The Year Villainy Won

Irrational self-belief is one of the reasons villains deeply resonate across culture, says Kevin Wynter, a professor of media studies at Pomona College. “In a repressive society such as ours that champions conformity to better cultivate consumers, characters who actively reject the trappings of capitalist fantasia or who operate by the codes of a self-fashioned…

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How to Choose Nontoxic Cleaning Products

Consider an all-purpose cleaner. Despite what product marketing may tell you, a different cleaner isn’t necessary for every surface in your house. An effective all-purpose cleaner will handle almost every job including kitchen counters, floors, toilets, and bathtubs. This will not only reduce the bulk in your cleaning cabinet but also reduce the number of…

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How to Read an EnergyGuide Label

The FTC oversees what information is included on the labels as well as requirements for their display. It also oversees any changes to the labels and whether a new type of appliance is added to the list. The Department of Energy oversees testing procedures as well as minimum energy-efficiency standards for the covered products, which…

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