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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #21: Ilise Benun, author of “The Art of Self Promotion”, 5/4/2009

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:06:22 PDT

In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Ilise Benun, author of The Art of Self Promotion.

Ilise will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the River Communications Group’s meeting at Occasions in New Hope, PA. In this podcast, she previews her presentation on “How Creative Professional Can Thrive in a Tough Economy.” For more information or to attend the program in New Hope, please contact Beth Brody of Brody Public Relations (beth@brodypr.com) or visit the River Communications Group’s FaceBook page to participate in a chat with Ilise.

Purchase the book from the Middle Chamber Bookstore by clicking on the link below:

The Art of Self Promotion: Ilise Benun: Books

ASIN: B000VGKXOG

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #20: David Kinney, author of “The Big One”

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:09:09 PDT

In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with David Kinney, author of The Big One: An Island, an Obsession, and the Furious Pursuit of a Great Fish.

David is a former daily journalist who has reported at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Associated Press, and most recently at the Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger, where, working in the newspaper’s Trenton Bureau, he was part of the team that won a 2005 Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the resignation of then-Gov. James McGreevey.

You can learn more about David and his writing at DavidKinney.net

Purchase the book here:

The Big One: An Island, an Obsession, and the Furious Pursuit of a Great Fish: David Kinney: Books

ISBN: 0802118909
ISBN-13: 9780802118905

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #19: Jonathan Maberry, author of “Patient Zero,” 3/11/2009

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:03:47 PDT

In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Jonathan Maberry, a three-time Bram Stoker Award winner, whose newest novel, Patient Zero, about a terrorist threat to use genetically engineered biohazards to create zombies, has just been published. We spoke with Jonathan at the Border’s Books in Warrington, PA on March 5, 2009 (see photo, left).

JONATHAN MABERRY is a multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator and writing teacher/lecturer.

Download the podcast file here (53.0 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:38:39 length).

You can read his bio and participate in Jonathan Maberry’s Big, Scary Blog here.

Purchase the book here:

Patient Zero: A Joe Ledger Novel: Jonathan Maberry: Books

ISBN: 0312382855
ISBN-13: 9780312382858

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #18; Temple Emanuel Podcast #7: Worskhop with Dr. Richard Selznick, Ph.D., author of “The Shut-Down Learner”

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:58:16 PST

In this special episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we present a workshop with Dr. Richard Selznick, Ph.D., a nationally known psychologist, about his newly published book, The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child.

This workshop was recorded at Temple Emanuel in Cherry Hill, NJ, on Sunday, March 1, 2009. This podcast is also being cross-posted to the Temple Emanuel Podcast series as Episode #7

A psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, graduate school professor and university professor of pediatrics, Dr. Selznick has great sensitivity for the topic. Dr. Selznick has consulted with thousands of families over the years on the issues related to The Shut-Down Learner. Included in the book are numerous case studies drawn from vast professional experiences.

As Director of the Cooper Learning Center, Dr. Selznick oversees a program that assesses and treats a broad range of learning and school-based academic and behavioral problems. The Cooper Learning Center is a Division of the Department of Pediatrics, of Cooper University Hospital. The Hospital is a leading teaching hospital in the region. With its affiliation to UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey), many of its faculty are represented as among the best in the region. The Cooper Learning Center was established by Dr. Selznick within the Pediatric Department in 1995. It is the leading program in the region offering a variety of different services, including parent and teacher training along with its clinical practice.

Dr. Selznick additionally works as a school consultant, and is asked to lecture frequently to parents and teachers on a variety of different topics. Throughout the year, Dr. Selznick speaks to numerous parent groups through schools, regional conferences, and lectures at Cooper University Hospital and the newly established Cooper Center for Women. Popular topics of Dr. Selznick’s include: “Myth’s & Realities of Dyslexia,” “Dealing With Bullying: Is Your Child a Shark or Shark Meat,” “Parenting Dilemmas: Regaining Control of the Ship,” “Managing Your ADHD in College,” among many others. In the spring of 2007, Dr. Selznick spoke to over 200 teachers on the topic of the Shut- Down Learner and the signs to notice in early childhood. Known for presenting with humor and a down to earth style, Dr. Selznick offers his audience an enjoyable experience, with practical and very applicable strategies for the challenging issues they are faced with their children.

