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- Have the last word at poetry slam - Orange Central Western Daily
Have the last word at poetry slamOrange Central Western Daily, Australia - 50 minutes agoCENTRAL West Libraries is calling all poets, hip-hop artists and other outspoken wordsmiths to polish their rhymes and lyrics for the Australian Poetry Slam ...
- In praise of the praise of poetry. - Slate
I believe I've discovered a previously unrecognized genre of contemporary writing that deserves commendation for its distinctiveness and frequent excellence. It's practiced mainly by contemporary poets, but it's not poetry. In factâ€â€at least for me ...
- Literary listings - Colorado Springs Independent
Literary listingsColorado Springs Independent, CO - 1 hour ago1206, greatbooks.org. luvsaverb (Its Not Just Poetry) Open Mic and Discussion, all are welcome to listen or share. Weekly discussions on different topics. ...
- The Death of English (LOL) - Newsweek
The most hotly contested controversy sparked by the text-messaging phenomenon of the past eight years is over truant letters. "Textese," a nascent dialect of English that subverts letters and numbers to produce ultra-concise words and sentiments, is ...
- Francine Prose talks about the 'unteacheable art of writing' (The Fayetteville Observer)
WASHINGTON  Francine Prose has thought a lot about writing in the 35 years she’s been trying to make a living at it. And one of the things she thinks is this: It can’t be taught.
- A life laid out in coffee spoons... or just a service station (icWales)
AS far as poetic inspiration goes, motorway service stations would not be most people’s cup of tea.
- 1. HALternativer Literaturabend - Halleforum
1. HALternativer LiteraturabendHalleforum, Germany - Jul 19, 2008Bisher war der Verein HALternativ eher für seine harten rockigen Scheibenfleisch-Parties und die "Poetry Slam" genannten Dichterschlachten bekannt. ...
- We Need More Sheriffs Like This One - New York Times Blogs
New York Times BlogsWe Need More Sheriffs Like This OneNew York Times Blogs, NY - 1 hour ago(SJD) Even if you don’t have a son fighting in Iraq, even if you don’t read poetry, even if you think you are immune to the power of a mother’s lament ...
- Why Evan Tanner Was Important - MMAFrenzy.com
Why Evan Tanner Was ImportantMMAFrenzy.com, PA - 2 hours agoEvan Tanner rocked a papa smurf beard in the scalding Las Vegas sun, he lived in shambles and wrote obscure poetry to pass the time, and he admitted every ...
- Russia's literary light who illuminated dark world of Soviet regime (Guardian Unlimited)
Alexander Solzhenitsyn's brought the pain and suffering of Stalin's Russia to world attention
- Poetry and the Romantic Musical Aesthetic - Fabula
Poetry and the Romantic Musical AestheticFabula, France - 37 minutes agoBeethoven still carries the image of the heroic composer today; this book describes how it originated in both his music and in how others responded to him. ...
- Japanese students complete Urdu course - The News International
Japanese students complete Urdu courseThe News International, Pakistan - 10 hours agoPresiding over the ceremony Vice-Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran said such training courses were promoting friendship between Pakistan and Japan. ...
- Rosemary Booth 1946th2008 - Media Newswire (press release)
Rosemary Booth 1946th2008Media Newswire (press release), NY - 6 hours agoRosemary had many interests outside work, such as literature – especially poetry – and organic gardening. A celebration of Rosemary’s contribution to the ...
- THE CENTER ISLE BLOG August 13, 2008 - Cape Breton Post
THE CENTER ISLE BLOG August 13, 2008Cape Breton Post, Canada - 47 minutes agoBoth of these plays are wickedly funny and entertaining but definitely not for a family audience. Friday evening, August 8, I was hosting Poetry With A View ...
- Bulletin Board  August 25 - Norwich Bulletin
Bulletin Board  August 25Norwich Bulletin, CT - 20 minutes agoSinging, dancing, piano, guitar, poetry readings and skits. Proceeds benefit the Southeast Connecticut Community Center of the Blind. ...
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