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- David Biespiel's poetry column addresses variations in Philip Whalen's 'Zenshinji' (The Oregonian)
L ast month I was visiting a cousin who showed off his framed broadside of the poem "Zenshinji" by his late friend, poet Philip Whalen. Whalen was born in 1923 in Oregon and grew up in The Dalles (he and my cousin attended Reed College during the Gary Snyder and Lew Welch era of the late 1940s).
- "MVP" scrapes bottom of hockey's barrel of misogyny (Denver Post)
The New York TimesWithin the first few minutes of "MVP," a new drama — and I use that term as one might call "Big Momma's House" a film — a young woman barely out of her teens is straddling a guy upstairs during a party at her parents' Disney World castle of a house, and making royal demands: "You work for me now. Take your pants off."
- Literary notes - Salt Lake Tribune
Literary notesSalt Lake Tribune, United States - Jun 21, 2008... prizes in the 2008 contest ranging from $200 to $1000. Categories include: general nonfiction, a book-length collection of poems, juvenile book, poetry, ...
- Poetry in motion - Calgary Sun
Since I don't see any hands in the air, I'll fill you in. Ashley Harkleroad is the 72nd-ranked player on the WTA tour. She has never advanced beyond the third round of any Grand Slam singles event and has exactly zero career titles to her credit. She ...
- Dance: It's poetry in motion - Tonight
Dance: It's poetry in motionTonight, South Africa - 9 minutes agoI like to write the first draft of every poem by hand, and preferably late at night. I am very particular in only ever using a fountain pen and black ink. ...
- A clear-eyed look (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Almost from the start, American literature has exhibited a prophetic streak. For Emerson, Thoreau and the other transcendentalists, literature was no mere entertainment, but a means of changing minds, hearts and behavior.
- New kid on the block - Star-ecentral.com
Seattle Grace’s newest intern is happy to be in the company of such an accommodating cast on Grey’s Anatomy . INSIDE the elaborate set of Grey’s Anatomy in Los Angeles, where the cosy Emerald City Bar has been built, Chyler Leigh is having a ...
- Online Jihadists: Give Us Lightning Guns! - Wired
Lightning guns have been reamed as one of Pentagon's silliest wastes of taxpayer money since the Iraq war began. Defense Department insiders blasted the things as " Rube Goldberg " contraptions that were " bullshit ," "C+ effort[s]," at best ...
- 2008 London literature festival unveiled - guardian.co.uk
2008 London literature festival unveiledguardian.co.uk, UK - 3 hours agoPoetry will be provided by Wendy Cope, Simon Armitage and Lavinia Greenlaw. Alan Moore, the father of modern British graphic novels, will make a rare ...London Lit fest reveals line-up The Bookseller (subscription)all 3 news articles
- CampusNews Eastern Shore - Press-Register - al.com
CampusNews Eastern ShorePress-Register - al.com, AL - 12 hours agoTopics for the younger grades include Around the World in 5 Days; Poetry Café; What's the Word? Reflections of Me; Beginning Research; and Como Esta? ...
- Fryer On Black in America - New York Times Blogs
Fryer On Black in AmericaNew York Times Blogs, NY - 8 hours ago(SJD) Even if you don’t have a son fighting in Iraq, even if you don’t read poetry, even if you think you are immune to the power of a mother’s lament ...
- Bloomsday ramble (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
At several spots throughout the city yesterday people gathered to re-joyce and celebrate Bloomsday. The annual event follows in the footsteps of the lead character in James Joyce's "Ulysses," re-enacting Leopold Bloom's journey through Dublin on June 16, 1904. The entire novel takes place on that one day.
- Perry-Mansfield will roll out "Mama Hated Diesels" in June - Denver Post
READ: John Moore's column: Perry Mansfield will debut latest Randal Myler piece in Steamboat. READ: Theatre Group's "The History Boys" marks the first time a company other than the Denver Center or Curious has premiered a Tony Award-winning best play ...
- Religion Calendar: 06/21/2008 - Traverse City Record Eagle
Religion Calendar: 06/21/2008Traverse City Record Eagle, MI - 2 hours agoFriendship Program, 7 pm Tues., to help developmentally disabled adults understand Christian faith, Fellowship Church, 2555 Garfield Road, TC; ...
- Thanks for going smoke-free - La Crosse Tribune
I want to extend a very warm “thank you” to local businesses and establishments offering smoke-free environments for the public to enjoy. I have noticed more restaurants going completely smoke-free, and I am thrilled to be able to spend time ...
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