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After he was on the road, Kerouac's Sal Paradise took another journey down to Mexico and fell for this pretty-mess of a woman named Tristessa. Mistakes follow.

Harmless and fun Saturday night entertainment that is actually broadcast on a Sunday, a move which makes about as much sense as the incomprehensible scoring system.

Ann Stanford's "The Beating" dramatizes a severe beating.

Now that Bonds has broken Hank Aaron's legendary home run record, it is time to decide who is the better baseball player.

Allen Ginsberg's ground-breaking poem "Howl," published in 1956, expressed the anger of a generation. It also shocked, provoked, and thrilled readers -- then and now.

These stories - written between 1962 and 1970 - range from surreal and dark to whimsical and weightless, usually all at once. Results vary, but brilliance is apparent.

This beginning novel in the ongoing Duluoz Legend gives a decent glimpse into the brilliance Kerouac would later achieve, but the glimpse arrives unfashionably late.

This year's Eat to the Beat a sensational fundraiser for breast cancer and a culinary utopia for everyone's inner good food-lover!

A review of the non-fiction book The Dead Beat: Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of Obituaries by Marilyn Johnson.

The Beat way of life was not only a rebellion against a mainstream society, but also deeply rooted in religion and finding ways of achieving peace.

Discover how brainwave entrainment works, and where to find free binaural beats MP3s online to explore altered states of consciousness within minutes.

Using meditation to stop smoking sounds ridiculous. But there is a technique and it only takes four minutes of your time. And it costs nothing.

After American MMA fans finally got to see what makes Fedor Emelianenko so good, there's only one question on everyone's mind.

The Yankees have lost in the playoffs or World Series every season since 2001. Losing means not winning.

The culture of the peasantry in Russia made the practice of wife-beating expected. Domestic violence was a normal way of subjugating household members.

Week 10 action in the NFL sees one team remain perfect, one team remain winless, one quarterback start and lose his first game, and several divisional rivalries heat up

What fantastic transitory experiences poetry can bring; who could imagine a more glorious wish-fulfillment dream come true than Ginsberg and Whitman in the supermarket.

Tavoris Cloud remained undefeated after he went twelve rounds with tough Englishman Clinton Woods.

With relentless pressure and an unbreakable chin, Antonio Margarito stopped Miguel Cotto in the eleventh round of an epic welterweight battle in Las Vegas.

Detriot losing to the 8th-seed Edmonton Oilers has the hockey world stunned. The number-one team in the NHL in points was humbled by an underdog but scrappy Oilers team.

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is a forgotten gem that any Nintendo fans should play, but the effect of the Wii version's improvements is questionable.

Howl is Ginsberg's visionary poem of apocalypse which he dedicated to Carl Solomon, the patient he befriended in Columbia Psychiatric Institute.

Deep in central France, the Cévennes are an unspoilt mountain area perfect for nature lovers, with food and wine to match.

Paris is a true city of culture with many a fascinating museum waiting to be discovered beyond the crowded venues.

Author Joyce Johnson's memoir about life with Jack Kerouac and beyond.

Liverpool's title ambitions took a blow as they were humbled 2-1 at White Hart Lane in their opening league fixture.

Tlatelolco, Tlalpan and the National Autonomous University of Mexico offer cultural explosions and a taste of Mexico City food heaven.

The undefeated Timothy Bradley as expected defended his WBO light welterweight crown by defeating Nate Campbell. However, his victory was marred with controversy.

From swimming in underwater caves to exploring the winding, cobblestone paths that lead to the Alleyway of the Kiss, Mexico honeymoons offer romance and adventure.

The Caribbean is the world's most popular cruise destination and ports can feel overwhelmed by big ships. Here's a guide to avoiding the masses.

When visiting New York City, it's easy to stay in the Midtown area. But if you venture off the beaten track, you will find the real jewel of NYC - the downtown area.

Whether you're looking for charm or just cheap drinks, try these peripheral pubs for a good time.

From the archaeological site of the pyramids of Cochasquí to the hot springs of Papallacta, non-traditional tourists will love these exotic day trips from Quito.

The Steelers won an NFL best seventh-straight season opener Thursday night. It was a defensive battle that ended as Jeff Reed kicks game winning field goal in overtime.

The new graphic novel chronicling the Beat Generation is unique, but written with a strong slant that may upset many fans of the Beats.

When visiting Taos, New Mexico an interesting 30 minute side trip is west, across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, to the unique community of Tres Orejas. Way "Off the grid."

There are a number of excellent books available that offer advice on saving money, budgeting, frugal living and other practical ways to beat the credit crunch.

Visualization is a technique experienced athletes use to overcome training and racing hurdles. Developing fresh ways to look at our workouts improves the experience.

The American Diabetes Association reports 7.8% (23.6 million adults and children) of the U.S. population has diabetes, with 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year.

Never underestimate the impact personal relationships have upon the recovery from disordered eating. Andrea offers some insights as to how people can help.

Simple and straightforward tactics on how to defeat the Emerald and Ruby Weapon bosses in Final Fantasy VII.

Just when you think that motherhood brings instant bliss, think again. Post-partum blues could bring horror and nightmares to unsuspecting new mothers.

Red light camera tickets are among the most difficult California traffic tickets to beat. Police even use the innocent registered owner to find the offending driver.

Stress in the workforce has been complicated by the recent rise in unemployment and the instability of the economy. Combat stress while in or out of employment.

How to survive the dog days of summer

A review of the three basic Dow-beating strategies that have been discontinued and a proposal for a revised method of beating the Dow in 2008.

Beating low fixed limit hold'em is like walking across a minefield. A player has to contend with bad beats, long stretches of bad pre-flop hands, and above all, the rake.

The price of oil in 2008 reached $US140. It was said that we had approached 'peak oil' and the price reflected how precious oil was to the working of the modern world

It's something every writer faces - and hopefully overcomes - at some point in their careers; there are a variety of ways to successfully deal with writer's block.

Writer's block can often seem impossible to overcome but it is possible to get the words flowing again with a little patience and some creativity.