A Newly Released Novel, The Provisional American Faction, Brings “The Troubles” Of Northern Ireland To The Halls of The U.S. Congress
BETHESDA, MD (ContentDesk) March 16, 2006 -- Personalizing the drama of the Irish troubles, The Provisional American Faction, a newly released novel by David Koitz, adds a captivating international dimension to the sectarian conflict that has plagued Northern Ireland.
The 1960s was a period of great civil unrest, and the IRA and Protestant militants were in constant battle. The British entered the picture in 1969 only to be caught in the middle.
No one could see a resolution.
Rory McCaan, a young man raised in Londonderry, and transplanted to the U.S.
after becoming an orphan, leads an obscure band that only a few in his homeland know exists.
He acquires vast resources and, with his companions, he attempts to redress crimes that both sides commit.
As the story unfolds, one sees that Rory is not simply a vigilante.
He has a larger purpose, one that he seeks to fulfill through his fortuitous association with Nealen McGowen, a young congressional staffer with equal fervor.
While Rory returns to Ireland to inflict his various forms of retribution, Nealen ascends to fill his bosss seat.
As Nealens fixation on the troubles haunts him, he conspires with Rory to bring the conflict to America. His goal... to stir the passion of Irish-Americans and to get the U.S. involved.A fast moving fictional tale about the futility of revenge, The Provisional American Faction takes the reader through a sequence of obsession, aggression, retribution, closure, and ultimately, peace.
In the words of one reader, This book is not only a great read, but also offers an interesting perspective on the Irish troubles.
The author captures the frustration of members of a younger generation sickened by the seemingly never ending cycle of violence...
It is an intriguing story with strong characters.
It has been well-researched with careful attention to detail on both sides of the Atlantic, including a fictional (but believable) explanation for a never-solved bombing at the U.S. Capitol. The author knows the Washington DC scene and knows how to tell a good story. Links to Publication: Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world's fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books.
http://www.lulu.com/content/189918http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1411672992/sr=8-1/qid=1142344904/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-8013246-9272168?%5Fencoding=UTF8ABOUT AUTHORDavid Koitz is a private consultant in the D.C. area.
Over a long career as an analyst on Capitol Hill, he assisted many members of Congress and various congressional committees on a number of public policy issues.
This is his first novel.
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he attended the University of Massachusetts and The American University and currently lives with his family in Bethesda, Maryland..
Brand New Employer Sponsored Plan Is A Hybrid Of A Traditional 401(K) And A Roth Ira-January 1st, 2006 Is Start Date For New Roth 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
(ContentDesk) December 7, 2005 -- Income tax rates have been cut, the marriage penalty done away with, and the "death tax" is also on a path to no more.
All of this is a result of the Bush administration's Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act which was passed by a Republican congress in 2001.
Another provision of that act goes into effect on January 1st, 2006, a hybrid of a traditional 401(k) and a traditional Roth IRA called the Roth 401(k).
Yet another employer sponsored savings plan, the new Roth 401(k) works in almost the same way as a traditional 401(k) plan.
Workers invest a portion of their income into a fund along with contributions from their employer (if any).
The difference is that the traditional 401(k) is funded with "pre-tax" dollars and the Roth 401(k) plan uses "after-tax" dollars.
However, with the Roth 401(k), withdrawal of your money at retirement will be tax free like a Roth IRA.
The traditional...
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The Main Goals A Financial Plan Should Accomplish
This article is going to briefly touch on the main things a financial plan should accomplish. You don't need a professional to help you draw up your own financial plan, but you might need professional advice and help to put some of your plans into action. Such as advice on your insurance needs to make sure you, your family and your home are adequately covered, tax advice to make sure you are not paying too little or too much, investment advice to ensure that you can reach the amount you would like to retire with while still putting money aside for your children's education and advice about what to put or not to put in your will.Those are the things you should speak to a professional about, but you should have your financial plan worked out before you speak to one so that you can let them know exactly what you wish to accomplish with your plan. Your goal is financial success; your method for reaching that goal is your financial plan. After you have drawn up your plan is the best time...
