Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Have Relationships in Movies and TV Messed Up Modern Dating?

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No one ever sat you down and explained that movies and television might quietly shape the way you think about love. It happens gradually. Over the years you watch couples solve their biggest problems in under two hours, confess their feelings in dramatic downpours, and somehow always say exactly the right thing at exactly the right moment. Without realizing it, those moments start to feel like a blueprint for how romance is supposed to unfold — and you’re far from the only one absorbing those expectations.
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Books and Periodicals, Pop Culture

Deadpool Brings the Chaos with Marvel’s April Pool’s Day Variant Covers

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Leave it to Deadpool to turn April Fool’s Day into a full-blown comic book event. This year, Marvel Comics is once again celebrating the Merc with a Mouth with April Pool’s Day, a playful, chaos-filled tribute arriving in comic shops alongside a special Deadpool: April Pool’s Day #1 one-shot. The release is part of a larger April Fool’s Day celebration that will also include merchandise, digital content, and other surprises centered around everyone’s favorite fourth-wall-breaking antihero. Continue reading Deadpool Brings the Chaos with Marvel’s April Pool’s Day Variant Covers →

House and Home, Lifestyle

When a Multi-Zone Mini Split AC Makes More Sense Than Central Air

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The right air conditioning system can keep the household comfortable and the monthly energy bill manageable. Central air vs. mini-split systems: each option has its set of features, but at times, a mini-split AC that covers multiple zones becomes the better investment. This technique helps families maximize the best of both worlds, comfort and savings, by understanding when these systems are a good fit.
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House and Home, Lifestyle

Should You Sell Your Property As-is?

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If your home needs a lot of work, the idea of selling it can feel overwhelming. Between repairs, updates, and preparing it for showings, the to-do list can quickly start to look longer than your timeline—or your budget. On top of that, the potential costs of listing with a real estate agent can add another layer of stress. The good news is that selling doesn’t always have to be that complicated. There are a few options that can make the process far simpler and far less time-consuming. Continue reading Should You Sell Your Property As-is? →

Arts and Culture

Modern Art Monday Presents: Mickalene Thomas, Portrait of Qusuquzah #6

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Mickalene Thomas‘s glittering, maximalist paintings of Black women, such as this work from 2012, investigate how Black femininity, sexuality, and empowerment are represented in visual culture. She draws inspiration from popular culture, music, and Western art history, while embodying the aesthetic of the 1970s with embroidered rhinestones and bold patterns.

Portrait of Qusuquzah #6 depicts one of the artist’s frequent models embodying the glamour of Black women in the 1940s. The subject assumes a central, dynamic position, commanding undivided attention.

Photographed in The Brooklyn Museum as Part of the 2024 Exhibit Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

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