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Archive for May, 2010

Please Stop Laughing at Us…author Jodee Blanco on “Prime News”

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Jodee Blanco, author of Please Stop Laughing at Us… will be on HLN’s “Prime News” at 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET on May 17, 2010.

She was also on HLN’s “Prime News” on April, 29, 2010.

Zen of Social Media Marketing in Library Journal

Monday, May 17th, 2010

The Zen of Social Media Marketing was positively reviewed in the May 1, 2010, issue of Library Journal (circ.18,465), the trade journal for librarians and other library administrative personnel. The reviewer said: “Kabani’s assertion that this is ‘the last social media guide you’ll ever need’ has merit, as anyone purchasing this also has access to a continually updated online version. Highly recommended for anybody with anything to market online—including him- or herself.”Judy Brink-Drescher, Molloy Coll., Rockville Ctr., NY

The book has also been featured on the following sites:

*Local Marketing Tucson: http://localmarketingtucson.com/uncategorized/the-zen-of-social-media-marketing-book-review/#more-2649

*Diva Toolbox: http://www.divatoolbox.com/business/marketing/3069-interview-with-social-media-expert-shama-kabani.html

Zen of Social Media Marketing on the Web

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

The Zen of Social Media Marketing and author Shama Hyder Kabani is featured on the following sites:

*Socialize Your Cause: http://www.socializeyourcause.org/zen-social-media-marketing-shama-kabani/blog/

*Young Go Getter: http://www.younggogetter.com/entrepreneur/interview-with-shama-kabani-marketingzen-com

*Leading Coaches Center: http://leadingcoachescenter.com/blog/leadership/5-things-every-ceo-keeps-secret

*Socialite Marketing: http://www.stephaniewonderlin.com/socialite-marketing-blog/2010/5/12/review-of-shama-hyder-kabanis-book-the-zen-of-social-media-m.html

*The Shortcut Scam: http://theshortcutscam.com/2784/the-zen-of-social-media-marketing-an-easier-way-to-build-credibility-generate-buzz-and-increase-revenue/

*Ashraf Chaudhry blogspot: http://ashrafchaudhry.blogspot.com/2010/05/book-review-zen-of-social-media.html

*Virtual Assistants Forum: http://www.virtualassistantforums.com/social-media-marketing/how-social-media-can-help-vas-market-differentiate-their-business-archived-chat-w-shama-kabani-16703

The Happy Herbivore Cookbook author on Woman’s Day blog

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Lindsay S. Nixon, author of The Happy Herbivore Cookbook, was featured on the Woman’s Day blog: http://dailywd.womansday.com/blog/2010/04/snack-smart-food-blogger-friday-2.html

The author’s Happy Herbivore blog was also mentioned in Vegan Mainstream’s newsletter: http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=b7f94308c9ffff966f0b4caea&id=609168b5de

Nixon will also be speaking at the Healthy Living Summit, which will take place in Chicago from August 13 to 15, 2010: http://healthylivingsummit.com/

Fit Soul, Fit Body wins Nautilus Book Award

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Fit Soul, Fit Body is the 2010 winner of a Nautilus Silver Award in the Health/Healing/Rejuvenation/Energy Medicine category. The Nautilus Book Awards is “a unique awards program that recognizes books and audio books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living and positive social change. Gold and Silver awards are given to books of exceptional merit that make  literary and heartfelt contributions to the fields of high-level wellness, green values, responsible leadership, as well as to the worlds of art, creativity and inspiration.” http://www.nautilusbookawards.com/2010_Silver_Winners.html

Fit Soul, Fit Body was also mentioned in an interview with Mark Allen on San Francisco’s KPIX, a CBS affiliate, in its evening news:  http://cbs5.com/health/aging.triathletes.Iron.2.1496618.html

The Great American Heart Hoax in Bottom Line-Personal

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

The Great American Heart Hoax and The Miami Mediterranean and their author, Michael Ozner, were featured on/in the following:

*Bottom Line-Personal (circ. 1.5 million; Emphasis on The Great American Heart Hoax): See Attachment

*Million Dollar Area: http://www.milliondollararea.com/100-billion-dollars-we-dont-need-to-spend-on-healthcare/

