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• An Interview with Poet Ellyn Maybe

  5/24/2012

  An interview of American poet Ellyn Maybe via email on May 11 and 12, 2012 that touches on her CD "Rodeo For The Sheepish."
• CD Review: Ellyn Maybe's "Rodeo for the Sheepish"

  4/16/2012

  Are poetry and music the same? Are they at least equal art forms? The debate rages. Ellen Maybe's "Rodeo For The Sheepish" is an answer to those questions. Read a review of it here.
• Top 7 U2 Videos

  3/14/2012

  This is a personal listing of the best 7 videos made by legendary rock band U2. See if your favorite made the list. If not, let me know why you think it should have been included.
• Book Review: 'You and Three Others Are Approaching a Lake' by Anna Moschovakis

  3/9/2012

  Anna Moschovakis, "You And Three Others Are Approaching A Lake" (Coffee House Press, 2011) 119 pages, poetry, $16. Winner of the 2011 James Laughlin Award given by the Academy of American Poets.
• Book Review: 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' by Betty Smith

  3/9/2012

  Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn," (Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006) 528 pages, fiction, $16.99 U.S.
• Teaching Skills: How to Use Questions Effectively

  2/15/2012

  A good teacher is a patient listener and knows how to ask questions effectively. Here's how to develope the teaching skill of asking questions.
• Big Sandy Heritage Center in Pikeville, Kentucky Chronicles Appalachian History

  2/6/2012

  For a kid-friendly, comprehensive view of the history of the Big Sandy Valley area, visit the Big Sandy Heritage Center in downtown Pikeville, Kentucky.
• The Poetry of Sabne Raznik: "Following Hope" and "Linger to Look"

  1/3/2012

  The poet describes her work on February 19, 2009. Some edits have been made, such as the tentative title of her second collection has been changed to reflect the current, still tentative title
• "The Lute Player" by Nora Lofts

  12/12/2011

  Nora Lofts paints for us a very vivid picture of the Middle Ages with her historical novel "The Lute Player".
• How to Cope with Nervousness when Speaking Publicly

  12/8/2011

  What can you do to cope with the nervousness that accompanies public speaking? Here are a few tips.
• Music Review: "Akh-toong Bay-bi Covered"

  11/23/2011

  "Q" magazine celebrates the 20th anniversary of U2's "Achtung Baby" with its December 2011 issue by including a free CD called "Ahk-toong Bay-bi Covered". It is the most sought after tribute CD in history. Here is a song-by-song review of it.
• Book Review: Peter Balakian's "The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America's Response"

  11/23/2011

  Peter Balakian, The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America's Response, (Harper Perennial, 2004) 528 pages, nonfiction, $14.99 U.S.
• U2's "Achtung Baby" Turns 20: It's Legacy

  11/15/2011

  November 2011 is the 20th anniversary of the release of U2's "Achtung Baby". This article attempts to explain this album's importance both to its time in history and today.
• U2 Quit Rumors: One Fan's Perspective

  11/6/2011

  Rumours abound that U2 will soon hang up the instruments, but this fan sees a future in the making that will better the past.
• Music Review: "Music from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark"

  10/26/2011

  Review of the Original Cast Recording of the Broadway musical "Spider-man: Turn off the Dark" (2011) with emphasis on one stand-out song "Boy Falls from the Sky".
• Top Oriental Dans Videos on Youtube- 2011 Edition

  10/21/2011

  Here is a list of the top 28 oriental dans videos on youtube.com for 2011.
• National Book Foundation Corrects Mistake in Finalist of National Book Awards

  10/17/2011

  On October 17, 2011, the National Book Foundation attempts to correct embarrassing error in announcement of the 2011 finalists for the National Book Awards.
• National Book Award 2011 Finalists Announced

  10/12/2011

  Here are the finalists for the 2011 National Book Awards as announced by the National Book Foundation on October 12, 2011.
• Book Review: Christopher Nolan's "The Banyan Tree"

  9/19/2011

  Christopher Nolan, The BanyanTree(Phoenix House, 1999) 374 pages, fiction, 16.99 pounds U.K.
• Book Review: Christopher Nolan's "Under the Eye of the Clock"

  8/1/2011

  Christopher Nolan, Under The Eye Of The Clock(George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Limited, 1987) 163 pages, memoir, 8.95 pounds U.K.
• The Story Behind U2's Song "Miracle Drug"

  7/29/2011

  "Miracle Drug" by U2 ("How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb", copyright 2004, U2 Ltd.) This is the story behind the song and the circumstances that inspired it.
• Book Review: Christopher Nolan's "Dam-Burst of Dreams"

  7/27/2011

  Christopher Nolan, Dam-Burst of Dreams(George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Limited, 1981) approx. 128 pages, poetry and other writings, 3.95 pounds U.K.
• Movie "Killing Bono" to Have Free Screening in Conjunction with U2 Concert

  7/17/2011

  Attending the Pittsburgh show of the U2360 Tour? See a free screening of movie "Killing Bono" and attend a reception/conversation with Neil McCormick while you're at it!
• Book Review: Michael Dickman's "Flies"

  7/15/2011

  Michael Dickman, Flies(Copper Canyon Press, 2011) 81 pages, poetry, $16.00 U.S. Winner of the 2010 James Laughlin Award given by the Academy of American Poets.
• Book Review: Carl Adamshick's "Curses and Wishes"