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DNA Press Publishes 'The DNA of Marketing' by Ira Kalb, a Must-Have Text for Every Marketing and Sales Executive
(ContentDesk) June 29, 2005 -- Today, DNA Press announced the publishing of "The DNA of Marketing," by Ira Kalb CEO of Kalb & Associates in Los Angeles, Calif. This book offers a scientific approach to marketing, which is based on Seven Fundamental Building Blocks (the DNA of Marketing) combined with unique systems and structures invented by the author, such as Universal Marketing Structure?. DNA, the molecule that encodes information in all living organisms consists of two strands that form a double helix. Each strand is made of individual building blocks. The double helix is formed by links between the building blocks of the two strands.
A small change in a building block will result in a change of the link and this will cause a mistake in the information carried out by DNA. A mutation in DNA may lead to death of the organism.In this book, Kalb uses DNA as a metaphor for the basic building blocks of marketing. Each one needs to work together in coordinated harmony so that successful...
DNA Press Publishes 'The DNA of Marketing' by Ira Kalb, a Must-Have Text for Every Marketing and Sales Executive
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Estate Planning and Insurance Concerns When You Divorce
If you are getting a divorce from your spouse, you have a lot of planning to do.
You will need to name your own beneficiaries, organize your divided assets, and
set up your individual estate. It is important that you meet with a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics
of planning your estate to ensure that your wishes are carried out as you desire. You need to be well versed in the most strategic methods of dividing your joint estate so that you do not end up paying all of the taxes while he or she enjoys the benefits of your assets. I have outlined some important information for you to be aware of when planning
your estate after your divorce.
Please keep in mind that divorces lend themselves
to new structures for individuals. You will want to meet with a qualified attorney
to discuss how to best protect your new estate. Assigning Your Beneficiary
During your marriage, chances are your spouse was the...
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Ohio PR Veteran Establishes Pecchia Communications
CANFIELD, Ohio (ContentDesk) Nov. 11, 2005 -- Dan Pecchia, a 24-year veteran of Ohio's public relations and news circles, today announced the establishment of Pecchia Communications, a business writing and PR firm.The new firm will serve challenging writing and PR needs of companies and marketing agencies.
Pecchia Communications maintains a website at www.pecchiacomm.com.
"Today's business climate puts a premium on fast, precise and efficient communications," Pecchia said.
"Our practice is set up to serve this growing need."Pecchia had worked for seven years at Innis Maggiore, a Canton-based marketing agency, most recently as a vice president and one of its five managing principals.
Prior to that, he was with Ira Thomas Associates in Youngstown for six years, most recently as director of editorial services.Previously, Pecchia served four years as business editor of The Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio, a daily newspaper serving northeastern Ohio and western...
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HSA for America Publishes Issue 6 of Maximize Your HSA
(ContentDesk) October 31, 2005 -- HSA for America has published Issue 6 of Maximize Your HSA. We feel it is important to help our clients get the maximum value from their health savings account, says Wiley Long, President of HSA for America.
Because HSA-qualified health insurance plans have high deductibles, charges for doctor visits, prescription drugs, and other medical expenses are typically paid for from the health savings account.
By knowing how to keep these expenses to a minimum, and what expenses can be paid for from a health savings account, an HSA owner can save hundreds or thousands of dollars. Maximize Your HSA is published monthly, and distributed via email.
Previous issues have covered ways to keep health insurance premiums low, how to pay for dental expenses from an HSA, and when over-the-counter medicines or nutritional supplements can be...
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School Skirts
Short school skirts are pass?. Following the release of the hit music video featuring pop singer Britney Spears in a micro-mini school skirt, hemlines of school skirts crept up to what many consider to be improper levels. This caused the Scottish Parent Teacher Council to clamp down heavily on retail stores selling miniscule school skirts and subsequently, the sale of school skirts decreased. In 2002, Woolworth's, which sells 10 per cent of the school wear in Scotland, sold 200,000 school skirts...
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Knowledge To Bring With You For The Nursing Home Admission
Nursing Homes require a lot of information. For many individuals entering a nursing home this may be the first time they are introduced to health, financial and end of life planning. Some of the information required by nursing homes may be very sensitive if you have not addressed the reality of your own or your loved ones health and financial related outcomes. Knowing how long the anticipated stay for rehabilitation will help you determine the cost of care and the resources needed to pay for...
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