Rothwell Polk
Rothwell C. Polk, Jr. is a sixty-one-year-old living in Englewood, Colorado.. His interests include independent living, community and country resources, spirituality and the Baha'i Faith, children and families, cats, dogs, birdwatching, fishing, books, poetry, film, music, and photography and video.
Mr. Polk has been a freelance writer for more since 1970. His writing credits include a number of Chicago-area magazines such as "Conscious Choice" and "The Neighborhood Works". He was a guest editorialist and then a full-time correspondent for the Gary, Indiana Post-Tribune. He wrote about everything from obits to fires to a nature column to major feature articles.
"i give myself passionately to any story I tell. All stories are of equal value and equal importance," says Mr. Polk..
Mr. Polk has a B.A. in early childhood education and an M.Ed. in child development, and he is an expert on the ages and stages of children, their education and in parenting.
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Qur'an Burned in Michigan, Tennessee and New York
The Qur'an was burned in East Lansing, Michigan and in Springfield, Tennessee Saturday. And a Qur'an was also burned at a rally near Ground Zero.
Sep 12, 2010
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Bloomington-Normal Muslims Gather for Eid ul-Fitr Prayers
Two hundred and fifty Bloomington-Normal, Illinois Muslims gathered at Wesleyan University for prayers Friday to mark the beginning of Eid ul-Fitr.
Sep 10, 2010
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Muslims Enjoy Iftar Dinner Saturday in Bloomington-Normal
Iftar is the fast-breaking dinner eaten after sunset during the month of Ramadan. About 100 people gathered for dinner Saturday in Bloomington, Illinois.
Sep 1, 2010
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Central Illinois Bigotry Reflects National Islamophobia
Right wing activists from Central Illinois espouse the same misinformation about American Muslims seen on the national level.
Aug 25, 2010
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Believers Observe Fast of Ramadan in Bloomington-Normal
The month of Muslim fasting--Ramadan--begins Wednesday or Thursday. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset.
Aug 10, 2010
- Rothwell Polk
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Seven Iranian Baha'i Leaders Sentenced to Twenty Years
Seven Iranian Baha'i leaders were sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for practicing their religion. Their sentencing is part of ongoing persecution.
Aug 8, 2010
- Rothwell Polk
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Study Questions Efficacy of Antidepressants
A recent study examines current research on the efficacy and effectiveness of antidepressants and concludes they are no better than a placebo.
Aug 4, 2010
- Rothwell Polk
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Simple Techniques for Controlling Anxiety and Panic Attacks
A panic or anxiety attack is severe and sudden. Simple behavioral and cognitive techniques help control and stop an anxiety or panic attack.
Jul 16, 2010
- Rothwell Polk
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