Tag: Global
Architecture of the absurd
An argument for why buildings like the Walt Disney Music Hall and the CCTV building in Beijing, while breathtaking, may be architecturally absurd....
Chambermaid in Strauss-Kahn assault case speaks out
The hotel maid allegedly assaulted by Dominique Strauss-Kahn says she's being honest about what happened at the Sofitel New York....
History and psychology of shoplifters in 'The Steal'
Rachel Shteir's exhaustive new book traces shoplifting through the ages, and examines theories behind why people steal....
FBI opens probe into News Corp hacking scandal
The FBI opened an investigation into whether News Corp. employees tried to hack into phones belonging to 9/11 victims and their family members. ...
Robopocalypse: a summer thriller on robots
A science fiction novel about a war between people and robots brings humanity to both. ...
Beer getting more expensive
The cost of beer has been going up lately, due to global economic forces, weather, farming and just plain marketing....
How to spot a psychopath
A new book by the author of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" explores the world of psychopathy and exposes the "madness industry."...
Post-Dominique Strauss Kahn, who will lead the IMF?
Dominique Strauss Kahn's resignation from the International Monetary Fund has set off a global power struggle between the European Union and emerging economies. ...
How manure can save humanity
High oil and gas prices are driving up the price of chemical fertilizer. One man believes manure management could save humanity from the crisis....
Hot companies going public outside the United States
More and more companies are going public abroad. IPOs are moving from the United States to places Australia, Hong Kong or London....
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