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Dr. David Crean Book Guides Biopharma Leaders on Commercialization — Sep 18, 2026A new book, Dual Fluency: Bridging Science, Capital, and Governance in Life Sciences by Dr. David H. Crean, offers a practical blueprint for biopharma to move from discovery to commercialization by focusing on three core translations—Data to Capital, Discovery to Deal, and Bench to Boardroom—along with Capital Stack Optimization. Aimed at scientist-founders, pre-commercial CEOs, BD executives, and investors, the work promises actionable risk-reduction insights and will be available on Amazon and major bookstores through Cardiff Advisory LLC.

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Jared Kim This book seems helpful for scientist founders who struggle turning research into actual funding and governance plans.

Half of Fed Districts Report Rising Price Pressures — 4hThe Federal Reserve’s Beige Book found rising energy, tariff, commodity and insurance costs intensifying price pressures across many districts, while employment was mostly unchanged and economic activity showed modest growth, with expectations leaning toward slight growth. Manufacturing was a relative bright spot, but consumer resistance to higher prices and persistent uncertainty limited businesses’ ability to pass on costs.

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Chris Dalton Tariffs and energy costs are pushing prices up but consumers pushing back means businesses can't easily pass them along.

Pastor Daryl Boyer releases book urging resistance to cultural ChristianityGood News — Sep 26, 2026An opinion essay argues Christians should pursue peaceful coexistence with people of other faiths without compromising the Gospel’s central claims. In a similar warning about religious compromise, pastor Daryl Boyer’s new book urges believers to resist “cultural Christianity” and practice a more courageous, biblically grounded faith.

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Priya Raman Boyer's book sounds like a needed reminder that real faith requires daily obedience not just Sunday attendance.

Libraries across US mark Banned Books WeekLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026Libraries across the country are marking Banned Books Week with displays, book discussions, reading challenges and events promoting the freedom to read. The efforts come amid thousands of challenges and school book-ban cases, with library organizers emphasizing readers’ access to diverse materials and the freedom to choose what they read.

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Communities Host Revolutionary War History EventsLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026New books, museum programs, exhibits and school events are bringing fresh perspectives to the American Revolution, from archaeological evidence and local veterans to African American, Native American, women and international contributors often overlooked in traditional accounts. These efforts are also engaging communities and students as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Weekly Briefs Span Retail, Capitol, Community EventsLifestyle — Sep 15, 2026Canadian retail remains in flux with Primaris pursuing over $1 billion in mall acquisitions, Dollarama sustaining growth within a $5 price ceiling, and luxury district updates on Toronto’s Bloor Street. In Chattanooga, a slate of community events includes the Ruby Hurley Gala, new Books & Culture shop opening, A Better You Hair Studio’s anniversary, and an Adult Day Center program, while national coverage notes AI concerns on Capitol Hill and forthcoming hearings amid midterm activity, complemented by a Williamston local events calendar and a Daily Dispatch Quiz.

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Independent Bookstores Across US Offer Distinct ExperiencesLifestyle — 6dThese articles spotlight distinctive book destinations: a sprawling used-media shop in North Carolina, a curated independent bookstore in Connecticut, beloved independent bookshops across New York, and a Chattanooga bar-bookstore whose used books support the public library. Each offers more than shopping, drawing visitors with discovery, community events and inviting spaces to linger.

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Restaurant openings, rankings, demand span four citiesLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026Restaurant news highlights strong dining interest across several U.S. cities: Fort Worth’s most-booked spots include steakhouses and seafood restaurants, Miami is seeing new openings, and Akron-area communities welcomed new eateries in September. A Jacksonville survey also found restaurants and coffee shops are major downtown draws, with residents seeking more dining and dessert options.

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Book outlines nine principles for mastering skills in months — 4dDeliberate project design—not talent—lets ordinary people compress multi-year schooling into months of direct practice.

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Jared Kim I've built real apps in six months by breaking down big projects into weekly targets instead of taking endless courses.

“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” — Groucho Marx, Comedian, 1890–1977 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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180 Forgotten Inventions Book Expected in 2026 — Sep 30, 2026Hungry Minds announced Noah Charney’s illustrated book, *The Black Book*, which explores more than 180 ingenious inventions that never entered everyday life, examining how ideas were sidelined by timing, cost, complexity or more practical alternatives.