*Grain Surgery: http://grainsurgery.net/knowledge-is-power/

*Personal Blog: http://bloginfo.web.id/2010/03/27/knowledge-is-power.html

*Shirley Medical Health Blog: http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/the-great-american-heart-hoax-economic-and-political-implications

The Accidental Millionaire on the radio and Web

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

The Accidental Millionaire has been featured on the following sites and radio programs:

*Cable Radio Network’s “What’s Cookin’ Today with Erik and Jack” on April 30, 2010

* Blog Talk Radio’s “Dresser After Dark” on May 10, 2010: http://www.dresserafterdark.com/

*Camera Dojo (with a podcast interview with author Gary Fong): http://cameradojo.com/2009/12/23/podcast-72-conversation-with-gary-fong-talking-about-the-paths-to-success/

*DWF Wedding Photographer Blog: http://www.digitalweddingforum.com/blog/the-accidental-millionaire-by-mr-fong-dong

*Pacific Book Review: http://www.pacificbookreview.com/The-Accidental-Millionaire:–How-to-Succeed-in-Life-Without-Really-Trying.php

*Whom You Know: http://www.dresserafterdark.com/

*Preset Heaven: http://www.presetsheaven.com/index.php?s=gary+fong

*Beyond Megapixels: http://www.presetsheaven.com/index.php?s=gary+fong

*Pay It Forward photography blog: http://www.pifphoto.com/?p=1177

Toxic Beauty radio and Web publicity

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Sam Epstein, author of Toxic Beauty, was interviewed on WVOX 1460 AM, which airs in Westchester County/New York City, on March 11, 2010. To hear the show: http://www.environmentallysound.org/Environmentally_Sound/Radio_programs_files/01%20Mar%2011%20′10%20-%20Sam%20Epstein.m4a

Toxic Beauty was featured on the following sites:

*Cinco Vidas blog: http://blog.cincovidas.com/toxic-cosmetic-ingredients-four-heavy-hitters

*Greybon: http://greybon.com/2010/01/22/safety-levels-in-lotions-and-potions/

*Green Review: http://greenreview.blogspot.com/2010/02/unrecognized-risks-of-perricone-md-skin.html

*Doctors Useful MedInfo: http://granimprud.blogetery.com/reflexology-studies-conclude-its-a-great-option-for-support-of/

*Suite 101: http://generalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/hazardous-chemicals-found-in-synthetic-fragrance

*Radish Greens: http://www.radishgreens.com/samuel-s-epstein-skin-care-the-unrecognized-risks-of-perricone-m-d-skin-care-products/

*Shelley Penney: http://www.shelleypenney.com/diva/society/cancer-society-trivializes-cancer-risks/

*Vote Green blog: http://mygreendragon.blogspot.com/2010/01/business-as-usual-even-at-american.html

*Neo Pop Realism Journal: http://neopoprealismjournal.wetpaint.com/page/Today’s+Featured+Articles’+Archives.+November-December,+2009

The Vision Revolution author Mark Changizi featured in syndicated article

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

The Vision Revolution author Mark Changizi was featured in the following publications and on these sites:

*AOL News: http://www.aolnews.com/health/article/colored-hospital-gowns-could-hinder-diagnoses/19460187

*Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA; circ. 657,647): http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/04/hospital-gown-skin-tone.html

*The Toronto Sun (Toronto, ON; circ. 195,683): http://www.torontosun.com/news/weird/2010/04/29/13766256.html

*Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, TX; circ. 167,364): http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/04/30/2155282/hospital-gowns-could-mask-changes.html#tvg

*The Record (Troy, NY; circ. 43,000): http://troyrecord.com/articles/2010/04/29/news/doc4bd9025b28343008381729.txt

*Times Union (Albany/Troy, NY area): http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=926200

*PhysOrg.com: http://www.physorg.com/news191688739.html

*Little About: http://www.littleabout.com/news/96834,nude-hospital-gowns-docs-spot-hard-symptoms.html

*B 4 Brain blog: http://b4brain.blogspot.com/2010/04/scientists-race-to-create-cat-level.html