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- Sorted for rhymes and lines: the secret of great lyrics (Independent)
On a recent trip to Brazil, I commented to the bossa nova-era songwriter Carlos Lyra that so many of the great Brazilian songs contain the word coracao – heart – in them. "It's so romantic," I said to Lyra. "It seems that Brazilians can't help but sing of the pain and the joy in their hearts." "Actually," Lyra replied, "there's another reason. Coracao is the easiest word in the Portuguese ...
- The buzz on 'Garden of Last Days' - Portsmouth Herald News
The buzz on 'Garden of Last Days'Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 16 minutes ago"I read a lot of poetry, and there is a collection today I started by one of my favorite writers, who is one of those writers like my father (famous short ...
- The Hot Tub of Doom - Slate
In March of 1977, about 14 months before shooting began on The Shining , Jack Nicholson took a vacation to Colorado, apparently leaving his palace on Mulholland Drive in the care of Anjelica Huston, Marlon Brando's maid, and Chinatown director Roman ...
- Man Asian favours the Phillipines - Guardian Unlimited
The longlist for the second Man Asian literary prize has been announced, and features an unexpectedly strong showing from Filipino writers. The list, which is chosen from submissions received from all over Asia, comprises 21 works of Asian fiction ...
- Finding a place in poetry - Grand Island Independent
Finding a place in poetryGrand Island Independent, NE - 30 minutes agoShe's only an occasional poet, but she said it's more natural for her than writing papers. "With poetry, it easier to show your passion for a topic, ...
- Two Fires 'Coming Together' - Tallaganda Times
Two Fires 'Coming Together'Tallaganda Times, Australia - 9 hours agoThere are several streams – environment, performance, visual art, music, poetry and literature, films and academic forums. The success of both the 2005 and ...
- Poet--rancher records disappearing lifestyle (Aberdeen American News)
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- She writes the world her way - Marion Star
ArtSeen, a series that runs Fridays in The Marion Star, offers a look at what talent exists in the Marion area. The feature will profile local artists and performers and offer tips for readers interested in similar creative pursuits. To suggest ...
- French first lady's new album out in July - MSN Singapore
French first lady Carla Bruni releases a third pop album in July featuring 14 songs, most of which were written before she met President Nicolas Sarkozy, her agent said Monday. The yet untitled album includes a vintage Bob Dylan tune, an Italian song ...
- New OCC Writers' Series Begins June 24 - Suburban Lifestyles
New OCC Writers' Series Begins June 24Suburban Lifestyles, MI - 7 hours agoAdmission is free and the public is invited. LitOutLoud launches on Tuesday, June 24 with local poet Zilka Joseph, who will read poems from her recent book, ...
- Showcase Calendar of Events - Fosters Daily Democrat
Singer-composer-pianist — and world-class oboist — Mary Gatchell, will perform at Leddy Center on Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Originally from Epping Gatchell now hails from New York City. Tickets: $16/$11. Call 679-2781 or visit www.leddycenter ...
- Can science explain why ABBA is so catchy? - Quick DFW
Can science explain why ABBA is so catchy?Quick DFW, TX - Jul 17, 2008"Our poetry, our ballads, our songs are full of repetition; nursery rhymes and the little chants and songs we use to teach young children have choruses and ...
- Sun Spa Resorts Announces First Sleep Spa Concept in the Maldives - Newswiretoday.com
NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Male', North Male' Atoll, Maldives, 07/23/2008 - Sun Spa at IruFushi Beach & Spa Resort, due to open in summer 2008, will launch the first Sleep Spa concept in the Maldives -entitled Sweet Dreams. The programme's main ...
- Winners Announced for First-Ever AFL-CIO Online Video Competition - CNBC
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Videos take creative, edgy look at what's wrong with America and suggestions for change www.turnaroundvideocontest.com Today, the AFL-CIO announced the winners of the "Turn Around ...
- Seeking storytellers - South Delta Leader
Seeking storytellersSouth Delta Leader, Canada - 2 hours agoAfter delving into short stories, script-writing and poetry, Thomas rounds out the course with a practical discussion of how to get published using examples ...
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