  7/15/2011

  Carl Adamshick, Curses And Wishes(Louisiana State University Press, 2011) 53 pages, poetry, $17.95 U.S. Winner of the 2010 Walt Whitman Award given by the Academy of American Poets.
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  Why Oriental Dans is Healthy and Great for Weight Loss

  6/27/2011

  Oriental Dans, or bellydance, is a wonderfully fun way to lose weight and promote fitness, well-being, and a positive body image. Here are some of its benefits.
• SIFF: Seattle International Film Festival 2011- Two Movies

  6/23/2011

  SIFF is the largest film festival in the U.S. Here is a description of the two movies I saw: "The Hunter" and "The White Meadows". Includes links to trailers. WARNING: This article contains spoilers.
• "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" Finally Opens on Broadway

  6/15/2011

  The troubled "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" musical finally opens and stands poised for success.
• "Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark" Crew Seem Sure of New Opening Date

  5/26/2011

  New official opening night for "Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark" is June 14, 2011. Will it happen? Looks like it.
• Book Review: "How the Other Half Lives" by Jacob A. Riis

  5/23/2011

  Jacob A. Riis, How The Other Half Lives(Dover Publications, 1971) 233 pages, photography/history, $15.95 U.S.
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  Reimagined "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" Returns to Broadway

  5/18/2011

  "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" is proving as resilient as a weed. Reimagined, it returns to previews on May 12, 2011.
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  Book Review: Adam Zagajewski's "Another Beauty"

  4/21/2011

  Adam Zagajewski, translated by Clare Cavanagh, Another Beauty(Farrar Straus and Giroux, 2000) 215 pages, memoir, $23.00 U.S./$37.00 Canada.
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  National Poetry Month: My Favorite Poet- Seamus Heaney

  4/15/2011

  In honor of National Poetry Month 2011, I offer this brief profile of my favorite poet: Seamus Heaney.
• U2 Are Named Biggest Money Makers in Rock-n-Roll History

  4/14/2011

  U2 becomes top earning band in rock history and their official website is nominated for a Webby Award as the the 360 Tour wraps up in July 2011.
• A Decade Later: My Experience of September 11, 2001

  3/15/2011

  A brief memoir of my personal experiences of September 11, 2001 and its immediate aftermath while serving as a volunteer in my local community.
• When is Earth Hour 2011?

  3/14/2011

  Earth Hour is commemorated once a year to lessen the "human footprint" on the planet. What is it? And when will it happen in 2011?
• "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark" Delayed Again as Julie Taymor Leaves

  3/14/2011

  "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" faces uncertainty and more delays as Julie Taymor exits the show.
• Book Review: "Count Me the Stars" and "A Once Courageous Heart" by Kylie Johnson

  3/9/2011

  Kylie Johnson, Count Me the Stars, (Pier 9, 2008) 160 pages, poetry, $18.00 U.S. Kylie Johnson, A Once Courageous Heart, (Pier 9, 2010) 160 pages, poetry, $18.00 U.S.
• Top Ten Alternative Albums of the 1990s

  2/23/2011

  A list of the top ten Alternative albums of the 1990s written by a member of Generation X.
• Book Review: "Sex is the Mother of Death and Other Poems" by David Price

  2/21/2011

  David Price, Sex Is The Mother of Death And Other Poems (Createspace, 2011) 78 pages, poetry, $5.69 U.S.
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  Eve Hewson Set to Star in Movie "This Must Be the Place"

  2/15/2011

  Bono's daughter Eve Hewson is carving out an acting career for herself. The latest news is that she is to be featured in an indie flick called "This Must Be The Place". Read more here.
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  National Leukemia Awareness Week: Facing Problems Head on to Overcome Them

  2/3/2011

  This is National Leukemia Awareness Week. To raise awareness, here is a brief memoir of Kyle Dean Smith as written by Marica Casey.
• The Four Funniest Videos on Youtube

  1/25/2011

  Looking for intelligent, clean humor? These are the four funniest sketches available on Youtube.com and include Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Victor Borge, and Catherine Tate. Be careful! Your sides may burst!
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  Who is David Tennant?

  1/18/2011

  There is a British Invasion of American TV in full swing and more and more Americans are tuning in to BBC America. Some are asking who is David Tennant? And what future projects does he have planned?
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  The Troubles of "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark"

  12/23/2010

  Perhaps the most ambitious Broadway production to date, "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" has been riddled with problems from the beginning. Read about some of these and the rumor that the Spiderman brand is cursed.
• Top Ten Broadway Musicals

  12/22/2010

  A list of the top ten Broadway musicals in no particular order.
• Memoir: March 3, 2008- the Gift of Life

  11/25/2010

  A snapshot of a day in my life, March 3, 2008, viewed retrospectively.
• Best 14 Oriental Dans Videos on Youtube- 2010 Edition

  11/18/2010

  If you like belly dance, Youtube.com offers a huge library of recorded performances. Here are fourteen of the best currently on display.
• Book Review:The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway

  10/15/2010

  Steven Galloway, The Cellist of Sarajevo (Riverhead Books, 2008) 235 pages, fiction, $15.00 U.S.
• Basic Library Etiquette

  9/8/2010

  How are you supposed to act in a library? Basic pointers for the totally lost.
• "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark" Opening Night Information

