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Book Review: Dancing Valley

Dancing Valley by Karen Black Genre: Fantasy Print Length: 290 pages Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell Carolyn has lived in a beautiful valley for nearly a century and a half. After the death of her mother in the 1800s, she vowed to stay in the land that raised …

Book Review | Odyssey of Liberation: A Memoir of a Rebel Advocate

Chinua Achebe, the Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, famously argued that "until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter". In his recently minted book, Odyssey of Liberation: A Memoir of a Rebel …

Book review | How ‘Modi disruption’ helped Bharat reconnect with its civilisational past

Bharat became independent 78 years ago. But it had a false start. Freedom came in three different phases: Politically, the country gained independence on 15 August 1947. But here critics argue how the British were allowed to interfere in the internal …

Book review - "On Censorship"

James LaRue, a long-time respected public librarian who served as director of the American Library Association’s Office, approaches the complex issues of censorship both insightfully and humorously. He issues a “balanced and reasonable call to action for …

Golden’s Four Points Book Review: The Treasure Hunters Club

The Treasure Hunters Club, By Tom Ryan Four Points Books: One of the many books I had the pleasure of reading on the beach at the start of the month, The Treasure Hunters Club was a surprising favourite. Hoping to focus a bit on Canadian authors for …

Book review: ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ by Benjamin Stevenson

By Dennis Fischman I’m the kind of mystery reader who rarely solves the mysteries myself. Pieces of the puzzle come together for me but not the whole picture – plus, I get caught up in the characters (if they’re sympathetic) and the writing (if it’s any …

Book review: Salma Ibrahim’s Salutation Road explores fallout of self-betrayal

Book review: L.M. Chilton’s Everyone In The Group Chat Dies is a shallow but fun read

Book Review: When the USSR and America Joined in the Search for ET

By Dan Falk The summer of 1962 was a grim time for American-Soviet relations. The botched Bay of Pigs invasion of the previous year, in Soviet-backed Cuba, was still a fresh memory, and the Cuban Missile Crisis was just months away. Nonetheless, in June of …

“I would say that the pope has expressed his theological contents through poetry.”

Few remember that Pope Francis, as a young man, was a professor of literature. The power of books fascinated him since he was a child. POPE FRANCIS And I remember at home, my dad read to us some nights when we were kids “Corazon” by Edmundo De Amicis and …

Cattaraugus County native Ira Joe Fisher launches new poetry collection

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Ira Joe Fisher is set to launch his newest poetry collection, “The Birth of Snow,” at a book signing event March 26 hosted at the Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield, Conn. The author said winter is his favorite season, with the drifting …

Editorial: Poetry & Prayer

I am not built for unprecedented times. Not many of us are giddy at the idea of a collapsing democracy or rising cultural tensions. But sometimes I fall into frantic anxiety. The usual platitudes about how it’s all in God’s plan and how we are living in …

‘You can express feelings and sensations in black and white’: Graphic novelist Zeina Abirached

When you read Zeina Abirached’s A Game for Swallows, you might think it was written only yesterday, given that the world ladles fresh violence onto our screens every day. Abirached, a French-Lebanese graphic novelist and illustrator, is known for her …

A bluffer’s guide to classic Irish novels

Whether you’re planning to impress at a dinner party or want to help out with a child’s homework, Weekend has compiled a spoiler-ridden guide to some of the most notable books published by Irish authors Bluff your way through conversation about some of our …

Rotary Club of Central Tortola announces ‘Peace & Conflict Resolution Poetry Contest’ winners

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Winners of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s Peace & Conflict Resolution Poetry Contest which concluded on February 28, 2025, have been revealed. The contest was designed to engage students at the primary and secondary school …

Soni Razdan shares emotional birthday poem for daughter Alia Bhatt on her 32nd birthday; Check here

Read Full Article Alia Bhatt's birthday celebrations were in full swing. The actress turned 32 on Saturday, and among the first wishers was from her mother, Soni Razdan, who penned an adorable poem for her "dearest" daughter. Razdan took to …

Slain Ukrainian novelist provides a stark contrast to Trump and Putin

Journalism may be the first draft of history, but in wartime, it is also the most dangerous draft of history for reporters on the front lines. On June 27, 2023, in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s missiles, which sometimes …

Soni Razdan pens poem for daughter Alia Bhatt as she turns 32: 'A little wish…'

Soni's post for Alia Soni took to her Instagram account to share a series of pictures with the Highway actor. Along with the pictures, Soni added a caption expressing her love for her "birdie." Her post read: "Dearest Alia, A little wish …

