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- In a nutshell... (Prince George Citizen Online)
The Northern Uganda Development Foundation, a non-profit group based in Prince George, presents a free lecture on a recent trip to the African nation, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at UNBC's Canfor Theatre. Speakers include Dr. Christopher Opio, Tony Donovan, Dave Fuller and Vince Ramcharran.--------The greatest challenge of any supervisor or manager is conducting a one-on-one problem solving ...
- Foreword (Denver Post)
The 20 finalists for the 2008 National Book Award will be announced on Wednesday.
- Coastline inspires writers - The Standard - Warrnambool
Coastline inspires writersThe Standard - Warrnambool, Australia - 3 hours agoA labour of love for Port Fairy couple Robyn Gardner and Brian Edwards, the book includes poetry, short stories and historical reflections based on the ...
- Washington State Book Award winners (Seattle Times)
Books winning this year's Washington State Book Awards include a sci-fi thriller by Matt Ruff, poetry by state poet laureate Samuel Green, a new history of native Seattle by Coll Thrush, a history of dirt by David R. Montgomery, a picture book about a rabbit by George Shannon and an autobiographical novel by Sherman Alexie about growing up on an Indian reservation.
- Winners Announced for Fifth Annual Margaret Reid Poetry Contest for Traditional Verse (PRWeb)
Jerusalem resident Reena Ribalow is the winner of the fifth annual Margaret Reid Poetry Contest for Traditional Verse sponsored by Tom Howard Books. This contest awards $5,250 in prizes for the best original poems in traditional verse forms, including a top prize of $2,000. Ribalow's poem, an ode to Jerusalem's heartbreaking marriage of beauty and violence, was judged the best of hundreds of ...
- Offbeat moments: a book for the ages (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Eric Hanson has just published a book. Now, I realize that “Eric Hanson” is a pretty common name around these parts. This one is not the former Star Tribune reporter who occasionally reviews books on these pages.
- Pencil This In (Chicagoist)
Art The 4th annual Change Please! art showcase takes place tonight, an opportunity for more than 25 homeless/formerly homeless youth to feature their visual and performance art. All of the show’s participating artists are active in the H.E.L.L.O. (Homeless Experts Living Life's Obstacles) Youth Group, sponsored by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and advocating an end to ...
- Silence please for the real election drama - Guardian Unlimited
The introductory call of Roanoke's No Shame Theatre is that it's a place where "anything can happen." To which the crowd responds: "And it usually does." The idea is simple. You pay $5, you get five minutes and the stage is yours. There are only a ...
- English, German children unite in remembrance - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Norfolk Eastern Daily PressEnglish, German children unite in remembranceNorfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK - 2 hours agoBut on Armistice Day yesterday, English and German youngsters united to extend the hand of friendship and remember those brave soldiers who lost their lives ...
- The Age of Wonder, by Richard Holmes (Independent)
The phrase "Romantic Chemistry" did not always mean the sexual spark between two people. At the birth of English Romanticism, chemistry and other sciences, notably astronomy and the physics of electricity, were exciting components of the new mood. For so long assumed to be polar opposites, Romanticism and Science are justly reunited in Richard Holmes's new book.
- Talented Keira Knightley dazzles in 'The Duchess' - MLive.com
AP Photo Royal trouble: Keira Knightley, as Georgiana, and Ralph Fiennes, as the Duke of Devonshire, are in a tumultuous marriage in "The Duchess." High society, high dysfunction, even higher hair. The wig on Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, begs ...
- NeoHooDoo: Art for a forgotten faith - Baruch College The Ticker
NeoHooDoo: Art for a forgotten faithBaruch College The Ticker, NY - 1 hour agoIn 1971 with his new collection of poetry, Reed created the term "NeoHooDoo," which expressed his collection as a spiritual, multicultural inventive. ...
- Celebrating childhood - Pune Newsline
Celebrating childhoodPune Newsline, India - 2 hours agoMaking the children extremely delighted to commemorate the birthday of Pandit Nehru, these kids will walk to schools in casual outfits where they would have ...
- Ottawa exhibit highlights work of 17th-century Italian master Bernini - CBC News
Gian Lorenzo Bernini created lifelike busts of the Italian elite, including popes, politicians and members of royal court. (CBC) A rare exhibit of impeccable, eerily lifelike statues from 17th-century Italy opened at Ottawa's National Gallery of ...
- Kherdian’s hometown poems - Armenian Reporter
Kherdian’s hometown poemsArmenian Reporter, Armenia - 17 hours agoThe photo on the cover with three men, one of them with dark, dashing features and a cigarette dangling from his lips was enough to know it had to be true. ...
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