Deep thoughts, cheap shots and bon mots ... Nov 22, 2009
Hull accepted his honor on behalf of all hockey moms, all caring dads, "every teammate that sacrificed, every trainer that patched (him) up and every stick boy who brought (him) a cold one after the game." You don't need teeth to spout beautiful poetry. Now available at a kegler pro-shop near you: the remote-controlled bowling ball. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Luigi Pirandello Biography Nov 22, 2009
While in college, he published two volumes of poetry then began to write short stories. His work shows great creativity, with inventive plots, believable characters and unexpected endings. (Suite101.com)
Indigenous Theatre Arts in Canada Nov 22, 2009
Ancient Greeks attributed their theatrical abilities to Apollo, god of music, poetry, and the arts. Medieval priests and monks derived hymns from divine inspiration. (Suite101.com)
Where’s the poetry, Mr. President? Nov 22, 2009
Where s the poetry, Mr. President ... Where s the poetry, Mr. President ... His speech would have less poetry, he vowed, and be more workmanlike. (Boston Globe)
Holiday Preview: Theater Picks Nov 22, 2009
THE CHRISTMAS REVELS Along with the traditional carols and rounds and Lord of the Dance, the Revels this year will venture into Appalachian folk song, African-American spirituals, and Native American music and poetry. Dec. 11-Dec. (Boston Globe)
The Hymn Suryaa's Bridal from The R... Nov 22, 2009
The collection embodies lyrical poetry, ritual practice, ancient theology and clues to a life style that has not yet been completely deciphered ... Hence the translations appear at best pagan poetry and at worst archaic mantras. (Suite101.com)
Fresno talks target health issues Nov 22, 2009
But they also expressed their hopes in poetry, theatrical sketches, African drum performances and other activities in workshops throughout the day. After the workshops, participants signed up for teams that would tackle specific problems, such as youth violence and childhood obesity. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
TOP ARTICLE: To Maharashtra, With Love Nov 21, 2009
For the record, the MNS has organised Marathi poetry recitations and literature exhibitions. However, despite the above valid causes and potentially good intentions, MNS may not be the best bet for Marathis. (India Times, India)
After the hype Nov 21, 2009
BBC News - What happened to Second Life. Page last updated at 11:22 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Franco family's 'Metamorphosis: Junior Year' Nov 21, 2009
The result is "Metamorphosis: Junior Year," a novel released in October that combines prose with poetry, short chapters with big themes and mythology with modern-day teenage angst. It is a collaboration between mother and sons: Betsy wrote the text; Tom, 29, did the illustrations; and James, 31, and Dave, 24, recorded the audio version of the book. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Life-Logging and the Generation Gap over Privacy Nov 21, 2009
They're show-offs, fame-whores, pornographic little loons who post their diaries, their phone numbers, their stupid poetry - for God's sake, their dirty photos online. They have virtual friends instead of real ones. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
The first 'president of Europe' Nov 21, 2009
Van Rompuy, a 62-year-old, soft-spoken fan of Japanese poetry, will become the face of European Union and represent its 27 member nations at summits overseas. His conservative government took office in December 2008. (CNN -- World)
Medford students to read poetry, show art during Navy concert Dec. 4 Nov 21, 2009
Anne Thompson, professor emeritus at Bates College, conducted two poetry workshops on Nov. 11 at the chamber office. About 30 students from grades 3 to 6 were instructed on the art of developing and writing a holiday memory poem. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Book awards honor Colum McCann, Eggers, Vidal Nov 21, 2009
Keith Waldrop's "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy" won for poetry. The young people's literature award went to Phillip Hoose's "Claudette Colvin," based on the true story of an early civil rights heroine, who was shaken with emotion as she joined Hoose onstage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Van Rompuy Brings Haiku, Low Profile to Post as Europe's First President Nov 21, 2009
As EU leaders sparred over more controversial candidates, the internationally unproven Belgian with a fondness for Japanese haiku poetry emerged as a compromise choice thanks to his skill in keeping Belgiums government in one piece. The EU was looking for somebody whos a conciliator and a mediator, said , a European expert at Chatham House in London. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Bamboo Ridge launching new issue Monday Nov 21, 2009
