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Abel Tesfaye Says Goodbye to the Weeknd
Abel Tesfaye, the Canadian singer who performs as the Weeknd, is perhaps his generation’s most committed self-mythologist. Early in his career, he obscured his identity while his moody, debased...
Free Money Alert: 20 Small Business Grants You Can Get Now
Running a small business isn’t easy, especially when it comes to finding the money you need to grow. Whether you’re looking to hire more staff or just trying to...
Giorgio Morandi Tried to Fit the World on a Table
As genres go, Italian still-life painting isn’t a ghost town, exactly, but it evokes more than its share of dust and tumbleweeds. It’s just a fact that French fruit...
The Frustrated Promise of the Rape Kit
In 1975, a rape victims’ advocate named Linda Reinshagen shared a story with a reporter from the Chicago Tribune. A man on the South Side had pulled a woman...
Your iPad Could Be Your Best Employee
Ever thought your iPad could be more than just a gadget for watching videos or playing games? Believe it or not, it could be your next best employee. With...
Lessons for the End of the World
I’d like to think that Nikki Giovanni would have forgiven me for misleading the seemingly oblivious white proprietor of a small bookshop in the Northeast two years ago. There...
Venmo for Business: Smart Move or Major Mistake?
Thinking of using Venmo for your business? It’s a tempting option with its ease of use and popularity. But is it really the best choice for handling business transactions?...
“Eusexua,” the Dance-Floor Album That Doesn’t Need Berlin or Prague
This past fall, the artist FKA Twigs promoted her then forthcoming album, “Eusexua,” with a series of international raves. Londoners were told to meet her at the Cause, Angelenos...
Crazy Tax Write-offs That Actually Worked
Ever thought about what you can write off on your taxes? Some folks have taken it to a whole new level with some pretty wild claims. From feeding stray...
