Senate Committee Hears Patriot Act Critics
On Tuesday, May 10, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary (SCJ) continued its oversight hearings on the USA Patriot Act and heard testimony from a number of the act's critics. Among those testifying before the committee were Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Larry Craig (R-ID), sponsors of the Security and Freedom Enhancement Act (SAFE) of 2005.
Next Wednesday, May 18, ABA CEO Avin Mark Domnitz will be presenting "Increasing Margin: An Advanced Course in Growing Your Bottom Line" at the offices of the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA) at The Presidio in San Francisco. The course, part of ABA's new education program developed for BookExpo America 2005, is free and open to all ABA and NCIBA bookstore members.
Booksellers interested in offering their customers special, limited edition Harry Potter Book Sense gift cards -- which are available for immediate shipment -- should order now, as supplies are limited. Orders must be placed through the 
The Harry Potter phenomenon continues as booksellers use their experience with the previous books in the series to prepare for the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Scholastic) on July 16. Innovative ideas sprout up every day, like so many Abyssinian shrivelfigs.