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Free Events This Weekend in Portland: Nov 21–23 - (USA)
Heads up: Here’s a 2-for-1 admission coupon for the Audubon Society’s Wild Arts Festival. The Wild Arts Festival celebrates nature in the work of regionally and nationally-known artists and writers. Over 70 artists and 35 authors will be there. November 22–23, Montgomery Park Atrium and Ballroom (2701 NW Vaughn). Admission $5; kids aged 16 and under get in free. For more information, visit the event website. Now on to the free events. Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weeken
http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/21/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-nov-21%e2%80%9323/
ART DEADLINES LIST - (USA)
A free newsletter listing art contests and competitions, art scholarships and grants, art jobs and internships, juried exhibitions, call for entries, residencies, festivals, auditions, and other opportunities for artists, art educators and art students of all ages.
http://artdeadlineslist.com/
NO!SPEC - (USA)
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Massacred - (USA)
“Brouhaha” is a nonsensical word used to describe nonsense. In the case of Carlo J. Caparas (and, by extension, Cecile Guidote-Alvarez), that word is fairly adequate. Let’s consider these interesting bullet-points first: Caparas’ defense: In a GMA-7 News report , Caparas says that he “deserves” the honor of the National Artist distinction. Caparas, in an attempt to massacre the allegations that he does not deserve the accolade, likened his victory to a political one. Apologia from
http://www.marocharim.com/2009/08/06/massacred/
KidPub - (USA)
http://www.kidpub.com/kidpub/
Holiday Gift Guide – Review: Lauren Mayer ‘Return of Psycho Super Mom’ CD - (USA)
Gift Guide Category: Gifts for Women, Stocking Stuffers I had to laugh when I first saw the title of Lauren Mayer’s CD – ‘Return of Psycho Super Mom’. I think that all of us moms feel like we’re a bit psycho on any given day – and we all certainly try to be Super Mom. Whether or not we succeed is up for debate – but at least we can try and laugh about it. And that’s exactly what Lauren does. What it is: Return of Psycho Super Mom was released in September 2008 as the follow-up to Lauren Ma
http://www.momstakeonthings.com/?p=1794
Spells & Kisses - (USA)
Holy cow, is this not the most amazing cover ever! Seriously Nalini Singh must have bribed the right gods or something because the cover for Archangels’ Kiss is simply phenomenal. Nalini Singh posted it last night and I am not the only one who is going nuts over it. This is the second Guild Hunters novel and we have to wait until February 2010 before we can get our hands on it. Also, SciFiGuy found the cover for the upcoming Tempted by PC & Kristen Cast, which is due out October
http://www.literaryescapism.com/2009/07/28/3928/
John Updike: An Artist Who Loves Art - (USA)
John Updike: An Artist Who Loves Art Filed under Art News, Artists, Culture John Updike admires Edward Hopper Let’s be honest, John Updike is intimidating. He is an author who can only be described as prolific; one who drew an impressive crowd at Benaroya Hall in what is often described as one of the most literate cities in America. Since his early success in the 1950s, he has continued to add to his reputation as an influential literary figure. Now in his mid-seventies, Updike has written
http://artculture.com/art-news/john-updike-an-artist-who-loves-art
THE MARGINALIZATION OF THE ILOCANO LANGUAGE - (USA)
AND OTHER REGIONAL LANGUAGES IN THE PHILIPPINES Clesencio B. Rambaud Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp., Intramuros, Manila clesrambaud@yahoo.com Paper read at the 18th World Congress Shanghai International Convention Center, Shanghai, China Agosto 4-7, 2008 Abstract The Philippines initiated a move to develop a common language to unify its more than 170 ethno-linguistic groups scattered in its archipelago of more than 7,000 islands. Mainly based on Tagalog, the primary language of Manila,
http://bilingualpen.com/2008/11/25/the-marginalization-of-the-ilocano-language/
Fighting Fedor: Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski Affliction interview with MMAmania.com - (USA)
If all goes according to plan, Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski (15-5) might have a new nickname in store come January. How’s “The Emperor Slayer” sound? Now riding a five-fight win streak and set to challenge for the WAMMA title, Arlovski’s career is on the up and up to say the least. It’s worth noting that Arlovski, once considered fairly unbeatable himself during his reign atop the UFC’s heavyweight division, hasn’t lost to a fighter who wasn’t named “Tim Sylvia” since March 2002. That’s six
http://mmamania.com/2008/11/25/fighting-fedor-andrei-the-pitbull-arlovski-affliction-interview-with-mmamaniacom/
Baffled, We Are - (USA)
November 20, 2008 Can’t really understand why Gulf Coast’s Donald Barthelme Prize for Short Prose includes short fiction, the prose poem, but not brief nonfiction! Baffled, we are. But we are fans of Gulf Coast, and of Mr. Barthelme, and of Beckian Fritz Goldberg, so we happily pass along the details: The Donald Barthelme Prize for Short Prose This year’s judge: Beckian Fritz Goldberg Guidelines: Submit up to 3 previously unpublished prose poems or short stories, each no more than 500 words
http://brevity.wordpress.com/2008/11/20/baffled-we-are/
The 3-Day Novel Contest - (USA)
Like it says: You write the novel in three days. It's a literary marathon that will test your wits and try your sanity.
