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- Books special: Can intelligent literature survive in the digital age? - The Independent
Is the paper-and-ink book heading the way of the papyrus scroll? Can serious literature survive in the brave new world of web downloads, e-books and ever-shortening attention spans? John Walsh introduces our special section Look at this chap sitting ...
- In small town, an immense loss - Boston Globe
Boston GlobeIn small town, an immense lossBoston Globe, United States - 24 minutes agoHe enjoyed writing poetry, and many remembered him for his mohawk hairstyles, studded belts, and wacky clothes. Amanda Abbott, 21, of Barnstable, ...
- Provocateur to politico - Calgary Herald
Provocateur to politicoCalgary Herald, Canada - 5 hours agoAside from writing a long list of celebrated novels -- two of which have been nominated for Governor General's Awards -- poetry and essays on literature, ...
- Cut wedding costs, for better or worse - San Diego Union-Tribune
SIOUX RAPIDS, Iowa – It wasn't your typical rehearsal dinner, but it was everything Liz Jones and Josh Dilworth hoped it would be – authentic, casual and relatively cheap. Guests by the dozens gathered in a barn on the Jones family farm for a ...
- Fair is 99 times better than the first time - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Fair is 99 times better than the first timePrince Albert Daily Herald, Canada - 15 minutes agoBlair calls him a walking encyclopedia, saying Smith has a powerful memory of the poetry of Robert W. Service and many other poets. ...
- Briggs was a ‘teacher's teacher' who loved to write poetry (San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5)
From as far as Hawaii to as near as Jackson-Keller Elementary, Vicki Kay Fillmore Briggs shared a love of reading, writing and religion.
- Park Plaza, 2 leading city clubs penalised - Tribune
The Excise and Taxation Department of the state has imposed penalty, entertainment duty and interest on city’s leading hotel Park Plaza and two renowned clubs, Club Nirvana and Lodhi Club, for evading tax on earnings during the New Year eve. While ...
- Museum and gallery events (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Art Museums & Institutions African American Museum 701 Arch St.; 215-574-0380. www.aampmuseum.org. Modern Masters: Artists From the Permanent Collection - Selected paintings, prints & sculptures. Closes 7/20. The African Presence in Mexico - Exhibit on Me
- Friday, July 18 - Advocate Weekly
Friday, July 18Advocate Weekly, MA - 2 hours agoThe Triplex, Upstairs Live presents Taylor Mali, generally considered to be the most successful poetry slam strategist of all time, 9 pm Cost: $20. ...
- Saturday, Sept. 27 - Advocate Weekly
Saturday, Sept. 27Advocate Weekly, MA - 1 hour agoFestival Latino of the Berkshires, 13th annual event, part of Lee Founders Day Weekend, features presentation by Latin American folkloric ballets performing ...
- Literature and Its Liberation - Trinicenter.com
Literature and Its LiberationTrinicenter.com, Trinidad and Tobago - 26 minutes agoI don't know if any of you know about the fate of Eric Roach, one of the most important poets of Tobago. In Black Yeats, Laurence Breiner wrote that Roach ...
- Literary Happenings: 3 Vietnam War books geared to young people - Ventura County Star
Literary Happenings: 3 Vietnam War books geared to young peopleVentura County Star, CA - 8 minutes agoBank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura. 643-3385. Train of Thought 6:30 pm Thursday. Poetry reading at 856 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. 642-1146. ...
- African-American series character is a role model for black girls (The Charlotte Observer)
In his mind, Derrick Barnes is already casting the film version of his new children's books. Will Smith's daughter, Willow, currently appearing in "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl," would play the lead, Ruby Marigold Booker. (But only if she can sing.) "Hancock" himself could play Ruby's father. And, of course, Jada Pinkett-Smith could play Ruby's mother. You have to forgive the Kansas City ...
- Passion was the key for Jin - China Daily
China DailyPassion was the key for JinChina Daily, China - 4 hours agoTo him, though, the music was rich in poetry and had a slow rhythm, so he even relaxed his facial expressions to match the music. "I wanted the audiences to ...
- Iran's Mr Nice - satire on a tightrope (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
In Iran, satirising the establishment can mean being slapped with a publication ban or even jail for an editor.
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