The reading will feature Editors' Choice Awards winners Ahimsha Timoteo Bodhrn (for poetry), Tyler Miranda (for prose) and Janine Oshiro (for new Bamboo Ridge writer). In addition, the press will offer holiday deals tomorrow at Kuhio Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Cane Haul Road Christmas sale. (Honolulu Advertiser)
OUR VIEW: Young people shine in many venues Nov 21, 2009
- Oakland High School senior Caitlyn Strader s poem, A Night of Fun, received first placed among hundreds of submissions in the 2008-09 Illinois Teachers of English Poetry Competition. n Mattoon High School senior Hannah Covington was named the Best of Show winner in the Lake Land College Foundation 2009 Art Heritage show, beating not only other students, but professional and amateur artists, as well. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The vampire next door returns in New Moon Nov 21, 2009
Of course theres a reference to Shakespeare, thats what people read in high school English class read, and of course thats what Edward and Bella want to be, minus the poetry and with werewolves and vampires as the warring family. A formula recycled with nothing interesting present in word, action, thought, scene or any of the other avenues a film has of getting at the emotions. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Providence Poet Wins National Book Award Nov 20, 2009
Keith Waldrop, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Poetry, accepts his award at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, in New York ... Waldrop has published more than a dozen books each of his own poetry and of translations. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
EU's First President Nov 20, 2009
Van Rompuy, 62, is a technocrat with a penchant for haiku poetry. A Dutch-speaking Christian Democrat, he is unknown abroad, and even in Belgium he keeps a low profile. (Fox News)
Barbara P. Williams Nov 20, 2009
She attended public schools in Massachusetts and was recognized for her talent with poetry while in school. After graduation from high school, and with the advent of WWII, Barbara wanted to serve her country. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Adapting Jewish rituals, ideas to modern life Nov 20, 2009
Rituals are a kind of poetry, a technology we can use. Some work for now, and some will endure, she concludes. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
* POETRY : Poetry fest celebrates 10th anniversary Nov 20, 2009
POETRY : Poetry fest celebrates 10th anniversary ... WHAT: 2009 Taipei Poetry Festival (Qx_q`) ... Big-name authors, aspiring young bards and members of the general public will all feel at home at this years Taipei Poetry Festival (O_q`), which is celebrating its 10th birthday with a series of activities, readings, seminars, performances and concerts that honor past achievements and explore new possibilities. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [ FILM ] The mariner and the mujahedin Nov 20, 2009
Temur is welcomed into his fathers community, where he meets Amira, a spirited young woman who enjoys the poetry of her semi-nomadic people and tries to stand up to its often-violent patriarchy. She is drawn to Temur and his adventures in far away places, but also accepts that she belongs to Shamshi, a mujahedin fighting in Afghanistan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Colum McCann wins national award Nov 20, 2009
Keith Waldrop's "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy" won for poetry. The young people's literature award went to Phillip Hoose's "Claudette Colvin," based on the true story of an early civil rights heroine, who was shaken with emotion as she joined Hoose on the stage. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Belgian chosen as EUs first president Nov 20, 2009
A technocrat with a professorial air and a penchant for haiku poetry, Van Rompuy became Belgium's prime minister in 2008 after his predecessor got mired in a linguistic dispute between Dutch- and French-speaking politicians. Van Rompuy created his biggest stir on the EU stage to date by reading one of his works at a press conference last month. (MSNBC -- International)
Services Held For Another Soldier Killed At Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
A friend of Velez, Sasha Ramos, describes her as a fun-loving person who wrote poetry and loved dancing. She was assigned to the 15th Combat Support Battalion, Fort Hood. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sri Lanka hastens Tamil camp clearance Nov 20, 2009
Events include a "Circle of Hope" in Canada, a street march and signature campaign in Nepal, a poetry reading in Switzerland and solidarity actions in France, Germany, Mauritius and the United States. Jayalath Jayawardene, of the opposition United National Party, downplayed the attempt to open the camps to parliamentarians. (Asia Times Online)
