“Some will find every excuse not to see you. They will say, ‘Our machinery isn’t good enough for you. Maybe you shouldn’t come in.’” Or doctors will have trouble examining him because they cannot get him onto an exam table, so he said they will tell him directly, “I really don’t know what to do…
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If my childhood were a candle, it would smell like Worcestershire, ketchup and brown sugar. As an adult, I like to mix equal parts of them for a makeshift sauce that glazes everything from tonkatsu and barbecued chicken to chargrilled kalbi and juicy hamburger steaks. It’s a glossy-sweet motif in my life, this flavor profile,…
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H.I.V., tuberculosis and malaria together kill nearly three million people each year. The sustainable development goals of the United Nations include ending the three diseases as public health threats by 2030. But the pandemic set back progress against all three. “If the Global Fund doesn’t have enough money, it means less treatment for tuberculosis, less…
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Unless you’re someone with a disposable income, shopping the luxury market is…not for the faint of heart. It’s a hefty part of your paycheck, after all! That said, when you are ready to treat yourself with a designer bag, watch, or anything else (you deserve it), odds are you want to be sure you’re making…
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Courtesy If you own an Apple Watch, you already know how to stay a step or two ahead. Ever since its release, this Chiclet-shaped gadget has been highly sought after for its futuristic convenience features that allow you to touch pay at the grocery store, take calls during a midday surfing sesh, and even track…
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No matter whether your style leans bold or minimalistic, any seasoned shopper knows it’s essential to own at least a few quality basics that are both versatile and timeless. Everlane is an undisputed master at them, and, thankfully, you can expect to see its sustainable, ethically-made, and affordable pieces on markdown this Black Friday (you…
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Courtesy I have a confession to make: I am, in fact, quite biased on the subject of bags. In my humble—also professional, might I add—opinion, backpacks are the superior form of bag. Think of your posture! Hands-free? All the time, please and thank you. Totes and duffles have their time and place, sure, but nine…
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I’m back! Thank you to Becky Hughes for covering for me while I was out sick. For this month’s reader questions, we have a reader who wants to know where to grab an early dinner with a large group before a concert at Madison Square Garden; someone in search of affordable, slurpworthy oysters; and visitors…
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Christian Vierig Leather pants are the not-so-well-kept secret of cool people worldwide. If you’ve ever struggled with the headache of not knowing what to wear—when comfy leggings are too casual, hard pants are too uncomfortable, and a cute dress is just not in the cards—leather pants are the secret weapon that you simply must have…
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My Sisters, Alongside Me When my O.C.D. emerged in third grade, my two older sisters suffered alongside me. We shared a bedroom at our home near Milan. Every night, they waited as I turned the light on and off 38 times. When we drove, I needed to count every light pole. After hours of counting…
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