Dr. Selznick has been invited to appear on radio and television to discuss a variety of children’s issues. Within the last year, Dr. Selznick appeared on the nationally syndicated Lynne Doyle show, “It’s Your Call.” The topic of discussion was whether same-sex schools were advantageous.

In the summer of 2007, Dr. Selznick was an invited guest on the Michael Smerconish radio show (1210 WPHT) to discuss the current trend of “redshirting” kindergarten students.

Learn more about Dr. Selznick’s book at shutdownlearner.com.

Purchase the book here:

The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child: Ph.D Richard Selznick: Books

ISBN: 1591810787
ISBN-13: 9781591810780

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #17: Thomas D. Zweifel, co-author of "The Rabbi and the CEO"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:31:52 PST

In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Thomas D. Zweifel, Ph.D., CEO of the Swiss Consulting Group and co-author with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin of The Rabbi and the CEO: The Ten Commandments for 21st Century Leaders.

Thomas D. Zweifel, Ph.D., is an acclaimed author and internationally recognized expert in the field of global leadership development. Since 1984, he has helped senior executives in Fortune 500 companies and governments, the UN and the military develop their leadership in the action of meeting breakthrough objectives.

Dr. Zweifel is the author of five books on co-leadership: Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening (SelectBooks, 2003); Democratic Deficit? Institutions and Regulation in the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States (Lexington Books, 2002); International Organizations: Democracy, Accountability, Power (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2005); Culture Clash: Managing the Global High-Performance Team (SelectBooks, 2003); and The Rabbi and the CEO: The Ten Commandments for 21st Century Leaders (SelectBooks, 2008).

Born in Paris, Dr. Zweifel was educated in Switzerland, Germany and the United States, and is fluent in English, German, French, and Italian. He holds a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in International Political Economy from New York University. In 1996 he realized his dream of breaking three hours in the New York City Marathon, and in 1997 was recognized as the "fastest CEO in the New York City Marathon."

Learn more about Dr. Zweifel at Thomas Zweifel.com

Purchase the book here:

The Rabbi and the CEO: The Ten Commandments for 21st Century Leaders: Thomas D. Zweifel, Aaron L. Raskin: Books

ISBN: 1590791509
ISBN-13: 9781590791509

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #16: Walter Brasch, journalism professor and author of "Sinking the Ship of State: The Presidency of George W. Bush"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:50:32 PDT

In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Walter Brasch, author of Sinking the Ship of State: The Presidency of George W. Bush.

Walt is an award-winning former newspaper reporter and editor in California, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio—is a university professor of journalism and mass communications, and author of a biweekly syndicated newspaper column.

He is president of the Pennsylvania Press Club, and was president of the Keystone State professional chapter and deputy regional director of the Society of Professional Journalists, from which he received the Director's Award and the National Freedom of Information Award. He is founding coordinator of Pennsylvania Journalism Educators. He is a member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, Author's Guild ,National Writers Union (UAW/AFL-CIO), and The Newspaper Guild (CWA/AFL-CIO). He is listed in, Who's Who in America, Contemporary Authors, and Who's Who in the Media.

Purchase Walt's book here:

Sinking the Ship of State: The Presidency of George W. Bush: Walter Brasch: Books

ISBN: 1419669508
ISBN-13: 9781419669507

Download the podcast file here (45 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:31:58 length).

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Our podsafe theme music for the Middle Chamber Books Podcast is "Cook the Books," from GarageBand.com's Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra.

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #15: Jen Miller, "@jerseyshorejen," author of The Jersey Shore; Atlantic City to Cape May: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide: Including the Wildwoods (Great Destinations)

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:35:55 PDT

In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Jen Miller, a freelance writer and author of The Jersey Shore; Atlantic City to Cape May: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide: Including the Wildwoods (Great Destinations). Jen also blogs Jersey Shore events and activities at Down the Shore with Jen.

