Press Release: Use Up Squash

Survive the Attack of the Killer Zucchini

Five Ways to Use Up Those Extra Summer Squash

SANDPOINT, Idaho – It’s summertime and the zucchini are living large. Figuring out what to do with all that squash can be overwhelming. Susan Daffron of Logical Expressions, Inc. offers a few tips on using those “killer zucchini,” inspired by her book “Vegan Success: Scrumptious, Healthy Vegan Recipes for Busy People” (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-1-9; LCCN-2006907834).

Because zucchini are easy to grow and prolific, they are staples of gardeners, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, and farmer’s markets. Organic farmer Diane Green of Greentree Naturals says, “The squash are so prolific that we harvest twice a day during peak production, which averages 3-5 pounds per day or somewhere around 480 pounds of summer squash in a season.”

Here are Susan Daffron’s suggestions for using zucchini or other summer squash.

1. Slice medium zukes into rounds and saute them with oil, onions, and a little soy sauce. Toss in fresh basil and tomato for the last couple minutes and serve over cooked pasta.

2. Grate some zucchini into soups or casseroles. Or use grated squash to make zucchini bread. (The Vegan Success web site at http://www.VeganSuccess.com has a moist, decadent recipe for chocolate zucchini bread.)

3. If you end up with a “mega squash,” either bake it stuffed with breadcrumbs, or slice it lengthwise into slabs, brush it with oil and grill it.

4. To keep production under control, harvest squash when they are small. “Baby” zukes (called courgettes) and small squash are often featured in expensive restaurants because they are more flavorful.

5. Slice medium zucchini into rounds, dip them in milk (or soymilk) and then in breadcrumbs to coat. Fry them in oil for your own lighter version of deep-fried zucchini.

Daffron has one more suggestion, “If you are out in your garden and find one of those accidental huge killer zukes hiding under a leaf, and you just can’t eat it yourself, consider donating it to your local food bank. Even when it seems like zucchini are everywhere, there is always someone who will appreciate them!”

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ABOUT LOGICAL EXPRESSIONS, INC.
Logical Expressions, Inc. is a software and publishing company based Sandpoint, Idaho. The company offers affordable books, software, tools, and services that help businesses with print and online publishing projects.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Susan Daffron, President
Logical Expressions, Inc.
311 Fox Glen Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6147
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/
Email

Vegan Success Web Site
http://www.VeganSuccess.com

Press Release: Web Business Success Published

New Book Teaches Business Owners How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Poor Web Site Design and Development

Web Business Success: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Web Sites That Work Demystifies Ecommerce

SANDPOINT, Idaho – December 2006 – A new book from Logical Expressions, Inc. aims to demystify the often-confusing world of ecommerce. In “Web Business Success: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Web Sites That Work” (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-0-2; LCCN-2006909228) authors James Byrd and Susan Daffron share practical tips and strategies to help business owners make good choices when they put a Web site online.

The authors have been creating Web sites professionally since 1997 and understand that dealing with Web site designers can be a challenge; many business owners have had bad experiences.

“Web Business Success” contains practical information on how to get a business online and save time and money in the process.

“Most business owners don’t know much about Web sites and the Internet; they need to focus on running their business,” Byrd said. “The Internet is filled with information, but wading through it takes time.”

In “Web Business Success,” the authors explain: how to decide when it is better to take the “do it yourself” approach and when it’s time to outsource; how to screen Web developers; how to plan a sales-generating Web site before spending money on design or development; the ins and outs of online payment; and how to market the site and keep visitors coming back.

Byrd and Daffron wrote “Web Business Success” after years of working with clients who had negative experiences with prior Web developers. After re-developing many sites, the authors realized that their clients had made these costly mistakes earlier simply because of lack of information.

“Web Business Success” explains the basics of how a Web site works in easy-to-understand terms. It teaches readers how to communicate and negotiate when dealing with Web developers and designers so they do not get talked into buying technology or services that they do not need, or will not do the job. It also includes a complete index and a glossary of terms.

“Web Business Success” is $29.95 and is available on Amazon.com or directly from the publisher at www.LogicalEbiz.com; the site features Web-business tips and a free downloadable case study.

