Feds shut down Megaupload, call it an international organized crime ring

As the internet pats itself on the back for protesting SOPA and changing the minds of a handful of U.S. Senators, file-sharing site Megaupload has been brought down in one of the largest copyright infringement cases of all time. Seven individuals and two international corporations have been charged in the United States with running an international organized crime ring dealing exclusively in piracy of copyrighted material. The U.S. Department of Justice accuses Megaupload.com of a conspiracy to traffic pirated movies, music, television programs, ebooks, software on a massive scale for the last five years, causing damages in excess of $500… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2012-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seven Seas Calls for Union Election

Seven Seas Entertainment has alerted the National Labor Relations Board that it has chosen to hold an election among its employees to decide whether the staff will unionize. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A former Fed chair still wants the punch bowl — and a high-proof punch

In his book, "21st Century Monetary Policy," former Fed chair Ben S. Bernanke argues for letting the central bank do everything it can to correct serious downturns and keep cheap money flowing into the economy. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-27 16:20:21 UTC ]
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The problem with a Fed that does too much

The expanding role of the Federal Reserve has harmful consequences, Lev Menand argues. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-27 12:00:24 UTC ]
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TikTok at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Chatting With Hany Kamel

Books, says Hany Kamel, 'align with TikTok's mission to inspire creativity and bring joy.' The social medium is at Abu Dhabi's book fair. The post TikTok at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Chatting With Hany Kamel appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-26 23:50:08 UTC ]
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In London, Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell Win the 2022 International Booker Prize

'Tomb of Sand' is the first novel translated from an Indian language to win the award. Shree and Rockwell split the International Booker's £50,000 purse. The post In London, Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell Win the 2022 International Booker Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-26 21:30:55 UTC ]
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Exhibiting at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Librairie Clavreuil

Exhibitor Viewpoint: Cathleen Robitaille of Librairie Clavreuil: ‘Our aim is to discuss our love of old books together.’ By Jarosław Adamowksi | @JaroslawAdamows ‘A Chance To Be Seen and Known by a New Audience’ ith the 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair approaching (May 23 to... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-17 23:45:05 UTC ]
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Wednesday at Jerusalem International Book Forum: May 18

Set at the historic 1933 Jerusalem International YMCA, the Jerusalem International Book Forum is back in a fully in-person edition. The post Wednesday at Jerusalem International Book Forum: May 18 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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International Booksellers Talk Shop in Sharjah

Hundred of booksellers from around the world have gathered in the U.A.E. emirate of Sharjah to discuss best practices and share experiences as part of the inaugural Sharjah Book Seller conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jerusalem International Book Forum: In-Person Again

Having been staged only once in its evolved form, Jerusalem's International Book Forum is back in full production. The post Jerusalem International Book Forum: In-Person Again appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwell, Is Book Aid International’s New Patron

Taking up the patronage held by the late Duke of Edinburgh, Camilla now advocates for Book Aid International's work of providing access to books. The post Camilla, Duchess of Cornwell, Is Book Aid International’s New Patron appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-13 23:16:31 UTC ]
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A former nurse calls out the lack of compassion in health care

Delays and indifference made her battle with cancer even more stressful, Theresa Brown writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-13 12:00:23 UTC ]
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More than 25 Organizations Join ALA's 'Unite Against Book Bans' Campaign

“Our partners and supporters are critical in moving the needle to ultimately bring an end to book bans," said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It’s time that policymakers understand the severity of this issue.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022: 1,000+ Publishers

Now in its fourth decade, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in 2019 saw 1,065 exhibitors sell 119,633 books to 149,000 visitors. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022: 1,000+ Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-02 04:12:39 UTC ]
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Ukraine: A Call to Buy Rights to Support Publishers

Oleksander Afonin presents 'Books from Ukraine,' asking the world book publishing industry to support Ukrainian publishers. The post Ukraine: A Call to Buy Rights to Support Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-22 14:28:23 UTC ]
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How Tolkien and Lord of the Rings inspired the commercial and artistic success of the fantasy fiction genre

The Lord of the Rings paperback edition could be said to have sparked the commercial fantasy genre as we know it. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Jerusalem International Book Forum Opens Registration

The second in-person iteration of the Jerusalem International Book Forum is set for May 15 to 18. The post Jerusalem International Book Forum Opens Registration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Delia Ephron’s Memoir Could Be Called ‘Love, Loss and Love Again’

In “Left on Tenth,” the veteran author looks back on a series of life-altering events, including a whirlwind romance at the age of 72. Continue reading at The New York Times

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At London Book Fair: International Booker Prize Shortlist

The six-title 2022 International Booker Prize shortlist has been announced on London Book Fair's final day. The post At London Book Fair: International Booker Prize Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-07 10:32:55 UTC ]
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Let’s call April mystery book month. Here’s what I’d read.

Two outstanding examples that daringly upend familiar conventions are Andre Bjerke’s “The Lake of the Dead" and Masahiro Imamura’s “Death Among the Undead." Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-06 13:00:44 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Opens With 500+ International Exhibitors

With 75 first-time exhibitors and 400 speakers in the show's programming, London Book Fair is up and running. The post London Book Fair Opens With 500+ International Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-05 17:39:59 UTC ]
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