguarding against pesticide risks. The guide will help teachers better explain IPM to kids.

Copies of the Spanish Join Our Pest Patrol publication can be downloaded as a printable PDF file from the PA IPM Program’s web site at http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/pestpatrol.html. The English version of the publication and Teacher’s Guide can also be downloaded from the same web site. In addition, a free hard copy of the Spanish publication can be obtained by contacting Penn State’s Department of Entomology, 501 ASI Building, University Park, PA 16802, phone 814-865-1895. Additional copies can be purchased for $ 2 per copy up to 30, and $ 1.50 per copy for quantities over 30, plus shipping and handling. To obtain hard copies of the English version, contact Cheryl Watts at the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

To find out more about the School IPM effort in Pennsylvania and links to educational material from across the country, go to the program’s Web site at http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/schools/schoolIPM.html. Teachers will find an interactive database (http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/schoolipmdb/) along with IPM background information, lesson plans and support materials.

The Pennsylvania IPM program is a collaboration between the Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture aimed at promoting integrated pest management in both agricultural and nonagricultural situations. For more information, contact the program at (814) 865-2839, or visit web site http://paipm.cas.psu.edu. To view our archived news releases, see web site http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/newsrelease.html.

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New Monthly Large Print News Journal “In-Sight” Began with a Daughter’s Promise to Her Elderly Father

Bothell, WA (PRWEB) November 12, 2005

Marilyn Spellman Cole was so discouraged by the lack of large print news publications available for her 86-year-old father, Clifford – who suffered from low vision due to age-related macular degeneration – she promised him she would create a large print newspaper. Six months later, in August, 2005, the first issue of “In-Sight” was published.

In-Sight is a monthly large print news journal that features national and international news, feature stories, travel stories, medical information, syndicated columns, book reviews, a crossword puzzle, and even a comics page. Each issue also includes an article on vision care. All stories are printed using highly readable 16- and 18-point font, rather than the standard 10- and 12-point fonts used in regular newspapers. In-Sight is one of only three national, general interest news publications available in large print; Reader’s Digest and the New York Times are the others.

Sadly, Clifford Spellman did not live to see the first issue of In-Sight. He died in March, 2005. “Dad knew me very well, and he knew I always keep my promises,” says Marilyn Cole, who was her father’s primary caregiver when he died. “As much as I wish he could have held an issue of In-Sight in his hands, he has very much influenced this process, and each issue is dedicated to his memory.”

Cole is familiar with the publishing industry. In 1983, she and her husband established Cobro Publishing, which publishes sourcing guides for the high tech electronics manufacturing industry.

Cole is confident that In-Sight will be a much appreciated resource for some of the millions of Americans who suffer from low vision, and who miss reading the newspaper, as her father did. “Through caring for my dad, I was shocked to learn how common age-related macular degeneration and other vision problems are. There’s a tremendous part of society being overlooked and under-served, and that’s people with low vision.”

With the aging of America, low vision problems are reaching epidemic proportions. Each year, 250,000 people are diagnosed with macular degeneration. Two other causes of vision loss – diabetic retinopathy and retinitis pigmentosa – are at an all-time high. Although estimates vary, the Foundation for the Blind says there are approximately 8.7 million visually impaired people in the United States, plus another 1.3 million who are legally blind.

“There are some incredible adaptive technologies available for people with vision loss,” Cole says. “I’m amazed when I see the innovative products our advertisers offer, and our readers tell us how happy they are to discover these resources.

“It’s also important to realize that as low-tech as a newspaper is, there is a great satisfaction and comfort in holding it and reading it. This is a simple joy that too many people are forced to give up as their vision begins to fail. It moves me beyond words when I hear from someone who is able to enjoy reading the newspaper again, after thinking it was a pleasure lost to them forever.”

In-Sight is a 40-page monthly newspaper, produced in standard tabloid size. An annual subscription is $ 12. Those interested in a free trial issue may order one at http://www.insightlargeprint.com, or by calling (800) 755-6111. In-Sight is published by Cobro Publishing, a privately held corporation based in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Oscar Trivia Book Available in Time for Oscar Parties

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 20, 2010

Over 50 Charities in 50 cities will be hosting official Oscar parties during the live broadcast of the 82nd annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7.

So You Think You Know Oscar: Test Your Academy Award I.Q. is now available for use at Oscar parties thrown by organizations and individuals. This collection of puzzles and word games offers a fun way to test party guest’s knowledge of the Academy Awards

Drawing from both old favorites and more recent winners and nominees, the author draws the reader into challenging word scrambles, name games, crosswords, word searches and more. This is the ideal game book for groups or the solitary movie buff on every level. Find out which Oscar winners started out in television, how many singers have been nominated for “acting” Oscars, and which eleven actresses have Oscars on their mantels for playing hookers.

