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Work Louder Creator Board Review: An Ortholinear Keyboard
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Work Louder Creator Board Review: An Ortholinear Keyboard

There are two solutions to this. A keycap's width is measured in “u," so the letters and numbers on your keyboard are all typically “1u.” Since the spacebar on the Creator Board is a 2u, I replaced the keycap with a 1u key, leaving 0.5u gaps on either side. This doesn’t fix anything, but it does make it easier for my thumb to know where to press, since there isn’t any dead space.The second solution is a testament to this keyboard’s customizability, but could also be seen as a representation of its greatest flaw. If you want, you can desolder the singular spacebar switch and replace it with two regular keys, which can then function as a split spacebar. It’s a great solution, but it feels like it’s solving a problem of its own creation. For what it's worth, Work Louder says it's considering...
‘Wonka’ Review: Whimsy in Need of a Wilder Willy
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‘Wonka’ Review: Whimsy in Need of a Wilder Willy

Willy Wonka is funny and sinister. Timothée Chalamet is neither funny nor sinister. Moreover, when he steps up to sing, he makes Gene Wilder sound like Frank Sinatra. He’s an odd choice to play the aspiring choco-tycoon in the musical origin story “Wonka.” Fortunately, superior talents around him work like Fizzy Lifting Drinks and raise the film off the ground.The only reason I can think of to select Mr. Chalamet for the part seems to be that, like Wilder in the 1971 Roald Dahl adaptation “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” which remains by far the best movie about the character, he has curly hair suggesting a certain mad merriness. Yet he seems determined to be as cute and bland as possible, much like the glossy sets, which suggest a Dickensian theme park.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones &...
‘Look Again: European Paintings 1300-1800’ Review: Old Master Masterpiece
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‘Look Again: European Paintings 1300-1800’ Review: Old Master Masterpiece

New YorkIt’s been said that some museums have a blockbuster on view every day: their permanent collections. That’s true at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has just opened “Look Again: European Paintings 1300-1800,” a reinstallation of its core collection. It’s the art event of the year, in almost every respect an unalloyed triumph. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
‘Car Masters: Rust to Riches’ Review: Hot Rods in the Rough
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‘Car Masters: Rust to Riches’ Review: Hot Rods in the Rough

Any adult exposed or subjected to the repartee of the very young may have noticed the evolution of “satisfying.” It no longer means “meeting expectations,” or quieting some primal urge. It refers to a sensory response—glee, comfort—in response to certain very tactile acts. The night before Thanksgiving, for instance, a TV news announcer’s child described the blowing up of the Macy’s parade balloons as “satisfying.” There are hundreds of videos on YouTube devoted to the “oddly satisfying,” short bits that involve slime, goo, paint, cake frosting and ball bearings. My personal thing would be the breaking of the sugary burnt surface on a bowl of crème brûlée, though one needn’t actually do anything, or eat anything, to be satisfied.All of which might explain the romance viewers have had with...
Art Basel Miami Beach Review: An Art Fair in Need of Excitement 
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Art Basel Miami Beach Review: An Art Fair in Need of Excitement 

Miami Beach, Fla.With Mr. Micawber, Charles Dickens gave us the eternal optimist. A perennial debtor who nonetheless held out hope that things would work out, he came to mind while wending my way through the labyrinthine booths at Art Basel Miami Beach. Exploring the cavernous convention center where the annual fair is held, searching for the truly inspiring, I kept thinking “Something will turn up.” Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Tom Bihn Trinity Bag Review: Convertible Travel Briefcase
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Tom Bihn Trinity Bag Review: Convertible Travel Briefcase

When I was a child, shuttling back and forth between the United States and summers with relatives in the Philippines, I carried two months’ worth of clothes in a small duffel so that I could use my checked suitcase to bring gifts back and forth across the Pacific. Back then, being a light packer meant traveling with only a carry-on. If you had told me that even overhead bin space would someday be at a steep premium, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you.That was a long time ago, when airlines gave you complimentary fresh baguettes with tongs and little bottles of wine (not to children) on international flights. Now many affordable airlines, including Spirit and Allegiant, charge you extra even for carry-ons. In addition to saving you money, traveling with only a personal item means that yo...
‘María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold’ Review: Scanning a Hazy Picture
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‘María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold’ Review: Scanning a Hazy Picture

Brooklyn, N.Y.There are lots of ways to describe María Magdalena Campos-Pons. Photographer and painter; performer and installation artist; Cubana who is both proud and critical of her birthplace; descendant of Nigerian and Cantonese ancestors; diasporic cosmopolitan who has lived in Boston, Italy and Nashville. Among this maelstrom of identities, the title of her first New York survey offers a challenge to both viewer and curator: “Behold.”Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
The 9 Best Airline-Approved Pet Carriers, According to Reviews
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The 9 Best Airline-Approved Pet Carriers, According to Reviews

If you plan to bring your cat or dog with you on your next flight but aren't sure which pet carrier is best – or allowed – U.S. News is here to help. Start with this list of the top airline-approved pet carriers for your jet-setting four-legged friends.The Top Pet Carriers for Air Travel in 2023(Note: Prices were accurate at the time of publication; they may fluctuate due to supply chain issues.)Best Overall: Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier – MediumCarrier dimensions: 17 x 11 x 10.5 inches | Pet weight limit: 16 poundsWhat sets this carrier apart: Beyond a patented, crash-tested flexible wire frame that keeps your little buddy safe, Sherpa provides a Guaranteed on Board program that offers a refund for your flight and airline pet fee if you're denied boarding because of the small or me...