Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
The majority of people do not negotiate for a better salary. When you think you’re worth more than the offer, here are the 5 things that will get you the better deal. With Ebola research being fast tracked, why do we still not have an HIV vaccine? What’s in the mind of a school shooter?…
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The “rich” in this novel’s title is a vast understatement. These are people who own five homes, fly only on their private planes, and spend $250,000 on a single dress. It’s absurd…which is exactly why I lapped up ever juicy page. I had no idea that this level of wealth existed, nor does Rachel Chu when…
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Halloween is nearly upon us, which means I will intentionally overbuy trick or treating candy so I have some leftover for myself. Here’s a handy wine-pairing guide for all those Halloween sweets. When I was watching the Miss America pageant last month I noticed there was a lot of talk and [even better!] scholarships about…
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When I asked the man at the information desk where I could find “The Good Girl,” he responded “um do you mean “Gone Girl?” Both thrillers with similar names, such confusion was inevitable. But I am sure once people start reading “The Good Girl” it will establish its own [deserved] following. Mia Dennett has always been…
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Annie and Buster Fang grew up as part of their parents strange performance art. As soon as they could, they busted out of their childhood homes and tried to forge their own paths as an actress and writer, respectively. Turns out, being forced to participate in weird performances didn’t train them to lead normal, well…
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My most personal book review to date just went live on Quarterlette yesterday. Check it out, if you please!
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I use a trip to the grocery store as a way to unwind and don’t find the NYC lines frustrating at all (once I learned how to navigate the different stores). I wonder how many people will opt into Chicory, a delivery service that works by attaching a “Get Ingredients” button to the bottom of…
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When it was becoming apparent that I was becoming a real bookworm and bored with the novels around me, my Mom introduced me to Agatha Christie. I fell in love with her mysteries and the gradual unraveling of secrets. It had been years since I had read anything by Christie, but when I saw one…
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Research shows that transgender children who take hormones to delay the onset of puberty (which would further transition them into the sex they do not wish to be) are more likely to be happy adults when they eventually undergo gender reassignment. Two weekends ago, a ton of New Yorkers participated in the People’s Climate March.…
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Lina Sparrow is assisting on a case that could make her law career. Her firm is trying to get reparations for slavery and Lina is trying to find a slave’s descendant to serve as the perfect plaintiff to help them win. Her search leads her to Josephine Bell, a name that has begun popping up…
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Peaches to Apples 