Jen A. Miller

Purchase Jen's book here:

The Jersey Shore; Atlantic City to Cape May: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide: Including the Wildwoods (Great Destinations): Jen A. Miller: Books

ISBN: 1581570899
ISBN-13: 9781581570892

Download the podcast file here (41.1 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:29:55 length).

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We produce these podcasts in the studios of Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Our podsafe theme music for the Middle Chamber Books Podcast is "Cook the Books," from GarageBand.com's Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra.

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #14: Singer-Songwriter Brett Mikels

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:47:14 PDT

In Episode #14 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with singer-songwriter Brett Mikels, one of many talented musicians taking advantage of the Internet and social media to create awareness and interest for his music. We'll listen to some tracks from Brett's new CD, Deep Enough, and talk about his music.

Brett Mikels

Buy Brett's CD, Deep Enough, as a CD or as MP3 downloads from the Middle Chamber Book Store.

Deep Enough

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #13: Lucy Adams, author of "If Mama Don't Laugh, It Ain't Funny"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:52:21 PDT

In Episode #13 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with syndicated newspaper columnist Lucy Adams, author of If Mama Don't Laugh, It Ain't Funny.

Lucy Adams

Buy Lucy's book through The Middle Chamber Bookstore.

If Mama Don't Laugh, It Ain't Funny

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #12: Interview with Ed Sherman of Nolo Press, author of "Make Any Divorce Better"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:10:55 PDT

In Episode #12 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Ed Sherman, author of Make Any Divorce Easier!

Sherman, an attorney, started the self-help law movement in 1971 with the establishment of Nolo Press.

Buy Ed's book through The Middle Chamber Bookstore.

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Make Any Divorce Better!: Specific Steps to Make Things Smoother, Faster, Less Painful, and Save You a Lot of Money (Make Any Divorce Better!)

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #11: Regina Leeds, author of "One Year to An Organized Life"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:12:57 PDT

In Episode #11 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Regina Leeds, author of One Year to An Organized Life. Regina is a frequent radio and TV talk show guest, and produces a series of one minute tips about organizing on Sirius Satellite Radio. When she's not writing and speaking about organizing, she helps private clients get organized in their personal and professional lives.

New York City native Regina Leeds has brought order to home and work environments across the United States since January, 1988 when she started her company, Get Organized! by REGINA. Currently based in Los Angeles, her clientele runs the gamut from movie stars to business people and housewives.

Regina is the author of five books: “The Zen of Organizing; Creating Order and Peace in Your Home, Career and Life” and “Creating a Place Without Losing Your Space: a Couples Guide to Blending Homes, Lives and Clutter” (Alpha Books). In 2002 she ghost wrote a book for a shelf help guru on an aspect of getting organized. “The Idiot’s Guide to Decluttering” (Alpha Books) was published in May, 2007. “One Year to an Organized Life” (Avalon) hits bookstores in January, 2008.

Regina was a regular contributor to Lime.com, the media branch of AOL co-founder Steve Case’s company, Revolution. You can hear her one minute tips on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 114. A one-hour TV special called ‘The Zen of Organizing’ was created for the Fine Living Cable Network in the spring of 2003 and continues to air.

Buy Regina's book through The Middle Chamber Bookstore.

One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good

Download the podcast file here (40.3 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:29:22 length).

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #10: A Conversation with Ghosthorse, an indigenous, jazz fusion musical group

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:05:37 PDT

In epsiode #10 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Native American jazz-fusion musicians Ghosthorse, which has released Ksa (pronounced k'sah), a CD of music combining Lakota cedar flutes with jazz and other world music influences.

Ghosthorse is composed of

Tiokasin Ghosthorse: flute maker/player, speaker, activist

Charley Buckland: multi-instrumentalist, composer, entity

Dan Grigsby: drummer, engineer, producer, recording magician

Steve and Dan Grigsby both got their earliest radio broadcast experience at WMCX radio at Monmouth College in the 1970s. Steve has gone on to form Professional Podcasts LLC, and Dan has gone on to become a Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and independent music producer.

