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Leading Website Announces Annual Book Awards

The winners are:- The BookBrowse Diamond Award for Most Popular Book: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult- The BookBrowse Sapphire Award for Most Popular Debut: Love In The Driest Season by Neely Tucker- The BookBrowse Ruby Award for Most Popular Category Winner: The Enemy by Lee Child.Davina Morgan-Witts, CEO and founder of BookBrowse.com, said, "I am proud to announce these awards, and pass on our congratulations tothe authors".
Morgan-Witts continued: "These awards are particularly meaningful as the BookBrowse Awards are reader-driven, and designed to recognize books on the basis of quality, not simply popularity."This voting methodology is considered to be more representative than most consumer awards, which allow (and even actively encourage) people connected with the shortlisted products to contact others to get them to take part in the voting, because this drives up interest in the company sponsoring the awards.
However, for obvious reasons, this behavior can significantly skew the results.Morgan-Witts says, "The BookBrowse Awards are different. In order to avoid 'vote stuffing', only registered BookBrowse subscribers were able to vote; and a five point rating scale ensured that the awards were given to the books deemed to be of the highest quality, not simply the ones that had been most widely read.""For example, the most widely read book on our shortlist (which would have been the winner using the methodology employed by most consumer awards) was placed close to the bottom of BookBrowse's list when the approval ratings were factored in.""The BookBrowse Awards allow the real voice of the readers to be heard!"Award FAQ & Photos:http://bookbrowse.com/information/index.cfm?fuseaction=awardsAbout BookBrowse: BookBrowse.com recommends only the most exceptional books, so that you spend
more time reading books and less time finding them.
Best of all, with a substantial excerpt and multiple reviews of each title, you have everything you need to make your own decision; plus you will find hundreds of interviews, reading guides, and much else besides.BookBrowse was founded by Davina Morgan-Witts in 1997, and currently receives about 250,000 unique visitors a month, predominantly from the USA.About BookBrowse:http://www.bookbrowse.com/information/About The BooksMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult explores the controversial issue of genetic planning.

It was published in hardcover by Simon & Schuster in April 2004, and in paperback in February 2005.
Love in The Driest Season is Neely Tucker's gripping memoir of how he, a foreign correspondent, and his wife, adopted a desperately sick Zimbabwean baby while war, terrorism and disease raged about them.
It was published in February 2004 by Crown, and will be available in paperback in April.The Enemy by Lee Child is a prequel to his popular series featuring ex-military cop, Jack Reacher.
It was published by Dell in hardcover in April 2004.Read more about all three at:http://www.bookbrowse.com/.

History of Softball

The game of softball has an interesting history. America has always been the most innovative and inventive nations of the world when it comes to sports. Softball is one of the finest innovations in the history of American sports. Softball is another close relative of the popular sport baseball, but with slight and significant alterations. It is very interesting to note that though softball has never gained much popularity worldwide, it has its genesis right in the nineteenth century.

The very first version of softball was invented in Chicago in the year 1887 by a reporter from the Chicago Board of Trade. His name was George Hancock, and he tried to innovate a winter version of baseball.

Farragut Boat Club was the first venue where the newly evolved game of what was then known as ?indoor baseball' was first played. There are many humorous incidents which have proven to be one of the most important developments of the game. Instead of a specialized glove for the game,...

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Hearing Aids For The Young at Heart

Cornelius, NC (ContentDesk) May 18, 2006 -- MyHearPod.com, the first hearing aid solutions website for baby boomers, is unveiling a new generation of hearing aids incorporating diamond-like studs at 9 am PST today. Discreetly Nude for the elegantly reserved boomer is the flagship hearing aid solution in this unique collection.
Hearpods will be available in three additional colors for the young at heart:Negligee Black to promote optimal communication in the bedroom (June release)Power Gold to align with wealth and opportunity in the workplace (July release)Sexy Silver to optimize everyday sex appeal (August release)Randy Wohlers BC HIS, President of Hearing Aids For The Young at Heart
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Jupiter Beach Resort Nearing Completion of Multi Million Dollar Renovations

