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- TORI AMOS CHARTS A NEW, MUSICAL FRONTIER - Globe and Mail
Joining a group that includes Nine Inch Nails, Oasis and Radiohead, singer-songwriter Tori Amos has split with her record label (Sony/BMG), and is planning to do something independent, although it's not clear what. Amos writes on her website: "This ...
- Secrets of Happier Families - American Chronicle
Secrets of Happier FamiliesAmerican Chronicle, CA - 34 minutes agoThe Orlando, Florida native is currently writing a collection of original poetry, a novel, short stories, and various articles for news media, ...
- Sadly, what we have here is a failure to be happy (Edison Sentinel)
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.
- Claude Debussy, by Paul Roberts - The Independent
Debussy's life is well documented, but he remains an enigma. In his quest to unravel this, Paul Roberts has aimed to win new insights into the music of which, as a concert pianist, he's a distinguished interpreter. He has succeeded, distilling a ...
- Pay up, Sammy Hagar, it's for autism - San Francisco Gate
Autism might be the scariest medical mystery of the 21st century. Like climate change, autism is debated furiously but with roughly the same conclusion: something weird and unsettling is going on in nature. So why did upper middle-aged rocker Sammy ...
- Katy Guest: A Week in Books (Independent)
As May ticks over into June, three things are predictable in the literary calendar. There will be apocalyptic downpours at the Hay Festival. Someone will say that the Orange Prize isn't fair on men. Then someone will say no, it probably isn't, but never mind, because it encourages people to read.
- 'Hamlet' triumphs at Stratford (Jam! Showbiz)
STRATFORD -- There's very little rotten in the state of Denmark -- at least, not in the Denmark conceived by director Adrian Noble.
- Literary festival to promote cultural understanding - Khaleej Times
DUBAI - Over a hundred million people across the Arab world are unable to read and write, says the Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALESCO). Not much has been done yet to resolve this situation. But lately, the UAE has ...
- In the area - North Channel Sun
The Deer Park Independent School District is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The district will offer nutritional breakfasts and lunches at Parkwood Elementary from July 7-Aug. 5, Monday through Thursday ...
- Lakeside homes on tour July 16 (Akron Beacon Journal)
The Akron Symphony Guild's popular Portage Lakes home tour returns July 16, but you need to order your tickets soon.
- Mental-health conselor named to Florida Bar's Citizens Forum (Pensacola News Journal)
Florida Bar President Jay White appointed Pensacola mental-health counselor Connie Reeves Bookman to the Florida Bar's Citizens Forum for a three-year term.
- Kay Ryan Is Named New U.S. Poet Laureate (The Online NewsHour)
The Library of Congress announced Thursday the appointment of Kay Ryan as the 16th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2008-2009.
- Jessica Simpson, Tony Romo going strong in magazine world - New York Daily News
There are two big stories in the mags this week. First, despite weeks of reports to the contrary, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo are doing fine. (Cue sigh of relief from John Mayer .) Second, Brad Pitt bought half a million dollars worth of furniture ...
- Broadway Revival of for colored girls... Will Arrive at Circle in the Square Aug. 19 (Playbill)
The Broadway revival of the poetry-kissed for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, starring Grammy Award winner India.Arie, will begin previews at the Circle in the Square Theatre beginning Aug. 19.
- King of Shadows - San Francisco Gate
In a collection of 21 autobiographical essays, Aaron Shurin explores his identity as both a poet and a gay man who has been living in the Bay Area since the 1960s. Although Shurin's writing is lyrical and, at times, humorous, "King of Shadows" as a ...
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