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- Should public education promote single-sex schools? - WOAI
For years, we've done little to stem the tide of boys falling behind in most areas of education. We've done well at mending old gender inequities against girls -- but some of those very efforts have inadvertently hurt our boys. In an interview, Dr ...
- In a different medium, Lennon tapped into his childlike side - San Diego Union-Tribune
Most artists make a name for themselves in one field: visual art, writing, music, etc. But creative impulses don't have tidy boundaries, so they often spill over into other forms. Picasso wrote poetry, for example, some of it quite good. Henry Miller ...
- World premiere documentary tells the story of an unsung Canadian hero - CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)
World premiere documentary tells the story of an unsung Canadian heroCNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse), Canada - 33 minutes agoTORONTO, June 17 /CNW/ - He waged a public war against fascism and anti-Semitism, published critically acclaimed poetry, dined with movie stars and was ...
- Newman proves he's not dead in I.C. concert (The Gazette)
IOWA CITY and#8212; Randy Newman asked the audience to tell him he was dead Monday night at The Englert Theatre.Newman, generally considered as one of the greatest pop songwriters of the last 40 years, unveiled a new song about geriatric rock 'n' rollers who don't know when to quit. Newman had the crowd sing "He's dead" repeatedly throughout the song and then deliver a booming and sustained ...
- Changing world of commencement speakers - San Francisco Gate
On Sunday morning, America's most famous media personality and philanthropist will take the podium at Stanford Stadium to deliver a commencement speech to the class of 2008. Oprah Winfrey's charge is nothing less than to inspire an elite segment of ...
- African-American celebration (The Journal News)
Ethnic food, arts and crafts, music, drama, poetry, children’s activities, dance and entertainment fill Kensico Dam Plaza today from noon- 7 p.m. This free festival celebrates African-American heritage. Off the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla. 914-864-7275.
- The Professional - Egypt Today
Rola Mahmoud is a rare example of an Egyptian actress who has landed high-profile roles in both mainstream and independent productions. She’s also one of those rare actresses who studied her craft before trying to launch a career. She is, in other ...
- Fort Valley State camp nurtures young talent - Macon Telegraph
Fort Valley State camp nurtures young talentMacon Telegraph, GA - 2 hours agoThe young people's two weeks of intense work will culminate Friday with a free program, open to the public, at the school's Pettigrew Center. ...
- Students impersonate noted American authors (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
After an in-depth study of American literature in Honors English 11, Jan McGovern's 21 students at Cardinal Mooney High School posed as American authors for their end-of-year project.
- Voice of the Reader - The Southern
Voice of the ReaderThe Southern, IL - 31 minutes agoI write today to congratulate the talented students of Southern Illinois who participated in this year's Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. ...
- News in brief - Daytona Beach News-Journal
News in briefDaytona Beach News-Journal, FL - 4 hours agoNEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The public and poets at large are invited to attend an open mic poetry night at 6 pm Wednesday at Romesco's Cafe and Wine Bar, ...
- Return of the Enchanter - Times of India
Return of the EnchanterTimes of India, India - 1 hour agoHis sentences are sometimes as long as a paragraph, and the paragraph may end up being very long indeed—but leave you gasping at the sheer poetry in his ...
- Poetry takes student to DC - Albany Times Union
Poetry takes student to DCAlbany Times Union, NY - 19 minutes ago"It's like acting," Mailloux said, "except it's harder because you can't really act out the poem." At the state final, Mailloux received $200 for her ...
- In vodka veritas - Daily Telegraph
One night Fyodor, the eponymous hero of this modern Russian masterpiece, is seized by the thirst of a ferocious hangover. Without turning on the light, he takes up a bottle from a shelf and begins to drink. At the first gulp, he realises that it is ...
- How We Met: Paul Simonon & Peter Ackroyd (Independent)
Paul Simonon, 52, was the bass guitarist with punk-rock band The Clash, and was featured on the sleeve of their hit album London Calling. He now works as an artist, and lives in west London
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