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Before you start to complain, read on. We checked in with an expert to get the low down on the art of the complaint—and how to make it work for you.

Demand for futuristic features has been increasing among luxury homeowners. The Erwins purchased a home adaptable to future technology; a San Francisco spec home will have a biometric entry system. Photo: Jason Henry for The Wall Street Journal.

In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Jamie Foxx stars as Electro, the glowing antagonist to Andrew Garfield’s Spidey. In this video, learn how Sony Pictures Imageworks used a combination of makeup and CGI to turn the Academy Award winner into a blue, electrically-charged villain--with inspiration from lightning, neurological networks, and nebulas.

In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Jamie Foxx stars as Electro, the glowing antagonist to Andrew Garfield’s Spidey. In this video, learn how Sony Pictures Imageworks used a combination of makeup and CGI to turn the Academy Award winner into a blue, electrically-charged villain--with inspiration from lightning, neurological networks, and nebulas.

In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Jamie Foxx stars as Electro, the glowing antagonist to Andrew Garfield’s Spidey. In this video, learn how Sony Pictures Imageworks used a combination of makeup and CGI to turn the Academy Award winner into a blue, electrically-charged villain--with inspiration from lightning, neurological networks, and nebulas.

Tumblr sits at the unique intersection between blogging and social media, presenting an unusual challenge for social media managers. What role should Tumblr play in your online marketing strategy? How can you find and engage supporters on the platform and what are some best practices for measuring ROI?

Join Tumblr’s Liba Rubenstein for a live-streamed lunchtime presentation, followed by a private Q&A session.

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(Photo: AP/IFC Films, Seth Keal)

Yahoo Travel caught up with Joan Rivers to ask about her life on the go, what happens to travelers of a certain age, and how to keep your head warm in a cold place (you might be surprised to hear her advice).

Print section UK Only Article:  standard article Issue:  What would America fight for? Fly Title:  Corporate governance in Japan Location:  TOKYO THE silence of large Japanese... Читать дальше...

Each year, 150,000 people pay to attend the Kentucky Derby—and you are one of them. You’re ready to go. You’ve bought your ticket to Churchill Downs, probably through StubHub or another broker (at a ridiculous premium). You’re traveling to bourbon country, after all, for an event that lasts, literally, two minutes.

When a TV show goes off the air, it's supposed to stay dead. Unless it gets syndicated. But networks don't seem aware of this rule anymore, with resurrections of "24" and "Heroes" on the way. Angry Nerd does not approve of this turn of events.

When a TV show goes off the air, it's supposed to stay dead. Unless it gets syndicated. But networks don't seem aware of this rule anymore, with resurrections of "24" and "Heroes" on the way. Angry Nerd does not approve of this turn of events.

From Youtube sensation to Vogue cover girl, see the style evolution of America's hottest fashion sensation

Birth Announcements: May 2014

The Mid-Market renaissance continues with this late-night spot kitty-corner from the Twitter offices. This newest entry in Daniel Patterson's growing portfolio certainly has his pedigree - impeccably sourced food and craft cocktails - but, like Twitter, is better in short form. Alta is a place to start your night with a sip and nibble or to end it with a midnight burger. The vibe: The space is light and airy, and so is the temperament. Maybe it's the huge windows that look out onto Market Street. Читать дальше...