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Join Sonna Johns in a bittersweet and heartwarming conversation with Michael and Gina Spehn, founders of New Day Foundation for Families, as they share their journey of tragedy, to love to their purpose in the cancer community

It is no secret that Christians, Churches, and other organizations spend millions of dollars looking for effective ways to spread the gospel of Christ. Likewise, it is no secret that T.V. evangelists, capitalists, and popular Charismatic Preachers have made millions explaining what they call the mysteries of the Bible. The proper solution, however, is short, effective testimonials of genuine believers. One such believer and American best-selling author, Kelly Riggs, now shares his spiritual knowledge and life experiences in his short, easy-to-read books. Kelly has gone further by posting what he has learned on his website.

Don’t sleep through the opportunity to register a five-person team for the Marana Main Street Bed Races. The event is April 5 at the Marana Municipal Complex with check-in at 9 a.m. and races at 10.

While most people are only too happy to leave their work at the office at 5 o’clock, community college professor A.Z. Rowland’s passion for creative writing keeps her tapping at her keyboard long after hours. Having written six non-fiction and two children’s books, Rowland’s latest creation is the first novel she has had published – and it’s already garnering five-star reviews on both sides of the Atlantic.

While many financial experts release books guiding readers toward ‘get rich quick’ strategies or ‘how to retire a millionaire’ programs, consumer loan officer Steve Gehrmann has a vastly different yet wholly plausible alternative message – everyone already has everything they need to enjoy a richer life.

International voice expert and teacher, David Coury has been invited by Reena Gupta, MD, Director of the Division of Voice and Laryngology at the Osborne Head & Neck Institute to serve as a featured panelist at the Vocal Masterclass. The Vocal Masterclass will be held at Pepperdine University on March 29, 2014 from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.

The Awkward Yeti's Complete Lack of Focus: Volume 2 is the second installment of cartoons, comics and illustrations by The Awkward Yeti. It doesn't include everything, just 100 pages of the BEST, in one paperback book. This book is currently 90% complete.

The Afterlife has long been a contentious topic in literature. While dozens of different opinions are at play, few books solidify their position with solid fact. However, Lyn Ragan’s, ‘Wake me Up! Love and The Afterlife’, makes a compelling case for life after death through hard evidence that nobody can dispute.

While thirty years in Omaha Public Schools has afforded Cara Churchich-­?Riggs thousands of uplifting and life-­?changing experiences, she has also had plenty of time to come to the conclusion that schools are too often judged solely on test scores and unfairly labeled as failing. In a new book that is garnering acclaim from coast to coast, Churchich-­Riggs tells the real-­life story of the urban school and its students and passionate teachers, in a bold move to remind those in education of why they entered their profession.

Will Moffett is an up and coming musician and activist whose next album will debut on iTunes. He and his band, Will’s Bike, are working on the final touches for the album. Ironically, his album title is “Ignored” by Will Moffett, which is exactly the opposite of what this activist artist hoping to accomplish with his music. Moffett plans to send 100 percent of the proceeds of his song to Unicef in the name of actor Emma Watson.

Shelter Island (Remix) feat. Euge Groove is a fresh approach to the title track from his successful 2013 release Shelter Island. The melodic, polished and almost ethereal tune has periodic yields to earthy, smooth Sax playing by Euge creating an intoxicating mix of talent and style.

Plato said that there are no new ideas, over two and a half thousand years ago. The modern music industry draws on a heritage almost as long, and it’s no surprise that the originality of music is now defined not by what original compositions can be drawn up, but how elements can be used in original and unexpected ways to create new and exciting pieces. Big Citi Loops offers that opportunity to artists like never before with its range of amazing quality loops and sample packs, which has been expanded recently to include new collections to inspire creativity among the new generation.

HJ Pascal knows a thing or two about basketball. In the 1950s, Pascal attended St John’s University on a full scholarship and played Division 1 basketball during his time at school. This experience forms the backbone of Pascal’s hard-hitting and fast-paced debut, ‘The Starting Five’.

