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An Apocalyptic Romp Through The 'Golden' State

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Gabrielle Zevin is the author of All These Things I've Done. She also writes screenplays, including Conversations with Other Women.

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Originally published on Mon August 6, 2012 4:44 pm

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Gabrielle Zevin's latest book is All These Things I've Done.

Forgive me, Facebook! I do not always want to tell people what I like. This flaw in my character puts me at odds with much of modern life, which is, of course, organized around a relentless cycle of recommendation.

3:55 pm

Sun August 5, 2012

Life On Mars? Try One Of Saturn's Moons Instead

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Originally published on Sun August 5, 2012 4:46 pm

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One of the things the Mars rover will look for is organic molecules that could at least indicate whether there was once life on the Red Planet. But if searching for life in outer space is the goal, many scientists now say we might have better luck elsewhere — specifically one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus.

3:17 pm

Sun August 5, 2012

Could 2012 Be The Year Of The Asian Voter?

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Mitt Romney and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell were featured on the front page of a Chinese-language newspaper following a visit to the Northern Virginia's Asian-American community in June. Such engagements with the Asian community helped McDonnell win his current office.

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Originally published on Sun October 14, 2012 3:33 pm

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2:33 pm

Sun August 5, 2012

Waiting For A Sign: Mars Rover To Land On Its Own

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An artist's concept of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft depicts the final minute before the rover, Curiosity, touches down on the surface of Mars.

By Joe Palca

Originally published on Sun August 5, 2012 9:49 pm

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1:23 pm

Sun August 5, 2012

Headbanging Bruckner And Debussy In Black And White: New Classical Albums

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The young pianist Inon Barnatan plays Debussy and Ravel with striking assurance.

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By Tom Huizenga

Originally published on Tue August 7, 2012 3:14 pm

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Some people are intimidated by the vastness of classical music. And while the prospect of more than 1,000 years of hits to consider may be daunting, just think instead of how many musical journeys of discovery can be made.

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