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Selling Citizenship? Some Countries Do, Putting Others at Risk

October 17, 2014 Sara 0

A few days ago the Center for Immigration Studies published a blog of mine pointing out that the government’s removal statistics showed a curious, but disturbing, trend ……Read More

An Appeal: Help Rebuild the IBBY Libraries in Gaza

October 17, 2014 Sara 0

The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has helped fund, supply, and train staff at two libraries in Gaza. One saw damage when it was ……Read More

Kareem James Abu-Zeid Wins 2014 ‘Poetry’ Magazine Translation Award

October 16, 2014 Sara 0

In their October issue, Poetry magazine announced winners of eight annual prizes for the best work published in the magazine over the past 12 months. Among the eight honored ……Read More

Berlin fashion house removes Lord Shiva leggings & apologizes after Hindus protest

October 16, 2014 Afsheen Shafiq 0

Well-known German fashion brand “Front Row Society” headquartered in Berlin withdrew leggings carrying image of Lord Shiva and apologized after upset Hindus protested. Distinguished Hindu ……Read More

Another Dylan Book: Time Out of Mind

October 16, 2014 Tyler Perry 0

“Time Out of Mind: The Lives of Bob Dylan” by Ian Bell continues the tedium in Bell’s first Dylan Book. By Stephen Pate – I will ……Read More

Twitter Opened Porn Floodgate

October 16, 2014 Tyler Perry 0

Except on iPhone or iPad, Twitter is drowning in porn pics and ads today By Stephen Pate – I was surprised this morning while browsing ……Read More