William Shakespeare wrote famously, “If music be the food of love, play on.” That same sentiment could be applied to music as fuel and inspiration for fine art. Music has been a muse for artists from antiquity through subsequent centuries, with musicians and singers depicted as raconteurs, divinities, and in myths. Examining a selection of historical artworks…
Couple Speechless As Keanu Reeves ‘Crashes’ Their Wedding, Thrilled After He Recalls Moment on TV
A couple was visited by none other than actor Keanu Reeves on their wedding day but were even more thrilled after he recalled the moment on television—and jokily denied “gate-crashing” their reception. Nikki and James Roadnight hit the headlines after the Hollywood megastar turned up during their nuptials last August. The actor has now spoken…
Stock the Pantry to Save Money
Just in case you haven’t been paying close attention to what’s going on with the cost of food, the average cost of ground beef in the U.S. has hit once again hit an all-time high—$4.78 a pound. I believe it, and not only beef. It is shocking how grocery prices are going up, which understandably…
‘Jesus Is the Author of Life’: Parents Refuse to Abort Son With One-in-a-Million Disorder, Celebrate His 9th Birthday
April 18, 2023
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Overjoyed by their first pregnancy, newlyweds from North Carolina hadn’t made it very far into their pregnancy when they learned their unborn baby son had a severe genetic disorder and a form of dwarfism affecting roughly one in 100,000. Led by faith, the couple refused an abortion, embracing whatever the future may hold. Native Floridian…
Embrace the Traditions: Connecting With Europeans
I used to be put off by European sophisticates, so into their fine wine and stinky cheese and their high-falutin’ “terroir” that created it all. But now I love being a cultural bumpkin. Sure, I’m simple. I was raised thinking cheese is orange and comes in the shape of the bread. Slap it on—voilà!—cheese sandwich….
Are Home Purchase Preapproval Letters Helpful?
Dear Monty: We have a showing scheduled next week for a home. The seller’s agent is asking for a copy of our preapproval letter. Our approval is for quite a bit more than we are willing to offer, and we are concerned that when they learn we can pay more, they will not be as…
Crunchy Papdi Chaat Is Your Next Must-Try Snack
Chaat—derived from the Hindi word chaatna, which translates as “to lick” or “to taste”—is a popular category of street food found in stalls, carts, and food malls across South Asia. It is characterized by an array of flavors and textures: salty, sour, sweet, tangy, creamy, crispy, and crunchy. Papdi chaat, also known as papri chaat,…
The ABCs of Red-Eyes
You’ve seen those humorous T-shirts reading: ¨There are 10 types of people in the world—those who understand binary and those who don’t.” That also applies to travelers: They either love or hate red-eye flights. In case you’re from a different planet and don’t already know, a red-eye is a long-haul flight that operates overnight on…
The Golden Age of Country Music
April 17, 2023
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While country music of the 1940s was known for its honky-tonk ditties perfect for two-stepping, the 1950s ushered in a more polished, story-driven approach to the genre. This transformation paved the way for a new kind of country, a style focused on relatable, poignant cowboy tales and classic romance pieces. The genre’s modernized songwriting focus…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Apr. 17)
April 17, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell $1.69 to $80.83 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for June delivery fell $1.55 to $84.76 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for May delivery fell 7 cents $2.77 a gallon. May heating oil fell 3 cents to $2.61 a gallon. May natural gas rose 17 cents to $2.28 per…
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