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April 30: National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day

April 30: National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day
Tomorrow, April 30, will mark the seventh annual “National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day.”  The initiative is being hosted by New York City as part of National Poetry Month (April).  The idea of the holiday is to spread the enthusiasms about poetry by carrying a poem in your pocket.  Any poem counts, so carry [...]

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Pt.4 Addiction Testimonials: the Culmination

Hey all, Ernesto here with the weekly installment of my Addiction Testimonials. If you’re interested in reading the previous few parts click on the following links: Addiction Testimonials 1, Addiction Testimonials 2, and Addiction Testimonials 3 . Otherwise, without further ado, I present the fourth segment. Until next week…Enjoy…E
Pt.4 Addiction Testimonials: The [...]

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2009 Road Recovery Benefit Concert

On May 1st, the non-profit organization, Road Recovery, will be presenting an event at the Nokia Theatre (Time Square) that will include performances by: Iggy Pop, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), and many more. The show will be hosted by Matt Pinfield and will [...]

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Richie Supa Ties for 2009 Prism Award

Last night (April 23), the winners of the 2009 Prism Awards were officially announced at 13th annual ceremony, which was presented by The Entertainment Industry Council and took place at the Beverly Hill Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Winners included Anne Hathaway for her performance in “Rachel Getting Married,” Benjamin Bratt for his role [...]

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Recovering Addict Finds Consolation in Folk Music

Folk singer and songwriter, Mary Gauthier, admittedly struggled with addiction for years, and in a recent interview with canoe.ca, said thanks to her recovery process, she was able to pursue her real love in life, “Folk Music.” Mary Gauthier was born an orphan in New Orleans, went through adoption homes, and by 15 had spent [...]

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Pt.3 Addiction Testimonial: the Functions of Dysfunctionality: Confusion, Violence, Laughter?

Hey all, Ernesto here with the third installment of Addiction Testimonials. If you’re interested in reading the previous two parts click on the following links: Addiction Testimonials 1, Addiction Testimonials 2. Otherwise, without further ado, I present the third segment.  Until next week…Enjoy…E
Pt.3 Addiction Testimonial:
The Functions of Dysfunctionality: Confusion, Violence, Laughter?
I remember when [...]

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Recovery Art: the Duality of Addiction

Recovery Art: The Duality of Addiction
Hey all, Ernesto here. Recovery Arts is proud to announce our first “Recovery Art” contribution. The submission was sent by Adrien of Arizona, who has less than a year in recovery. Thanks a lot for sharing your Recovery Art, Adrien. Hopefully this piece of art [...]

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Archive > April 2009

April 30: National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day

April 30: National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day
Tomorrow, April 30, will mark the seventh annual “National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day.”  The initiative is being hosted by New York City as part of National Poetry Month (April).  The idea of the holiday is to spread the enthusiasms about poetry by carrying a poem in your pocket.  Any poem counts, so carry [...]

Continue reading

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Pt.4 Addiction Testimonials: the Culmination

Hey all, Ernesto here with the weekly installment of my Addiction Testimonials. If you’re interested in reading the previous few parts click on the following links: Addiction Testimonials 1, Addiction Testimonials 2, and Addiction Testimonials 3 . Otherwise, without further ado, I present the fourth segment. Until next week…Enjoy…E
Pt.4 Addiction Testimonials: The [...]

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2009 Road Recovery Benefit Concert

On May 1st, the non-profit organization, Road Recovery, will be presenting an event at the Nokia Theatre (Time Square) that will include performances by: Iggy Pop, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), and many more. The show will be hosted by Matt Pinfield and will [...]

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Richie Supa Ties for 2009 Prism Award

Last night (April 23), the winners of the 2009 Prism Awards were officially announced at 13th annual ceremony, which was presented by The Entertainment Industry Council and took place at the Beverly Hill Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Winners included Anne Hathaway for her performance in “Rachel Getting Married,” Benjamin Bratt for his role [...]

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Recovering Addict Finds Consolation in Folk Music

Folk singer and songwriter, Mary Gauthier, admittedly struggled with addiction for years, and in a recent interview with canoe.ca, said thanks to her recovery process, she was able to pursue her real love in life, “Folk Music.” Mary Gauthier was born an orphan in New Orleans, went through adoption homes, and by 15 had spent [...]

Continue reading

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Pt.3 Addiction Testimonial: the Functions of Dysfunctionality: Confusion, Violence, Laughter?

Hey all, Ernesto here with the third installment of Addiction Testimonials. If you’re interested in reading the previous two parts click on the following links: Addiction Testimonials 1, Addiction Testimonials 2. Otherwise, without further ado, I present the third segment.  Until next week…Enjoy…E
Pt.3 Addiction Testimonial:
The Functions of Dysfunctionality: Confusion, Violence, Laughter?
I remember when [...]

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Recovery Art: the Duality of Addiction

Recovery Art: The Duality of Addiction
Hey all, Ernesto here. Recovery Arts is proud to announce our first “Recovery Art” contribution. The submission was sent by Adrien of Arizona, who has less than a year in recovery. Thanks a lot for sharing your Recovery Art, Adrien. Hopefully this piece of art [...]

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