  8/16/2010

  after being nearly financially bankrupted and mismanaged, "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" has finally announced the date for its opening night.
• Book Review: Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country

  8/9/2010

  Alan Paton, Cry, The Beloved Country (Scribner, 2003) 316 pages, fiction, $15.00 U.S.; $17.50 Canada.
• Poets Forum 2010: 30 Poets, 3 Days, All Poetry

  7/19/2010

  Every year the Academy of American Poets hosts the Poets Forum. The Schedule for 2010 is outlined here, and ticket information is provided.
• How I Met Nobel Prize Winning Poet Seamus Heaney

  7/19/2010

  On May 5, 2006, Seamus Heaney gave his first reading in Kentucky and I met him. Here's the story.
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  U2 360 Tour U.S. Dates Rescheduled: Bono is Back!

  7/15/2010

  Following emergency back surgery in May, Bono is back and U2 are ready to tour again.
• The 5th Annual Brooklyn Book Festival

  7/9/2010

  The 5th annual Brooklyn Book Festival is up and coming. Read here for information regarding participating authors, contests, and travel info.
• W.S. Merwin Named Poet Laureate of the U.S. 2010

  7/3/2010

  What is the Poet Laureate anyway? And who is W.S. Merwin, 2010 appointee to that position?
• Artistic Debate Issues: How to Most Properly Determine Value of Art

  6/21/2010

  This article outlines the issues involved in the age-old debate concerning how to determine value in a work of art and why it just may be an unsettled question.
• Website Solicits Poetry About BP Oil Spill

  6/11/2010

  The BP oil spill on April 20, 2010 has been compared to Katrina and Chernoble in one disaster. A website was set up to publish poetry written in response to it. More information can be found here.
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  U2's 360 Tour Postponed Until 2011 as Bono Recovers from Surgery

  5/26/2010

  Earlier this week, it was announced that Bono underwent emergency back surgery. On May 25, 2010, that was followed with the announcement of the postponement of the 360 Tour until 2011.
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  Broadway Gets a New Sound

  5/25/2010

  For the first time in history Broadway is offering shows that feature rock songs. Read more here.
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  Bono Undergoes Emergency Back Surgery

  5/24/2010

  U2.Com announced today that U2 vocalist Bono had emergency back surgery and it will impact the next leg of the U2360 Tour. Read more here.
• Northern Ireland Offers "Seamus Heaney Tours"

  5/19/2010

  Seamus Heaney is one of the most popular poets writing in the English language today. Northern Ireland now offers tours through "Heaney Country". More info here.
• Book Review: HOWL and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg

  4/22/2010

  Allen Ginsberg, HOWL and Other Poems(City Lights Books, 2001) 60 pages, poetry, $7.95 U.S.
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  Book Review: Music and Suicide by Jeff Clark

  4/19/2010

  Jeff Clark, Music and Suicide,(Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2004) 67 pages, poetry, $11.00 U.S., $15.50 Canada. Winner of the 2004 James Laughlin Award given by the Academy of American Poets.
• Spalding University Offers a Community Workshop in Conjuntion with MFA Program

  4/16/2010

  Spalding University offers a Community Workshop in conjuntion with MFA Program on May 22-29, 2010. Info about attending.
• Hazard Community and Technical College Hosts Literary Events in April 2010

  4/16/2010

  This year's literary events at Hazard Community and Technical College.
• Book Review: The Collected Poems: 1956-1998 by Zbigniew Herbert

  4/14/2010

  Zbigniew Herbert, The Collected Poems: 1956-1998,(Ecco -an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2007) 600 pages, poetry, $34.95 U.S., $44.95 Canada.
• Schedule for the 2010 Kentucky State Poetry Society Mid-Year Conference

  4/7/2010

  The full schedule of the first annual Mid-Year Conference of the Kentucky State Poetry Society. The Public is welcome. Contact information is included.
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  Book Review: Barbara Jane Reyes' Poeta En San Francisco

  3/24/2010

  Barbara Jane Reyes, Poeta en San Francisco,(Tinfish Press, 2005) 109 pages, poetry, $13.00 U.S. Winner of the 2005 James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets.
• Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark Opening Has Been Rescheduled

  3/15/2010

  Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark was postponed when it becamed mired in financial woes. Now it has been resheduled to open in late 2010.
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  Book Review: Jamie Ford's Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

  3/12/2010

  Jamie Ford, Hotel On The Corner of Bitter and Sweet,(Ballantine Books, 2009) 301 pages, fiction, $15.00 U.S./ $18.95 Canada.
• In Defense of Free Verse

  3/6/2010

  THe current feeling in the world of poetry is that free verse has nothing else to offer in the 21st century and that there should be a return to form. This argues that free verse is a form and why it is still useful to today's poets.
• Rosa Bonheur- French Realist Painter

  3/2/2010

  Who was Rosa Bonheur and why is her work important?
• Kentucky State Poetry Society Looks Forward to an Active Year with New Programs

  2/16/2010

  KSPS moves forward with new programs in 2010. Some of these are described here. Also included are membership details.
• Book Review: The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh by Margaret Duncan Kelly

  2/16/2010

  Kelly, Margaret Duncan, The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh; illus. by T.H. Robinson; Children's Heroes Series(London: T.C. & E.C.; also New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc., c. 1906) 120 pages, children's prose, price unknown.
• U2 Receives the "Year's Best Stage Show" Award for the 360 Tour

