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'Hidden Figures' a Crowd-Pleasing History Lesson

'Hidden Figures' a Crowd-Pleasing History Lesson

Hidden Figures Starring Taraji P.
Worlds – and centuries – collide in ‘As I Lay Dying’

Worlds – and centuries – collide in ‘As I Lay Dying’

There doesn’t seem to be much overlap between the works of 19th-century Russian writer Anton Chekhov and 20th-century American novelist William Faulkner – which is why Dean Gilmour thought he should stick to Chekhov in the first place.
Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

A side-dish like this will be made again and again, mostly in part to its amazingly delicious sweet and spicy sauce, which is perfect with stir-fried vegetables or meat.

Choose words that will inspire, not destroy

When 2016 drew to a close, it can be said that the world took a collective breath of relief. It was a year that seemed rife with disappearing hope, innocence, and justice.

Straight to the heart of Zen

You can start meditation for any of a number of very good reasons. These days, the benefits of mindfulness are ubiquitous in the media. I call it the shopping list path to a happier life.
Sounds of 2017: The albums our critics can’t wait to hear

Sounds of 2017: The albums our critics can’t wait to hear

We polled our intrepid music writers to find out their most anticipated albums of the year.
Coming soon: Your essential preview of the next 12 months in movies

Coming soon: Your essential preview of the next 12 months in movies

Film critic Thor Diakow takes us through his most anticipated movies of the year, from big-budget blockbusters to, well, even bigger ones.
Chicken Glory Bowl

Chicken Glory Bowl

Healthy and delicious, this bowl is packed full of nothing but good things. Make it the night before and pack it for a nutritious and satisfying lunch.

The three Rs of Resolve

I’ve never managed to keep a New Year’s resolution for more than a few weeks. I know I’m not alone. But this Advent, I discovered some new insights into the idea of resolve that provoked me to further consideration.

When meditative prayer includes the Divine, anything is possible

“Meditation is very much like cooking lentils. The scum rises to the surface when you are doing this.” It’s an intriguing observation made by psychologist Dr.
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