Dillon artist's work exhibited in Helena Nov 19, 2009
The exhibit, titled "The Poetry of Biology," features a series of object-based oil paintings as well as Weber's "narrative birds," small elaborately painted ceramic birds. The paintings are visual poems made up of biological artifacts such as sticks, stones, bones, feathers and eggs. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fred Starner; folk singer celebrated hobo culture Nov 19, 2009
As he regularly performed at National Hobo Association gatherings, he found that many younger hobos were unaware of their shared history of music, poetry, and stories. So he set out to preserve it in That s the Ticket Roadhog: The Hobo s Song, a documentary he co-produced and appears in. (Boston Globe)
'Let the Great World Spin' rolls to National Book Award Nov 19, 2009
Poetry: Keith Waldrop's Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy. McCann, an Irish immigrant who has lived in New York since 1994, was honored for a novel that the judges called "an ecstatic vision of the human courage required to stay aloft above the ever-yawning abyss.". (USA Today)
Manzanita Writers Press calls for submissions Nov 19, 2009
Founder, Writers Unlimited, a writers critique group of prose and poetry; Editor, Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra ... Call for submissions to the new literary book collection, Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra ... Submissions of poetry, prose, photography and art inspired by the Mother Lode and Sierra regions of California are being accepted for the sixth volume of Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Artist draws inspiration from emotions Nov 19, 2009
After taking a poetry class, Singleton decided to stick with the arts, he said. The artist, who has always loved drawing, later opted to further develop his artistic skills on his own. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
'Quiptease' offers a local-style farce Nov 19, 2009
The event seems to trigger something in Henry, who begins to speak in tongues or, more precisely, to paraphrase ancient Roman poetry. Just as things begin to heat up, the wife (Denise-Aiko Chinen) of the Hawaiian man bursts into the room wearing full police regalia, pulls a service revolver and puts the whole shebang on lockdown. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Review: Joyce DiDonato's sublime gift of song Nov 19, 2009
DiDonato's appreciation for the composer's poetry was endearing but hard to share. Still, she sang these with irresistible ardor and brought an even wider arsenal of artistic resources to the opening set of "Arie antiche" from the 17th and 18th centuries: graceful expressivity in Pergolesi's "Se tu m'ami," long-held tones and exquisite dynamic shades in Caccini's "Amarilli mia bella," and quick wit in Rontani's "Or ch'io non sequo pi.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Getting the holy word out Nov 19, 2009
The Koran blends genres; stories, such as those of Noah's flood and Jesus' birth, are interspersed with poetry, parables, principles and codes for living a holy life. Topics change often. (Yahoo News -- Arab and Muslim Americans)
Best Five Poems About Fathers Nov 19, 2009
Poetry for and About Dads to Use for Father's Day & Other Occasions ... Poetry is often considered the language of love, and most of these poets found words that can express those emotions just as well as - if not better than - everyday greeting cards. (Suite101.com)
Motion to chair 2010 Booker Prize Nov 19, 2009
He is the professor of creative writing at Royal Holloway College, University of London and co-founder of the online Poetry Archive. He was knighted for his services to literature last month. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Bookwom Sez Whats for dinner? Nov 19, 2009
It is, at times, filled with mind-numbing passages on mythology, ancient text and esoteric poetry that are better-suited for a college thesis. Yes, this book is supposed to be history of a sort, but the antiquated accounts grew wearisome. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Amanda Page Burgener Nov 19, 2009
She packed a lifetime into her short 44 years, and this was often reflected in her poetry. Page graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Fayetteville Poet Visits HHS To Moderate Poetry Out Loud (2) Nov 19, 2009
Fayetteville Poet Visits HHS To Moderate Poetry Out Loud ... Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:27 AM CST Clayton Scott, the Poet Laureate of Fayetteville, came to Hamburg High School to teach and to talk about writing and performing poetry ... He also came to HHS for Poetry Out Loud week to be the moderator for the finals and to coach the winner who will compete on the state level. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
