In the Fall of 2008, Lekeisha Peterson of Troy, was looking forward to having her ultrasound at DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital to determine if her first child was going to be a boy or girl. Instead, her world turned upside down when staff found her baby girl may have a problem with her heart. Further […]
I Found A Letter The Other Day
Poetry from the Heart I found his letter the other day worn, wrinkled and in utter display. It’s puzzling why he didn’t give it to me was he undecided and wanted to be free? There wasn’t a date or a sign of when wrote did he just forget it in his sports coat? I’ll never […]
Palestine: PalFest Literature Festival in Gaza for First Time
Written by Ola Anan his year for the first time the Palestinian Festival of Literature, or PalFest [1], was held in Gaza. Since it was founded in 2008, the festival’s aim has been to bring together Palestinian and international authors, and it organises public events in the evenings and creative writing workshops for Palestinian […]
Malaysia: Yuna Changes the Face of Indie Music
The independent music scene in Malaysia is blossoming. In recent years, more and more independent musicians and bands are gaining in popularity thanks to social networking websites such as YouTube and MySpace. Meet Yuna. You might think Yuna as a typical Malaysian youth, but one check in her diary (or should it be her MySpace […]
Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel
Let’s face it, even while the Thanksgiving and December holiday season is the favorite time of year for many of us, traveling during this period can be more stressful than ever. There are a few steps you can take before and during your journey, however, that might reduce some anxiety and tension.Make any air travel […]