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Have a PurrrrFect New Year

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  Happy New Year to all my wonderful Friends! In case you haven't watched enough cute pet videos this year, here's one more as we close out 2020 https://vimeo.com/user33055171 Thank you to all the Mores, Fox and Park family members who submitted photos of your furry pals.

Wellcome 2021!

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Happy New Year from Straight to Audio Productions! We offer a COVID safe environment for recording audiobook and commercial voice-overs. Check us out http://www.quirkyaudiobooks.com

Happy Holidays!

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Merry Kwanzaa from Straight to Audio Productions! http://www.quirkyaudiobooks.com  

October 23 Registration Deadline in Utah

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  Are you registered to vote? Here in Utah, Friday is the last day to register online: https://secure.utah.gov/voterreg/index.html Here are some other key dates to keep in mind: Registration deadlines Online: Oct. 23 By mail: Received by Oct. 23 Absentee ballot deadlines Return by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 2 Return in person: Nov. 3 by 8:00 p.m. Early voting Oct. 20 - Oct. 30, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live

Vote Early in Southern Utah

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  Although ballots are mailed to Utah residents, you can still vote early in person at the following location in St. George: DIXIE CONVENTION CENTER 1835 CONVENTION CENTER DR, ST GEORGE Tuesday, October 27 Wednesday, October 28 Thursday, October 29 Friday, October 30 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ballot Drop Off Locations in Southern Utah

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Planning on hand delivering your ballot in Southern Utah? Here are the drop off locations: HURRICANE | Hurricane City Branch Library, 36 S 300 W SANTA CLARA | Santa Clara Branch Library, 1099 Lava Flow Drive ST. GEORGE | St. George City Branch Library, 88 W 100 S WASHINGTON | Washington City Branch Library, 220 N 300 East ST GEORGE | Washington County Administrative Building, 197 East

Understanding Utah's Ballot Initiatives

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  The great thing about voting by mail is you have time to research all the amendments on the ballot. The Salt Lake Trib has an excellent article outlining the pros and cons of each initiative. Happy Voting! https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2020/10/16/utah-has-amendments/

Utah Cat Out of the Bag

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  Move Over Zuckerman's Famous Pig!  Utah Cat Featured in National Magazine This is Fur-Real: a St. George feline has pounced onto the pages of  In Touch Weekly   Magazine.  Allison the Cat is making national headlines as part of a look-alike photo promotion sponsored by  In Touch . Allison is featured as the “Double Creature” of Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris in the September 28, 2020 issue of  In Touch. Allison's first claim to fame was in March of 2019 when she was photographed for a story written by  Mikayla Shoup for  St. News Online:  https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/03/11/mkswhen- cats-and-polygamists-collide-local-writer-receives-audie-nomination-for-quirkyaudiobook/#. XIeaTRNKiEJ When asked for comment on her similarity to Senator Harris, Allison replied “Paw-some!” 

Turn Your Book Into an Audiobook

Have you written a book and now want to turn it into an audiobook?  Here's some tips to help you get started in the Southern Utah Business 60-Second Check Up  http://www.quirkyaudiobooks.com

Get Your Affairs in Order

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What should you be doing to put your legal affairs in order in this new COVID 19 environment? The Park Law Firm has three quick things you can do right now to secure your future in the latest episode of the Southern Utah Business 60-Second Check Up:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAL1YvxD49A

Stay Safe and Record On!

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Want to start a podcast or turn your manuscript into an audiobook but have safety concerns? At Straight to Audio Productions, all our equipment is wiped down after each use with alcohol based products. Clients are given their own microphone and headphone coverings and our booth is in an enclosed room apart from the control center. Book your session today! Contact studio129@infowest.com and record in a studio which is as clean as our sound! http://www.quirkyaudiobooks.com

Great Summer Thriller

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Ken Harris isn't just an AARP Fraud Fighter, he also writes thrillers about scammers. Night Terror is a story about a whistleblower who is turned into a homicidal sleepwalker while investigating a sleep doctor for a medical billing scheme. Check it out: https://shadowworldpresent.wixsite.com/safe?fbclid=IwAR2eWCDoBBJoqfvm_9stXypv5ZOiiO1HIcLDLY_a6ZPwRk6Hb2atY9qUnxg

How to Stop Online Scammers

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Cyber scammers are everywhere.  That's why it's nice to have people like Ken Harris, an AARP Fraud Fighter, on your side.  In today's episode of the Southern Utah Business 60-Second Check Up, Harris offers three useful tips on things your should be doing right now to protect yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myIiddTwBg0&pbjreload=10