  2/10/2010

  February 9, 2010 was the night for the annual Total Production Awards held in London. U2 and the U2 camp were the recipients of several awards for the history-making 360 Tour production.
• Book Review: Jewel Kilcher's A Night Without Armor

  2/4/2010

  Jewel Kilcher, A Night Without Armor,(HarperCollins Publishers, 1998) 139 pages, poetry, $15.00 U.S./ $22.00 Canada.
• Poets 4 Haiti: Blog Publishes Poets Who Have Donated to Help Haiti

  1/23/2010

  As the world mobilises to help the victims of natural disaster in Haiti, poets are also uniting. Here is information of Poets 4 Haiti and how to take part.
• "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

  1/14/2010

  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Song of Hiawatha,(Thompson & Thomas, 1898) 262 pages, poetry, price unknown.
• Poets House: Where Poetry Resides

  1/13/2010

  What is Poets house? What programs does it offer?
• Last Living Anne Frank Helper, Miep Gies, Dies at 100

  1/13/2010

  Miep Gies, who helped the Frank family, dies at 100 years of age as the last surviving helper.
• Ahmad AlKarkhi Paints the Beauty that Exists Despite War

  1/6/2010

  Ahmad AlKarkhi paints to remind the world that there is beauty in the Middle East, even as he must flee it. Read more about his art here.
• Joseph Conrad's "The Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction" and Haggag Hassan Oddoul's "Nights of Musk: Stories from Old Nubia"

  1/1/2010

  A discussion of the unique sorrows of the immigrant and displaced as expressed in the volumes "The Heart Of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction" by Joseph Conrad and "Nights of Musk: Stories From Old Nubia" by Haggag Hassan Oddoul.
• U2's 360 Tour is Top Act of North America in 2009

  1/1/2010

  The nominations and awards for U2's "No Line On The Horizon" album and their historic 360 Tour are beginning to trickle in. Read some of them here.
• AWP Annual Conference and Bookfair to Be in Denver in 2010

  12/16/2009

  The Association of Writers and Writing programs announces its annual conference and bookfair at the Hyatt Regency Denver Colorado Conventon Center on April 7 - 10, 2010. Details regarding presenters and registration are included.
• The Legend of Leyla and Majnun: Its Importance in Eastern and Western Traditions

  11/28/2009

  The Legend of Leyla and Majnun is a classic Middle Eastern story with many variations which has influenced the literature of the West. The legend is briefly discussed here along with its important to both Eastern and Western traditions.
• No Further Articles About Kyle Dean Smith Will Be Posted

  11/26/2009

  Thank you to everyone who has followed Smith, but this is the last article.
• Kyle Dean Smith Rehospitalised as Leukemia Makes a Comeback

  11/25/2009

  Now 11 years old, Kyle Dean Smith's battle with leukemia continues.
• Book Review: Jonathan Thirkield's "The Waker's Corridor"

  10/26/2009

  Jonathan Thirkield, The Waker's Corridor: poems,(Louisiana State University Press, 2009) 84 pages, poetry, $17.95 U.S. Winner of the Walt Whitman Award for 2008.
• Edgar Allan Poe to Be Buried... Again

  10/6/2009

  To mark the 200th anniversay of Poe's birth, the Poe House and Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is holding a 1849-style funeral of grand proportions for the dark genius.
• How to Throw an Adult Board Game Party

  9/26/2009

  So you want to have a few friends over to play board games. Here are some suggestions.
• The United Performance Racking Horse Breeders and Trainers Association Supports Leukemia Patient

  9/21/2009

  The United Performance Racking Horse Breeders and Trainers Association collects a sizable sum in support of Kyle Dean Smith, a local boy recovering from Leukemia.
• The DLR Festival of World Cultures

  8/28/2009

  One of the world's largest multi-cultural events takes place in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland on August 29 and 30, 2009. REad a shadowing of what to expect here, as well next year's dates.
• A Brief Overview of the American Paint Horse

  8/24/2009

  What is paint horse? What makes it different from a pinto? What is the breed's history in the U.S.? Read here.
• Leukemia Patient Returms Home To Fanfare

  8/20/2009

  After being away for 7 months and 8 days, 10 year old Kyle Dean Smith returned home to a police escort and the townspeople lining the streets to welcome him. Elkhorn City, Ky. August 18, 2009.
• An Overview of the Rare Caspian Horse Breed

  8/19/2009

  Once treasured among ancient Middle-Eastern royalty, the Caspian breed was thought to be extinct. Here are 5 facts about these little horses.
• Leukemia Patient Returns Home to Fanfare

  8/19/2009

  10 year old Kyle Dean Smith returned home from receiving intense care for Acute Myeloid Monocytic Leukemia on August 18, 2009 to a police escort through town to his home and supporters lining the street with signs. Read more here.
• "Art After Hours" Showcases 22 Local Artists

  7/31/2009

  Art After Hours was held at the Newport Branch of the Campbell County Library from 7pm to 10pm on July 31, 2009. 22 local artists from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky participated. Read about it here.
• CD Review: Seamus Heaney, Collected Poems

  7/28/2009

  Seamus Heaney released all 11 collections in a 15 CD set featuring him reading every poem. Read a review here.
• Music Review: "Cradlesong" by Rob Thomas

