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Beat Her by Hand or Stick: Islamic Book on Marriage Teaches How To Beat Wives
An Islamic book store in Toronto has been selling a marriage guide that advises husbands on how best to physically torment their wives.
Amazon Kindle Fire New Version 6.5 vs Motorola Xoom Ice Cream Sandwich Version 4.0.4
Two popular tablets are getting new software updates during the final days of March, and the Amazon Kindle Fire 6.5 and Motorola Xoom both have some new features to show for it. While both tablets have their limitations, they are both in a good price range, and the new update could be just what nudges them over the line for some buyers.
Dwyane Wade Book: Miami Heat Star To Write About Being ‘A Father First’
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is coming out with a book this year -- and it's not all about basketball.
Amazon Releasing Three New Kindle Fire Tablets: Will They Beat The New ‘IPad 3’?
Amazon is planning to release three new models of its massively popular Kindle Fire, according to a recent report from the China Economic News Service. The report claims that Amazon will be releasing the following new Kindle Fire models, each with a different resolution: a low-end 7-inch model (1204x600 resolution), a mid-tier 7-inch model (1280x800 resolution) and a high-end 8.9-inch (1920x1200 resolution).
PIONEERING FEMINIST POET ADRIENNE RICH DEAD AT 82
Poet and essayist Adrienne Rich, a feminist literary figure celebrated as much for deeply personal reflections on her own life as for sometimes-biting social commentary, has died at age 82, family members said on Wednesday.
"THE AVENGERS" TO CLOSE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Superhero blockbuster "Marvel's The Avengers" featuring Robert Downey Jr. andScarlett Johansson has been chosen as Tribeca Film Festival's closing night film, festival organizers said on Wednesday.
AMAZON, B&N MAKE CONCESSIONS FOR POTTER EBOOKS
Amazon.com Inc and Barnes & Noble Inc unveiled Harry Potter e-books on Tuesday in deals that suggest the companies made big concessions with author J.K. Rowling for electronic access to the hit series.
"THE HUNGER GAMES" SOUNDTRACK TOPS BILLBOARD CHART
"The Hunger Games" official soundtrack shot to the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, following the film's record-setting opening weekend.
Why Some Find "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Disturbing, New Film Adaptation Announced, Erotic Novel Generates Controversy
The submission sex fantasy novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" continues to rise in popularity. It was announced yesterday that Universal Pictures/Focus Features will adapt the film version of the story. The intriguing tale of dominance is a hot topic among women and its growing fan base will be an indispensable part of the film's success. Originally titled "Master of the Universe", it first hit the web as "Twilight" fan fiction and the two lead characters were named Edward and Bella. This was a...
R.A. Dickey Memoir: Mets Pitcher Details Childhood Sexual Abuse, Adultery
The ordinary baseball fan who watches New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey on television and follows him on Twitter might believe him to be an odd and quirky character. He's witty, out of the box and throws a knuckleball.
Tiger Woods Book: Key Details From Hank Haney's 'The Big Miss'
Hank Haney's highly anticipated book, "The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods," hit bookstores on Tuesday, and there has already been blowback directed at the author from Woods and his representatives.
Kevin Smith Book: ‘Tough Sh*t’ Gives Advice, Disses Bruce Willis, Tells Southwest Airlines Story
Kevin Smith's latest book, "Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good," contains encouraging words for aspiring filmmakers, castigation for actor Bruce Willis, and, of course, many a one-two punch for Southwest Airlines.
'Hunger Games' Movie: Rue Fans Tweet Back Against Racism Online
Monday evening, news broke that some fans of the post-apocalyptic young adult series "The Hunger Games" were intent on drawing blood of their own, tweeting out racist and increasingly virulent Twitter posts attacking Lenny Kravitz (Cinna), Amandla Stenberg (Rue) and Dayo Okeniyi (Thresh) for playing characters that they had imagined as white, not black.
Harry Potter E-books: Where to Buy Novels on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Nook And More
The epic Harry Potter book series is finally available in E-book format and can be purchased from J.K. Rowling's new Pottermore online bookstore.
MEXICAN PRIEST ABUSE SCANDALS CAST SHADOW ON POPE'S VISIT
Pope Benedict's first full day in Mexico was clouded by fresh allegations the Vatican hid evidence of sex abuse by one of the country's most prominent Roman Catholic leaders for decades.
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