"Parental Controls" chronicles the worst case scenarios and the choices that are available to avoid these pitfalls.  Elder abuse haunts the headlines and Ms. Hollins-Moore is on a mission to help prevent such abuse in our society.  Having been a caregiver herself for an elderly parent and with a background in dementia care (including the public resources available, financial and legal matters), she has written this novel to document what she learned along the way.  She wrote it in fiction novel form because she wanted her readers to have an emotional investment in the story.  Rather than writing it in textbook style quoting facts and statistics, she wanted her reader to follow the story of Martha who is being forced by her children from her home of 31 years and into a world of neglect, abuse, loneliness and humiliation.  And how she finds strength from hearing the same northbound trains she heard at home along with her solitary conversations with her late husband, proving that even the most fragile among us can survive just about anything.

Her readers have reacted with both outrage and admiration (many requesting a sequel).  One in particular states, "After reading your novel, it made me feel good about the choices I made for my elderly parent.  I found your story comforting knowing that I didn't just warehouse my father, I found a way to care for him myself.  Anyone who has a decision to make about their parents should read your story of Martha and the treatment she endured."  

Just take the alternatives into consideration, that's all the author is asking.

From the author of "Secrets in the Sand", a musical tribute to the heroes of 9/11!,  which had its world premiere September 11th, 2009 at the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon, California.  Ms. Hollins-Moore has written two books and two plays (one of which was sold to the City of Vista, California for use as a fundraiser).  She has been a freelance writer for twenty-five years, including as an award-winning reporter for McGraw-Hill Publishing and as a weekly columnist for a major San Diego Newspaper.

CONTACT:  Faye Hollins-Moore, 760-207-0573, fayeplace1@aol.com

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    Agreement with WWF Now Covers all of Domtar's EarthChoice(R) Paper,
    Further Promotes Forest Conservation and Environmental Responsibility

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MONTREAL, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - To promote ongoing forest conservation and environmentally responsible paper products, Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) announced today that it has expanded a licensing agreement with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to now cover all of Domtar's EarthChoice(R) products, including office paper. The sale of all papers from EarthChoice, Domtar's family of socially and environmentally responsible paper products, will now support WWF's mission.

Domtar will make an annual contribution of US$350,000 to WWF from the sale of its EarthChoice products, the broadest and most flexible collection of environmentally responsible papers available in the marketplace. Since its launch, more than a million tons of EarthChoice papers have been sold, all of which have been certified to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council(TM) (FSC(R)) and are publicly supported by both WWF-Canada and the Rainforest Alliance.

"Domtar is proud to further support WWF's conservation work through this agreement," said Domtar Vice-President of Brand Management and Sustainable Product Development, Lewis Fix. "Domtar is committed to the responsible sourcing of fiber and to the credible forest certification of its suppliers. We can meet our customers' needs for quality, performance, versatility and value without sacrificing the needs of the environment."

On top of the EarthChoice licensing agreement, Domtar participates in WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network, an initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests. In addition, Domtar's work with WWF has included efforts to help increase FSC forest certification and protect areas throughout Canada and to increase access to forest certification for small, private landowners in the United States. This work complements Domtar's efforts to increase the availability of FSC(R) certified paper at major office supply retailers, which WWF supports.

"Domtar has been recognized as a leader in sustainable growth in the pulp and paper industry," said Terry Macko, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at WWF. "The funds generated by this agreement will build upon Domtar's long-standing commitment to supporting WWF's sustainability efforts around the globe. We hope their commitment to source fiber responsibly and promote credible forest certification sets an example for other companies to follow."

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About Domtar

Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX:UFS) is the largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America and the second largest in the world based on production capacity, and is also a manufacturer of papergrade, fluff and specialty pulp. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of business, commercial printing and publishing as well as converting and specialty papers including recognized brands such as Cougar(R), Lynx(R) Opaque Ultra, Husky(R) Opaque Offset, First Choice(R) and Domtar EarthChoice(R) Office Paper, part of a family of environmentally and socially responsible papers. Domtar owns and operates Domtar Distribution Group, an extensive network of strategically located paper distribution facilities. The Company employs over 9,000 people. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.

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Ralph Crosby, founder and CEO of one of the nation's leading marketing communications firms, has written a new book; It's The Customer, Stupid! Lessons Learned in a Lifetime of Marketing.  In it, Crosby says that any organization's success starts and ends with the customer, not with its products or services.  Using examples and stories of both marketing success and failure, It's The Customer, Stupid! offers guidance on how to achieve better business results through customer focus and satisfaction.

The book explains how Crosby's education as a marketer led to his understanding of the critical nature of the customer-centric approach, especially in today's fast-paced marketing environment, which blends traditional media with new, online media.