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Maya Lindstrom I'd like to know which inventions failed just because they were too expensive to produce at scale.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

France Expands Train-Air Tickets to OuigoTravel — Oct 5, 2026Travelers heading to Europe should prepare for changing passport-control procedures, airport delays and common travel missteps, while solo trips can bring practical and emotional challenges beyond the romanticized image. In France, eligible passengers can book certain Ouigo train-and-flight connections on one ticket with rebooking protection, and residents renewing an expired permit may cross borders with a récépissé, expired card and valid passport.

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Filmmaker Reimagines Dallas Outlaw Western 15 Years LaterGood News — Oct 5, 2026Across the Southwest, creators and developers are revisiting the region’s past: a Texas filmmaker has reworked a Western rooted in 1870s Dallas, an Arizona novelist is preparing his eighth book, and a new biography examines how Tulsa shaped historian Daniel Boorstin. In Dallas, developer Jim Lake Jr. has spent decades turning neglected historic properties into neighborhoods and community hubs.

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ALA Reports 4,235 Books Targeted for CensorshipPolitics — Oct 4, 2026Evanston Councilmember Krissie Harris is proposing a one-year pause on data center approvals and incentives while the city reviews infrastructure and grid capacity. The proposal has majority support on the City Council and is scheduled for committee review.

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Canadian Retailers Expand Stores, Products, Digital StrategiesLifestyle — Sep 18, 2026Empire Company Limited is advancing its online grocery strategy by combining Voilà delivery with third‑party platforms to speed growth while improving cost efficiency, leveraging integrated customer data and loyalty programs. Flight Centre Canada is expanding its footprint with two new stores in Toronto and North Vancouver, pairing face-to-face travel advice with digital booking options.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Hints at 2028 Presidential Run — Sep 22, 2026Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, promoting a new book about faith and public service, criticized the use of Christianity to divide people and condemned President Donald Trump’s “us versus them” politics. He has not announced another campaign, but said he is no longer sure his 2023 reelection was his last race and will consider his political future after completing his work as governor and Democratic Governors Association chair.

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Ireland Family Finds Man Hiding Behind Wall in Booking Rental, Sparks Safety Probe — Jul 22, 2026Multiple families booked through Booking.com reported terrifying incidents after discovering a man hidden behind a wall in the rental, with the landlord saying he would not be present. The episodes, linked to properties advertised as owner-occupied or not, raised safety concerns and questions about oversight of such listings.

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Roseanne Barr Takes Aim At ‘Book Burners’ Attempting to Destroy ComedyReporting — Feb 13, 2023Comedian Roseanne Barr addressed “book burners” seeking to dismantle comedy. During a conversation with Ainsley Earhardt on Fox & Friends, Barr said, “We have to be more offensive when we come back because we can’t be…

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US First Lady Jill Biden Gets Biographical Comic BookReporting — Mar 30, 2021U.S. first lady Jill Biden is getting her own biographical comic book, joining women like Vice President Kamala Harris, nun Mother Theresa and country star Dolly Parton in TidalWave Comics’ “Female Force” series. The…

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Halperin Slams White House Correspondents’ Association For Not Admitting ‘Huge Mistake’ Of Booking Anti-Trump Comedian — Mar 31, 2025Political analyst Mark Halperin criticized the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) on Monday for not acknowledging that booking comedian Amber Ruffin was a significant error in its announcement that she would…

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Publishing Company Releases Children’s Book to Teach About Importance of Christmas Amid ‘Woke’ Agendas Being PushedReporting — Dec 5, 2023A Christian publishing company released a children’s book that focuses on the importance of Christmas amid “woke” agendas being pushed. Brave Books publisher released “Mouse in the House,” an alternative to “Elf on The…

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Book Details Contents of Trump’s Room Next to the Oval OfficeReporting — Apr 29, 2022One governor was taken aback by the contents of former President Donald Trump’s room next to the Oval Office, according to a book. The comment was detailed in the book, “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle…

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Watch BLM Founder Praise Book by Comparing It to Communist Mao's ManifestoReporting — May 9, 2021A vintage look back at a founder of the Black Lives Matter movement gives ammunition to those who liken the initials “BLM” to Black Liberal Marxists. The website National Pulse last week unearthed a 2010 video that…

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Bill Clinton Roasted Hillary’s 2016 Campaign in Obscene Outburst, New Book SaysReporting — Dec 13, 2023In a vulgar, deprecating comment, former President Bill Clinton said his wife’s 2016 campaign failed to communicate with voters, according to a new book. The passage in “The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political…

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