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Julio Ojeda-Zapata

Julio Ojeda-Zapata

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Julio Ojeda-Zapata coversconsumer technology for the St. Paul, Minn.-based Pioneer Press newspaper,where he writes a weekly Tech Test Drive column and blogs about the latest techtrends. During a lifelong career in journalism, he has worked as an editor andearned many awards for his writing. He is the author of another Happy Aboutbook, TwitterMeans Business, which documents how Twitter became a crucial business tool.He is a gadget junkie, an Apple addict, a social-media maven and total nerd.

A native of Quito,Ecuador, he spent the bulk of his childhood in San Juan, Puerto Rico andconsiders himself a "boricua." He lives in St. Paul with his wife,son and Pepita, the world's most-spoiled guinea pig. Learn more about Julio atojezap.com.

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

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<p>A psychic medium once said that if you find a random dime, it is a sign that someone that you have loved and lost is thinking of you.</p><p><strong>A Dime is a Sign Through Time</strong></p><p><em>If you find a dime, </em></p><p><em>You will know that I'm</em></p><p><em>Sending thoughts of love</em></p><p><em>Through the veil of time.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Ten cents with a silver shine, </em></p><p><em>A sense sent you to help remind</em></p><p><em>That someone who left you behind</em></p><p><em>Is always living in your mind.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Sending love and vibes, </em></p><p><em>Felt as psychic sighs ...</em></p><p><em>The ones that you miss, </em></p><p><em>Send you a kiss ...</em></p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon's second book of poetry contains messages written through the years in poetic form that put feelings into words. As a teacher, many of her poems helped counsel troubled teens and friends.</p><p>There are three sections in the book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets, while some are just playing with words!</p><p>Hopefully, this is also a book of healing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of ten, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's books, plus a recent award-winning book of poetry <em>(A Penny for Your Thoughts), </em>which together have received 63 national and international book awards since 2011. She also wrote seven published plays for elementary school children that have been performed in over 25 countries. Most of her children's books emphasize consideration for others. Married for 58 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren, and sharing her books along the way!</p><p> </p>

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“If you think the iPad exists just to make its owners look cool, read this book. You’ll see the iPad in action within businesses of all kinds, and get ideas of how to use it in your business.” <p><em><strong>Natali Morris</strong>, CNET TV tech-news anchor and CBS News technology correspondent</em></p><p><br /><em></em></p><p>“Trying to get your boss to buy you an iPad? Show him or her this book. It’s jam-packed with case studies that prove the iPad is much more than a tablet o’ fun (it’s that, too).” </p><p><em><strong>Jon Gordon</strong>, mobile-technology and social-media editor, Minnesota Public Radio</em></p><p><br /><em></em></p><p>“If anyone knows how the iPad can work for business, it’s Julio. When I need info about the latest technologies, or what gadgets to buy, I turn to JOZ. You should, too. Read this book.” </p><p><em><strong>Peter Shankman</strong>, angel investor, corporate consultant, serial entrepreneur and founder of</em> <em>Help A Reporter Out</em></p>