This fresh spin on traditional Academy Award reference books offers you the opportunity to match wits with Oscar while enjoying solving a wide variety of unique puzzles and word games of various levels of difficulty.

So You Think You Know Oscar is available for purchase at http://www.dorrancepublishing.com and Amazon.com or by calling 800-788-7654.

So You Think You Know Oscar: Test Your Academy Award I.Q. ($ 9.00) ISBN: 978-0-8059-7516-1, paperback. For more information, please contact Jessica Cunningham Stillwell, Promotion Manager, at 701 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, phone: (412) 288-4543 or fax: (412) 434-8430.

Dorrance Publishing is the nation’s oldest authors services company. The Dorrance family of imprints provides authors with the level of personalized service they require to become a published author. All international standard book number (ISBN) eligible imprints have a bookstore returns allowed policy.

Dorrance Publishing http://www.dorrancepublishing.com/info.asp?program=prweb — books have carried the Dorrance imprint for over 85-years. This full-service subsidy publishing imprint offers authors traditional, complete publishing services including editing, proofreading, original page and cover design, publication in paperback, hardback and custom or unusual book production specifications, original illustration creation, ISBN and copyright. Dorrance titles are printed and warehoused in anticipation of orders that may follow as a result of a defined, limited promotional plan.

RoseDog Books http://www.rosedog.com — a full-service print on demand publishing imprint offering authors complete page design services, original cover design, editing services, original illustration creation, full-color and black and white books, a variety of book trim sizes, paperback or hardback binding, an ISBN and copyright. Authors can provide their manuscript on paper or in a digital file. RoseDog titles are printed when ordered and can be purchased on-line or through brick and mortar stores. Book promotion services are also available.

Red Lead Press http://www.redleadpress.com — a very affordable publishing imprint for authors who need some help with basic page and cover design, an ISBN and copyright. Red Lead titles are printed when ordered and can be purchased on-line or through brick and mortar stores.

I-Proclaim http://www.i-proclaim.com — Using a self-serve on-line template an author can become a published author in minutes. There are no set-up fees and no minimum book order.

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Eden, Texas (PRWEB) December 19, 2011

The war in Iraq may be officially over, but plenty of United States servicemen and servicewomen in all branches of the military still won’t be home this holiday season. With the country engaged in several operations throughout the Middle East and elsewhere, many soldiers and seamen of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines will be spending Christmas, Hanukkah and all of the other special moments of this holiday season away from their beloved family and friends.

Judith Leist of Eden, a professional musician and mother of four whose brother, U.S. Army PFC Lawrence Leist, was stationed at a base near Anwar Province until American forces pulled out of Iraq this week, wants to make sure all those men and women know how appreciated they are, and wants them to have the happiest holidays possible under the circumstances. So she’s spearheaded a donation and collection effort aimed at assembling care packages for the troops.

“These brave soldiers are facing the toughest circumstances imaginable,” Judith Leist said. “Not only are they performing incredibly difficult duty under very dangerous circumstances, but they’re forced to be away from their wives, their husbands, their children and the rest of the families and friends on the days when families are supposed to be closest. They are safeguarding our safety and our freedom, risking their lives and often making the ultimate sacrifice, and sending them these tokens of our nation’s love and appreciation is the least we can do.”

In addition to collecting nonperishable foodstuffs and cash donations from her own friends and family, the intrepid philanthropist created the “Souvenirs for Soldiers” campaign that reached out to area churches and charitable organizations. She also enlisted the help of her daughters’ elementary school, where young students created dozens of holiday-themed greeting cards to send to the troops, and also contacted the U.S. Postal Service and various local shipping companies to arrange price-friendly shipping options.

Through “Souvenirs for Soldiers,” donors could either give actual items or simply donate cash to have a care package created on their behalf. All told, more than 400 packages have been created so far, including such items as home-baked cookies; warm socks and scarves; new and used books; toothbrushes, soap and other personal-hygiene sundries; teddy bears; pretzels and other snack foods; homemade Christmas ornaments and other holiday decorations; greeting cards and more.

“This was such a lovely idea,” said Patrick Hogan, pastor of one of the local churches that took up the “Souvenirs for Soldiers” cause. “The work these men and women are doing overseas is never easy, but this is an especially difficult time for them, being away from their families during the holidays, when their hearts so badly want to be with the ones they love. Judith Leist should be commended for making this effort on their behalf. This is a level of care and consideration that goes above and beyond.”

