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VIEW: Porn connection
The Statesman, Kolkata, India / Asia News NetworkNEW DELHI (The Statesman/ANN) -- Recent years have seen massive worldwide changes in cultural and social norms which are closely related to the spread of pornography and new forms of prostitution. These need to be studied and understood carefully,...Tags: Television Industry, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Germany, Media Industry
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Book-It's engaging Huck and Jim navigate the n-word -- Theater review
Seattle TimesEver since a plucky lad called Huck Finn took his famous river voyage, his exploits along the mighty Mississippi River have been greeted with cheers and jeers. The most recent kerfuffle over Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" concerned...Tags: Mark Twain, Social Issues, Arts and Culture, Slavery, Authors
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Cole guitar tops PTO auction list
Gloucester Daily Times, Mass.An autographed guitar donated by Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole is just one of the more than 300 items that will be available at the Rockport PTO auction, which takes place on Saturday at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. And for the...Tags: Entertainment, Teaching and Learning, Education, Auction Service, Amusement and Theme Parks
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The Big Divide: Competing political wills block the way
The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.Brian Wolfe brought the three-ring binder down in a chopping motion, smacking a big table inside his downtown Vancouver law-office building. The 70-year-old Port of Vancouver commissioner leaned in and pushed forward the binder. It contained a plan...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, House Building, Local Elections, Elections
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E! adds six new series, announces a hefty development slate
Even with its prized dynasty -- the Kardashians -- procreating enough to supply E! with programming for years to come, the network continues to beef up its slate: It will add six new series and 10 specials in the coming months, with subjects ranging...Tags: Soups, Mother's Day, Bravo (tv network), Cults and Sects, Arts and Culture
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Diversity making inroads in NASCAR
Richmond Times-DispatchNASCAR, long seen as the domain of whites living in the South, has been working in recent years to become more diverse at all levels. The apparent success of efforts such as its Drive for Diversity program will be on full display this weekend at...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Black Entertainment Television (tv network), Juan Pablo Montoya, Students, Auto Racing
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Reading festival for children
Khaleej TimesMore than 80 authors, intellectuals, artists and researchers in children's literature will converge at the Sharjah Expo Centre at 9am on April 23 to join in the 5th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF). Dubbed as one of the...Tags: Arts, Literature, Book, Festive Events, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Beijing's Palace Museum spruces up
China Daily, Beijing / Asia News NetworkBEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- Beijing's Palace Museum launched an eight-year campaign this week to remove all potential safety hazards, part of preparations for the imperial palace's 600th anniversary celebrations in 2020. The museum, commonly known as...Tags: Arts, Theft, Arts and Culture, China Earthquake (2010), Germany
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City announces affiliation with Smithsonian Institution
Austin American-StatesmanA veritable fairy godmother of priceless historical artifacts will soon be waving a magic wand in Austin's direction. The city's Parks and Recreation Department announced on Friday that it has become a member of the Smithsonian Institution's...Tags: Smithsonian Institution, Arts and Culture, Washington, DC, Culture
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Judy Juanita and her 'Virgin Soul'
In the late 1960s, Judy Juanita was a college undergraduate in the Bay Area and editor of a Black Panther Party newspaper. Now her new novel, "Virgin Soul" (Viking, $26.95), recounts the story of Geniece, an undergraduate who joins the Panthers. But...Tags: Human Interest, Arts and Culture, James Baldwin, LSD, Culture
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Groups vie for a shot at $100,000 grants to improve L.A.
For 15 days the lobbying was fierce by groups hoping to win a piece of the $1 million being given away by an organization looking for ways to make Los Angeles a better place by 2050. Each of the 279 public service groups angling for the 10 $100,000...
Tags: Fishing, Politics, Lifestyle and Leisure, Elections, Arts and Culture
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'Havana Blue': Finding inspiration in Cuba
As Afro-Cuban rhythms pulse on the sound system, the couples intertwine on the dance floor, swaying gently to the music. “With feeling!” implores choreographer Frank Chaves. “Make sure you're really touching bodies here … make...
Tags: River North, Arts, Fine Artists, Arts and Culture, Slavery
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