Friday, November 15, 2013

For Gore Vidal, a Final Plot Twist



For Gore Vidal, a Final Plot Twist


For Gore Vidal, a Final Plot Twist 

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The author and master contrarian left his entire estate to Harvard, forsaking loved ones and setting off a legal battle.
    






PEN American Center Survey Finds Caution Among Members

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A survey by the writers’ organization PEN American Center has found that a large majority of its members are deeply concerned about the extent of government surveillance of email and phone records.
    






‘Masterpiece,’ an Italian Reality Show for Writers

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“Masterpiece,” a new Italian reality show in which writers compete to have their work published, may feel crass. Then again, novels normally get short shrift on television.
    






Daniel Alarcón Is a Hot Talent in Peru and America

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Daniel Alarcón, raised and educated in America, has a new novel, “At Night We Walk in Circles,” which is set in his native Peru, where he is known for works in Spanish.
    






‘Darling,’ by Richard Rodriguez 

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Richard Rodriguez reckons with sexuality and religion in these soul-searching essays.
    

‘Tatiana,’ by Martin Cruz Smith 

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Arkady Renko turns to a translator’s cryptic notebook while investigating two deaths in Moscow.
    
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‘The Boy Detective,’ by Roger Rosenblatt 

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Roger Rosenblatt has always loved to stroll around his city and ponder what he sees.
    

Bookshelf: Boy Detective, Gilded New York and Best-Dressed Man 

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Books about a curious boy growing up in Gramercy Park; the lavish homes and belongings of early philanthropists; and well-dressed criminals.
    






Kelly ‘Resented’ Criticism From New York Mayoral Candidates

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Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, in an interview with Playboy magazine, said the candidates were “pandering” when they criticized the Police Department, particularly its stop-and-frisk tactics.

Russia introduces an anti-gay law, while Britain makes marriage legal. So what's... 



Russia pursues performance artist who nailed himself to Red Square in protest

Russia pursues performance artist who nailed himself to Red Square in protest

© Stringer . / Reuters/REUTERS - Artist Pyotr Pavlensky lies on the ground, wrapped in barbed wire roll, during a protest action in St. Petersburg, Russia, on May 3.
MOSCOW — Artist Pyotr Pavlensky’s protest performances have begun to take on a familiar, if chilling, pattern. First, horrified policemen stare at him in confusion. Then they call a doctor.
» Russia pursues performance artist who nailed himself to Red Square in protest
15/11/13 13:19 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
MOSCOW — Artist Pyotr Pavlensky’s protest performances have begun to take on a familiar, if chilling, pattern. First, horrified policemen stare at him in confusion. Then they call a doctor. On Friday, the 29-year-old’s audience swelled w...

FBI director warns of cyberattacks; other security chiefs say terrorism threat ... - Washington Post



» FBI director warns of cyberattacks; other security chiefs say terrorism threat ... - Washington Post
14/11/13 19:21 from james b. comey - Google News
Washington Post FBI director warns of cyberattacks; other security chiefs say terrorism threat ... Washington Post FBI Director James B . Comey testified Thursday that the risk of cyberattacks is likely to exceed the danger posed by al-Q...

Daily Mail The FBI were given a warrant on Monday to search Paul Ciancia's cell phone for materials reflecting his 'views on the legitimacy or activities of the United States government, including the existence of a plot to impose a New World Order...

Daily Mail
The FBI were given a warrant on Monday to search Paul Ciancia's cell phone for materials reflecting his 'views on the legitimacy or activities of the United States government, including the existence of a plot to impose a New World Order,' according to ...