Cyber Brats Spreading Online Safety

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     Writer and puppeteer Ken Harris from Springfield, MA is blending his passion for puppetry and cyber security awareness to empower seniors, family members, and their caretakers with the tools and resources to combat fraud.  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, research from AARP and the Federal Trade Commission has shown that scammers are targeting seniors with great intensity. In 2019, the median loss for an individual senior was $350. That same year, 16 million Americans were swindled out of 17 billion dollars in identity theft alone. These numbers are expected to rise if we don’t take precautions.       This is why Ken’s Shadow World blog at https://www.kenharrisnews.com is dedicated to scattering the seeds of knowledge with his ranting puppets in a fictional radio station. This YouTube web series consist of puppets describing the latest scams and depicting how they work. But there is a catch to this segment of Shadow World Radio...

Help for Social Media Beginners

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A lot of companies claim they can help boost social media platforms, but many want to perform this service for the client.  Small business owners with limited budgets need to do their own social media.  The good news is, with a little counseling, many of these tasks are simple and quick.  Sharon Rosenbaum of SHE Sparks Business taught me more about social media in one hour than I've learned after several years of trial and error.  Check Sharon out:   https://www.facebook.com/SHEsparksbusiness/

How Moms Can Juggle Work and Family

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What's the best way for Moms to juggle work and family? Connie Benjamin, Best Selling Author of My Fire Within, offers some useful tips in the Southern Utah Business 60-Second Check Up. Make sure to read Connie Benjamin's best-selling book, My Fire Within:  https://www.myfirewithin.com/squeeze-page34782904

Get Your Website Ready for Business

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Is your website ready for the new COVID 19 environment? Colleen Rue of St. George Design has four tips on things your should be doing right now to update your website. For more useful tips, check out the Southern Utah Business 60-Second Update. YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx2JtuodIDxVmWy_7Awk3tw/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Southern-Utah-Business-60-Second-Check-Up-101450214893888/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Happy Easter!

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Wishing all the listeners of the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast a PURRRRfectly Happy Easter. Check out our special Easter edition of the podcast on these fine sites: Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383739&refid=stpr Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3idh9SIYpM6W0Spd0CIvhn iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/quirky-cat-nips/id1456491241 iHeartRadio:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-quirky-cat-nips-31156456/ Google Play Music:  https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqpj3mbr2m75ut7ujlo4qp3ijem BuzzSprout:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

A Quirky Little Easter

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Are you Buzzed Bunny this Easter? Yikes! Another Quirky Audio Book  https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=yikes+a+quirky+little+audio+book&ref=a_hp_t1_header_search

Happy Easter!

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Looking for a way to lighten up your Easter? Celebrate with the Audie Award Winning Cast of Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio Book.  Get Jitters today on Amazon and Audible.com https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=jitters+a+quirky+little+audio+booik&ref=a_hp_t1_header_search

Happy Easter Kitties!

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Looking for something funny to listen to this Easter Weekend? Check out Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book. Get Splat today on Amazon and  Audible.com   https://www.audible.com/search…

Easter Kitty

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Trying to avoid accidentally killing your cat this Easter? Tune into the holiday edition of the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast. Want to hear past episodes? Listen to Quirky Cat Nips on these podcasting sites: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/quirky-cat-nips/id1456491241 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3idh9SIYpM6W0Spd0CIvhn iHeartRadio:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-quirky-cat-nips-31156456/ Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383739&refid=stpr Google Play Music:  https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqpj3mbr2m75ut7ujlo4qp3ijem BuzzSprout:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Listen and Laugh!

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Sheltering in place? Make the most of it with the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Listen and Laugh!

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Free Copy of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book

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For those of you at home with extra time on your hands, all 21 chapters of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book have been uploaded to the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast website. There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but you can listen to a free 2019 Audie Finalist! Check us out! iHeartRadio:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-quirky-cat-nips-31156456/ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/quirky-cat-nips/id1456491241 Buzzsprout:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3idh9SIYpM6W0Spd0CIvhn Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383739&refid=stpr Google Play Music:  https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqpj3mbr2m75ut7ujlo4qp3ijem

Happy St. Catrick's Day!

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COVID-19 won't stop the Wearin' o' the Green!  Tune into this special St. Catrick's Day episode of the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast with Adele Park  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Tune in for a Hair Raising Tail

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Skitters the Cat is on the prowl! Listen to the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Feline Mush Mouth

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Does you cat have mush mouth? Feline gingivitis can lead to tooth loss so this is no joke. Fortunately, modern medicine can save your little meower from becoming toothless. Take a look under your cat's hood in this week's episode of the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast brought you by the fine folks at PURRsonals.com  https://purrsonals.com  and the PURRsonal store  https://www.thepurrsonalstore.com/#/

Welcome Blackstone Publishing!

