Archive for October, 2010
A Novelist’s Voice, Both Exotic and Midwestern
Early in Dinaw Mengestu’s new novel, “How to Read the Air,” the main character, a troubled young Ethiopian-American named Jonas Woldemariam, goes to a job interview, only to be asked, “Where’s that accent of yours from?” by a prospective boss baffled by his seemingly alien provenance. “Peoria,” Jonas replies, puzzling his interviewer even further.
admin | Oct 17, 2010 | Comments 0
They’re all out: 33 miners raised safely in Chile
SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The longest underground nightmare in history ended safely — and faster than anyone expected.
admin | Oct 13, 2010 | Comments 0
