5 books to (re)discover the American writer
2024-05-01 09:58:48
Died by lung cancer at the age of 77, Paul Auster left his mark on American literature over the last 40 years.
Paul Auster, monument of contemporary American literature, died in New York at the age of 77, as announced by New York Times Tuesday April 30. Carried away by the complications of lung cancer, he left behind around thirty books, translated into more than 40 languages, which placed him in the pantheon of modern authors.
Passionate about New York, Paul Auster has devoted his career to depicting characters between two lives in the jungle of Manhattan, exploring with them the themes of identity, chance, destiny and the resonances of the past in our present. Selection of some of his most representative works.
• The Invention of Solitude (1982)
Paul Auster’s first publication, and the one that allowed him to make a name for himself on the American literary scene, is an autobiographical novel. The first part, Portrait of an Invisible Man, opens with the death of his father and continues with his portrait and the description of their relationship. In the second, The Book of Memory, the author gives his thoughts on chance,
Fireworks glow in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate April 30
A large number of people excitedly used their phones to record the bright, beautiful moments of fireworks in the sky and livestreamed them to relatives and friends.
Many foreign tourists were also present to join in the holiday atmosphere of April 30 – May 1.
Fireworks continued to shoot into the sky on the night of celebrating the National Liberation Day and celebrating the International Labor Day.
To celebrate the 49th Anniversary of Southern Liberation – National Unification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2024) and International Labor Day May 1 this year, Ho Chi Minh City only displays fireworks at 5 points compared to the previous information of 16 points.
Among them, 1 high-level fireworks display point in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of the tunnel across the Saigon River (Thu Duc City) and 4 low-level fireworks display points at Thao Dien Villa Area; Van Phuc Urban Area; Northwest Industrial Park of Cu Chi district and Dam Sen Cultural Park.
At dusk, the city center area was bustling with people and tourists.
Mr. Phan Thanh Minh’s family, who lives in Go Vap district, said that this year the family did not go out far,
F1: With the departure of Hlkenberg for Sauber-Audi, the big transfer window maneuvers begin
This is perhaps the starting point for an eventful spring in Formula 1 on the transfer window side. Nico Hülkenberg will leave Haas at the end of the season to join Sauber. The 36-year-old German driver has signed a multi-year contract with his new team which will become Audi in 2026, a highly sought-after seat.
Above all, it is a domino effect that risks being triggered in the paddock. If the rumors were rife and concerned almost all the drivers, no movement had been made official since the start of the season and the departure of Lewis Hamilton for Ferrari. Mercedes has decided to take its time before signing its next driver, and Fernando Alonso, for his part, did not have an earthquake by extending his contract with Aston Martin.
11 drivers still without contract for 2025
On the other hand, this small movement of Hülkenberg from Haas to Sauber could really shake things up. Already, it inevitably pushes out one of the two current drivers of the team Valtteri Bottas or Guanyu Zhou, who will have to hurry to find another place in the grid. Haas, for its part, which has alternated between young people with no experience and veterans like the Magnussen-Hülkenberg tandem this year,
Suicide in Jail of Salman Khan Firing Case Accused Family Declared Murder Life & Style
May 2, 2024
The family blamed the suicide of the suspect in the Salman Khan firing case as murder
According to the police, the accused Anuj Thapan went to the toilet around 11 am on May 1 but did not come out of the toilet despite the passage of time.
When the police opened the door, they found him hanging with a noose around his neck. Thapan was rushed to the hospital, where he could not survive.
According to the police, a case has been registered in the death of Anuj Thapan and now the FIA team will examine the case to find out who are the real culprits of his murder.
Todays pool, May 2, 2024 LIVE: results of the National and Provincial
He first draw of the National Pool, currently called City, and Province of Buenos Aires of this Thursday May 2, 2024is the Previa, which takes place at 10.30 am. The numbers that came out on top in this round are: – in the city and in the province – respectively.
In the dream dictionary, the – it’s related to – and the – is linked with –. While in Córdoba the winner is –in Santa Fe on – and in Entre Ríos the group is headed by –.