The current evolution of music is, in part, thanks to the compositional genius of Ian C. Bouras who has begun pre-production on his new CD. Titled, “Two Sides To Every Sunset,” the forthcoming SDMP Records CD is already generating hype and buzz in the music world. When they sampled music from this artist's 3rd solo release, Skope Magazine described him thusly:

The goal of this project is to create and document the creation of four large scale 4' x 5' ink paintings made with the Earth. This is Elizabeth Fonacier’s idea to promote environmental awareness on Earth Day, April 22, 2014 by exhibiting the final paintings and video documentation publicly.

THOR USA, Inc. / ProofAlert.com Having a client indicate artwork approval or changes can be challenging and time consuming.

Father Thomas Keating ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2MrMDpwchA ) is one of the three architects of the "Centering Prayer" movement, a method of contemplative prayer that focuses on interior silence. As one of the three Trappist monks at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts, along with Father William Meninger and Father M. Basil Pennington, Abbot Keating has popularized the ideas of contemplative prayer and meditation with a focus on the intent to "consent to God's presence and action during the time of prayer."

Established in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Happiness on March 20th acknowledges that "the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal" and recognizes "the need for a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness and the well-being of all peoples."

Sean Breed releases his new album H.I.T.L.E.R. (Hate Is Taught Love Ends Racism). The album will be be available beginning 4-20-14, the birth-date of Adolph Hitler. iTunes and other music outlets will be making H.I.T.L.E.R. available throughout the Internet.

W. M. Sanguine’s, Surveillance on The Down-Low uncovers the devastating secret of the gay, double life of a spouse she thought she knew.

Is Freedom of Speech one of those nice things to have, but not really necessary for a happy life, a thriving society and a successful economy? Or is it central to who people are as human beings? Is it hard wired into them?

Many people have dreamed of self-publishing, but for the most part these people are novelists who have been unable to find a publishing deal. More people should consider writing a book, but it needn’t be fiction, and Amazon’s Self Publishing facilities for the Kindle are outstanding, and provide not only a place for authors to be discovered but for people to make money by sharing their expertise. ezSEO News is a site run by Dr. Andy Williams a successful e-book author who uses a special method to earn a six figure income, and has shared his strategies in, of course, an e-book.

“Running For Love” is a short story that will pull at people’s heart strings as they follow young Sarah after a terrible tragedy strikes her boyfriend. They were training for the local marathon before the tragic accident, and now Sarah’s world is torn apart. Will her boyfriend make it? Will she compete in the marathon? These are all questions people will be asking as they read this page-turner.

Cosmetic surgery advice is provided by Dr Barry Lycka in many formats, including his weekly expert radio interview (Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today) and his weekly videos (YourCosmeticDoctor.tv). In 2014 the Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist is also producing a series of eBooks, available through Amazon.com.

‘German Leaves’, written by Ralph P. Vander Heide, Ph.D., is a detailed examination of a slice of history that has been largely forgotten in the annals of time. ‘The Deutsche Blätter für ein Europäisches Deutschland gegen ein deutsches Europa’ is not likely to be a name that the average person knows well, but to Vander Heide, this publication is as important now as it was during the Second World War.

After decades of helping their clients achieve success after success, Carlos Zorea and Dee Zorea are sharing their expertise with the wider business community with the release of their new book, ‘Manage It Right! Intrapreneurial Skills to Succeed in Any Organization’.

While H. Jay Dinshah was considered by many to be a ‘quack’ in his day, it's only now as veganism is becoming more popular that Jay is being hailed as a revolutionary for his role in promoting this compassionate lifestyle that does not harm animals. With the book, Powerful Vegan Messages, Jay’s coauthor and daughter, Anne Dinshah, hopes to further the cause her father worked tirelessly to champion during his lifetime.