The current British poet laureate is Andrew Motion, who began serving a ten-year term as laureate in 1999. Previous British poets laureate are:

The duties of a poet laureate vary from state to state, and are determined by the appointing body or existing legislation. Usually the duties are broadly outlined, and involve the central mission of promoting the reading, writing, and appreciation of poetry among the general public. While occasional poetry readings and other events may be required, laureates otherwise tend to be able to fulfill their mission as they see fit.

Qualifications to become a state poet laureate vary from state to state. Generally, nomination for and appointment to the position is based upon a poet's written body of work, whose subject matter is often specific to the state and whose quality is demonstrated through honors, awards, and other forms of recognition. A second major qualification usually is the ability of the poet to promote poetry within the state.

Thirty-eight states have an official position of state poet laureate. Two states, Alaska and Idaho, have a position for "State Writer Laureate" and "Writer-in-Residence," respectively. The position of state poet laureate or state writer is occupied in thirty-eight states of these forty states.

The first state poet laureate was Ina Coolbrith, who was named poet laureate of California by governor's proclamation on April 21, 1915. The California legislature approved this proclamation on April 26, 1919. Chronologically, the second person to be named a state poet laureate was Alice Polk Hill, who became Colorado's laureate on September 10, 1919.

Information about the national poet laureate can be found through the Poetry & Literature Center of the Library of Congress.

The current poet laureate of Washington, D.C. is Dolores Kendrick. The first and only other D.C. laureate was Sterling Brown, who served from 1984 until his death on January 13, 1989.

Yes, Canada created the position of Parliamentary Poet Laureate in December 2001. The current laureate is John Steffler (appointed December 4, 2006). Previous Parliamentary Poets Laureate were Pauline Michel (2004-2006) and George Bowering (2002-2004). Home >> Bibliographies & Guides >> U.S. State Poets Laureate >> Frequently Asked Questions

Randall Jarrell is indeed a former Poet Laureate, but that isn't Oni Press Managing Editor Randal Jarrell. Our Randal only uses one letter L in his first name, whereas the poet used two. Besides, Randall Jarrell has been dead since 1965 and, at least as far as we know, he wasn't much of a comic book fan.

Historical reasons. Rinbad originated as the International column in the paper publication Branch Line News - which has a separate Editor for Great Britain.

State poets laureate can acquire their title unofficially or officially. Unofficially, a laureate may be so named through a literary club ceremony, widespread popularity or publicity, or through nicknaming. This allows many poets to claim laureate status, however. Official designation of state poet laureate is by governor's act or proclamation, by legislative action, or by both governor and legislature.

The Utah Poet Laureate is Katharine Coles. Any nonprofit group can contact the Literary Arts Program to request a reading. Note: all readings must be free to the public.

In a time when travel was by horseback and sailing ship, Masonry spread with amazing speed. By 1731, when Benjamin Franklin joined the fraternity, there were already several lodges in the Colonies, and Masonry spread rapidly as America expanded west. In addition to Franklin, many of the Founding Fathers -- men such as George Washington, Paul Revere, Joseph Warren, and John Hancock -- were Masons.

Great Britain is not part of the 17-country Eurail Network. For train travel in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will need to purchase one of the many types of Britrail Passes. All of the Britrail passes except the Southeast Pass cover the Gatwick and Heathrow Express. Certain ferry lines do allow rail pass holders free or discounted travel. Routes covered include Ireland-France, Italy -Greece and Germany-Sweden-Finland.

If you drive a car in Great Britain you must make sure that the car is registered, taxed and insured for your use. It is against the law to drive without all the documents relating to registration, road tax and insurance being fully up-to-date. If you have a full driving licence from an EEA country you are allowed to drive in Great Britain for as long as your licence remains valid.

There seems to be a certain amount of confusion about the differences between England, Wales, Scotland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom - and not just among us lot. Great Britain is the biggest island of the British Isles, and therefore consists of the countries of England, Wales and Scotland. The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (but NOT the Republic of Ireland). Note that Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and not just England.

Customers can choose from a menu of geographic areas, including England, Scotland, Wales, or from the Government Office Regions (also known as Regional Development Areas and European electoral regions). Smaller administrative areas that is,. county/unitary authority and district are also available. Further information on ordering Points of Interest is available in the user guide (hyperlink).

A person who thinks intensely and often about the craft of poetry and reads a great deal of poetry, as education toward writing it, and who writes poems as a result, at least a few of them, now and then.

I can set up an "organic group" whereby only members of that group will be able to participate in the group. However, it would be beneficial for the greater Boerboel community if such discussions would be publicly viewable. Of course such a group would be subject to enough "breeders" wanting to participate in the first place. Casper,thanks for the offer but everything needs to be discussed in public.

The United Kingdom is made up of the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain, on the other hand, comprises only England, Scotland and Wales. It is the largest island of the British Isles. Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic form the second largest island.

Starting in September 1939, Germany invaded and controlled Poland, Holland, Denmark, France, and most of western Europe. Next on Germany's agenda was the invasion and control of Great Britain. With Germany controlling much of the continent of Europe and the European Allies, Great Britain was not able to provide all of the materials needed to fight a war against Germany.

I generally find poets too pompous, when really they're songwriters with no musical talent. There is the odd exception, but I prefer essayists, like Michael Barrish. Just Like You Imagined" and "The Great Below", I think because of Adrian Belew's guest guitar on those tracks. I used to get Ms., Architectural Record, Rolling Stone, Games, The Economist... I'm down to CMJ's New Music Monthly. It comes with a mix CD. I don't have a TV.

Rabindranath Tagore says: "We are waiting for HIM ( to come ) like a big king. But He is going like a stone breaker, like a coolie, like an ordinary man. He is going behind you or before, you can't find Him out.

The Monarchy would obviously have no place within a United North America, as it truly is an antiquated system of government that serves no real purpose in the 21st century. Furthermore, US law forbids all titles of nobility or royalty. However, ties to Britain would not be cut like a rope. Although the United States came into existence in resistance to British imperial rule, those days are long over. Most US citizens consider Britain to be one of their greatest allies and friends.

Eurail Passes are not valid for travel in Great Britain. To travel England, Scotland and Wales, take a look at available BritRail Passes. Eurail Passes are honored in the following 17 countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Railtrains.