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Novelist Irvine Welsh spies future in mixed-media
By Claire Davenport BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Electronic publishing is allowing authors to be more creative and the best ones are successfully blending video and online content with traditional text, says cult writer Irvine Welsh. The author of “Trainspotting” and “The Acid House”, who has also written short stories and plays, said e-publishing meant writers had to work harder... [Read more]
Merkel says has no secrets about her communist past
By Alexandra Hudson BERLIN (Reuters) – Angela Merkel has dismissed claims in a new book that she was more actively committed to East Germany's communist regime than she has acknowledged, saying she has never kept anything secret about her past. The book, “The first life of Angela M.”, says that Merkel, who will seek a third term as chancellor in a federal election in September,... [Read more]
Think a kiss is just a kiss? New book tells all (Reuters)
Reuters – Ever wondered about the political uses of a kiss, the kiss’s changing status or legendary movie kisses? Do you find yourself needing to say the word in Albanian, Icelandic or even, perchance, Maori? More here: Think a kiss is just a kiss? New book tells all (Reuters) Read More →
Historian Eric Foner honored for Lincoln biography (AP)
AP – Award-winning historian Eric Foner has received a new honor, the Lincoln Prize, for his biography about the 16th president’s views on slavery. Here is the original: Historian Eric Foner honored for Lincoln biography (AP) Read More →
Historian Eric Foner honored for Lincoln biography (AP)
AP – Award-winning historian Eric Foner has received a new honor, the Lincoln Prize, for his biography about the 16th president’s views on slavery. View post: Historian Eric Foner honored for Lincoln biography (AP) Read More →
Assange portrayed as ‘emperor’ in insider book (AP)
AP – A tell-all book by a former WikiLeaks insider casts founder Julian Assange as an “emperor” who has become just the kind of public figure he is trying to expose. View original post here: Assange portrayed as ‘emperor’ in insider book (AP) Read More →
Teen Rehab Centers for troubled youth
Almost everyone goes through a phase in their lives when they feel troubled and perhaps cause trouble for their loved ones, especially their parents. And while parents need to do a balancing act between their work, children, and friends, dealing with children who are troubled can be a big cause for concern. One solution that has worked for some children has come in the form of teen rehab centers which... [Read more]
Recession Forces Going Back To School At…
The recent recession and economic meltdown had numerous far reaching consequences. In addition to thousands of people losing their homes, jobs and their paychecks, there were many suicides, bankruptcies and emotional break downs too. In addition to all these consequences, recession also propelled going back to school at 40. The Recession brought with it, the realization that people were not skilled... [Read more]