Purchase the Ghosthorse Ksa CD at CDBaby.com, or download MP3 verson of the CD at Amazon.com.

Amazon link: Ghosthorse Ksa MP3 Downloads at Amazon.com

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Ghosthorse members posed after our podcast interview at Dan Grigsby's New York apartment. From left: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Dan Grigsby, and Charley Buckland.

Coming soon: A video excerpt of our interview with Ghosthorse. Watch for it on our video feed at http://professionalpodcasts.blip.tv/.

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #9, 4/14/2008: "Let's Connect: Using LinkedIn to get ahead at work," a conversation with author Ajay Jain

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:43:21 PDT

In epsiode #9 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Indian journalist and technology author Ajay Jain, who has just published his first book, Let's Connect: Using LinkedIn to get ahead at work.

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About this program

Ajay Jain is a freelance journalist working globally from his home base in New Delhi, India. He blogs at ajayjain.com and writes for print and online media. He trained in journalism at Cardiff University in the UK, and has written for the Financial Express newspaper, among others. Let's Connect is Ajay's first book, and this is his first podcast interview about the book -- it's actually his first interview of ANY kind about the book.

You can purchase Ajay's book through Amazon.com by clicking on the link below.

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #8, 4/7/2008: "Measuring Public Relationships," a conversation with Katie Delahaye Paine

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:51:43 PDT

In epsiode #8 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Katie Delahaye Paine, the dean of public relations measurement and evaluation. Katie's newest book is Measuring Public Relationships: The Data-Driven Communicator's Guide to Success.

Download the podcast file here (37.6 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:27:26 length).

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About this program

Katie Delahaye Paine has just written her latest book on the measurement of public relations results. It's called Measuring Pubnlic relationships, the data-driven commujnicators guide to success. The book focuses on giving public relations practitioners practical step-by-step advice for measuring their programs and managing their relationships.

Paine is a founding member of the IPR's Commission on Research and Evaluation, the PR industry's standard-setting body for measurement. Paine co-chaired the US Public Relations Task Force-developed to establish standards for PR evaluation-and she served as the US liaison to the European Standards Task Force to set internationals standards for media evaluation.

Paine frequently lectures to conferences and universities including The Conference Board, Public Relations Society of America, International Association of Business Communications, The San Francisco Academy, IPRA, the University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire College, and San Jose State University. A Cum Laude graduate of Connecticut College's class of 1974, Paine majored in history and Asian studies. She received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from New Hampshire College in May 1996.

Paine is a board member of New Hampshire Public Radio and The New Hampshire Political Library.

You can purchase Katie's book through Amazon.com by clicking on the link below.

We produce these podcasts in the studios of Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ.

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #7, January 27, 2008: Peter Shankman, author of "Can We Do That?"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:56:15 PST

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #7, January 27, 2008: In this edition of the podcast, we chat with Peter Shankman, CEO of The Geek Factory Inc., a New York based PR agency. Peter is the author of Can We Do That? Outrageous PR Stunts That Work -- and Why Your Company Needs Them.

Peter Shankman

Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 35.6 mb, 00:25:56)

Purchase Peter's book:

Can We Do That?! Outrageous PR Stunts That Work--And Why Your Company Needs Them

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Middle Chamber Books Proprietor and Professional Podcasts' Managing Partner appearing on new media panel in West Deptford NJ January 16

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:44:57 PST

Contact:: Michael Willmann
856-616-2886 (o)
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michaelwillmann@wmsh.com (e)

Web 2.0…a primer on social media: What It Is…and Why It Matters to Entrepreneurs and Leaders of Not-for-Profit Organizations

Free Workshop on January 16th Will Feature
Insider Tips from “New Media” Practitioners

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ—Two regional business service organizations are joining forces to offer a free workshop on how to successfully use “new media” on Wednesday, January 16, from 8 AM to 11 AM at Riverwinds in West Deptford.

