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Going green is now the latest craze. Whatever the reasons why "going green" is the latest craze, the Earth benefits from the actions of people going green. Author Franke James wrote Bothered by My Green Conscience: How an SUV-driving, imported-strawberry-eating urban dweller can go green to show her experience of doing something "big", not just small steps like changing to fluorescent light bulbs or recycling cans.

James said she looked at her surroundings to see what was using a lot of resources or energy. She and husband decided to give up their SUV and therefore begin on other projects. James documents her and husband's journey on the way to giving up their SUV AND faced challenges as they continued their journey on being green.

This is a must read because not only is this educational, it is written in a whimsical style--entertaining. I would highly recommend this book because it is edutainment for adults.

1st Annual Black Publishers & Writers Awards, accepting entries for
all 2007 and early 2008 releases

- 40 Categories+ 6 special awards *Click here to see categories
<http://www.bpwawards.com/site/categories.htm>

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- Writers software for all entrants, great Awards publicity event
and formal gala along with a book expo many more prizes for everyone.
Click here to see the full list of prizes
<http://www.bpwawards.com/site/whyenter.htm>

- Eight people choice awards, go online and vote for the best online
news magazine, best online entertainment magazine, and best black
magazine <http://www.bpwawards.com/index.html>
Submit your choice for favorite bookstore, book club, publisher,
book cover and young contributor

*- Enter now at:* *www.BPWawards.com enter
<http://www.bpwawards.com/site/enter.htm>

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This is the first year of the Black Publishers and Writers Awards.
It's purpose is to enlighten and encourage our youths to read and
write as well as to support African American publishers and writers.
We have categories for *traditional published*
<http://www.bpwawards.com/site/guidelines.htm#traditional>
, *i <http://www.bpwawards.com/site/guidelines.htm#self>
**ndependent/self published*
<http://www.bpwawards.com/site/guidelines.htm#self>
and *unpublished <http://www.bpwawards.com/site/guidelines.htm#unpub>
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Unlike other competition BPW Awards entry fee is $75 and everyone get
prizes and great publicity. Entry deadline is September 25th, but the
sooner we get your entry the sooner you began to receive publicity.

*- For guidelines *click here
<http://www.bpwawards.com/site/guidelines.htm>

*- Enter now at:* www.BPWawards.com enter
<http://www.bpwawards.com/site/enter.htm>

Many times, we want to read a book that is entertaining, yet not too dramatic or violent. That is what bought by Anna David exactly does. It is a great read about Emma, a journalist, who doesn't really know what she wants in life until she decides do to an undercover story about high class prostitution in Hollywood.

Emma discovers that image isn't always everything, and that often times a manipulator may crumble at any moment. (See, I told you the book is good!). I am being general here because I don't want to spoil the plot or ending for you. ;)

If you buy book on May 19th you still have less than one hour if you are in the Central Standard Time Zone, you could win prizes from Anna David. Buy bought at
http://www.amazon.com/Bought-Novel-Anna-David/dp/0061669180/ref=tag_tdp_ptcn_edpp_url.

Buy bought coming out May 19th, and you could win a Starbucks Gift Card or even a Kindle. Go to author Anna David's: What to Do on May 19th, 2009 for more information.

Expect a review of bought here on Global Arts.

How to Write for Television by Madeline DiMaggio is an excellent writing resource on television. Not only does she give personal examples of her experiences, she explains terms used in the writing for television field.

She doesn't sugar coat the television writing career. She shows the rewards and hardships of television writing. Experienced television writers can benefit from DiMaggio's book as well as a refresher reference.

I know that I will definitely use this book as I begin a try at screenwriting as a research this specific niche. (Can't tell you which niche until I am ready. lol) I am able to apply definitions of terms while I "study" television sitcoms and movies. I will keep referring to DiMaggio's book as I begin my screenwriting.

DiMaggio offers resources such as competitions, interviews and addresses.

For more information, you can go to Madeline DiMaggio.

Sahara Palace, of Rockford, IL, is an Arabic restaurant that offers great food at great prices. See more information at Arabesque Media Center.

I took photos of their artistic decorations and decided to post them here at Global Arts.

This is a hand painted mural at Sahara Palace.



You can find Vases, artistic pieces and framed art.