For information about other products, visit: www.logicalexpressions.com

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ABOUT LOGICAL EXPRESSIONS, INC.
Logical Expressions, Inc. produces books, software, and online publications. Based in Sandpoint, Idaho, the company offers affordable books, tools and services that help businesses create, manage, or distribute online or offline content.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Susan Daffron, President
Logical Expressions, Inc.
311 Fox Glen Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6147
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/
Email

Web Business Success Web Site
http://www.webbusinesssuccess.com

Press Release Online
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/pr12-06/

Press Release: Happy Hound Published

New Book Shares Tips for Raising a Happy and Healthy Shelter-Adopted Dog or Puppy

Happy Hound: Develop a Great Relationship with Your Adopted Dog or Puppy Helps Owners Start Off on the Right Paw

SANDPOINT, Idaho – December 2006 – A new book from Logical Expressions, Inc. aims to help new, adoptive-dog owners get off on the right “paw.” “Happy Hound: Develop a Great Relationship with Your Adopted Dog or Puppy” (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-2-6; LCCN-2006909898) tells new owners what they need to know to raise a wonderful family pet.

“Happy Hound” combines practical advice with real-life stories. Unlike breed-specific or veterinary books, “Happy Hound” is tailored to the special needs and issues related to living with a rescued puppy or dog.

Dogs are often relinquished to animal shelters because of communication breakdowns — the owner does not understand why the dog does what he does and the dog does not understand what the owner wants.

“Happy Hound” features answers to everyday problems. They include tips for what to do when a dog will not stop barking, digging or leaving little “gifts” in the living room. It addresses what to do if a dog is having difficulty adapting to its new home life. Readers will also learn how to deal with jumping, running away, and fearful behavior.

Author, Susan Daffron, is not only a dog owner, but has also worked as a veterinary technician and at animal shelters; she has written a pet-care column since 1998.

“Dogs are not robots,” Daffron said. “This book emphasizes leadership and compassion. It also alerts owners to when a problem is serious enough for expert assistance.”

Along with advice on grooming and health issues, “Happy Hound” includes anecdotes about the author’s four dogs. Readers will never be left feeling alone or led to believe that their dog “is really different.”

Dr. Marty Becker, syndicated columnist and resident veterinarian on Good Morning America shares his thoughts about the book: “Happy Hound celebrates the joy and companionship of sharing your life with a rescued dog. It’s filled with pet-care information and anecdotes; I found it passionate and practical!”

“Happy Hound” is $19.95 and is available on Amazon.com or directly from the publisher at: www.HappyHoundBook.com. The site features dog-care tips, a video, and a free downloadable “Dog FAQ” sheet.

For information about other products, visit: www.logicalexpressions.com

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ABOUT LOGICAL EXPRESSIONS, INC.
Logical Expressions, Inc. produces books, software, and online publications. Based in Sandpoint, Idaho, the company offers affordable books, tools and services that help businesses create, manage, or distribute online or offline content.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Susan Daffron, President
Logical Expressions, Inc.
311 Fox Glen Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6147
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/
Email

Happy Hound Web Site
http://www.HappyHoundBook.com

Press Release Online
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/pr12-06_hh/

Press Release: Vegan Success Published

A New Cookbook for Vegans by Vegans Serves Up Dinner Ideas

Vegan Success: Scrumptious, Healthy Vegan Recipes for Busy People Helps Vegans Figure Out What’s for Dinner

SANDPOINT, Idaho – November 2006 – Vegans may not have many options when it comes to convenience foods or dining out, but a new cookbook released by Logical Expressions, Inc. can help get dinner on the table quickly – “Vegan Success: Scrumptious, Healthy Vegan Recipes for Busy People” (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-1-9; LCCN-2006907834).

Because vegans do not eat the standard American diet, most packaged convenience food and many restaurants are off-limits to them. One reason people avoid switching to a vegan diet is because they do not want to cook.

Unlike many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, “Vegan Success” focuses on easy recipes anyone can make; it takes the drudgery out of vegan cooking. There are no fancy techniques or complex instructions. Most of the recipes can be created in about 30 minutes or left unattended during the cooking process, so the chef can enjoy more time with family and friends.

Tasty recipes include: mustard roasted potatoes with herbs; quick vegan stuffing; spicy white bean salad; creamy tomato and potato soup;
tempeh stroganoff; chicken-fried tofu cutlets; and berry cobbler.

