The title of David Foster Wallace’s Brief Interviews With Hideous Men is pretty self-explanatory. It is a collection of postmodern short stories featuring a series of wretched men who are questioned until they reveal their tortured pasts.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed starting pitcher Mat Latos and first baseman/outfielder Mike Morse from the Miami Marlins for prospects, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
From Belarus, this $3000 3 Wheeler replica uses a different sort of V-twin engine – your legs.
Let's face it: "Daredevil" is one of the more violent shows on the small screen as it is, and certainly the most graphic production Marvel has been involved with to date. All through the lead up to the show's debut this past spring, showrunner Steven S. DeKnight made it clear that the show would go to the edge of adult fare but would never tip over, remarking that the series operates under "PG-16" guidelines. And if fans excited by Jon Bernthal signing up to play the Punisher are expecting the mayhem... Читать дальше...
A large draw down in crude inventories has taken everyone by surprise.
Increasing abuse of painkillers in the US is putting the industry under pressure to make the drugs tamper-proof
Has the “digital detox” trend reached a tipping point?
It was too good to last. Granted, the U.S. Federal Reserve has kept the federal funds rate hovering at historic, near-zero lows for more than six years. But that's all about to change. The Fed's inevitable interest rate hike later this year will affect average consumers in three key areas: mortgages, credit cards and bank loans.
KABUL —Mohammad Omar, the spiritual leader of the Afghan Taliban whose backers sheltered al-Qaeda and then waged war against Western forces and their allies in Kabul, died in Pakistan more than two years ago, Afghan officials said Wednesday.Read full article >>
CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis reports oil prices settled higher after a bullish inventory report.
It's the 'don'ts' rather than the 'dos' that separate successful businesses from failures.
Groovy, baby! Kylie and Kendall Jenner stepped out in daring, dark '70s looks on Tuesday, July 28, w[...]
Chrissy Teigen decided on an eye-popping outfit for her Women's Health magazine cover … her birthday suit.
The singer and songwriter, whose The Blade is one of the most acclaimed country albums of the year, talks to NPR's Ann Powers about genre expectations, famous collaborators and country radio.
DES MOINES, Iowa - A judge has dismissed charges against the wife of a Chinese billionaire who was accused of conspiring to steal trade secrets from U.S. seed companies.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has dismissed charges against the wife of a Chinese billionaire who was accused of conspiring to steal trade secrets from U.S. seed companies.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has dismissed charges against the wife of a Chinese billionaire who was accused of conspiring to steal trade secrets from U.S. seed companies.
Watch Ashley Monroe play songs from her new, breakthrough album, The Blade, live at WNYC in New York.