Long established as the premier destination resort on Jupiter Beach along Florida's Treasure Coast, the Jupiter Beach Resort started renovations in the summer of 2004.
With the advent of Hurricanes Jeanne and Francis and the damages incured, it was decided to keep the resort closed and accelerate the renovations through the remainder of 2004. Now nearing completion the Jupiter Beach Resort will be striving to add yet another star to it's already impressive ranking of Mobil's Travelguide 4 diamond rating and AAA ranking of four stars. With it's increase in expanded amenities and redesigned suites the Jupiter Beach Resort will once again be the destination of choice for those wishing for the real florida beach experience. Our multi-million dollar renovation and refurbishment continues.

This major facelift will transform this oceanfront property into one of South Florida's premier destination resorts. Included in the renovation will be the property's guest rooms, public...

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Diamonds, Dirt and Baseballs: What Do These have to Do With Mom?

San Diego, Calif. (ContentDesk) December 18, 2005 -- Diamond Moms, A Mothers Guide to Raising a Baseball Player, is the authors personal reflection on her experiences while raising her son in the world of baseball. Scheduled for release in January 2006, it covers baseball from t-ball to college and beyond. Written with the intention of educating moms on the ins-and-outs of a male dominated sport, it offers comprehensive information ranging in practical subjects such as equipping your son for the sport or providing baseball terminology for moms who are new to baseball to the emotional side of the game and how that influences parenting and coaching behavior.For the past 15 years Conradi sometimes felt like a blind woman in a mans world without a guide dog or white cane. According to Conradi, moms are less concerned with winning and more concerned that their sons successfully weather the physical, emotional and mental storms of a sport described by many as a game of failure. Information...

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Ready-Set-Go Fantasy Sports "Powers Up" Expert Advice for PLAYERS INC Online Fantasy Football League

Phoenix, AZ (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) August 25, 2005 -- Ready-Set-Go Fantasy Sports, LLC (RSGFS) and PLAYERS INC, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, announced today that they have formed a partnership to provide expert personalized fantasy football advice to consumers at www.nflplayers.com. PLAYERS INC's membership-driven, online fantasy football...

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Patented Financial Controls Offers Challenge to Prove 40% Cost Savings

Chambersburg, PA (ContentDesk) March 31, 2006 - Targeted Cost Reduction is a very successful way to cut and control corporate spend without sacrificing quality or cutting budgets. When looking to implement cost cutting initiatives, Patented Financial Controls, a 30 year old firm specializing in targeting and reducing corporate expenditures, believes print spend deserves a closer look.Using a Targeted Cost Reduction program driven by a patented method, Patented Financial Controls is able to achieve...

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How to Use Wall Mural Stencils

Wall murals are an easy way to decorate any wall. It's a chance for you to be creative. Look for wall mural stencil ideas in art, books, or greeting cards, or draw your own design.

When you are ready to start, make a color copy of the image. (One note: copy centers will not let you copy copyrighted material.) If you are assembling a collage, make a color copy of each image, cut them out and assemble them on another piece of paper.

Glue them down and then make another color...

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Schengen Visa and Travel Health Insurance Required for Some European Travel

Walnut Creek, CA (ContentDesk) May 23, 2006 - For U.S. residents whose citizenship is elsewhere, travel among fifteen European countries is now easier with the Schengen visa. This visa allows travelers to cross the borders of the now 15 participating countries without the inconvenience of lengthy border checks. Requirements for this visa are extensive, including providing proof of qualifying Leading Website Announces Annual Book Awards health insurance Schengen Visa and Travel Health Insurance Required for Some European Travel
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Reserve Your Place for Student Loan Consolidation Before July 1 Interest Rate Hike

Quincy, MA (ContentDesk) June 21, 2006 -- On June 15, 2006, President Bush signed into law HR 4939, an emergency budget bill that included a provision for students and graduates with student loans to be able to consolidate their federal student loans with the company of their choice. This freedom of choice comes at a critical time, as graduates face a near-record average interest rate increase of 35% on student loans beginning July 1, 2006. Acting quickly can save graduates hundreds or even thousands...

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