For her part, the woman behind the care-package campaign said she didn’t do this so people would commend her efforts. She did it, she said, for her brother – who has been transferred to an undisclosed location in Kuwait to await his return to U.S. soil, likely sometime in January – and all the other servicemen and women still serving in Afghanistan and other foreign theaters.

“I did this for Lawrence and all the other soldiers who bravely volunteered to serve this country,” Judith Leist said. “So many brave people were asked to put their lives on the line for the safety and security of us all. It’s so important that those people never be forgotten … and what better time to remember them than the holiday season, when so much of our energy is focused on peace and love?

“Whatever you think about the war against terrorism, there’s no doubt about the bravery and sacrifice these soldiers are making,” Judith added. “And for that, during the holidays and at all times, really, they deserve our utmost gratitude.”

About Judith Leist

Judith Leist is a musician and mother of four living in Eden, TX. Hailing originally from Glendale, Ariz., the self-professed “violin junkie” earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Phoenix and has performed in many venues nationally. An avid reader and fan of crossword puzzles, her other hobbies include tennis and antiquing.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

School officials announced today that a successful after-school music program targeting less-fortunate children who might not otherwise have a chance to learn to play an instrument will be back this spring.

District officials will begin accepting applications for the second installment of “Judy’s Jams,” the popular program run by volunteer and accomplished musician Judith Leist, when schools reopen after the holiday break on Jan. 3. Sign-up sheets will be located in all main offices of district schools and at the district Board of Education office.

Music has always been a positive part of Judith Leist’s life. The professional pianist and violinist has made a living performing in venues across the country, but she’s also relied on her love of music for an inner calm that’s shepherded her through the hardest moments of her life. Now, she’s sharing that gift with underprivileged youth – if not gifting them the talent to perform for sold-out concert halls, at least delivering the notion that tone and melody can create a soothing internal peace.

“That’s really what music is about, to me,” Marie Judith Bijoux Leist said. “When I’ve had troubles in my life – and as a single mother of four, believe me, I’ve had troubles – music has always been there to help me relax and center myself, even if it’s only for a moment. Music always reminds me that everything’s going to be OK.”

The mom, who’s raising two elementary school-aged daughters and two college-aged sons, wanted others to enjoy that same experience. So, at the beginning of this school year, she approached officials in her daughters’ school district to inquire about volunteering for an after-school music session that wouldn’t necessarily produce great musicians, but might provide a good first step in helping children – especially those whose families couldn’t afford more formal music lessons – understand the enlightenment music can bring.

Thrilled that a musician of Judith Leist’s caliber would volunteer for such a program (she’s performed with numerous touring companies and sat first chair, violin, with no fewer than three city orchestras), school officials jumped in. During the fall, “Judy’s Jams” serviced as many as 25 kids per session, with youngsters taking cracks at everything from kazoos to the piano to the violinist’s own acoustic Yamaha; now the program has been renewed for a second session beginning the first week of March.

“‘Judy’s Jams’ was a resounding success,” noted district music teacher Miriam Landingham. “Judith structured it differently than a traditional music class – which is to say there was very little structure at all. It was more about the fun of making music, and the kids really took to it. I have been teaching music for 30 years and I have to say, this was very impressive.”

“I’m thrilled to come back this spring and do it again,“ Marie Judith Bijoux Leist said. “We had so much fun this fall. It’s not about making great music … it’s about relaxing. It’s about laughing. It’s about taking an hour out of the day where they don’t have to think about schoolwork, or homework, or trouble they might be having with friends or at home. They don’t have to think about anything but having a good time.

“If they learn a little bit about music along the way, that’s terrific,” Judy Leist added. “But we’re just there to sing some songs and make some sounds and let the joy of music take the edge off.”

That’s not to say there aren’t a few promising musicians sprinkled in the group. Identifying and training future soloists is not the main thrust of “Judy’s Jams,” but at least one participant has already taken things to the next level. Deshawn Boley, a fifth-grade classmate of one of Judith’s daughters who’d never before taken a music lesson, showed instant promise on the piano – so much that Judith felt compelled to mention it to Deshawn’s mother. Just three months later, Deshawn is a member of the elementary school band and is working hard toward a possible solo in the band’s Spring Concert in May.

“I really like playing the piano,” Deshawn said. “I never really played it before, but on the first day of ‘Judy’s Jams,’ Ms. Leist let me try it and I really liked it. I learned two songs in an hour! She said I had real skills and told my mom.”