The author contends that if you are in business – for profit or nonprofit – you must focus on those whose satisfaction is key to the organization's success, be they buyers, members, contributors, patients, clients, volunteers, subscribers, employees or suppliers.

The lessons learned by the author started in his hard-working youth, grew in his early career as a successful journalist, and flourished in his more than 30 years as head of Crosby Marketing Communications, now one of the largest advertising/PR agencies in the mid-Atlantic region.  The firm is ranked #260 on Advertising Age's list of the country's 500 largest agencies.  It has offices in Annapolis, Md., and Washington, D.C.

The book recounts lessons the author learned through hands-on experience and the personal teachings of such experts as the late Peter Drucker, known as "the father of modern management."

Among the subjects covered in the book:

• Best practices in the customer-centric process.
• How to bond with your customer.
• Sending the right message to the customer.
• Avoiding the myths and mistakes of marketing.
• Customer engagement in the Internet age.
• New media + old media = The future of marketing.

Copies of the book can be purchased from Crosby Marketing at www.crosbymarketing.com.  The price is $19.95 plus shipping and handling.  Quantity discounts are available.

In concert with the book's publication, Mr. Crosby has begun a blog on customer-centric marketing:  www.its-the-customer-stupid.com.

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- "Devilfish - The Life & Times of a Poker Legend", Published Penguin on September 9, Shines Light On Poker Star's Near Murderous Prison Past

The UK's most successful ever tournament poker player, Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott, is never far from controversy and his new autobiography, published by Penguin on September 9, is expected to fuel debate about the colourful and charismatic gambling legend ahead of the book launch tomorrow at Poker in the Park, London.

In this explosive and insightful book Ulliott reveals, for the first time, the extent of the violent and unpredictable world in which he lived before he found poker fame and fortune.

He details in glorious technicolour his near ruinous stints in prison which saw him spark a riot over a snooker game and in self-defence attempt to smash a skinhead weight lifter with a 10-kilo weight.

Ulliott goes on to admit regularly toting a gun to his backroom poker games around the north of England, and occasionally using it.

However, the violence of his early life is tempered with a decency and sense of humour and has received high praise from those who have read it so far, including:

"The book is, like the man, fast, funny, scary, smart, cocky, colourful, and I adore them both." Vicky Coren, The Observer.

"Ulliott's book is a thrilling ride out of the darkness and into the light. He tells his story with his trademark, tongue-in-cheek humour and is effortlessly charming - even when it turns dark, violent, and is verging on the amoral." Card Player Europe.

"It's realistic, thought-provoking and... compelling stuff." Blonde Poker.

Devilfish launches his new book, Devilfish: Life and Times of a Poker Legend at Poker in the Park on September 3 in Leicester Square at 7.00 p.m. in the Lecture Marquee with a public reading followed by a Q&A and book-signing session.

About Devilfish

"Devilfish - The Life & Times of a Poker Legend" is published in the UK by Penguin on September 9, 2010 and is now available at Amazon.co.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devilfish-Life-Times-Poker-Legend/dp/067091889X/ref=s r_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273580006&sr=1-1

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Dave Ulliott has made 11 World Series of Poker final tables, winning one bracelet ($2,000 pot-limit hold'em in 1997) coming second four times and third three times. In 1999 he won the first series of seminal poker TV show Late Night Poker, in 2003 he won the $10,000 World Poker Tour World Championship event and in 2009 took down the Euro Finals of Poker Diamond Championship event in Paris.

He is the all-time leading UK tournament poker player with cashes of $5.9 million in around 200 tournaments around the world.

For further information, and interview requests, please contact joe.pickering@uk.penguingroup.com Tel +44(0)207-010-32-88

SOURCE Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott

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Continuing to provide book lovers with the most natural, immersive digital reading experience, Sony today announced the launch of its beautifully-designed new line of Reader digital books, including the new Reader Pocket Edition™, Reader Touch Edition™ and, in the U.S., the wireless Reader Daily Edition™.  The new line of Readers features a host of new design and technology enhancements that make them the perfect device for any reader's lifestyle.  

"Today, we're excited to announce not just the availability of the Reader Touch Edition and Pocket Edition in the countries we already serve but also plans to expand the Reader line to previously untapped markets," said Steve Haber, president of Sony's Digital Reading Business Division. "We take a thoughtful approach to country expansion, including Italy, Spain, Australia, Japan and China, working with local bookstores to ensure content is compatible, relevant and in the appropriate language for each market."

The new Reader models bring a fresh level of flare to e-reading with colorful, elegant aluminum designs and all new, highly responsive touch screens. In addition to the new devices in the U.S., Sony announced development of a set of applications for iPhone and the Android Marketplace to extend the Reader experience across multiple portable devices.  

"The success of our previous line of Readers illustrates book lovers' demand for feature choices and full touch screens on their digital reading devices," said Phil Lubell, vice president of Digital reading at Sony Electronics. "Today, we're answering their call by providing an entire line of stylish, full touch screen devices with a variety of features and price points."