The Non Profit Development Center of Southern New Jersey and the Entrepreneurs Forum of Southern New Jersey are presenting their first-ever joint workshop on the topic of “Web 2.0—What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It.”

Thanks to a sponsorship grant from Susquehanna Bank, registration fees have been waived and the event is free and open to the public.

The workshop will feature two sessions discussing how two distinct groups—entrepreneurs and leaders of NPOs—can use the not-so-new social media that are lumped under the term “Web 2.0” to help their organizations.

Joining advertising and public relations executive Michael Willmann of WMSH Marketing Communications, who will moderate, in the first session will be:
• Steve Lubetkin, APR, Fellow, PRSA, managing partner of Professional Podcasts LLC and the acknowledged dean of podcasting in the Garden State,
• Lou Antosh, award-winning editor, reporter, and blogger, and
• Terry Rossi, CIO and co-founder of PICS On-Line and webinar master.

The second session will feature two panelists who regularly use Web 2.0:
• Rob Stuart, President of Evolve Strategies, and
• Chandrasekhar Vallath, Associate Professor of Radio/TV/Film at Rowan University

Dubbed by Business Trends as South Jersey’s “marketing guru,” Willmann says “Web 2.0 is everywhere. Here’s a chance for business people who don’t understand what it is to get exposure to the new social media tools and learn how to use them to help their organizations.”

To register or for more information about the event or the two sponsoring organizations, interested parties can contact Sarah Piddington at 856-256-4271 or piddington@rowan.edu.

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steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:53:34 PST

New Podcast Comment Lines for Professional PodcastsOne of the problems with free voice mail lines is that if you don't use it at least once every 30 days, it goes away. So our (206) number has gone away.

The good news is that we're using Skype Voicemail for our new, more permanent podcast comment line. Please make a note of this number if you'd like to leave a podcast comment for us.

The number is +1 (856) 861-6146 in the US.
You can also call the UK at +44 020 7193 6146

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #6, June 16, 2007: Dr. Robert Schram, author of Maximize Life by Living for Peace, Harmony, and Joy

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:37:33 PDT

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #6, June 16, 2007:
In this edition of the podcast, we chat with Dr. Robert Schram, the Executive Director of BARC in Bucks County Pennsylvania. BARC is a nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities.

Rob is the author of Maximize Life by Living for Peace, Harmony, and Joy, the story of his own personal struggles with clinical depression, and how he cured himself through a combination of traditional therapy, yoga, and a return to the traditions of his Jewish background.

Rob Schram

Rob is also my cousin on my mother's side.

Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 24.4 mb, 17:50)

Keywords: middle chamber,books,podcast,lubetkin,cherry hill,authors,schram,music,artists,amazon,new jersey,nj,BARC,pennsylvania,PA

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #5, February 18, 2007: Rush Loving Jr., author of "Men Who Loved Trains"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:56:54 PDT

In Middle Chamber Books Podcast #5 , we interview Rush Loving Jr., a former associate editor of Fortune magazine, and author of The Men Who Loved Trains: The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry, about the recent history of U.S. railroads, particularly the Penn Central, its bankruptcy and consolidation into Conrail, and then Conrail's privatization and sale.

Rush Loving steps off
an inspection trip on a Norfolk
Southern locomotive in October 2003.

The book is available for sale in the Middle Chamber Book Store (www.middlechamberbooks.com), or by clicking here.

Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 50.2 mb, 35:40 duration)

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Keywords: books,podcast,lubetkin,middle chamber books,rush loving,trains,railroad,conrail,penn central,philadelphia,cherry hill,nj, new jersey

Urgent need for books in a new library in one of America's poorest cities

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:30:11 PST

I received the following email as part of a human relations and public policy organization in which I am an officer. If you have the time and ability to help, please contribute some books so that the young people in this very desperate city of Camden can have some opportunities to read and explore the world of books.

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Hello and hope all is well with you.

I do not normally send out a general blanket email like this but this came from a staffer of the City of Camden Mayor's office and since it is for a good cause I decided to forward to everyone on my email address book that has (had) some sort of direct or indirect relationship to Camden. Please see below.