The authors, James Byrd and Susan Daffron have been vegan since 1994. “Vegan Success” is the result of many years of cooking on a trial and error basis.

In addition to the recipes, the book includes a glossary of ingredients that are often used in vegan cooking. Although the ingredients are not generally difficult to find, they may be unfamiliar, especially to new vegans.

“Vegan Success” also includes a suggested shopping list of vegan products that passed the authors’ taste tests.

“After we became vegan and people discovered all the things we did not eat,” Daffron said, “they wondered what we did eat. Interestingly, people who have visited our house are always amazed at how tasty our food is. Because we are self-employed, we work long hours, so we have figured out quite a few ways to eat well without spending hours in the kitchen.”

“Vegan Success” is $19.95 and available on Amazon.com or directly from the publisher at: www.VeganSuccess.com. The site has cooking tips, recipes, and a tongue-in-cheek book trailer called “Vegans Go Hunting.”

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ABOUT LOGICAL EXPRESSIONS, INC.
Logical Expressions, Inc. produces books, software, and online publications. Based in Sandpoint, Idaho, the company offers affordable books, tools and services that help businesses create, manage, or distribute online or offline content.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Susan Daffron, President
Logical Expressions, Inc.
311 Fox Glen Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6147
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/
Email

Vegan Success Web Site
http://www.vegansuccess.com

Press Release Online
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/pr11-06/

Press Release: IdeaWeaver Helps Students

New Software Helps Students Take Better Notes in School

IdeaWeaver from Logical Expressions Lets Students Store, Reorganize, and Export Class Notes

August 2006 – Sandpoint, ID –  Students returning to campus this fall are bringing pens, paper, and laptops. A new writing and creativity tool called IdeaWeaver makes the age-old practice of taking notes in class easier than in the past. Using IdeaWeaver, students can quickly enter ideas and key concepts during a lecture and then later go back and develop their notes by associating and cross referencing them using topics and categories. When reviewing their notes in IdeaWeaver, students also can easily go back and insert their own questions, concepts, or thoughts for further study.

Good students know that taking high-quality notes during lectures is one key to doing well in a class. Notes increase comprehension of a lecture and help students remember information they will need later. Most students entering college today have learned to touch type. And many of them can type far faster than they can write by hand. Although speedwriting systems exist for note taking, most students don’t know them. However, they have been taught how to use computers.

With IdeaWeaver, students input their notes and ideas into a database. The ideas can be organized into an outline, which then can be exported into a format readable by most word processors. Students also can reuse their notes and ideas for papers and research projects later. Using IdeaWeaver, students no longer need to spend hours transcribing handwritten notes. The information is already in text format and can be copied and pasted into virtually any other Windows program. Because IdeaWeaver uses standard Windows conventions and keyboard shortcuts, such Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+N to add a new idea, it’s easy to learn.

Logical Expressions’ President Susan Daffron says, “IdeaWeaver would have been a great tool for me in college. My handwriting is terrible and sometimes even I can’t read it! Reviewing my notes before a test or for writing essays was always an exercise in frustration.”

IdeaWeaver is also ideal for taking notes from books before class or for writing papers. Students can compile all their background information and research into IdeaWeaver. Once the information is in IdeaWeaver, students can reorganize it and identify key concepts. Using their research, students then can write their paper right from within the program. They add their original ideas for the essay to the outline and export it for formatting in a word processor. The background material remains stored in IdeaWeaver for reference.

Developed using Microsoft’s .NET 2.0 framework, IdeaWeaver runs on Windows computers as a stand-alone application. A 30-day trial copy of the software is available for free download at http://www.ideaweaversoftware.com. A licensed copy costs $49.95 and discounts are available for volume licensing, students and teachers at accredited educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.

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ABOUT LOGICAL EXPRESSIONS, INC.
Logical Expressions, Inc. produces books, software, and online publications. Based in Sandpoint, Idaho, the company offers affordable books, tools and services that help businesses create, manage, or distribute online or offline content.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Susan Daffron, President
Logical Expressions, Inc.
311 Fox Glen Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6147
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/
Email

IdeaWeaver Web Site
http://www.ideaweaversoftware.com

Press Release Online
https://www.logicalexpressions.com/pr08-06/