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- Voices from the past - Business Standard
Less story, more memory: new fiction looks back to re-imagine the past. Memory is in. It's the renaissance of the memoir, the biography and autobiography. Even fiction these days is read, and possibly written, as real life-stories transposed to a ...
- Kids get off on write foot (EveningTimes Online)
WHEN it comes to reading his audiences Children's Laureate Michael Rosen is always spot-on. Michael had youngsters hanging on his every word when he visited Glasgow's Mitchell Library recently as part of his tour of Scotland.
- Former AP Haiti correspondent Michael Norton dies - Salon
Jun 15th, 2008 | Michael Norton — who spent nearly two decades covering Haiti's coups, rebellions and disasters for The Associated Press — died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 66. Norton chronicled the turmoil that followed former ...
- Cambridge students asked to compare Raleigh and Shakespeare with Amy Winehouse lyrics in final year exam paper (Evening Standard)
Baffled Cambridge University students were asked to compare a 15th century poem with lyrics by troubled singer Amy Winehouse in their final year exam paper.
- Lost Dog wins NSW literary gong - ninemsn
A lost dog and the emotions stirred during its 13-day absence inspired Sri Lankan immigrant Michelle de Kretser to write the novel that took the top honour in the prestigious NSW Premier's Literary awards. Australia's richest literary awards were ...
- Newspaper editorials from around the nation and world (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
The following are excerpts from recent newspaper editorials in the United States and abroad:On China and OlympicsFrom the Jacksonville (Ill.) Journal-Courier:Many people hoped that holding this year's Olympic Games in Beijing would serve as a lever to induce China to act more as a mature member of the international community.
- The John Artis years at DPS - Dearborn Press and Guide
The John Artis years at DPSDearborn Press and Guide, MI - 2 hours agoHe said he and his daughter are working to complete a book of poetry. And Artis will also be presenting at an annual superintendent's conference at Ohio ...
- PAGE X: YOU GO, (SUPER)GIRL! - Asbury Park Press
PAGE X: YOU GO, (SUPER)GIRL!Asbury Park Press, NJ - 7 hours agoAnd I remember him having me pretend to hold two dandelions between my thumb and my forefinger, in order to just stay very still and have the poetry be what ...
- Community Calendar: 05/01/08 - The Carrboro Citizen
Community Calendar: 05/01/08The Carrboro Citizen, NC - 3 hours ago... For Life. donwollum@gmail.com or 732-5722 Carrboro Day — 13th Annual Carrboro Day Celebration. Music, games, magic show, art, stuff for kids, poetry, ...
- Crowds attend premier at Wafi Malls production; the legend of Khan ... - AME Info
AME InfoCrowds attend premier at Wafi Malls production; the legend of Khan ...AME Info, United Arab Emirates - 4 hours agoThis brought to life the story of a 14th Century market Khan Murjan in Baghdad that has been recreated in the centre of the shopping complex. Poetry and ...
- In the footsteps of Osama ... (Asia Times)
KUNAR VALLEY, Afghanistan - Nearly seven years after invading Afghanistan to go after Osama bin Laden, the United States has stepped up its campaign to catch the al-Qaeda leader and his senior associates, including Ayman al-Zawahiri, who are believed to be in the rugged terrain spanning Bajaur Agency in Pakistan and the neighboring Afghan provinces of Kunar and Nooristan.
- Sounds from the Sands - Egypt Today
At 27, Nagham Masry’s lead guitarist, Ousso, is already a well traveled musician. Ousso has composed for, toured or shared the studio with nearly every headlining pop star today, including Sherine Wagdy, Nancy Agram, Ruby and Aly Haggar and ...
- Frills-free rockers go extra yard for the fans - Irish Independent
Frills-free rockers go extra yard for the fansIrish Independent, Ireland - 1 hour agoBy Ed Power Somewhere between Springsteen's pool-hall poetry and REM's gently arty college rock, you will find the Goo Goo Dolls. Starting out, the upstate ...
- Council hopes to draw artists together - Morris Daily Herald
CHANNAHON - Area artists are forming an arts council and putting out a call for all local artists to join them this weekend for an afternoon of networking, sharing their art, and joining the new group. The Three Rivers Arts Council will hold an open ...
- Captivating culinary experience - Sun.Star
Captivating culinary experienceSun.Star, Philippines - 7 hours agoI for one (who’d rather delve in the arts of music and poetry) took the time to appreciate the art, effort and taste our local chefs and restaurateurs spent ...
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