This month, Dellani welcomes authors Kenneth Weene author of Memoirs from the Asylum, Widows Walk and Tales from the Dew Drop Inne. Joining Kenneth is author Eden Connor -- author of Sounds of Soft Pleasure & Wildly Inappropriate.
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Still trying to find your place in the world? How about the universe?
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For the science geeks among us and for the astronomy lovers in particular. Delete the scoop?
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To achieve lasting peace in Saudi Arabia’s restive Eastern Province, the regime must address the deep-rooted sectarian, political, and socioeconomic drivers of dissent.
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This is potentially of great importance as Sunni and Shia join together to redefine what a modern Islamic state should be. I am sure that the Prophet would smile on this. Delete the scoop?
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New research says reading literary fiction helps people embrace ambiguous ideas and avoid snap judgments
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Another reason you should be reading my books. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and YOU'LL THINK. Delete the scoop?
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It is always a pleasure to share something by my friend and fellow All Things That Matter Press author, Sal Buttaci. Delete the scoop?
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What America can learn from one of the most sustainable food nations on Earth.
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The modern world still intrudes and the diet isn't perfect, but at least Bolivia is trying to hold on to its traditional way of life. Delete the scoop?
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It Matters Radio will be starting this broadcast off with a real treat - the music of a new and upcoming band, Joe Symes and the Loving Kind.
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Don't miss tonight's great show. It Matters Radio is on a great roll. Delete the scoop?
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Are you up for going on that unique trip that almost no one has done before you? The problem might just be finding the right destination. The least visited country in the world may not be the one you would think...
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Loving to travel as I do, I thought this a great contribution to my day. Delete the scoop?
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We feel instinctively that societies with huge income gaps are somehow going wrong.
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This is an incredibly powerful TED discussion, especially if you think about how society is organized. Delete the scoop?
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Know Anyone Who Thinks Racial Profiling Is Exaggerated? Watch This, And Tell Me When Your Jaw Drops.
This is one massive reality check, folks.
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Racism in America? Come on, don't be realistic. Delete the scoop?
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The director's homemade, black-and-white "Much Ado About Nothing" sparkles with wit, sex and energy
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Heard him discussing this on NPR. It was his way of decompressing after making The Avengers. Sounds like a great movie version. Delete the scoop?
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Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Directly from the mouth of Laura L Rock. L'Rocks music is a pedal to the metal, roll down your windows; don't get a speeding ticket musical ride!
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Here's the podcast link for Thursday, June 6, It Matters Radio show. It was a great one. Delete the scoop?
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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The AP reports that Arizona Republican lawmakers are again working to revive a series of divisive election bills that opponents say will limit Democratic and Hispanic voter turnout.
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Once again the Arizona GOP is working to subvert voting and to oppose Medicaid expansion. Delete the scoop?
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Archaeologists—with a little help from NASA—find the oldest wine in France
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What a delightful use of chemistry, to figure out where wine was made or the earliest chocolate. This if for those among us who just enjoy fluff. Delete the scoop?
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Guy rescues baby hummingbird after it was attacked.
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Here is a great dose of happy. Really heartwarming video. Delete the scoop?
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From incest to sperm competition and polyamory, anatomy -- not social arrangements -- explain how a species mates
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I love physical anthropology and ethnology. Delete the scoop?
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If this ain't loverly I got no clue what is. From my wing man, Sal Butacci and a funny one it is.
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Sal is one of my favorites authors of short fiction. This one had be laughing. Delete the scoop?
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I love history and old cars so I certainly enjoyed this piece. Delete the scoop?
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El Catrin - Kindle edition by Kenneth Weene. -- A short story of faith, family conflict, and El Diablo. Magical Realism.
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I am delighted to have authored this first in the new All Things That Matter Press shorts series available exclusively on Kindle. Delete the scoop?
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Sleep researchers have identified the sleep mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory and found that a popular prescription sleep aid heightens the recollection of and response to negative memories.
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Fascinating as we move into the world of sleep, dreams, and emotionality, we find a tangled web that is human. Delete the scoop?
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Scientists camped out in public restrooms to observe hand-washing, and found men were worse offenders than women Delete the scoop?
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It Matters Radio will be starting this broadcast off with a real treat - the music of a new and upcoming band, Joe Symes and the Loving Kind.
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Thursday 6/13 - Another great show from It Matters Radio. Actress Robin Weigert and music from Joe Symes. Delete the scoop?
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A lollipop company captures the taste of motherly love in its newest flavor
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Okay, now this is funny. But why red? Why not more like the breast, a pronounced nipple, a darker areola, and a skin-colored breast. Now that would truly be obscene, and I bet it would sell. Delete the scoop?
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A controversial Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Virginia is once again being criticized for his past comments on hot-button issues. This time, E.W. Jackson is catching flak for his remarks about chimps and evolution.
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And the GOP actually has nominated this buffoon for lieutenant governor of Virginia. What is wrong with the Republican Party? It is beginning to remind me of my novel, Memoirs From the Asylum. Delete the scoop?
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Senators Patrick Leahy and Rand Paul want to weaken mandatory minimums.
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Every now and again I agree with Mr. Will. This is one of those times. Delete the scoop?
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Medieval chronicles have given researchers a glimpse into the past to assess how historical volcanic eruptions affected the weather in Ireland up to 1500 years ago.
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Is it not marvelous how the earth works as an integrated system? Thank you Buckminster Fuller for telling us this a long time ago. Too bad we still haven't figured out how to be part of that system instead of constantly challenging it. Delete the scoop?
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