He second draw of this day is the First, which takes place from Monday to Saturday at 12 hours.
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The practice of professional and critical journalism is a fundamental pillar of democracy. That is why it bothers those who believe they are the owners of the truth.
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The pool is the most popular game of chance in Argentina, organized and controlled by the lotteries of each province.
It is a banked game, that is, it does not have a prize pool,
Five entertaining television series about Godinez to marathon
This Wednesday, May 1, Labor Day is commemorated, which has its origin in the repression of a workers’ demonstration held in Chicago, United States, which occurred on a day like today, but in the year 1886.
Many workers rest this day, so it is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a marathon of a television series.
There are many television series that take place in office and work contexts that have very funny characters with whom you can feel identified.
Below we present five options that you cannot miss.
Industry
Industry is a British television series created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay that tells the story of a group of young graduates who compete for a limited number of permanent positions at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious London investment bank.
It can be seen in Max.
The Office
If we are talking about modern television classics, we must talk about The Office, the series that captured what the Godinez live through with a unique tone of humor. This series is set in a regional paper sales office located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Music museum Fame upside down 2024-05-02 16:18:09
Music museum Fame has filed for bankruptcy.
Music museum Fame is bankrupt. Ralph Larmann
The music museum Fame, located in Helsinki’s shopping center Tripla, has filed for bankruptcy.
The bankruptcy application of Finnish Music Hall of Fame Oy, which ran the museum, has been filed in the Helsinki District Court on May Day, April 30.
No official decision has been made in the matter yet. At the moment, the museum is open and continues to serve customers as usual.
The music museum Fame opened in Pasila in October 2019. Just a few months after the opening, the corona pandemic started and the museum was closed.
The Fame Music Museum is located in Pasila, Helsinki. KIMMO IS HAPPY
Fame is a non-profit museum run by a private limited company. It appears from the museum’s website that the design and construction budget was a whopping 4.3 million euros. 18 percent of the budget came from the public sector, when the state granted the museum an investment grant of 750,000 euros and the City of Helsinki a development grant of 210,000 euros.
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Bose Introduces New SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker
Bose, known for its innovative products, is launching the SoundLink Max, a larger version of its popular Bluetooth speakers. With a release date set for May 16th and a price tag of $399, this new speaker promises to deliver an enhanced audio experience.
Enhanced Audio Quality
The SoundLink Max features three transducers and two custom-designed passive radiators, offering a significant improvement over its predecessor, the SoundLink Flex. Bose’s expertise in acoustic processing ensures impressive sound output from this larger device.
Versatile Connectivity
Unlike many Bluetooth speakers, the SoundLink Max includes an aux input, providing users with more options for audio playback. Additionally, the speaker supports AptX Adaptive codec for high-bitrate streaming, along with standard AAC and SBC formats. With a battery life of approximately 20 hours and a USB-C port for charging, this speaker is designed for convenience.
Portable and Durable Design
Weighing under five pounds and equipped with a removable rope handle, the SoundLink Max is designed for portability. Bose offers a larger rope carrying strap for users who prefer to carry the speaker over their shoulder. Available in black or light blue, the speaker is IP67-rated for durability against the elements.
Clean sweep: Britney Spears almost freed from her ex and her father
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Britney Spears. — © REUTERS
One more signature from the judge, and the divorce between Britney Spears (44) and Sam Asghari (30) is finalized. The American pop star announced last summer that her marriage had ended.
However, she had already been with Asghari for six years, who earned a living as a model and fitness trainer. The two were dating since 2017 and married in June 2022. What exactly went wrong has never really become clear, but it was Ashgari who decided to end the marriage.
The singer and her former lover have submitted a joint judgment, which must be signed by the judge in the foreseeable future. If that happens, the marriage is finally over.
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It is striking that Ashgari has always continued to speak positively about Spears. “It was a blessing to be able to share life with someone for so long. But people grow apart and they move on,” he stated. There were rumors that she had cheated on him with a staff member and that she had behaved aggressively,