Hope you can help and thank you,

Victor D. Figueroa, PHM/SHM
Deputy Executive Director
Housing Authority of the City of Camden
(856) 968-2788 Voicemail
(856) 968-2752 Fax
http://www.camdenhousing.org/

From: Cass Schaffer
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 1:33 PM
Subject: BOOKS, BOOKS, & MORE BOOKS

Help!!!. I do not know if you are all aware of the fact that the City of Camden has opened a new library in the Centerville section of Camden, but there is a problem, it is a library with hardly any books. I recently became aware of this, and being an avid reader and a lover of books, I checked it out with Ms. Teresa Gorman head of the library. Now hereâ€™s the story. We need books, so I am asking you to send me the books that you have at home, be it one or more than one that you have read and no longer need. Send them to me in the Mayorâ€™s office, if you canâ€™t send them call me and I will pick up.

The books we need are fiction, childrenâ€™s books, school age books and any book by a black author or a Hispanic author as there is one section of the library for such books. Donâ€™t let me down or most importantly the people in Centerville. Thank you.

Cass Schaffer

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #4, May 22, 2006: Singer-Songwriter Susan Werner, composer of "My Strange Nation"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:57:36 PDT

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #4, May 22, 2006: Susan Werner, a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, has been getting a lot of buzz in the blogosphere for her free MP3 download, "My Strange Nation," a love song to America as a dysfunctional family. We speak with Susan, play "My Strange Nation," and a couple of other tracks from her recent CD, "I Can't Be New," which is available for sale in the Middle Chamber Book Store (www.middlechamberbooks.com). You can also click on this hyperlink and see a selection of Susan's music: Susan Werner CDs

Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 43.8 mb, 31:11)

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MCBP #3, 3/28/2006: David Meerman Scott, Author of "The New Rules of PR," and "Cashing In With Content"

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:57:53 PDT

Middle Chamber Books Podcast #3, March 28, 2006: David Meerman Scott, author of Cashing In With Content : How Innovative Marketers Use Digital Information to Turn Browsers into Buyers, is our guest in our latest Middle Chamber Books Podcast. David has recently made available a free electronic book, The new rules of PR: How to create a press release strategy for reaching buyers directly, that you can download from his website.

So far, more than 50,000 people have downloaded his e-book. In this podcast, we speak with David about his principles for using press releases directly with web readers. He also describes the companies profiled in Cashing In With Content.

David Meerman Scott

Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 36.3 mb, 25:48)

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #2: Interview with Fred Pollack, author of "The College Senior's Survival Guide to Corporate America" (RSS Fix)

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:58:13 PDT

Download the podcast here (31.7 mb stereo MP3 file, 22:02 duration).

In this edition of our podcast, we interview Fred Pollack, author of The College Senior's Survival Guide to Corporate America.

Fred's book shows college seniors not merely how to survive, but how to beat the system. A humorous, Dilbert-eyed view of life in the corporate world, with tips for new wage-laborers on how to succeed in business while trying to remain sane.

Please take part in our podcast listener survey. Click on the icon or follow this link. Thanks!

Buy Fred's book from our Middle Chamber Bookstore by clicking here.

Middle Chamber Books Now Taking Advance Orders for "Civilisation: A Personal View," the PBS series on DVD, due out in June

steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:31:31 PST

BBC Announces Release of DVD collection of Lord Kenneth Clark's Civilisation: A Personal View: More than 35 years after it first appeared on US public television, and after pressure from fans and readers of our Lubetkin's Other Blog, the BBC has announced plans to release this 13 part TV series on DVD in the United States.

You can pre-order your copies of this memorable program about the rise of western art, music, and literature here. We have links to the DVD set for pre-release orders, the VHS tapes if you can't wait for the DVDs, and Lord Clark's groundbreaking book that formed the basis for the PBS television series.

To order, go to Middle Chamber Books and see the display on our home page!

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steve@lubetkin.net (Steve Lubetkin (steve@lubetkin.net)) — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:01:50 PST

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