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How Much Do Backup Dancers Make?
Backup dancers play a crucial role in the entertainment industry, providing support to main performers during shows, music videos, and events. Their contribution is often overlooked, yet they bring...
Of Yiddish, Litvaks, and the Evil Eye
Some years ago, at the annual P.S. 3 book fair, I came across a Yiddish-English dictionary. This was a more serious Yiddish-English dictionary than the somewhat antic one I...
Hilton Als on Understanding Difference in “Alok”
Hilton AlsStaff writerThere are a lot of ghosts in the exhibition “Dueñas de la Noche: Trans Lives and Dreams in 1980s Caracas” (through Jan. 25), at the Institute for...
Is Money from Plasma Donation Taxable?
Plasma donation is a process where people give a part of their blood to help others. Many donors wonder if the money they receive for donating plasma is taxable....
The Triumph of the Post-Thanksgiving Sandwich
Leftovers, eaten the day after, or maybe late the night of, are the best part of Thanksgiving. The performance of the big meal is done, the mood has relaxed,...
What to Read This Winter, According to Tattered Cover
Tattered Cover is a Denver institution. Founded in 1971, it’s now one of the U.S.’s largest independent-bookstore businesses. Kathy Baum, who oversees the store’s orders for new books, curating...
Portrait of the Artist as an Amazon Reviewer
If you were a new parent in 2006, you might have stumbled across a lengthy Amazon review of Gerber’s Tender Harvest Sweet Potato Baby Food entitled “Mmm-Mmm Good.” The...
A Portrait of the Artist as an Amazon Reviewer
If you were a new parent in 2006, you might have stumbled across a lengthy Amazon review of Gerber’s Tender Harvest Sweet Potato Baby Food entitled “Mmm-Mmm Good.” The...
Is Robinhood Gold Worth the Cost?
Robinhood Gold is a premium service offered by the popular trading app, Robinhood. This service comes with several features that aim to enhance the trading experience for users. However,...
How Sintra Helps Small Businesses Compete with Big Brands
Running a small business often feels like an uphill battle. You’re passionate about what you do, but the demands of wearing multiple hats leave you stretched thin. Meanwhile, big...
