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- A Punctuation Nation Speaks Out - Slate
Either everyone in the Fray went to the same school, or else those pesky English professors have a lot to answer for—a surprising number of posters say their teacher told them not to use the semi-colon, the punctuation mark fighting for its life in ...
- Julian Sher, Jon Redfern among crime-writing award-winners (CBC)
Crime stories spanning subjects from a fictional murder in Victorian London to the real-life worldwide hunt for internet child predators were recognized at the 25th annual Arthur Ellis Awards gala Thursday evening.
- Two languages, two scripts, two literatures - DAWN Group
It is quite surprising that a strong reaction against Dr Gian Chand Jain’s controversial book ‘Aik Bhasha: Do Likhawat, Do Adab’ is being generated mainly in India, and Pakistani intellectuals, to a large extent, have kept mum on the issue ...
- Belleville-born author tackles a tricky topic (Belleville Intelligencer)
Stephen Hunt has decoded the behaviour of Earth's most baffling creature: the white guy. The Belleville-born author, 46, has just had his first book, The White Guy: A Field Guide, published by Douglas and MacIntyre. Hunt, an arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, describes it as "a [...]
- OSUM recognizes 2008 academic achievers (The Marion Star)
MARION - The Ohio State University at Marion welcomed a large contingent of academically gifted students, family and guests, faculty, staff, university trustees and friends of the campus to the Palace Theatre on May 29 as part of the 37th annual Academic Recognition Program.
- Entertainment Calendar for July 10- July 19 - NRToday.com
Entertainment Calendar for July 10- July 19NRToday.com, OR - 7 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. ...
- Kozelek drowns in our sorrows - Chicago Tribune
Mark Kozelek wasn't in any hurry Sunday at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Accompanied by longtime mate and guitarist Phil Carney and barely moving on his barstool seat, the indie folk singer-songwriter froze time with slow tempos, lengthy ...
- Lexington Woman's Club recognizes Women of Achievement (The Lexington Dispatch)
The Lexington Woman's Club will host its second Women of Achievement Celebration Dinner on May 30 at the Sapona Country Club in Lexington.In addition to honoring 10 women from Davidson County, the event will feature entertainment and a silent auction. The proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross.
- YOUR SPACE: Teen’s gift of recitation gets her a chance to win $20,000 (Colorado Springs Gazette)
Scary poem chick. Fifteen-year-old Brittany Harden says that's how she's known after reading a dark poem by Mary Karr to the entire school. It goes with the turf of a state poetry champ.
- Chaucer, Beowulf pay off for OU English prof in teaching award - Athens News
Each year, the Ohio University student body rewards four to five university faculty for their teaching excellence and overall contributions to higher education with the title of University Professor. Associate professor of English Josephine ...
- Never forget (Centre Daily Times)
Nine students in State College Area School District’s middle schools were honored Tuesday for their works of poetry, fiction and nonfiction essays all revolving around one theme: “Why Remember the Holocaust?â€
- First he took Toronto - Toronto Sun
First he took TorontoToronto Sun, Canada - 1 hour agoWhile never a great singer, his deep, rumbling voice has only improved with age, in terms of his recital of words -- a poetry reading of A Thousand Kisses ...
- Come to 'Art in the Park' - YourHub.com
Come to 'Art in the Park'YourHub.com, CO - 9 hours agoThis year the food court will be selling Asian foods provided by Panda Express and there will also be a coffeehouse with poetry readings and musical ...
- TRAGIC JAMIE'S DEATH UNITES 1000 IN GRIEF - Derby Evening Telegraph
TRAGIC JAMIE'S DEATH UNITES 1000 IN GRIEFDerby Evening Telegraph, UK - 7 hours agoTributes in song, poetry and fond memories were shared, drawing laughs, smiles and tears as people remembered the warm character, who loved music, ...
- WALTHAM FOREST: "Failing" school head slams Government (Wanstead and Woodford Guardian)
THE headteacher of a school ordered to improve its GCSE results has hit back, saying the Government has been sending "conflicting messages."
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