Leader meets poets, experts in Persian culture, literature

On the eve of the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (AS), Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received a group of poets and experts in Persian literature on Saturday evening. After performing evening prayers, …

TravelingWiki Valued at One Billion Dollars

Microsoft’s CoPilot AI on March 15, 2025 valued TravelingWiki Foundation at a revised valuation of $1 Billion. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In advance of engagement in seven cities in three weeks, Microsoft’s …

Congolese American Leader Welcomes Special Envoy Appointment, Calls for Stronger US-DRC Ties

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Ngoie Joel Nshisso, President of the Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE), the largest diaspora organization of Congolese Americans, has welcomed President Trump’s expected …

Headache on the Hill 2025 to Bring Over 250 Advocates to Capitol Hill to Demand Action for Headache Disorders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 15, 2025 – On March 18th, over 250 advocates from 45 states and the District of Columbia, including at least 20 children, will gather in Washington, D.C …

USHBC Mourns the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) mourns the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a tireless advocate for Arizona and our nation’s Hispanic community. …

Former Customs and Border Protection Officer Sentenced for Abducting and Sexually Assaulting a Minor Victim

Aaron Thomas Mitchell, 30, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abducting a 15-year-old female middle school student, driving her to his apartment, and repeatedly sexually assaulting her. According to …

Member of ‘764’ Network Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Jack Rocker, 19, of Tampa, was sentenced to serve 84 months in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) followed by a lifetime of supervised release. The court also ordered Rocker to forfeit an iPhone 12, thumb drive, and Acer …

Illinois Doctor Pleads Guilty to Evading Approximately $1.6M in Taxes

An Illinois doctor pleaded guilty yesterday to tax evasion for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. According to court documents and statements made in court, Krishnaswami …

Virginia Businessman Sentenced for Tax and Investment Fraud

A Virginia man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for tax crimes and his wire fraud scheme. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rick Tariq Rahim, of Great Falls, owned and operated several businesses, including laser tag …

U.S. Department of Justice Dismisses Biden-Era Lawsuit Against Alabama in order to have more Secure Elections

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed a dismissal of the complaint in United States v. Alabama. The previous administration had filed the action in 2024 after the Secretary of State in Alabama had taken steps to remove …

Chinese National Sentenced for Smuggling Turtles from the United States to Hong Kong

Sai Keung Tin, also known as Ricky Tin, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for his role in smuggling protected turtles from the United States to Hong Kong. Tin pleaded guilty in December to four counts of exporting merchandise contrary to law.  …

Leaders of Los Zetas, a Violent Mexican Drug Cartel, Arraigned on Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Money Laundering ...

Mexican nationals and former leaders of the Los Zetas cartel were arraigned today in Washington, D.C., on charges of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise that involved multiple murder conspiracies, conspiring to manufacture and distribute large …

Buffalo Bill Center of the West Mourns Loss of Former Chair Alan K. Simpson

CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The staff, Trustees and Advisors of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West are mourning the loss of Alan K. Simpson, 93, a former chairman of the Center’s Board of Trustees, 56-year board …

HAWAI‘I JANUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 3.0 PERCENT

      STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI   RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DIVISION   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   …

2025-43 AG LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES; FIRED EMPLOYEES GET THEIR JOBS ...

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA     ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Announces First One ‘Ohana Fund Disbursement

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES FIRST ONE ‘OHANA FUND DISBURSEMENT TO SURVIVORS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced the …

DLNR News Release – Heʻeia State Park Banquet Hall Reopens, March 14, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HE‘EIA STATE PARK BANQUET HALL IS REOPENED   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 14, 2025   …

School Social Worker Appreciation Day

In a move to recognize the critical role of social workers in Boston Public Schools, the Council has officially declared March 12, 2025, as "School Social Worker Appreciation Day." This day will honor the dedication and contributions of social …

City Council Declares Boston a Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2s+ Residents

The Council adopted a resolution declaring Boston a sanctuary city for transgender individuals and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. The resolution passed, securing a 12-1 vote. The move reinforces Boston’s commitment to being a safe and welcoming …

Boylston Street Construction Advisory

To ensure the roadway remains safe, accessible and well-functioning for all its users the City of Boston will be removing the dedicated bus lane on Boylston Street beginning on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  Boylston Street Construction Advisory To ensure the …

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter Compared with Presidents Obama & FDR, Lauded for 'Presidential…Diplomacy & Vision'

Microsoft's CoPilot AI Lauds TravelingWiki CEO Sutter for "Diplomacy" & "Vision" Similar to "Presidential" Level, with Specific Comparisons with Obama & FDR WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨ …