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- Hartford County - Morning Call
Merrick Dennis, 6, of East Hartford, mimics presenter Richard Skoler as he watches the effects of air pressure on an empty soda bottle. The demonstration was one of several activities organized by the Connecticut Public Health Department as part of ...
- Proposed copyright law puts squeeze on downloads (CTV.ca)
The federal government tabled legislation on Thursday that it claims will see individuals fined a maximum of $500 if they are caught downloading copyrighted files. However, some users could potentially face millions in fines.
- Bar listings (The Union)
Brass Rail Tavern, North San Jan - 292-3443.
- An Indian summer - Economic Times
An Indian summerEconomic Times, India - 2 hours agoThe natural poetry of all of which somehow made the summer that much more bearable even if the auto-rickshaws, taxis and buses called BEST took turns to go ...
- It’s one of the greatest survival stories - The Times
It’s one of the greatest survival storiesThe Times, South Africa - 8 hours agoI have no scruples and don’t feel guilty about what I did. I accept it. Life — that is, poetry, invention, intelligence — is more important than death. ...
- 2b or not 2b: David Crystal on why texting is good for language (Guardian Unlimited)
Despite doom-laden prophecies, texting has not been the disaster for language many feared, argues linguistics professor David Crystal. On the contrary, it improves children's writing and spelling
- Poetry, a reminder of what we are, not what we do - Yale Daily News
When I was five, I once ran toward our barnlike garage between the vegetable gardens. I was a sickly kid, but every step I took was a spring into the air, not a triumph over weakness but somehow as natural as the string beans themselves. Maybe this ...
- JI dissociates itself from disruption at Washington moot - Daily Times
JI dissociates itself from disruption at Washington mootDaily Times, Pakistan - 2 hours agoThe heckler also began to recite poetry, including the line “Sang-murmur pay challo gay to phisal jao gay” (If you walk on marble floors you will slip). ...
- Short Takes: Children's Books (The Charlotte Observer)
EVERYBODY BONJOURS! By Leslie Kimmelman and Sarah McMenemy (Knopf, ages 4-8, 40 pages, $16.99) SOMEDAY WHEN MY CAT CAN TALK By Caroline Lazo and Kyrsten Brooker (Schwartz & Wade, ages 4-8, 32 pages, $16.99) Craving a European family vacation but can't afford it? Cheaper option: Two picture books to transport you and the little ones across the pond. "Everybody Bonjours!" follows a ...
- Beyond the Intellect - Boise Weekly
Beyond the IntellectBoise Weekly, USA - 1 hour agoConsequently, his art swings from exuberance to despondency by turns, a celebration of the liberating effects of color, music and poetry, then an outlet for ...
- Summer institute seeks area talent (Cordele Dispatch)
From STAFF REPORTSCORDELE — Cordele’s Youth Summer Institute 2008, in conjunction with ICB Productions, is calling for the participation of all talented Georgians for the first-ever South Georgia May Day Talent Showdown in Cordele on Saturday, June 21 at the Crisp County Middle School Auditorium.
- I promised that I would not make fun of any more oddly translated Web sites,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
I promised that I would not make fun of any more oddly translated Web sites, since the pastures are vast and filled with game, and easy pickings are not my style. Well, perhaps yes, but I will not go this route. I believe the style of the Web site under...
- Poet Salinas dies at 70 Fresnan pioneer in Mexican-American literary scene. (The Fresno Bee)
Luis Omar Salinas, an influential poet associated with Philip Levine and other Fresno poets, managed a successful literary career and enjoyed the support of family in Sanger.
- Art and wood together - News and Star
ART made from wood and art made from words come together in a new exhibition which runs until the end of June. The exhibition, entitled Touching Wood , at Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport, features work by poet Angela Locke and wood turner Phil ...
- Sex and the City (R) ** | They're back, and they'll shop til you drop - MiamiHerald.com
Sex and the City (R) ** | They're back, and they'll shop til you dropMiamiHerald.com, FL - 27 minutes agoAmerica's favorite rich, white-guy playa dithers like a nervy schoolgirl and even at one point -- brace yourself -- recites poetry. He's de-Bigged. ...
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