Even if Deshawn never becomes a professional pianist, seeing his joy at realizing this new skill is exactly what she hoped to accomplish when she volunteered for this program, the musician noted.

“You can just see it means a lot to him, discovering this talent,” Judith Leist said. “I remember when I was Deshawn’s age and somebody stuck a violin in my hands. I knew that if I practiced hard I could play it very well, but I also knew that this skill, this love, was very personal: something that was mine and mine alone. To me, that was even more important than becoming a ‘real musician’ … knowing I could experience this inner joy whenever I wanted to, or needed to.

“If Deshawn or any of the kids in ‘Judy’s Jams’ becomes a famous musician, that would be fantastic,” Judith added. “But if each of them comes away with even a tiny sense of peace and appreciation for how wonderful music can be, then that’s even more beautiful.”

About Judith Leist

Marie Judith Bijoux Leist is a 51-year-old musician and mother of four. Hailing originally from Glendale, Ariz., the self-professed “violin junkie” earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Phoenix and has performed in many venues nationally. An avid reader and fan of crossword puzzles, her other hobbies include tennis and antiquing.

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Available on all Apple and Android devices

(PRWEB) December 20, 2011

Called Unolingo and pronounced “you-know-lingo”, this new brain-teaser is a 10 x 10 crossword puzzle without clues and 26 empty squares that require the precise placement of each letter of the alphabet. Depending on the level of difficulty, from one-star (easiest) to four-star (most difficult), a Unolingo can be completed in 5-15 minutes and calls for a mix of word knowledge, logic and deductive reasoning.

According to the puzzle’s creator and founder of Equazi Enterprises, Ian Mailing, “Unolingo is poised to be the next great puzzle. It is unique in its appeal to all ages, and is fun for the daily commuter, casual puzzler, or serious word buff. The varying difficulties and mind-bending nature of the puzzle make it ideally suited to both collaborative and competitive situations.”

Unolingo is available on iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, NOOK, Kindle Fire, and all Android devices. This fascinating word puzzle app allows puzzlers to compete against time, track performance statistics, and offers unique “hint” and “audit” capabilities to ensure that everyone is successful in completing a puzzle. Users can select a preferred level of difficulty and download hundreds of new puzzles with ease.

Equazi Enterprises, founded in 2008 and headquartered in West Bloomfield, Michigan, is committed to the creation of new puzzles and games that stimulate the mind and provide entertainment to people of all ages. For more information, please visit unolingo.com.

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Book Exposes Hilarity Found in Obituaries from Around the Country

Henderson, NV (PRWEB) May 05, 2011

To some, death is a solemn occasion, filled with quiet contemplation and reflection. The Cox brothers are not such people. Their new book, Deadly Mistakes: Real Obituaries Gone Amusingly Wrong (published by AuthorHouse), is filled with annotated examples of hilarious obituaries from around the country. When describing their motivation, the brothers say:

Obits generally are rather simple. In the words of Sergeant Joe Friday, they “just state the facts.” But some people just can’t state the relevant/important facts and leave it at that. They often treat the trivial as important, minutia as meaningful.

Life may not be fair, but it can be pretty absurd. It can be amusing. As Will Rogers said, “Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.” Sam Peckinpah was a bit more jaded when he said, “Life is awful. Ain’t it fun to watch.”

The Cox brothers are poignant, witty and irreverent. They succeed in finding the funny in every obituary, proving that nothing – not even death – is so serious that it can’t be humorous. Their comments lead readers through pages of unlikely conclusions and outrageous claims, and guarantee head-shaking laughter on every page. Deadly Mistakes proves that it’s better to go out laughing.

About the Authors

Terry Cox, 64, is a retired high school history teacher, part-time political activist and full-time cynic. Terry and his wife Pam live in Nevada, where he writes angry letters to the editor. They are rejected.

Scott Cox, 60, is a process-improvement consultant. He and his wife Pat live in Arizona, where he roots for the Phoenix Suns and works crossword puzzles. He did well on his last prostate exam.

AuthorHouse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing provider, is a leading provider of book publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors around the globe and offers the industry’s only suite of Hollywood book-to-film services. For more information, visit http://www.authorhouse.com.

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He really likes the ‘medium’ ones, but I’m having a really hard time finding any medium crossword puzzle books. I’m not looking for puzzle books with some medium puzzles included, but rather books with only medium puzzles.

Thanks for any leads on this

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or other bookstore in your area

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The makers of the software spent a lot of time developing and marketing their software so you could make a great looking crossword. Should you be allowed to use it without paying them for their knowledge, time, effort and expenses?

I suggest you pay them their dues.

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