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In a WordPrinters needed 鈥榗lich茅s鈥� to ease their workloadsThe word "clich茅" gets its origins from the cheap, repetitive processes of producing books brought about by the printing press.
The nuts and bolts of writing, but not nuts and bolts"I won鈥檛 even attempt to put together furniture from Ikea," Sue Wunder writes in an essay. Even handling a can opener produces eye rolls from her son.
Through their own eyes: How cameras empower the unhousedWhen disadvantaged individuals document their own reality, the resulting images can widen the perspectives of both photographer and viewer.
鈥楾he Automat鈥� is a valentine to pie and nickel coffeeThe documentary 鈥淭he Automat,鈥� about the Horn & Hardart chain, is an ode to a bygone restaurant and the community (and pie) it offered.
In a WordWord people love to play with 鈥榮nowclones鈥�They are often written out in almost mathematical form: 鈥淭o X, or not to X.鈥� 鈥淢ake X Y again.鈥� 鈥淜eep X and Y on.鈥�
From Colorado with love: One town鈥檚 heartfelt missionLoveland, Colorado, is known around the world for its valentine re-mailing program. For years now,聽volunteers have made sweetheart missives even sweeter.
Rising book bans: Grounds for moral panic?Books聽in schools and libraries increasingly have targets on their spines. The more partisan the battle has become, the more it聽manifests as a power struggle, rather than an effort to best serve children.
How a Canadian Twitter feed is kindling national art prideA Twitter feed in Canada featuring national art is showing that sometimes the easiest way to engage people is to show them what they are missing.
First LookHow a new exhibit grapples with Dutch colonialism in IndonesiaAs countries begin to confront their darker history, the Netherlands may have a model. An exhibit at the Dutch national museum addresses Indonesia鈥檚 independence struggle, long told from the colonizer鈥檚 perspective, through the Indonesian experience.聽
First LookOscar nominees for 2021 show staying power of streaming servicesNetflix鈥檚 鈥淭he Power of the Dog鈥� has the most Academy Award nominations with 12 nods, including best picture, best director, and recognition for all of its top actors. Director聽Jane Campion is the first woman to be nominated twice for best director.
After Rwandan genocide, Hutu and Tutsi women unite behind the drumIngoma Nshya is a rarity as an all-women drumming group. It also aims for something greater: to show Tutsi-Hutu tolerance.
How 鈥檅out them apples? My winter work ensures a bountiful fall.Apple trees are pruned when they鈥檙e dormant 鈥� which means I have to make a聽frigid climb into the canopy.聽
In a WordGetting to the heart of words made with 鈥�-core鈥�Cottagecore鈥檚 mix of wooded solitude, homegrown veggies, and crafting was especially appealing early in the pandemic.
Wisdom, chaos, kindness, and pigletsActs of unselfish kindness can change a person from grumpy to gentle, or at least that鈥檚 what happened to my friend Mr. Fletcher.
The ExplainerAthletes go, Biden stays: Will the Olympics boycott carry weight?This 鈥渄iplomatic boycott鈥� of the Beijing Olympics allows countries to confront China鈥檚 behavior without a more controversial athlete boycott.聽
A school sitcom, now? 鈥楢bbott Elementary鈥� makes its case.鈥淎bbott Elementary鈥� has caught the attention of viewers and educators, many of whom are drawn to the sitcom鈥檚 underlying messages of connection.
First LookRockin' in the Spotify world: Inside Neil Young鈥檚 boycottNeil Young pulled his music off the popular streaming service Spotify last week over podcaster Joe Rogan鈥檚 controversial discussions of COVID-19. Other artists followed suit. Could the squabble put a dent in Spotify鈥檚 rise to the top of the music industry?
In a WordSpelling games, from Wordle to 鈥榃heel of Fortune鈥�Hangman inspired "Wheel of Fortune." And now, our language columnist writes, we have Wordle, perfectly built for the Twitter age.
A treetop view of the mall鈥檚 rise and fallMy husband witnessed one of the nation鈥檚 first shopping malls being built in the 1960s. But where can towns store their teens now?
First LookIn marvel of persistence, Nadal wins record 21st tennis major title鈥淎n amazing champion.鈥� After losing two sets, Rafael Nadal fought back to win the Australian Open, drawing strength from adversity he had faced before.
