Tag Archives: READ

From Jane Austen To Henry James: A Writer’s Journey

Long before I began writing fiction, I was writing about literature. This may be one of the reasons why it took me so long to write fiction. The saying goes that writing a dissertation is the surest obstacle to writing anything that anyone would read,… Continue reading

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Talking Blood, Sweat and Chalk with Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden

Tim Layden is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, and this week will take fans inside the iconic plays of football with his new book, “Blood, Sweat and Chalk.” Whether you’re a die hard fan or casual follower of your local high school team or your … Continue reading

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13 Great Books For Gay Teens (PHOTOS)

A few weeks ago, we got some heartening news: books written for and about gay teens have exploded in popularity in recent years. Though many of these books continue to be banned at schools and libraries for “offensive content,” it is becoming more and … Continue reading

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MLB & The Team of All-Stars in the Fight Against Cancer

In Anaheim tonight, Major League Baseball (MLB) will host one of the most exhilarating nights of the season as the American and National League duke it out for home field advantage in the World Series. Most Americans will tune in to see the best in the… Continue reading

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IMMIGRATION AND HISTORY

My sister likes to forward to me chain letters. No, she does not send me entreaties to invest in an African oil scheme, but rather, political opinion pieces. The latest sample read:

So many letter writers have based their arguments on how this land is made up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for one, suggests we should tear down the Statue of Liberty because the people now in question aren’t being treated the same as those who passed through Ellis Island and other ports of entry.

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Hot Guys Reading Books (PHOTOS, POLL)

There are plenty of attractive men in the world, but unfortunately few of them that are avid readers. That’s why Hot Guys Reading Books was created, because it’s super sexy when a man picks up a book and reads. There is no finer example of literary lusciousness than a man reading a hefty tome of highbrow literature. That shows some literary stamina! Don’t believe me? Take a look at the pictures of guys foregoing newspapers and Kindles to pick up something with a spine and pages. Soon you will be saying, “Read to me baby, all night long!”

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Iceland Volcano Time-Lapse VIDEO Shows Beautiful Destruction

Sean Stiegemeier was unimpressed with the photos coming out of Iceland of Eyjafjallajökull, the volcano which caused worldwide travel case when it erupted, and which is still spewing ash into the air. So he trekked to Iceland himself to capture suitable images and the result is this beautiful time-lapse video showing nature in one of its most powerful forms.

Read more about the video here.

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Another small success with DonorsChoose.org

Mj Okay, check out A B C D …. We Need Books To Read!

This serves an underfunded school in South Carolina, the deal being that several people funded the effort, in fairly small amounts.

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Meet the Candidate: Lucia Guzman Runs for State Senate

Read the full article at New Era News.

It’s a cool morning in April and a sprightly woman in tennis shoes and an avocado green pantsuit is standing on top of the city of Denver. Her office is perched on the top floor of the Wellington Webb building overlooking a bustling downtown.

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Deb McNally: Wisconsin Mom Dedicated To Building Library In Ghana

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In honor of Mother’s Day, HuffPost Impact presents It Just Takes One, a series on children and the tutors, mentors, guardians and others who have made a difference in their lives. Read the complete series and have a Happy Mother’s Day!

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