http://www.3daynovel.com/
Command and Conquer 4 "Name The Game" contest goes live - (USA)
Filed under: Contests , RTS With the recent official reveal of Command and Conquer 4 , many folks wondered why the folks at Electronic Arts haven't picked a sub-title for the sci-fi RTS game. Well, it's because they are waiting to hear from fans on what they want to have as the sub-title for the fourth game in the series. EA has launched their official contest web site where fans are asked to submit their suggestions for the subtitle. Keep in mind that the first three games in th
http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/07/27/command-and-conquer-4-name-the-game-contest-goes-live/
Events calendar Aug. 9, 2009 - (USA)
MOSTLY FOR ADULTS Parents should determine appropriateness for children Wildwood Manor House tours: “Built in the 1930s in the Georgian Colonial style, this home was the family estate of Robert A. Stranahan, co-founder of Champion Spark Plug Co., and his wife, Page.” Tours at quarter after and quarter till the hour noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays through November, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. (419) 535-3056. Wolcott House tours: Visitors will get an intimate (ahem) look
http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/08/07/events-calendar-aug-9-2009/
Out and About: Weekend Picks - (USA)
Photo courtesy of ianseanlivingston FRIDAY >> Capital Fringe ends this weekend. Check out our Weekend Fringe Guide to see what we love, and what you can recommend to that annoying coworker. >> As part of the La Maison Francaise’s The Films of Francois Truffaut series, AFI Silver is showing La Peau Douce (The Soft Skin) for $10 tonight at 7 p.m. La Peau Douce , written and directed by Truffaut, is darker than his other films, conceived as Truffaut’s mar
http://dcist.com/2009/07/weekend_guide.php
Mike Seeger Wiki: Biography of Mike Seeger - (USA)
See Mike Seeger Wiki and Biography of Mike Seeger and Seeger Photos below. Mike Seeger Wiki: Mike Seeger (b. August 15, 1933 in New York, New York – August 7, 2009) was an American folk musician and folklorist. Mike Seeger Death: Folk Music’s Mike Seeger Dead At 75 Seeger is a self-taught musician who began playing stringed instruments at the age of 18. At about the age of 20, he began collecting songs by traditional musicians on a tape recorder. He was exposed to traditional “old-
http://www.newsnidea.com/9657/mike-seeger-wiki-biography-of-mike-seeger/
A love letter to (and giveaway of) Matt Ruff’s Fool on the Hill - (USA)
Re-read. Fool on the Hill by Matt Ruff (1988) Length: 396 pages Genre: Contemporary Fantasy Dates Read: I first read this book in April of 2003; the current re-read happened during July 2009. Modern fantasy and zany fairy tale, and that’s not close to all… Summary: The story behind Fool on the Hill , as far as I know it, goes as follows: Matt Ruff was an undergraduate English major at Cornell University in upstate New York. When it came time to submit his honors thesis
http://fyreflybooks.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/a-love-letter-to-matt-ruffs-fool-on-the-hill/
Jay-Z x All Points West Tickets | CONTEST OVER - (USA)
Jay-Z will be replacing the Beastie Boys on Friday night as the headliner on the opening night of the All Points West Music and Arts Festival at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ and we have tickets to give away. I got em. 2 pairs. Want em? Hit the jump. (Friday night’s line-up also includes such hip hop as Q-Tip, Pharcyde, The Knux, Organized Konfusion, Flying Lotus and Peanut Butter Wolf.) Previously: Beastie Boys Cancel Tour Dates + Postpone Album Release Please read the rule
http://nahright.com/news/2009/07/28/jay-z-x-all-points-west-tickets/
Digital Camera Reviews and Digital Photography Techniques - (USA)
The latest photography news, equipment reviews and photography techniques. View our members\' photography gallery and chat in our photography forums.
