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- True Whoppers - Washington Post
Economists are not generally known for their lyrical phrasing. But the other day, one told me something about the election that has stuck with me: He cautioned against succumbing to the "symmetry of sin." This unexpected snippet of political poetry ...
- State calendar relaunched to raise funds for firefighters (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)
CHARLESTON -- Publishers Place Inc. is relaunching its annual calendar, the "Spirit of West Virginia," to raise funds for the state's 424 volunteer fire departments.
- Survivor speaks: 'A crime without words' - The Heights (subscription)
Survivor speaks: 'A crime without words'The Heights (subscription), MA - 5 hours agoShe began to write poetry while in the camps as a way of coping. She expressed her frustrations with the limitations of language; she said that its normal ...
- Oprah surprises poet's mother at park dedication - Gazette
Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance in Rockville Saturday as hundreds of people gathered to dedicate the Mattie J. T. Stepanek Park, bringing the boy's mother to tears. "I'm here because I loved my guy Mattie," Winfrey told the crowd. "We had a ...
- Alitalia: unions split over airline rescue deal (Guardian Unlimited)
Main unions sign up to deal but smaller workers' groups are angry at being left out of negotiations
- Rich tributes paid to Faraz - The News - International
Rich tributes paid to FarazThe News - International, Pakistan - 14 hours agoThey also recited verses from his poetry opposing dictators and dictatorship. Dr Salma Shaheen, director of Pashto Academy, who was guest of honour, ...
- Review: "City of Ember" has an odd glow - MLive.com
Finally, a post-apocalyptic utopia movie for the entire family. "City of Ember" is a weird little hybrid of socialist manifesto and wholesome sci-fi adventure, which ought to make it a tough sell, despite its strong cast and the backing of Tom Hanks ...
- MOVIE REVIEW: 'Righteous Kill' (Miami Herald)
I think it's fair to say that Al Pacino and Robert De Niro don't exactly disappear into character in "Righteous Kill."
- NY-based group swamps swing states with movie on radical Islam - Indian Express
NY-based group swamps swing states with movie on radical IslamIndian Express, India - Oct 27, 2008... from around the world, historic footage of Nazi rallies and modern-day scenes of Muslim children reciting poetry that celebrates suicide bombings. ...
- Artscape offers tantalising fare - ArtslinkNews
Artscape offers tantalising fareArtslinkNews, South Africa - 21 hours agoOver the next two weeks, the Artscape Theatre Centre offers a smorgasbord of tantalising fare including drama, a musical, contemporary dance, poetry and ...
- Political is personal (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
Denver's Andrea Gibson has been the undeniable rising star of American poetry over the last couple years, enjoying a meteoric rise to prominence everywhere from local coffee shops to HBO's "Def Poetry Jam," from college campuses to Sirius Radio. And the secret to her success is a sheer, overwhelming passion, tackling subjects such as sexuality, feminism and the political grind with a brimming ...
- Author Soto to speak Oct. 7 at WHC Lemoore (The Hanford Sentinel)
West Hills College is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month with several activities, including a presentation from a Valley native author who has achieved national recognition.
- Poetry project flushed with success - Norwich Evening News
Poetry project flushed with successNorwich Evening News, UK - 2 hours agoIn addition up to 62 employees, from cleaners and catering staff to nurses and consultants, will take part in free poetry reading and writing workshops led ...
- 'Billy' actress says faith helped her prep for role (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
Published: Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:34 p.m. In the just-released movie "Billy: The Early Years," Stefanie Butler plays Ruth Bell Graham, beloved wife, spiritual adviser and ministry partner of "America's Preacher."
- Arc Poetry magazine turns 30 in Montreal! (Hour.ca)
Poetry matters. More than mere words, poets often agonize to find the best possible words, the right rhythm, the perfect image to convey the significance of one tiny moment.
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