PBR soliciting art inspired by the beer Nov 19, 2009
Works will be selected in the categories of photography, painting, sculpture and poetry, and the deadline for entry is Jan. 15. PBR will select one winner and one runner-up in each category. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vampires bleeding us dry Nov 19, 2009
Because of you and your silly romanticizing of a dangerous undead species into glittery, sparkly, nonthreatening emo-boy harmlessness, we now face an outbreak of contagious undead biteyness more akin to a national plague of rabid zombie dogs than the fair skinned, floppy haired poetry reading Byronic types you seem to imagine when your thoughts turn to the demon spawn of Dracula. The sudden population explosion of neo-Gothic Edward and Bella wannabes amongst intense, bookish teenage girls and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Event to feature poetry read in 20 languages Nov 19, 2009
What: Found in Translation: World Poetry Read by World People Where: Irving s basement, 110 E. College Ave. When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: Suggested donation of $5, or $3 for students ... Adrian Wanner's native language is German, but in high school, he discovered a love for Russian poetry ... "You can be seduced by the power of great poetry in a foreign language.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hey Jude: What Saint Jude does Nov 19, 2009
He calls unbelievers: "clouds without water, carried about of the wind; waves of the sea; wandering stars." Christian poetry. The Bible really ends with Jude - not John. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Religion: Nov. 19 Nov 19, 2009
Study leaders will examine: Biblical Narrative (Rabbi Rosenberg); Biblical Law (Peter Machinist); Biblical Poetry (Ethan Mascoop); Mishna (Bobbi Fox): Talmud Halacha (Marc Zissman); Talmud Agada (David Stollar); and Midrash (Carol Stollar). The book Back to the Sources, by Barry Holtz, Temple Reye s Kallah Scholar in 2003, will provide background for this course. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Dec. 10/REPLICA: Daniel Arsham Residency at New Museum Nov 18, 2009
The choreographic works she has created and performed since that time include On Walcott, which was based on poetry by Caribbean-born Nobel Prize laureate Derek Walcott and featured the musical direction of Henry Threadgill at Aaron Davis Hall in 2001. Her work has been has presented in Cuba, Argentina, Spain, and the US. In New York her work has been shown at P.S. 122, Movement Research at Judson Church, P.S.1 (MoMA), Joyce SoHo, Aaron Davis Hall, The Kitchen, Queens Museum of Arts, New School... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Psalm 2009... gotta' love it. Nov 18, 2009
Obituary wrote on Nov 17, 2009 3:20 PM:" I wish people could provide data instead of interesting poetry. It would be productive to know that the Health Care Reform would produce, say, "x" amount of dollars increase on a household of four people, instead of people yelling, "We're turning Socialist. " It would be productive to know the amount of money a typical household would have to spend now on cap and trade instead of "Get ready for a breadline. (New Iberia, LA)
Brinkman raps on Chaucer, Darwin at L-S Nov 18, 2009
The idea of taking old English literature and poetry and bringing it into modern language without sacrificing content has been explored over the centuries since Chaucer penned his masterful work. In practice, aligning present day hip-hop culture and its issues of class, street life, the age-old battles of the sexes, and other conflicts alongside The Miller s Tale, The Wife of Bath and The Pardoner s Tale isn t as far a cry as one might think. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
In God's name, let's have a makeover Nov 18, 2009
When I went in the military, I found virtuosos of cuss words who could insert bad words between phrases, even between syllables, to make a sort of profane poetry. But even if my mother didn't wear Army boots, her general principle holds in the taking-in-vain genre of exclamations: If you are given a new house and that is all you can say, you are stricken by a poverty of expression. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Life-Logging and the Generation Gap over Privacy Nov 18, 2009
They're show-offs, fame-whores, pornographic little loons who post their diaries, their phone numbers, their stupid poetry - for God's sake, their dirty photos online. They have virtual friends instead of real ones. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
"Consciousness" Nov 18, 2009
You can also the recording or to Slate's Poetry Podcast on iTunes ... For Slate's poetry submission guidelines, click. (Slate)
Pakistani Army showcases 2 villages cleared of Taliban Nov 18, 2009
