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  1. Modern-day bards from across Canada compete in B.C. at National Poetry SlamRead the original story

    9 min ago | Lethbridge Herald

    ... in Victoria Saturday for a battle of words, ideas and beat. Twelve teams are duking it out for the title of National Poetry Slam champions by performing three-minute power poems. A poetry slam is a friendly competition where the audience scores ...

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  2. The poetry of a CFL greatRead the original story

    16 min ago | Ottawa Sun

    ... night, and just flowed out of me, I don't know. I was terrible in English in school, and had no interest at all in poetry." What Mark Kosmos wrote on the back of an envelope on that night long ago he titled My Son, My Son. My son, my son I watch you ...

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  3. Iran artists in tug of war with governmentRead the original story

    46 min ago | KSAW 51

    ... powerful resonance among the public. Arts and culture hold a special place for Iranians. At family parties they read poetry aloud or bring out a santour, a dulcimer-like instrument, and sing songs of their favorite composers. The shrines of poets ...

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    Related Topix: Iran, World News, Middle East, Arts, Hormozgan, Iran, Shiraz, Iran

  4. Culture clash in Iran as government tries to rein in artists protesting political turmoilRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | KSWB-TV San Diego

    ... powerful resonance among the public. Arts and culture hold a special place for Iranians. At family parties they read poetry aloud or bring out a santour, a dulcimer-like instrument, and sing songs of their favorite composers. The shrines of poets ...

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    Related Topix: Iran, World News, Middle East, Theater, Arts, Pais Vasco, Spain, Spain, San Sebastian, Spain

  5. The blindfolded visionary of BengalRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Hindustan Times

    ... too, was directly responsible. A large number of intellectuals, who had pampered for his self-confessed weakness for poetry, art and parallel cinema, turned against him. Then came Singur. Then the death of Rizwanur Rahman that implicated three IPS ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cricket, India

  6. Nonfiction review: 'Lit'Read the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Oregonlive.com

    ... erudite readers with its easy, natural references ranging from Ovid to Louise Gl ck. (Karr has written four books of poetry.) But she also serves it up for your average airplane reader, too: she has a conversational style that goes down as easy as ...

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    Related Topix: Nonfiction, Arts, Texas, Depression, Health

  7. The thin film of a tear dropRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Newindpress

    ... the demon who had captured her, carrying her on his snout to safety. Incarnations figure a great deal in Warriera TMs poetry. The cover pictures a woman with a halo who reminds one of Mary, but the portrait is said to be the reproduction of a ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, India

  8. Miami Book Fair: Tao LinRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Miami New Times

    In almost every sense -- except the most extreme -- Tao Lin 's for sale. Of course, there's his published output, including the poetry books and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy , the short story collection Bed , and a novel, Eeeee Eee Eeee .

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  9. To hell in a HarlequinRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Montreal Gazette

    ... her acclaimed first novel, Joyland (2005), Michael Moore, a biography of the muckraking documentarian (2005) and the poetry collection Songs for the Dancing Chicken (2007). Don't let the presence of the grim reaper scare you: Heaven is Small is a ...

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    Related Topix: Harlequin, Pop/Rock, Arts, Minnesota

  10. OSU-Marion event asks 'Are You Bougie?'Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | Marion Star

    ... me to educate my readers to our own deep-rooted hidden agendas, whether it's with my creative writing, nonfiction, or poetry. "I write about real life people and our uncomfortable circumstances. People rarely want to talk about these issues, but we ...

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    Related Topix: Marion, OH, Ohio State University, Alderson-Broaddus College

  11. Vienna played hot and coolRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Buffalo News

    ... the concert's soft, subtle ambience. He is on the quiet side and his take on the 23rd concentrated on the piece's poetry rather than its wit or its passion. Perhaps he is not a morning person. Pianists often are not morning people. It's tempting to ...

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    Related Topix: Buffalo, NY, Classical, Fritz Kreisler, Symphony, Entertainment

  12. Herman Van Rompuy was virtually unknown outside of Belgium until a few weeks agoRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | The Independent

    ... roams the world in search of adventure. The other is a greying, diminutive politician with glasses, a penchant for poetry and a love of country life. On the face of it, Belgium's national hero, Tintin, could not be more different from the man who is ...

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    Related Topix: Europe, World News, Belgium, Arts, Louvain, Belgium, Brabant, Belgium

  13. Poetry Society of NH - Poetry Contest for NH StudentsRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Press Releases

    The Poetry Society of New Hampshire is sponsoring two contests for New Hampshire students, one for Grades 1 - 8 and one for High School.

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    Related Topix: Arts, Farmington, NH

  14. Uptown Record Store MadnessRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 2 | Examiner.com

    ... by the books. But just ''by the books'' is exactly what you don't expect from a place that keeps a collection of poetry including Allen Ginsberg and Gregory Corso on the floor next to "Sonny Stitt Meets Brother Jack." That's hot potatoes, and the ...

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  15. Things to doRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafayette news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Lafayette, Louisiana

    ... One Big Self: Prisoners of Louisiana and Tooth for an Eye. Juxtaposing portraits of prisoners, urban landscapes and poetry, photographer Deborah Luster and writer C.D. Wright collaborated in this exhibition project to create awareness for the ...

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    Related Topix: Louisiana, Arts, Baton Rouge, LA, New Iberia, LA, Lafayette, LA

  16. Sterling High School's fall production transports audience to 'Faith Country'Read the original story

    10 hrs ago | Journal-Advocate

    ... Other colorful characters visiting the fair are the flirty Faye McFaye (sophomore Mindy Harms) with her inspirin' poetry readin', and the Reverend's wife, Ruthann Barns (junior Katelynn Drury), with her plate of divinity for the bake sale. The ...

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  17. Atlantic Writing Competition seeks submissionsRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Victoria Star

    ... journalists, booksellers, publishers and teachers. Writers may choose from five categories: novel, short story, poetry, writing for children and young adult novel. Only one entry per category is allowed. A nominal entry fee applies for all ...

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  18. The book calendarRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Victoria Star

    ... Sundays at Molly's, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., at Molly's Coffee House, 554 Queen St. People are welcome to read their poetry or prose. Email acalvern@nbnet.nb.ca for information. Spies On Nov. 18 at 7:30 in Tilley Hall, Room 5, at UNB, Miron Rezun ...

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    Related Topix: Fredericton, NB, New Brunswick, Canada, Canada, Arts, Tilley, NB, Woodstock Area, NB

  19. Community social evenings held in ZealandRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Victoria Star

    ... evening at the Anglican Parish Hall located beside St. Paul's Anglican Church on Highway 104 in Zealand." Music, poetry, readings, storytelling, and reminiscing can happen. Cards and other games are also available," Rev. Debbie Edmondson says. An ...

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    Related Topix: Religion, Anglican, Arts

  20. Culture links: Al Aswany and DarwishRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | The Arabist

    ... notes that: It is difficult for the English reader to appreciate, for example, the extent to which Darwish's late poetry is a complex mode of self-criticism. Darwish was always his own severest judge. He never allowed any one style, however ...

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