http://www.ephotozine.com/
Full Results From The American Cheese Society Competiton In Austin - (USA)
David Brawley , chef instructor at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts Art Institute’s Culinary School was a judge at the American Society of Cheese competition in Austin. He sends the final results. They are posted below. (Let’s go to Quebec!) ACS 2009 Judging Results • 1 AMERICAN CHEESE SOCIETY 2009 JUDGING AND COMPETITION RESULTS Austin, Texas August 7, 2009 The American Cheese Society is an active, not for profit trade organization that encourages the understanding, ap
http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/08/09/full-results-from-the-american-cheese-society-competiton-in-austin/
I am a Proud Sponsor of Serradinho`s Contest - (USA)
An online blogger buddy is having a contest that's just right for you this holiday season. And yes, I am glad to be one of his contest's sponsors. Serradinho of Serradinho.com welcomes you all to his contest which he named after him - Serradinho Contest. Everyone's invited to join. Yes, you read it read it right, everyone! But be sure you know the rules, of course. And hey, great prizes awaits you guys, so why not join now. Rules:There is a total of 40 points and they are all very basic to get.
http://insearch4you.blogspot.com/2008/11/serradinho-blog.html
“Acts of Lust” At Comic Con: Electronic Arts Wants To Make Some Lawyers Very Happy - (USA)
I love stupid people. Stupid people are my lifeblood. Stupid people pay my mortgage and will be putting my kids through college. And stupid people ward off monotony. No matter what bizarre array of stupid behavior you’ve seen in your career, you can always count on stupid people to do something new — something floridly, innovatively stupid — that takes your breath away. Ted Frank at Overlawyered alerts us today to some very choice stupidity by folks at Electronic Arts. EA is one of many
http://www.popehat.com/2009/07/27/acts-of-lust-at-comic-con-electronic-arts-wants-to-make-some-lawyers-very-happy/
The Cloverdale Blueberry Festival 2009 - (USA)
Copyright © 2009 Miss604 . Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2009/08/the-cloverdale-blueberry-festival-2009.html . A few weeks ago at the Surrey Fusion Festival I cam across this advertisement for the Cloverdale Blueberry Festival and was immediately captivated by the sight of a giant blueberry riding a hot rod. Turns out the image serves a dual purpose as the event next weekend will also include the Pacific Highway Show & Shine. On top of that, there will b
http://www.miss604.com/2009/08/the-cloverdale-blueberry-festival-2009.html
Business Books, Part 3 - Marketing Strategies - (USA)
While you don’t need to have every detail of your marketing strategies mapped out when you begin writing your book, the earlier you get started on crafting this part of your platform, the better. Speaking Events When you appear at events, you can spread the gospel about your book. If you’re physically in contact with audiences, you can sell copies of your book. When people see and meet you, they frequently buy your book. If you give speeches, you’re almost guaranteed to sell your books becaus
http://www.beneaththecover.com/2008/11/28/business-books-part-3-marketing-strategies/
Those Post-Con Blues Runarounds.. - (USA)
I have bought my children Hello Kitties and Uglydolls. My wife has the Dollhouse DVD. And I have my family back again, so I spent most of today playing with them. Alice is now crawling up stairs at a race of knots, and Eve is just growing up so fast, and she made me a card. But part of my head is still half a world away and out of synch by eight hours. I love the San Diego Con, its flaws as much as its joys. Choosing the DC or the Marvel side of the Homophobic Hyatt bars - and ending up in t
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2009/07/28/those-post-con-blues-runarounds/
Beat The Dance Judges And Make It To The Top! - (USA)
by Shaun Dritte Knowing the technicalities of the dance you want to perform is important but if you fail to execute all the dance steps without confidence, possibilities are, the judges will not give you your required rating, and you might have missed your chance to make it into the dance school of your dreams. It’s the confidence in you ability that will generate a good impression about you to the judges. Achieving confidence is done by continuing practice. Remember, competence leads to confi
http://gossipbarf.com/beat-the-dance-judges-and-make-it-to-the-top
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