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- Phyllis Montana LeBlanc, star of Spike Lee's 'When the Levees Broke,' puts her unique spin on Katrina in a raw new book. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
"I truly believe that home is where the heart is and when you say 'New Orleans,' you might as well say 'my heart,' " said Phyllis Montana LeBlanc, leaning forward with characteristic intensity. "This city is for people who really love it, really want to see it come back.
- Women in the New Iraq - Global Politician
Women in the New IraqGlobal Politician, NY - 8 minutes agoOne recipient was Sabiha al-Shaykh Daud who, in 1922 when she was only eight years old, caused a stir by reciting verses at a poetry festival, ...
- Glen Balfour-Paul - Guardian Unlimited
Glen Balfour-Paul, who has died aged 90, was a soldier, archaeologist, colonial administrator, scholar and poet. He served as British ambassador to three Arab countries, and was the author of an elegant collection of memoirs that detailed his ...
- 'Mad Men' as Fashion Muse - AdAge.com (subscription)
AdAge.com (subscription)'Mad Men' as Fashion MuseAdAge.com (subscription) - 2 hours agoDon Draper is also responsible for sparking a revival in sales of Frank O'Hara's poetry. After a few moments of exposure on a recent episode, ...
- Hugh Muir's Diary - Guardian Unlimited
So after five days of Labour in Manchester, what do we know that we didn't before? We know that David Miliband is definitely, absolutely, positively not plotting a tilt at the Labour leadership. And we know that he doesn't need any kind of spin ...
- PHOTO BY D. BRIAN BURGHART - Reno News & Review
PHOTO BY D. BRIAN BURGHARTReno News & Review, NV - Jul 24, 2008We had a friend from Portland for our opening night, and he was on acoustic guitar, and it sounded wonderful. We’ll probably do poetry slams once a week. ...
- Special Events cover from Sept. 4 through Sept. 18. - Sun Chronicle
Borders Storytime, every Fri., 10 a.m., Borders Books and Music, 1212 South Washington St., North Attleboro. Children have a story read to them and some days there are crafts. 508-699-7766 or www.borderstores.com . Fiske Public Library Storytime ...
- Stemming the tide (The Standard-Times)
NEW BEDFORD — It's a mild September night and there is a large crowd milling around the Ben Rose housing development on South First Street.
- The Observer: How to write - Guardian Unlimited
The best poets read widely, says Wendy Cope . Of course this will influence their work - but how else are they going to find out what makes a really superb poem? Before you approach a publisher, it's important to be well prepared, says Neil Astley ...
- A twisting career path (The News Journal)
Kay Ryan's appointment as the nation's new poet laureate, announced Thursday by Librarian of Congress James Billington, will cap one of the most unusual careers in American letters.
- Police search for mystery dad and daughter (UPI)
BOSTON, July 31 (UPI) -- Boston police are searching for a mystery man whose real name and life history are unknown and who is believed to have kidnapped his 7-year-old daughter.
- Chester Zoo poet inspired by nature's rhythms - Evening Leader
Chester Zoo poet inspired by nature's rhythmsEvening Leader, UK - 2 hours agoEleanor, who is writing original zoo-related poetry, is calling her collection of works for these events Rhythms in Nature. As well as performing for zoo ...
- 'Man on Wire' Between the Twin Towers - New York Sun
'Man on Wire' Between the Twin TowersNew York Sun, United States - 59 minutes agoAnd rather than tease the audience through to a rousing finale, the director, James Marsh ("Wisconsin Death Trip"), seems to embrace the pure drama of the ...Philippe Petit between the Twin Towers. (Magnolia Pictures and ... International Herald TribuneMan on Wire Premiere Magazineall 17 news articles
- Words and lyrics by... - Mydesert.com
In the pantheon of great pop-rock songwriters, Billy Steinberg was a fortunate son. Growing up in Palm Springs in the late-1950s and '60s, Steinberg played Scrabble with Lucille Ball. Frank Sinatra showed him his train set. Steinberg's late father ...
- 'American letters' No. 6: Viriville is a state of mind - Beaufort Gazette
Late in the Lowcountry year, pecan trees here in Beaufort County drop their nuts to the ground. Folks gather bagsful of free pecans for pies, pralines and snacking. It's another time of year and a different nut in Beaufort Isere, France. Green ...
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