  7/25/2009

  A review of Rob Thomas' latest solo offering "Cradlesong".
• First Academic Conference on Renowned Rock Band U2: Official Press Release

  7/21/2009

  The organisers of "The Hype and The Feedback", the first academic conference studying a rock band, in this case U2, has posted an official press release. Read it here.
• Author of "Angela's Ashes" Dies at 78

  7/19/2009

  Frank McCourt, Irish immigrant schoolteacher and author, die at age 78.
• Techniques of Bloodless Surgery

  7/15/2009

  Bloodless surgery is now considered the highest standard in medical care. What are some of the techniques involved? What are the benefits?
• Restaurant Review: Pepper Pod Restaurant in Newport, KY

  6/17/2009

  In the charming town of Newport, KY. - the entertainment, shopping, and food district of Cincinnati, OH. - this restaurant is full of atmosphere.
• CD Review: "Blackbird Ballads" by Brian Michael Tracy

  6/11/2009

  Brian Michael Tracy, et al.,"Blackbird Ballads: Poetry and Music in Three Acts", (CD, Midnight Tea Publishing LLC, 2009) approx. 30 minutes, price unknown
• Leukemia Patient Battles Through Transplant Aftermath

  6/9/2009

  Kyle Dean Smith received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant on May 12, 2009. Read what has transpired since.
• U2 Conference Rescheduled to Correspond with Concert

  6/6/2009

  "The Hype and The Feedback: A Conference Exploring the Music, Work and Influence of U2", it will be hosted by the H. M. Michaux School of Education at North Carolina Central University in Durham, from October 2 - 4, 2009. More information included.
• Leukemia Patient Receives a New Cance at Life

  5/12/2009

  Kyle Dean Smith received his bone marrow transplant today, May 12, 2009, in the hopes of having a new chance of life.
• Leukemia Patient Receives Award at Nursing Graduation

  5/7/2009

  On May 7, 2009, the graduating class of Pikeville College's nursing program gives an award to Kyle Dean Smith, a ten year old boy struggling with Leukemia.
• The Breaks Interstate Park: Something for Everyone During Great Outdoors Month

  4/28/2009

  The Breaks Interstate Park is nestled in the mountains of eastern Kentucky and southwest Virginia and offers something for everyone- a true outdoor activity haven. Read more about it here.
• Book Review: Rusty Morrison's "The True Keeps Calm Biding Its Story"

  4/26/2009

  Rusty Morrison, "The True Keeps Calm Biding Its Story", (Ahsahta Press, 2008) 72 pages, poetry, $17.50 U.S. Winner of the 2008 James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets.
• Support for Leukemia Patient Continues

  4/26/2009

  Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama pauses in its festivities to offer support to Kyle Dean Smith, a 10 year old boy battling Leukemia and a prayer walk is held in Elkhorn City, KY. in his honor.
• "Kyle Week" at Elkhorn City Elementary School in Kentucky

  4/24/2009

  The students and faculty of Elkhorn City Elementary School in Kentucky held "Kyle Week" in support of Kyle Dean Smith, a ten-year-old boy with Acute Myeloid Monocytic Leukemia. Here are photos of the last day: "Fighting For Kyle Rally" Day.
• Talk like Shakespeare Day

  4/23/2009

  Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley has declared April 23rd to be Talk Like Shakespeare Day. Details here.
• World Book Day Now on April 23rd

  4/22/2009

  UNESCO has changed World Book Day to April 23rd and now calls it World Book and Copyright Day. Here's why.
• National Poem in Your Pocket Day: A Fun Way to Participate in National Poetry Month

  4/22/2009

  April 30, 2009 is National Poem In Your Pocket Day celebrated in conjunction with National Poetry Month. What is it? And how can you participate?
• Poetry and Miscellaneous Yap: The Blog of Michael O'Dea

  4/15/2009

  A brief description of the bits contained in O'Dea's blog and why it's a good read for poets.
• Spiderman is Coming to Broadway

  4/7/2009

  Everybody's favorite superhero is coming soon to Broadway. Here are a few details.
• Bone Marrow Match is Found for Kyle Dean Smith

  4/5/2009

  After 18 Bone Marrow Testing Drives, 10 year old Kyle Dean Smith will receive the bone marrow transplant he needs to have a chance to live. Smith's family and friends thank everyone who has been involved.
• Artists Collaborative Theatre in Elkhorn City, Kentucky Presents Little Women

  4/5/2009

  This is the first season for ACT Theatre in Elkhorn City, KY. Here is its location, season and ticket information, and a mini-review of its production of Little Women.
• Music Review: U2's "No Line on the Horizon"

  4/2/2009

  U2 released their 12th studio album "No Line On The Horizon" on February 28 through March 3, 2009, depending on country. Here are my personal thoughts about it.
• Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Dean Smith at the University of Kentucky

  3/19/2009

  Oliver H. Raymond Building Engineering Anex, Room 120, March 23, 2009 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lexington, KY.
• Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Smith at Pikeville College

  3/13/2009

  Monday, March 16, 2009 from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m.
• Two More Bone Marrow Drives for Kyle Dean Smith

  3/6/2009

  February 12, 2009 at the State Fire and Rescue Center, Hazard, KY. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at the Elkhorn City Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Bone Marrow Drive to Be at Paul B. Hall Hospital in Paintsville, Kentucky

