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- China cracks down on earthquake rumors (Los Angeles Times)
Hearsay has vexed Chinese leaders throughout history. The disaster has set off a new round. Almost as soon as the initial aftershocks stopped reverberating last week, the rumors began. Some say that frogs, insects and other animals fled shortly before the earth shook. Others insist that water mysteriously drained from ponds, or that Beijing knew the massive earthquake would strike but chose ...
- Proposal aims to foster live entertainment in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun
Baltimore's night scene, from dance clubs and karaoke bars to stand-up comedy and poetry slams, could get a boost under a bill expected to be introduced today in the City Council. The proposal, sponsored by City Council President Stephanie C ...
- From India with love - Asian Image
From India with loveAsian Image, UK - 1 hour ago"The day before the wedding we just had a spontaneous poetry night in my village, Bambusar for 1500 people, and Baber Master who runs the Asian Poetry ...
- Profile: Radovan Karadzic - poet, psychiatrist, war criminal - Times Online
For 11 years Europe’s most wanted man has evaded capture, moving from one mountain hideout to another. SAS and Nato troops have repeatedly found that the loyalty of those Bosnian Serbs shielding Radovan Karadzic have thwarted their attempts to ...
- Obama hails Madiba for changing lives of blacks - SABC
In a recorded message from US Democratic presidential candidate, Barak Obama, he thanked Madiba for his role in uplifting the lives of black people. Obama says he entered politics after hearing about Madiba's determination to liberate his people. He ...
- The Edge Of Love - Screendaily
Dir. John Maybury. UK . 2008. 112 mins . A movie about the poet Dylan Thomas and his hellraising wife Caitlin would seem to herald booze, sex, fighting, dubious personal hygiene, Wales , and the always-challenging task of reciting poetry onscreen in ...
- Andrew Motion - Eastern Daily Press
King's Lynn Arts Centre (King's Lynn Festival) A festival audience shared an intimate and delightful evening in the company of Andrew Motion, who has been the country's Poet Laureate since 1999. As well as reading from his previously published poems ...
- Dance along, and celebrate the music - Sophia Echo
FĂŞte de la Musique started in France in 1982; since then, it has turned into something of a Europe-wide music festival. More, in fact: in 120 countries and 350 cities around the world. On June 21 2008, it will be celebrated for the first time in ...
- Vendler’s Yeats - Saudi Gazette
The critic is the only artist who depends entirely upon another art form, which means that part of his job is to determine the nature of that relationship. Should he be an advocate? A policeman? A curator? A hanging judge? A mostly loyal but ...
- Radio 4 poet criticises BBC soaps and aggressive interviewers - Guardian Unlimited
Radio 4 has commissioned poet Wendy Cope to write a series of verses about the BBC to examine how public attitudes to its services have changed since a similar volume was published 80 years ago. Cope's verses, called The ABC of the BBC, will be aired ...
- Kudos: San Francisco's Mission district lights up with flowers and song (The San Francisco Examiner)
The pen, they say, is mightier than the sword. Wordsmiths will find some choice cuts Thursday through Saturday at this year's "Flor y Canto en el Barrio: A Celebration of Latino Poetry" in San Francisco's Mission District.
- International poetry at reading (Mississauga News)
Kavitaon The Cross Currents Indo-Canadian International Arts group has organized an afternoon of multicultural poetry this Sunday in Mississauga. Ki Ek Shaam, which translates to An Evening of Poems, will feature readings of poetry in Hindi and Urdu languages.
- The Antidote: Classic Poetry for Modern Life - The Epoch Times Ireland
The Epoch Times IrelandThe Antidote: Classic Poetry for Modern LifeThe Epoch Times Ireland, Ireland - 6 hours agoThe cackling death's head signals its victory over life. The grieving multitude turn the head to the four compass points, but there is no reply and no ...
- Documentary edited by ND grad wins Prism Award - Star-Gazette
Former Elmiran Molly McEwan was the editor of a documentary that won an award at the annual Prism Awards, which recognize cultural depictions of addiction and health issues. McEwan edited the film "I Won't Love You to Death: The Story of Mario and ...
- Memories of my melancholy nights - Daily News & Analysis
Memories of my melancholy nightsDaily News & Analysis, India - Jun 30, 2008While browsing through my dog-eared copy of poems - yes, I still read poetry when I feel melancholy enough - I came across an old favourite, where WH Auden ...
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