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- TRIUMPHS: Mentoring program let her escape life of drugs, abuse (Detroit Free Press)
Janese Shurn was molested as a child. She was beaten by boyfriends. A dropout from Detroit Northern High School, she eventually resorted to using ecstasy and drinking alcohol. "When I think about what I have gone through, life feels surreal," Shurn said.
- So Whatcha Doin'?: Vincent Toro (San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5)
The head of the theater program at the Guadalupe is polishing his play and overseeing the Teen Arts Puentes Project.
- Bravo Looks at ‘Ironic Iconic America’ (TV Week)
Bravo will air “Ironic Iconic America” this fall. The one-hour special is presented by Tommy Hilfiger and hosted by poet, multimedia artist and “observationalist” Rives (HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam”) and Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli.
- Remembering Aimé Césaire - Global Voices Online.org
World Regions › Americas › Central Asia & Caucasus › East Asia › Eastern & Central Europe › Middle East & North Africa › Oceania › South Asia › Sub-Saharan Africa › Western Europe Topics › Agriculture › Arts & Culture ...
- Entertainment Calendar for July 17- July 26 - NRToday.com
Entertainment Calendar for July 17- July 26NRToday.com, OR - 2 hours agoPOETRY SLAM — 6 pm, Granger Book Co., 111 Second Ave., Myrtle Creek. Read your own poetry or bring your favorite poem to read. Free public event. 793-5599. ...
- Poetry Comes Alive - WOWK
Poetry Comes AliveWOWK, WV - 3 hours agoThe Cabell County Library hosted the high-intensity poetry event this morning. The kids in attendance are even able to interact with the performers. ...
- 'It just wasn't meant to be for City' - IC Wales
Rhodri Morgan, the First Minister, said everyone could be proud of Cardiff City, after the team was beaten one-nil by Portsmouth at Wembley. Mr Morgan said, "We Cardiff City fans can't have any complaints on what has undoubtedly been a great day out ...
- All-star cast of artists, writers headed to Chautauqua - Buffalo News
All-star cast of artists, writers headed to ChautauquaBuffalo News, United States - 1 hour agoWith a writing career that spans 25 years, Oates is the author of more than 70 books, including novels, short-story collections, poetry volumes, plays, ...
- Iranian Writer Porochista Khakpour in Contention For $115,000 Dylan Thomas Prize (Payvand Iran News)
Porochista Khakpour, who was born in Tehran, Iran in 1978, is one of the nominated writers for her first novel, Sons and Other Flammable Objects. She received her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and her MA from Johns Hopkins University.
- Hurdles farce takes the gloss off Kelly Sotherton’s promising start - Times Online
Hurdles farce takes the gloss off Kelly Sotherton’s promising startTimes Online, UK - 5 hours agoThen came the 100 metres hurdles and those expecting poetry in motion were instead served up Pam Ayres on sedatives. The race ended in farcical ...
- At just 3, Olive Branch child a Mensa member (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
Four and a half months out of the womb, Avery Yarbro spoke her first sentence.
- Kefentse's long musical journey - Jamaica Observer
Kefentse's long musical journeyJamaica Observer, Jamaica - 7 hours agoThe '90s saw Kefentse performing and writing songs and poetry for the African Love Institute, a performing arts company of which his wife is co-director and ...
- Charles Rangeley-Wilson's favourite books about fishing - guardian.co.uk
Charles Rangeley-Wilson's favourite books about fishingguardian.co.uk, UK - 1 hour agoBut the book has the feeling of poetry in places, both in the pared-down language and the complex metaphor of landscape in which the river becomes the story ...
- Missourian's Teen Page 'My Mo' Now Accepting Staff Applications - Washington Missourian
The Missourian is now seeking staff members for "My Mo," a page dedicated to and created by teenagers, which will run weekends in the print and online editions starting this September. The youth page will feature stories, photographs, illustrations ...
- Flight of the Red Balloon - Philadelphia Inquirer
Flight of the Red BalloonPhiladelphia Inquirer, PA - 11 hours ago... exercised speeches and anxious physicality become a little too much. But just a little, and then the sublime poetry of Hou's film kicks in again. ...
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