  2/25/2009

  The efforts to save the life of ten year old Kyle Dean Smith continue full force on Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
• "Fighting for Kyle" Rally Ends "Kyle Week" at Elementary School in Emotional Way

  2/23/2009

  Elkhorn City Elementary School in Kentucky shows support for student suffering from aggressive leukemia in truly amazing ways. Read about it here.
• Elkhorn City Bank Holds Bank Sale for Leukemia Patient

  2/21/2009

  The Community Trust Bank in Elkhorn City, KY. made a special show of support for Leukemia patient Kyle Dean Smith on Friday, February 20, 2009. Read more here.
• U2 Conference Postponed Due to Economy

  2/21/2009

  "U2-The Hype and the Feedback", the first ever academic conference to discuss the influence of a rock band has been postponed due to the present state of the economy.
• Sabne Raznik Apologises for Sloppiness in Recent Articles

  2/20/2009

  The last two months, I've not been producing writing of proffessional quality. I owe my readers an apology. Read it here.
• Pikeville Medical Center Hosts Bone Marrow Testing Drive for Kyle Dean Smith

  2/18/2009

  Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. 2nd floor conference room, February 23, 2009, 6:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Information regarding qualifications, cost, and the testing process is also included.
• Full Itinerary of "Kyle Week" in Honor of Leukemia Patient Kyle Dean Smith

  2/16/2009

  The week of February 16-20, 2009 is "Kyle Week" at Elkhorn City Elementary School in Kentucky. Here is the full itinerary as published by the school.
• Bone Marrow Drive in Phelps, KY. Was Well Advertised and the Family Thanks Those Who Came Out

  2/14/2009

  Every effort was made to let the people of Phelps, KY. know of a bone marrow drive to save the child of one of their own. The family thanks those who supported it.
• Elkhorn City Elementary to Have "Kyle Week" in Honor of Kyle Smith

  2/13/2009

  Elkhorn City Elementary School in Kentucky to have "Kyle Week" on February 16-20, 2009. Read some of the events to take place here.
• Pikeville Medical Center Announces Intentions to Test All Its Employees for Kyle Smith

  2/12/2009

  Once again, the people of Pike County, KY. show extraordinary love as a young boy searches for one person who can save his life.
• Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Smith in Phelps, Ky

  2/11/2009

  Phelps High School, February 14, 2009, from 2 P.M. till 5 P.M.
• Silent Auction Scheduled to Benefit Smith

  2/11/2009

  Help Kyle Smith: Mountain View Health Care Center, Elkhorn City, KY. on Feb. 13, 2009 at 10 A.M.
• Mountian View Nursing Home to Be Site of Lastest Bone Marrow Drives for Smith

  2/9/2009

  On February 10 and 11, 2009 from 10 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. at the Mountian View Nursing Home in Elkhorn City, KY. there will be more bone marrow drives to help Kyle Dean Smith.
• Girl Scout Troupe Sells Brownies to Benefit Leukemia Patient

  2/7/2009

  The Elkhorn City Girl Scout Troupe held a brownie sale today to benefit local boy Kyle Dean Smith. Read more about the community efforts over the last month here.
• Latest Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Dean Smith Brings Out the Whole County

  2/1/2009

  Momentum to help Kyle Smith continues to grow.
• Smith's Family Issues an Official Thank You to the Community

  1/30/2009

  The family of Kyle Dean Smith have issued an official thank you to the community as he continues fighting for his life. Read it here.
• Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Smith at Pike County Jailhouse in Kentucky

  1/29/2009

  Bone marrow drive for Kyle Dean Smith at the Pike County Jailhouse in Pikeville, KY. from 8:30 A.M. till 4:30 P.M. on Friday, January 30, 2009 and from 12 noon till 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2009.
• Overview of Acute Myeloid Leukemia- Monocytic (M5)

  1/28/2009

  What is Monocytic AML Leukemia? How is it treated? What are risk factors to look for? Answers here.
• Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Dean Smith- Round 2

  1/24/2009

  For those who may have missed the first drive, a second has been scheduled at the Elkhorn City Elementary. Details here.
• Elkhorn City Official Organises Bone Marrow Drive to Benefit Local Boy

  1/21/2009

  Counselman Mike Taylor of Elkhorn City, KY. has organised a bone marrow drive to benefit local boy, Kyle Dean Smith who has Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The details for the drive are here as well as information on how to donate towards the costs.
• U2 Announce Tracklist of New Album and the Premiere of First Single on RTE 2FM

  1/17/2009

  U2 announce the tracklisting for the new album "No Line On The Horizon" and will premiere the first single on Dave Fanning's show on RTÉ 2fm. Read here for more details.
• Carell Buys General Store to Preserve Community History

  1/17/2009

  Steve Carell buys a neighborhood general store to preserve the history and culture of the community. Read more about it here.
• Bono's Daughter Eve Hewson Makes Acting Debut

  1/16/2009

  Memphis Eve Hewson maked acting debut in the movie "The 27 Club".
• The Salome Series- Part 2

  12/21/2008

  Eleven pencil and charcoal sketches of bellydancers by Sabne Raznik, drawn from photos and the artist's imagination. Part 2 of a series: Part 1 is also published on AC.
• The Story of "Valhalla: Blue", Briefly

