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- 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
- Report Finds Racial Disparities in the Severity of Punishment (Washington Post)
The nation's juvenile justice system metes out harsher punishment to black and Latino youths, locks up thousands of children for relatively minor offenses and ultimately makes them more dangerous, according to a national study released yesterday.
- In Person: 30 Poets, Edited by Neil Astley, filmed by Pamela Robertson-Pearce (Independent)
Bloodaxe Books was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne 30 years ago by Neil Astley. Since then, it has published nearly 1,000 poetry books, quantities probably matched only by Michael Schmidt's Manchester-based Carcanet Press. Bloodaxe has reined in a more left-ward, experimental and internationalist stable, as distinct from Carcanet's conservative bent. Both publishers have recently become more ...
- ‘WALL-E’ is going to clean up - The Herald-Times (subscription)
The Herald-Times (subscription)‘WALL-E’ is going to clean upThe Herald-Times (subscription), IN - 14 hours agoIn its conscience, “WALL-E” resembles “Happy Feet,” another computer-animated film with a lot on its mind, with moments of astonishing poetry, ...
- Women’s organization recalls suffrage movement (Helena Independent Record)
BILLINGS — Three women and one young teen dressed in early 20th-century garb stood under Skypoint in downtown Billings Saturday morning and recalled the days before women could vote.
- Tech: It's Where the Jobs Are (BusinessWeek)
A new survey shows growth across the country, with higher-than-average pay. And with the number of tech grads falling, demand will only rise
- Elizabeth Bartlett - Guardian Unlimited
The poet Elizabeth Bartlett, who has died aged 84, drew upon her experience working in the NHS and cash-strapped social services to create a body of work characterised by uncompromising honesty in its confrontations with physical and mental illness ...
- Arts & Leisure: Murder mystery bags Palanca English novel prize (BusinessWorld Online)
"When the author's life of literature and exile reached its unscheduled terminus that anonymous February morning, he had been completing a controversial book. His was an apt end, considering the circumstances, for he'd long been drowning in renewed obscurity." -- Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco
- Miller takes poetry prize - The Bookseller (subscription)
Miller takes poetry prizeThe Bookseller (subscription), UK - 2 hours agoThe inaugural Edwin Morgan International Poetry Competition was awarded to Kate Miller for her poem "After the Ban" at the Edinburgh International Book ...
- A Guest Of Eternity: Mahmoud Darwish In Memoriam - CounterCurrents.org
A Guest Of Eternity: Mahmoud Darwish In MemoriamCounterCurrents.org, India - 2 hours agoHe recorded his impressions in the powerful prose memoir Memory for Forgetfulness, where normal everyday life is symbolized by the humble cup of coffee. ...
- Musings about the game we love - Auburn Citizen
Musings about the game we loveAuburn Citizen, NY - 8 hours agoOr this one, from Arnold Palmer: “What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.” Here's a couple good ones from ...
- Rod Stewart - Morning Call
Melissa Etheridge, 8 p.m. July 4, Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City, 866-900-4849. Rush, 7:30 p.m. July 4, Taj Mahal-Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City, 609-449-6059. The Black Crowes, 8 p.m. July 6, Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, 866-605-7325. Black ...
- Pretty, ugly - Peace Arch News
Pretty, uglyPeace Arch News, Canada - 10 hours agoSinging as both an art form and career creeped up on her when she started to attend and perform in poetry slams. “I started fusing songs into the poems. ...
- Omar Vizquel: Omar-velous Underappreciated Glove Wizard Returns to ... - Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportOmar Vizquel: Omar-velous Underappreciated Glove Wizard Returns to ...Bleacher Report, CA - 2 hours agoWatching him turn the double play was like watching poetry in motion. He was no slouch with the bat either. When he came up with Seattle, ...
- Ex-teacher takes out top poetry prize in Montana Book Awards - Scoop
Janet Charman's book of poetry, Cold Snack, won top prize in the Montana Book Awards, beating 25 other books considered. Sports broadcaster Tony Veitch has resigned from both TVNZ and The Radio Network. The broadcaster revealed his resignation in his ...
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