Arts & Culture
Ebert Memoir Full of Surprises
Roger Ebert, the king of snarky movie critics, pens an autobiography that's as much about the vanished world of his youth as it is about the movie trade.More from Arts & Culture
Career Change
Writing for Kids as a Second Act
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Career Change
Former Rock Critic Finds Her Own Tune
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Arts & Culture
Hot Topics: Tony Bennett Tops Billboard Album Chart
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Arts & Culture
Singer Bob Dylan's Latest Incarnation as a Painter
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Career Change
Hot Topics: Nonprofits See Improved Jobs Picture
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Arts & Culture
Jackie Kennedy's Candid Interviews Revealed
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Second Acts
From Insurance Salesman to Bestselling Ebook Author
John Locke shares the secret to his entrepreneurial success as he closes a landmark publishing deal.
Arts & Culture
House Music: Hugh Laurie Plays the Blues
The 52-year-old actor releases a CD and succeeds, unlike many others in Tinseltown.
Career Change
Hot Topics: Gloomy Employment Report Sets Stage for Obama Jobs Plan
Midcareer and older workers fared slightly better than younger members of the work force in August.
Good Life Highlights
Blog: Style Gets Better With Age
Ari Seth Cohen captures silver-haired fashionistas on the streets of New York at his website, Advanced Style.
Arts & Culture
Hot Topics: Steve Jobs, the Ultimate Boomer
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Tech
Top Tools for Finding Tunes
From Amazon's Cloud Drive to Pandora Radio, finding your favorite music online is easy.
Books
SecondAct Asks ... What Are You Reading This Summer?
Seven top authors share their favorite books.Arts & Culture