  12/7/2008

  This is the story about how the multi-stanza poem "Valhalla: blue", as found in the book "Following Hope", came to be written.
• U.S. Law Provides for Free Annual Credit Report- How to Get Yours

  12/3/2008

  The FCRA and the FACT require each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies to supply a free credit report to you once every twelve months. How can you order yours?
• Book Review: Milo Martin's "Poems for the Utopian Nihilist"

  10/28/2008

  Milo Martin, Poems for the Utopian Nihilist, (Echo Park Press, 2008) 132 pages, poetry, $13.95 U.S.
• The Colorful History of Slam Poetry

  10/19/2008

  Slam culture is one of the most popular and influential movements poetry has ever produced. What is it and how did it start? Read the surprising story here.
• Book Review: Lisa Williams' "Woman Reading to the Sea"

  10/5/2008

  Winner of the 2007 Barnard Women Poets Prize.: Lisa Williams, Woman Reading To The Sea: poems, (W.W. Norton, 2008) 128 pages, poetry, $24.95 U.S,/$24.95 Canada.
• The Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest - U. S. Style

  10/1/2008

  Poetry Out Loud is a national contest devoted to the oral presentation of poetry and offering generous scholarships to its winners. Read more about it here.
• How to Talk to Your Parents About Sex

  9/26/2008

  You want reliable information about sex, but your parents may be the last people you would feel comfortable approaching about it. How can you do so in a way that will help all of you?
• All Ireland Poetry Day: October 2, 2008

  9/22/2008

  Ireland begins to host an All Ireland Poetry Day (similar to the U.S.'s National Poetry Day on October 15th) on October 2nd. Read the details of the official press release here.
• First-Ever Academic Conference on U2 Set for 2009

  9/9/2008

  "U2: The Hype and the Feedback" is the first-ever academic conference on the catalogue and impact of mega-rockstars U2.
• U2 May Postpone Release of Album to Early 2009

  9/7/2008

  According to an interview posted on U2.com, the band are furiously creating their most innovative and amazing record yet. Worth the wait?
• Book Review: Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet"

  9/7/2008

  Rainer Maria Rilke, Translation by M. D. Herter Norton, Letters To A Young Poet, (W.W. Norton, 2004) 90 pages, poetry/letters, $9.95 U.S,/$14.99 Canada.
• A Brief History of Bollywood

  8/24/2008

  Bollywood has a history nearly as long and certainly as rich as Hollywood. Read some of it here.
• Traditional and Small Press Publishers Turning to Print-On-Demand Technology

  8/21/2008

  More and more traditional and small press publishers are turning to the favored technology of self-publishers. Read why.
• U2 Communities and Websites Reawaken as Fans Gear Up for New Album

  8/18/2008

  Rumours are multiplying and fan site activity rising in anticipation of the release of U2's new album in November 2008.
• Marketing Your Book: Research Independent Marketing Companies

  8/14/2008

  Many companies offer marketing services. Here's how to be sure you won't be scammed.
• Sabne Raznik to Give a Book Signing at Local Library

  8/2/2008

  Date, time, location, and information concerning Sabne Raznik and the book in question is provided. Links are provided to both the author's website and that of the library where the signing will take place.
• New York City and the Movies: Three Screenwriters Born in NYC

  7/21/2008

  Brief profiles of three screenwriters who were born in New York City.
• Book Review: Sally Van Doren's "Sex at Noon Taxes: Poems"

  7/21/2008

  Book review of the winner of the 2007 Walt Whitman Award given by the Academy of American Poets. Sally Van Doren, Sex At Noon Taxes: Poems,(Louisianna State University Press, 2008) 70 pages, poetry, $17.95 U.S.
• Chicago and the Movies: A Longtime Partnership

  7/17/2008

  The city of Chicago, Illinois has a long and rich history in relation to Hollywood. Read some of it here.
• Full Shedule of the 2008 Kentucky Women Writers Conference, September 11-13, 2008

  7/16/2008

  Full itinerary of the 29th annual Kentucky Women Writers Conference at the University of Kentucky and other locations in Lexington, KY on September 11- 13, 2008.
• A Brief Conversation with Irish Poet Michael O'Dea

  7/10/2008

  Sabne Raznik interviews Irish poet Michael O'Dea.
• A Short Conversation with Poet Kit Fryatt

  7/10/2008

  Sabne Raznik interviews poet and friend Kit Fryatt.
• How to Successfully Cope with a Chronic Illness

  7/5/2008

  Five things to help one live successfully with a chronic illness are listed and explained.
• A Brief Introduction to Moroccan Poet Fatiha Morchid

  7/2/2008

  Fatiha Morchid is a unique poet in Morocco whose work should enjoy greater translation and distribution.
• Four Oriental Dans Videos on Youtube.Com

  6/29/2008

  Descriptions and links to four oriental dans videos on Youtube.com. Begin your adventure of discovery of bellydance via Youtube.com here.
• Book Review: Bob Dylan: Lyrics- a Master Songwriter's Catalogue

  6/28/2008

  Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan: Lyrics, 1962-2001, (Simon and Schuster, 2004), 610 pages, music, $45.00 U.S./ $65.00 Canada
• 2008 Poets Forum on Contemporary Poetry

  6/26/2008

  The Academy of American Poets has announced the schedule for their annual Poets Forum. Read that schedule here, along with ticket ordering information.
• International Poetry Web: An Introduction to a World of Beauty

  6/25/2008

  International Poetry Web is a donation based website featuring the modern and contemporary of 20 countries around the world (and growing!). It is well worth a visit.
• Summer-Long Festival in Charleston, WV. Now in Progress: Full Schedule of Live on the Levee

  6/23/2008

  Full schedule and contact information for all events associated with the Live On The Levee Festival.
• A "New Modern" or "Regionally Modern" Poetry?

