Mar 18th, 2010 · Lionel Shriver's novel So Much for That tells the story of Shep Knacker, who is about to retire to a tropical island when his wife gets diagnosed with cancer. To keep his insurance, Shep has to keep his hated job, but he soon discovers that even the full coverage of the fully employed may not be enough to keep him afloat.
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Oct 31st, 2009 · Pearl Fryar's yard in Bishopville, S.C., has made him something of an art-world star. He's trimmed 400 plants and trees into fantastical shapes — diamonds, mushrooms, hearts and even a square. At 69, Fryar mulls his legacy and is looking to pass on his clippers.
Oct 8th, 2009 · Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau headline a sex farce about four couples who head for an island resort where they are forced to undergo — of all things — couples therapy. Critic Mark Jenkins says the premise has promise, but the lethargic comedy barely has the energy to reach for another sip of pina colada.
Sep 14th, 2009 · When completed, the Interoceanic Highway will stretch from Brazil's Atlantic coast to Peru's Pacific ports. It is creating economic opportunities for locals. But conservationists worry about the risks to the Amazon rainforest and its unrivaled biodiversity.
Aug 6th, 2009 · Who will live and who will die in this week's killers-in-paradise thriller A Perfect Getaway? We take some not-so-educated guesses as we play our favorite horror-movie game.
Jul 27th, 2009 · The Rio Grande is far more than a border between the United States and Mexico, and it's more than a barrier to illegal immigrants and drug smugglers. To one man who lives in the borderlands, the river is a kayaker's paradise.
May 2nd, 2009 · David Greene has spent the last 100 days crisscrossing the country. From marinas in southern Kentucky and a snowy parking lot in Paradise, Mich., to a new ballpark in Reno, Nev., he's been chronicling the effect the recession has had on the unemployed, retirees, business owners, and people in their 20s and 30s.