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Shout out to Blackstone Publishing for now carrying Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book as one of the titles they offer on their website:  https://www.downpour.com/splat?sp=368527

She Sparks!

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Go-Getters in St. George turn to Sharon Rosenbaum at She Sparks for help in elevating their businesses to the next level  https://www.shesparksbiz.com/   Sharon will be voicing an ad for She Sparks at Straight to Audio Productions next week. Check us out for all your audio needs:  http://www.quirkyaudiobooks.com/

The Saga Continues in Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book

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Today on the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast, we're airing another chapter in Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book by Adele Park. Tune in to hear this Audie Finalist for free on the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Record at Straight to Audio Productions

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Now Recording: Lee Wiley from YDraw Animation. This company does the coolest white board animation https://ydraw.com

Start Recording Today!

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Now is the time to make your voice heard! Book a session to record your audiobook or podcast with Straight to Audio Productions. Our spacious recording studio is located in beautiful St. George, Utah. Call today or visit our website:  http://www.quirkyaudiobooks.com

Find Love on the Internet

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Did you find yourself all alone on Valentine's Day? If so, PURRsonals.com and the Quirky Cat Nip Podcast can help! Tune in to the latest episode of QCN to learn how to craft the PURRfect PURRsonal ad:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com Check out all the fabulous feline lovers on PURRsonals.com:  https://purrsonals.com

Women With Fire Book Launch

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I'm excited to share my friend Connie Benjamin's new book today - it's called Women With Fire and you can grab your copy today for just $.99 on Amazon! I love the way Connie writes from her heart and her decade of experience being an international speaker and coach. I've been in business a while now and still found many great tips and reminders for myself - GRAB IT TODAY -->> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P1DCCW

Why Cats Think People are Dumb

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Ever hears the saying, "Cats Rule, Dogs Drool?" Find out why in the ongoing saga of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book now airing on the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Lonesome Loser

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Are you spending yet another Valentine's Day lurking around like a Lonesome Loser? Find out how you can score a date with a Quirky Cat Lady in the latest episode of the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast with Adele Park:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Kitty Colds Can Be Prevented

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Have you ever wondered if you can spread the flu to your cat? This week on the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast, we'll explore ways to keep both of you healthy this cold and flu season:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com The Quirky Cat Nips Podcast is also available on these platforms: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-quirky-cat-nips-31156456/ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3idh9SIYpM6W0Spd0CIvhn iTunes:   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/quirky-cat-nips/id1456491241 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383739&refid=stpr Google Play Music:  https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqpj3mbr2m75ut7ujlo4qp3ijem
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It's Polygamist Pandemonium in Navel, Utah!  Even Skitters the Cat has trouble in triplicate.  Tune in to hear the ongoing saga in Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com

Stop Dreaming and Start Recording Your Audiobook!

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Have you always wanted to turn your book into an audio book? Do you have a dream of someday hosting your own podcast but don't have any place to record it? Straight to Audio Productions in St. George, Utah has you covered! Record your book, podcast, video tutorial or commercial voice-over in a spacious, custom recording facility. We use the latest technology to provide you with broadcast quality sound. Call or email today and get started recording!

The Purrrrfect Listen . . .

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Wanna kill some time at work? Tune in to the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast. In 2019, Quirky Cat Nips published 37 episodes totaling about 7 hours of content. That’s about 437 minutes or 26,275 seconds for your listening pleasure. Find us on iHeart Radio, Buzzsprout, Stitcher, iTunes and Spotify. Happy listening, Kittens! iHeartRadio –  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-quirky-cat-nips-31156456/ BuzzSprout:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383739&refid=stpr iTunes –  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/quirky-cat-nips/id1456491241 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3idh9SIYpM6W0Spd0CIvhn

Is Your Cat a Blubber Butt?

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Did your cat pork out right along with you this holiday season?  Obesity in cats is no joke.  Listen to the latest episode of the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast for tips on how to help your little meower take a load off. Let the fur fly in your life! Subscribe to the Quirky Cat Nips Podcast today! iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-quirky-cat-nips-31156456/ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3idh9SIYpM6W0Spd0CIvhn iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/quirky-cat-nips/id1456491241 BuzzSprout:  http://quirkycatnips.buzzsprout.com Google Play Music:  https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqpj3mbr2m75ut7ujlo4qp3ijem Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383739&refid=stpr

Turn Your Novel into an Audiobook

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Is 2020 the year you want to turn your manuscript into an audiobook? Straight to Audio Productions LLC in St. George has a gorgeous facility with the latest equipment. Turn your audiobook dream into a reality! Contact studio129@infowest.com for rates and availability.