These militants say they are fighting a jihad, but we are fighting a jihad against them, against those who have no humanity, no values, and no mercy for the innocent, said Lieutenant Colonel Faridullah as he held up a handmade Taliban poster showing a Kalashnikov rifle surrounded by flowers and poetry. Faridullah, who like many Pakistanis uses only one name, described the town as a Taliban training hub and said troops had found several bomb-making laboratories. (Boston Globe)
Full steam ahead Nov 18, 2009
There is a poetry to the names of the trains and the tracks that bound this great land together as it expanded west towards California in the 19th Century. Perhaps it is no coincidence that the names of the Wabash Cannonball or the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe are remembered in song where those of the London and North Eastern Railway or the French national SNCF by and large are not. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ahmedabad 1411: A Love Story Nov 18, 2009
AHMEDABAD: In poetry, love is in the air. But in history, it lies in monuments, cities and legends. (India Times, India)
Vagrant's Cliff-Top Bondi Beach Campsite Is Demolished by Sydney Council Nov 18, 2009
He often sat in a weather-beaten armchair perched on the rocks high above the ocean, feeding seagulls and reciting poetry. When the council tried to evict him two years ago, hundreds of people signed an online petition titled and Millhouses battle to keep his camp was covered in newspapers worldwide. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Luxury Leader LVMH & American Composers Orchestra Announce National Call for Scores to Create Original Orchestral Music Inspired by the Theme "A Greener New York City" Nov 17, 2009
Often, an impression of ephemeral, fragile poetry is formed from the gossamer-quality of the work, which continually aspires to plumb the possibilities of the human voice, while also serving as the inspirational source for contemplating new instrumental sounds. - Kultur Steiermark. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MC Hammer rapt over future of digital media Nov 17, 2009
Instead of the traditional music video, he would like to see music lyrics analysed the way literature and poetry are studied at school. Returning to the reason for his whirlwind visit to Australia, however, he enthuses about a gaming console's ability to be the digital entertainment hub in the home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
There’s much to admire in ‘Raymond Carver: Collected Stories’ Nov 17, 2009
As a one-volume exploration of Carver s career (excluding the poetry), this book belongs on the shelf of any serious reader of American literature. Kevin O Kelly is a regular reviewer for the Globe and blogs at. (Boston Globe)
Rapper points to future of downloads Nov 17, 2009
So you have to be ever open-minded when you're dealing with legal but, on the surface, I would say that it would seem like they're going after the wrong party," he says. Hammer was in Australia last week promoting the new Twitter and Facebook clients on the Xbox Live service, due out towards the end of this month. He was also plugging the new Lips: Number One Hits Xbox 360 game that includes U Can't Touch This as one of the sing-along tracks. Asked about the future of music, however, Hammer says... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Popular entertainers featured in Homecoming poetry, comedy slam Nov 17, 2009
com/damonwilliamsDamon Williams (shown in this publicity photo) was one of the featured comedians at Friday's Poetry and Comedy Tour sponsored by the office of Multicultural Affairs ... The Culp Center's Martha Street Culp Auditorium housed the Multicultural Affairs' Poetry and Comedy Tour Friday at 9:30 p.m. The tour featured a couple of comedians who have become mainstays in the comedy circuit. (East Tennessean, TN)
Astrology Moon in Libra Nov 17, 2009
A talent for music, poetry, or poetic prose is common, though their physical grace may also favour athletic pursuits. However, these talents aren t always put to good use, as initiative may be lacking, unless the sun or ascendant fall in a more active sign. (Suite101.com)
'Poetica Grandma-tica' available Nov 17, 2009
Eighty authors submitted their prose and poetry for this ongoing work of charity. All proceeds go to the UW-Eau Claire University Women s Association Grant Fund and The Chippewa Valley Cultural Association. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
interview with Cormac McCarthy Nov 17, 2009
I don't care whether it's art, literature, poetry or drama, whatever ... JH: Your writing, it's a form of poetry. (Harper's Magazine)
Casper briefs Nov 17, 2009
Novice poetry: second place, Faith Marcelli; fourth place, Shayne Braun. Varsity policy debate: tied for third place, Micah Scaling and Margaret Born, and the team of Taylor Yates and Abbey Engen. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