  6/18/2008

  Ireland and Appalachia are facing changed circumstances and cultures. How can their native poets adjust?
• Xlibris Reopens Online Bookstore for Business

  6/16/2008

  Xlibris finally reopens its online bookstore after the scare caused by email scammers and unveils a totally revamped website.
• The 29th Annual Kentucky Women Writers Conference: Celebrating the Words of Women

  6/14/2008

  The Kentucky Women Writers Conference will be held September 11-13, 2008 in Lexington, KY. Read on for a preview of the excitement!
• Full Schedule of the 3rd Annual Mountain Heritage Literary Festival 2008

  6/11/2008

  This is the full schedule of The Mountain Heritage Literary Festival-June 13-15, 2008- at the Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN.
• Big Brown Triple Crown Bid Falls Short

  6/8/2008

  Da' Tara won the 140th Belmont Stakes with Denis Of Cork in second and Anak Nakal and Ready's Echo tying for third. What happened to the horse everyone said would make history by becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years?
• Book Review: Robert Frost Rediscovered as He Meant His Work to Be Read

  6/6/2008

  Robert Frost, Everyman's Library- Frost: Poems, (Knopf, June 1997), 256 pages, poetry, hardcover, $12.50 U.S.
• Tribal Fusion Dance: The Rock and Roll of Oriental Dans

  6/2/2008

  Tribal Fusion Dance, sometimes called American Tribal Style, is growing in popularity as a fresh, modern reinvention of an ancient art form that thrives on participation. What is it? How was it developed?
• The Connemara Breed of Pony

  6/1/2008

  The Connemara is Ireland's only indigenous breed of horse. How did it come about? Read about these beautiful, versatile ponies here.
• A Brief History of Oriental Dans in the U. S

  5/30/2008

  How did Oriental Dans reach the U.S.? How did it reach its current popularity? Read about it here.
• Jenny Wiley Theatre: Broadway in the Mountains

  5/29/2008

  An overview of Jenny Wiley Theatre, some fun facts, and this year's sheduled plays. A wonderful family outing.
• "Wind and Rain" and "Two Sisters": Similar Story Lines in Different Cultures

  5/29/2008

  This points out a striking similarity between the Irish/British/Appalachian traditional song "Wind and Rain" and the Indian oral tale "Two Sisters". It also asks some questions that a scholar might pursue.
• The Great Books Foundation: Promoting Thinking and Ideas

  5/28/2008

  The Great Books Foundation promotes independent thinking and ideas through literature. Check out their website for more info.
• How to Crochet Using the "Mimi" Stitch

  5/26/2008

  A corrected explanation of the origins of the "Mimi" stitch. Includes possible uses and instructions for executing the "Mimi" stitch in your own crchet projects.
• Xlibris Warns Customers of Email Scam, Closes the Xlibris Online Bookstore Temporarily as Precautionary Measure

  5/25/2008

  Print-on-demand publisher Xlibris has warned its authors and customers about an email scam designed to appear it is coming from Xlibris. Read about what they are doing about it, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you are a victim of identity theft or phishing.
• The Salome Series, Part I

  5/21/2008

  An unfinished series of pencil and charcoal sketches by Sabne Raznik of belly dancers. Some are from photos of dancers. Others are drawn from Raznik's mind. Stay tuned for future installments.
• Big Brown: A Superhorse?

  5/18/2008

  Big Brown wins the 133rd Preakness Stakes impressively. Can he also win the Triple Crown for the first time in 30 years?
• The Melungeons: The Resurrection of a Proud People

  5/13/2008

  N. Brent Kennedy with Robyn Vaughan Kennedy,The Melungeons: The Resurrection of a Proud People, An Untold Story of Ethnic Cleansing in America , (Mercer University Press, 1997), 180 pages, southern studies, $17.95 U.S.
• 134th Kentucky Derby Juxtaposes Joy and Sorrow as Big Brown Takes the Roses

  5/5/2008

  Big Brown wins the 134th Run for the Roses with ease; Eight Belles euthanized after taking 2nd place.
• Kentucky Derby Winners: 1875-2007

  5/2/2008

  A complete list of Kentucky Derby winners, Triple Crown winners, and fillies that have won, including jockeys and the times of each race.
• Book Review: Brenda Shaughnessy's "Human Dark with Sugar"

  5/1/2008

  A review of the winner of the 2008 James Laughlin Award given by the Academy of American Poets.
• How to Quit Smoking: What Really Works

  4/28/2008

  Statistics show that quitting smoking "cold turkey" is the most effective way to smoke free success, but it is also the most difficult. Here is how to do it.
• Rumors Confirmed: Amazon.com's New Policy Regarding Print-On-Demand Books

  4/17/2008

  The first of the month was rife with rumors that Amazon.com is changing its policies regarding print-on-demand books. Those rumors are true. Read the new policy here.