Lydia Davis Wins the Man Booker International Prize
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!American author Lydia Davis has won the Man Booker International Prize. The award, presented in London, comes with a sizable $90,000 monetary prize. The...
View ArticleLawas Celebrates the Rice Harvest Festival
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!We flew into Lawas, a small town at the northern tip of Sarawak, in a tiny 20-seater plane. Mountains surround the town, forming a bluish-green backdrop....
View ArticleApple in the Dock Over Ebook Prices
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!The United States Department of Justice is trying to take a bite out of Apple. The tech giant has been hauled before a Manhattan court to answer...
View ArticleHow New Media Has Changed How We Respond to Disasters
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!From natural disasters to large-scale attacks, plenty of unnerving incidences have occurred in the past several years. While people have always responded...
View ArticleSharm el Sheikh is Just Perfect for You and Your Family!
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!It’s that time of the year once again. The summer is nearly here, and with it comes the need to plan your family holidays (if you haven’t done it yet). Of...
View ArticleA Call for Ethics in Journalism
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Journalism has been around for quite awhile, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon. However, due to the presence of social media and online...
View ArticleAmos Oz Wins 2013 Franz Kafka Prize
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz has been named winner of the 2013 Franz Kafka Prize in Prague, Czech Republic. The prize, awarded by the Franz Kafka...
View ArticlePenguin and Random House Complete Merger
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Random House and Penguin have completed their long-awaited merger, thus creating the world’s largest publishing house: Penguin Random House. The merger...
View ArticleNeil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Beautiful Read
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Neil Gaiman is a well known and awarded writer, having been the creative mind behind the popular graphic novel The Sandman, novels such as: Neverwhere,...
View ArticleJust Keep Swimming: Talia Joy Loses Her Battle with Cancer
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!After enduring six years of cancer, YouTube sensation Talia Joy Castellano has lost her battle with the disease. “It is with a heavy heart that we share...
View ArticleDetroit Bankruptcy Could Threaten DIA
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!The Detroit Institute of Arts, one of America’s leading art museums, could be forced to sell parts of its world-famous collection in order to help balance...
View ArticleGrand Palladium, Jamaica: Vacation Dream or Opulent Illusion?
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!The Grand Palladium & lady Hamilton Resort Lucea/Montego Bay Jamaica sits on an expansive 200 acre of land, 30 minutes west of Montego Bay and just...
View Article“Everytings Irie” Jamaica: Preservation Health Food and Restaurant
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Approximately a 40 minute drive from Montego Bay or Negril, smack dab in the heart of Lucea, a bustling seaport town of Jamaica, stands a non-descript...
View ArticleLadies Getaway Spots: Miami Vibe
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Some of the coolest places are right here in your own backyard. And mine is Florida. We chose Miami as a ladies getaway spot and stayed at the Fortune...
View ArticleBookless Library Opens in Texas
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!BiblioTech, an entirely digital library, has opened in Bexar County, Texas. Instead of browsing through row after row of shelves covered in dusty books,...
View ArticleWesley Chu’s The Deaths of Tao Reviewed, Magic in the Making
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Most readers of The Lives of Tao will remember the bulk of the book being devoted to the introduction of the civil war between Prophus and Genjix factions...
View ArticleMCALC: The First Gender Neutral Menstruation App
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Menstruation is a significant aspect of a woman’s life. The majority of women begin to menstruate during puberty and continue until the age of menopause....
View ArticleAlice Munro win 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Canadian short-story writer Alice Munro, 82, has won the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy cited her as a “master of the contemporary...
View ArticleThe Book of Tyrael Review
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Blizzard Entertainment has released a second companion book to its hugely popular action-RPG title Diablo III. Published by Insight Editions, The Book of...
View ArticleThe War Stories Sci-fi Anthology Kickstarter Interview Part 1
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!War Stories is a science fiction military anthology. It’s a Kickstarter project run by editors Andrew Liptak and Jaym Gates with publishing from Apex...
View ArticleThe War Stories Sci-fi Anthology Kickstarter Interview Part 2
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!In part 2 of the interview with the men behind the War Stories Kickstarter project, Andrew and Jaym discuss notable authors, the submission and publishing...
View ArticleInterview with Derek Tian, Black Lapel Co-Founder Part 1
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Toonari Post was lucky enough to get in contact with made-to-measure suit maker Black Lapel co-founder Derek Tian. We talk about the Black Lapel brand,...
View ArticleInterview with Derek Tian, Black Lapel Co-Founder Part 2
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!In part 2 of our interview with Black Lapel they discuss their fall 2013 line up as well as the measuring and fitment techniques that they employ for...
View ArticleLisbon Offers Cultural Treats this November
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Although winter and rainy days has begun in Portugal, the country is still full of events, especially in the capital. It i possible to catch anything from...
View ArticleLearning to Live Again After a Tragedy
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Everyone experiences tragedy in life. Some experience more than others. The cold hard truth is no one can escape disappointments, life altering events or...
View ArticleThe Advantages of Negative Thinking
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!There is a natural tendency to both avoid people who think negatively and to think negative thoughts in general. However, historically, cynical people...
View ArticleThe Legend Behind the Photo: Bruce Weber at the 92Y
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Ever just stared at a photo you just took? Admired it. Looked at the colors in the shot, felt the emotions it evoked when you held it or hung it on your...
View ArticleInterview with Equilibrium USG on NY Comic Con 2013 Debut
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Equilibrium USG is an new up and coming brand of modular urban survival gear. They specialize in fitting different sized backpack storage focused on...
View ArticleRace to the Festivals of Speed
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!This week the year’s most important annual end-of-workday arrives. America’s biggest retails sales day, Black Friday, is this week. It is a day known for...
View ArticleHoliday Matsuri Returns with Festive Anime Entertainment
The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!Just in time for the holiday season, the third annual festively themed convention known as Holiday Matsuri occurred the past weekend December 13-15, at...
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