What's New

The new generation of Readers builds on the popularity of last year's line. For 2010 Sony has restyled all three of the devices, reduced their size and weight, and made new, innovative touch screens available across the entire line.  

• Touch Screen for Everyone
  • Based on the popularity of the full touch screen on its previous Reader Touch Edition and Daily Edition models, Sony equipped the entire line of new Readers with improved, optical touch screen technology designed specifically for digital reading*.  The new, first-to-market technology enhances ease of use and increases reading clarity, creating an immersive reading experience for consumers. Book lovers can now escape into their favorite books with the lightest swipe of a finger or stylus pen.
• Improved E Ink Displays
  • All three devices utilize E Ink® Pearl electronic paper displays, which delivers a paper-like display that is readable in direct sunlight. The screens offer a high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale, ensuring that text and images are crisp and easy to read.
• A Reader Pocket Edition that Will Wow You
  • The new Reader Pocket Edition sports a five-inch, full touch screen and a smart, lightweight design that's easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading. It is available in chic colors, including silver and pink. It has 2 GB of onboard memory, which lets you carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books, and retails for about $179.  
• A New Reader Touch Edition: More of Everything Readers Love
  • The new Reader Touch Edition features a six-inch full touch screen and an intuitive design with 2 GB of onboard memory. In addition, it offers dual expansion slots for up to 32GB of additional memory and the ability to play MP3 and AAC audio files. It's available in black or red for about $229.
• A Reader Daily Edition that Adds Wi-Fi and New Web Features
  • The Reader Daily Edition provides a wireless connection to Sony's Reader Store from most of the U.S. via AT&T's 3G network. Now, it will also provide Wi-Fi and basic Web browsing capability on its large, seven-inch full touch screen.
  • "The eReading space is doing very well and the Daily Edition has been a great performing product in this popular connected devices category," said Glenn Lurie, president of AT&T emerging devices. "We're looking forward to connecting Sony's next generation wirelessly connected eReader on the nation's fastest mobile broadband network."    
  • A host of pre-loaded practical and reading-based URLs will provide direct access to optimized, text-based sites to add a new dimension to the reading experience. The Reader Daily Edition also includes 2 GB of memory and expansion slots for additional memory (up to 32 GB). It comes in silver and will sell for about $299.
• Additional New Features Across the Entire Line
  • New features allow for easier reading of PDF or personal documents. Intuitive content zoom, adjustable contrast and brightness control, as well as automatic multiple page creation will make documents designed for a standard sheet of paper easier to read on a smaller screen. Also, personalized standby screen options will allow users to use their favorite photos as a screen saver and the collections functionality will allow them to group their favorite reads.
  • In addition, the new Reader line is more global than ever, offering users the ability to look up words and phrases with the built in New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition and Oxford Dictionary of English eDictionaries, as well as 10 translation dictionaries in languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. Wordsmiths across the globe can now create "word logs" to track the words they've looked up per dictionary, book or periodical in chronological order, while quickly switching between dictionaries.
• More Content on More Devices
  • In addition to announcing a new generation of Readers, Sony has also made several changes and improvements to Reader Store. More than 1.2 million titles are available in the U.S. via the store. Sony remains committed to providing an extensive offering of newspaper and magazine content for single issue purchase or subscription within the newsstand area of the store.  Soon to be available titles include The Harvard Business Review, The Wilson Quarterly and Dell Magazines' highly regarded fiction magazines: Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Asimov's Science Fiction, and Analog Science Fiction and Fact. The store's Library Finder application continues to provide easy access to local public libraries to borrow eBooks for free. To make choosing a book easier, the New York Times Bestsellers list will be featured alongside the Reader Store's bestsellers. By next month, integration with Goodreads will also permit the inclusion of reader reviews from that site onto the Reader Store.
  • With Reader™ Desktop Edition (formerly Reader Library) for Apple's Mac OS X and Microsoft® Windows® and Reader™ Mobile Edition for Apple iPhone and Google Android-based smartphones, users will be able to synchronize their reading among multiple devices. These free applications, available later this year, will offer an intuitive digital reading experience with an elegant interface and access to Sony's Reader Store for browsing and purchasing content. Reader Desktop Edition also includes the ability to easily manage content for the non-wireless Reader models.

The new Reader Pocket Edition and the new Reader Touch Edition are available immediately, and the new Reader Daily Edition is expected to be available this in time for the holidays. The Reader Pocket Edition and Touch Edition, as well as available accessories such as AC adaptors, cases and covers with reading lights, are available now at SonyStyle.com and SonyStyle stores.

*Optical touch screen technology customized for Sony and licensed from Neonode Inc.

SOURCE Sony Electronics

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