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- Benefit planned for injured Aurora teen - Beacon News
AURORA — Richard “Tre” Winfrey, who was paralyzed at age 17 in a shooting last year, has the Chicago Bears on his team. Defensive lineman Israel Idonije will join Aurora R&B artist Marlon “Brando” Robinson and state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia ...
- Stony Brook Southampton adds on to successful witers conference (Southampton Press)
This year’s Southampton Writers Conference will boast a larger cast of writers and characters than ever before, with almost three times as many workshops and events.
- Connect the dots, follow the arrows: Humboldt Hip Hop - Eureka Times-Standard
Hip-hop is commonly defined by the four elements (dancing, DJing, graffiti writing, and emceeing), but it entails a whole host of other knowledge. Comic books, cinema, fashion, and of course, location are crucial in understanding this cultural ...
- 05-06-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE (Eurweb)
NEWSWEEK PROBES OPRAH'S BREAK FROM TRINITY: 'A major reason—but by no means the only reason—was the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.' *Oprah Winfrey was a regular member of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ from 1984-1986, and attended periodically into the mid-1990s.
- New book releases from Hawaii authors (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lahaina resident Zangrillo divides her book of poetry into sections on life, love, family, places, self-awareness and dreams. She writes in her introduction that she aims to create "a positive and well-rounded feeling" in her upbeat verse.
- Images and words collide - Tonight South Africa
Kabelo Mofokeng, who hails from Pimville, in Soweto, is a photographer and freelance photojournalist with aspirations of becoming a poet. He will exhibit a body of work - Monis Mansions: Corner Bree and Harrison - at Constitution Hill at the start of ...
- Meter Man - Barnstable Patriot
Cowboy poetry has been around for over 100 years. Initially, it was an oral tradition, as cowboys would gather 'round the campfire at night, tell tall tales and sing songs. Although no "genre" or "form" defines Cowboy poetry, poetic elements were ...
- 'Tagore balances the moral and the rational' - Times of India
'Tagore balances the moral and the rational'Times of India, India - 1 hour agoBut it's his poetry that forces me to place him among the greatest writers of all times like Homer. Isn't it his world view as a humanist and ...
- Pizarro: Attentive bird-watcher saves the day at San Jose City Hall - San Jose Mercury News
There was a dramatic rescue Wednesday evening after the first flight of one of San Jose City Hall's peregrine falcon chicks went south. The male chick - who will get a name when the results of a contest are announced today - had flown from the City ...
- Pittsfield slam poets to perform (Berkshire Eagle)
Wednesday, April 30 PITTSFIELD — It's performance poetry that packs a punch.
- He had fame, sex appeal, bite, and you probably don't know him - Globe and Mail
There's a fine program tonight about a poet. You should meet him and acquaint yourself with his work. A poet, yes. Most people don't have a lot of interaction with the poets. Or if they do, they don't know it, poets being devils for disguising their ...
- Young teacher wins top honors in East Windsor (Journal Inquirer)
EAST WINDSOR — Although relatively new to teaching, Colleen Bava has been chosen as the town’s teacher of the year for her innovative ideas, creative use of technology, and community outreach efforts.
- Oakland's unofficial poet laureate dies at 60 - Tri Valley Herald
Oakland's unofficial poet laureate dies at 60Tri Valley Herald, CA - 56 minutes agoHis poetry, articles and reviews have been published in nearly 100 anthologies, periodicals and textbooks, and he performed his work all over the country, ...
- All Akeley HRA members resign (Park Rapids Enterprise)
Akeley is posting a “help wanted” notice. Within a single meeting, the Akeley Council accepted the resignation of five members of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and heard suggested names for replacements from Nels Kramer, all having been contacted by him and agreeing to serve.
- The Future Is NOW - Downtown LA Scene
The Future Is NOWDowntown LA Scene, CA - 7 hours agoKearney said Sucktion parallels the development of his performance poetry. With letters indicating sounds and words configured in artistic ways, ...
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