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Sigler heard the doubts from his first agent, who told him it was a mistake to release his works for free despite finding great success with Earthcore, which helped him land his publishing contract. "The condescension comes from people who fully embrace the existing structure," Sigler, 39, said in a telephone interview. "To hear these arrogant, frustrated authors, that's what fuels my opinion that these people are dinosaurs." Meawhile, Sigler says, putting his work out for free helps him "prove to the fans that I am worth their money before they even spend a penny...
...evil. Police must be subject to more substantial review by federal agencies such as the FBI, and police unions must allow administrators to question accused officers. Crime-fighting is only one part of a multifaceted job: Community crime prevention and defense of individual liberties are also part of the contract...
...stores in 2009, while closing six of its 33 North American distribution facilities. Staples is now the dominant office supply brand. "Though Office Depot's situation is less dire than Pier 1 Imports, they are certainly on the ropes as well," says Chukumba. Office Depot's less capital-intensive contract business - which involves making deals with companies and governments to supply them with paper, pens and staplers - somewhat shields it from the more dire retail shocks. But the company is still in a dangerous spot. "With their leases and off-balance-sheet leverage, Office Depot's financial risk is undoubtedly...
...jobs - nearly one-fifth of its global workforce. The announcement just made things official: the bulk of that astonishing figure is already off the Peoria company's books, including some 2,500 management-level personnel who accepted buyouts in recent weeks and 8,000 people who worked on contract or through agencies as custodians, engineers and information technologists. Temporary layoffs and plant closures are expected in the coming weeks, and more cuts are likely by the year...
...contract will allow Let’s Go to expand the number of titles it offers from 15 in the 2009 edition to 26 in the upcoming 2010 edition, to be released this November. The new titles will include updated guides for many Central and South American locations...