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Among this week’s half-dozen highlights are a collection of blog posts by a beloved science-fiction author and a “page-turning mash-up of genres."
Among this week’s half-dozen highlights are a collection of blog posts by a beloved science-fiction author and a “page-turning mash-up of genres."
From wireless in-ears to noise-canceling over-ears, virtually every headphone manufacturer has seriously improved wireless headphone battery capacity, making fears about charging up for long listening sessions a thing of the past.
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It’s impossible to work in the watch industry for any length of time without becoming irrationally attached to certain brands. Sometimes it’s because of an aesthetic you just can’t get enough of. Sometimes it’s because of a value proposition that blows rivals out of the...
Читать дальше...Plus: They asked why we didn't serve booze at this children's party.
Whip up this healthy, whole-grain pancake mix to fuel easy Sunday brunch for weeks to come.
Before Donald Trump, government and business handled illegal immigration with a wink and a nod. But his wall won't stop the powerful forces behind the movement of people.
"Black reflects the current state of rebelliousness and contentiousness in the world, but it also provides a feeling of privacy and protection."
Paul Muni and Karen Morley in Scarface (1932)
Vitals
Paul Muni as Tony Camonte, ruthless Italian-born bootlegger and mob enforcer
Chicago, Summer 1927
Film: Scarface
Release Date: April 9, 1932
Director: Howard Hawks
Background
Tomorrow would have been the 120th birthday of Al Capone, had the infamous gangster not rotted to his syphilic demise in 1947.
Capone’s story remains one of the most frequently adapted for movies and TV, beginning with Rod... Читать дальше...
To divine the future of NASA in 2038, we looked back to 1998 for some clues.
Duke Robillard’s appreciation for big-band music began when he was a toddler. This is not an apocryphal tale created to help mythologize a bluesman’s backstory. The 70-year-old musician has a clear recollection of it. “My very first memory is sitting diapers on the kitchen floor and hearing big-band music on the radio,” says Robillard, recounting […]
For Ahmed Elayan, an IT project manager, work is a mix of home-based preparation and far-flung, exotic travel.
According to a new report from App Annie.
This article was originally posted on GR in November 2016.
William Blum was an important voice in the analysis of US foreign policy. His activism lives on.
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Louis XVI needed a revolution, Napoleon needed two historic military defeats, the …
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The head of German airline Lufthansa has suggested that plans to close Berlin's aging Tegel airport should be reconsidered. German news agency dpa reported Wednesday that Carsten Spohr cited growing … Click to Continue »
The music fest — which also includes comedians —cheekily references the Beatles song and is a breeding ground for emerging talent.
Norwich team news ahead of the clash with Blues
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The move gives the sides breathing room as the Angels continue to seek major improvements to the 53 year-old ballpark.
The move gives the sides breathing room as the Angels continue to seek major improvements to the 53 year-old ballpark.
Why is Louisville basketball attendance down? Pricing is among the woes Courier Journal Vince Tyra is looking for an antidote to apathy. With men's basketball attendance in steep decline, the Uni
Someone working in the Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has a wry sense of humor.