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Cook Like an Egyptiannew

In the Arab world, and most households, culinary traditions are usually passed down from mother to daughter, and, far away from his mothers and sisters in Egypt, my father had no way to recreate the dishes he ate growing up.

New York Press | Aisha Gawad | 01-03-2008 | Food+Drink

Technology in Wartimenew

In a time of war you can't enjoy a party game without thinking about your game console being used to kill people.

San Francisco Bay Guardian | Annalee Newitz | 01-03-2008 | Tech

Tags: computers & technology

Party 2 Nite. R U Going?new

When teens can easily find parties without so much as an invite, the night can get out of hand pretty quickly.

East Bay Express | Rachel Swan | 01-02-2008 | Culture

Coca-Cola for Culture Jammersnew

This week, cases of Brawndo ship to an increasingly energy-drink-crazed, obese America. How do its creators feel about propagating the idiocracy?

SF Weekly | David Downs | 01-02-2008 | Food+Drink

2007's Top 10 Tech Trendsnew

To help you sort through the year's major tech crazes, here's a handy list of what you should know about in case you're in a conversation filled with words like "streaming video" and "fuel cell."

NOW Magazine | David Silverberg | 12-28-2007 | Tech

Tags: computers & technology

Bringing Up Babynew

With so many teen stars becoming teen mothers, they are reflecting a culture that is raising spoiled children, who are allowed to do whatever they please without suffering consequences. What does it mean when kids who have everything choose to complicate their lives for no reason?

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Nsenga K. Burton | 12-28-2007 | Commentary

Vermonters Share Their 60-Minute Fantasiesnew

These thoughtful busybodies answer the question: What would you do with an extra hour if you had it?

Seven Days | Mike Ives and Paula Routly | 12-28-2007 | Culture

Burgundy Bootleggernew

Overzealous inspectors investigate a local wine enthusiast and turn up ... nothing.

Nashville Scene | P.J. Tobia | 12-28-2007 | Food+Drink

Organizational Smartsnew

Exploring my relationship with the GTD world.

The Coast, Halifax's Weekly | Lezlie Lowe | 12-28-2007 | Commentary

Steven Wallace Brings African Cocoa to the Worldnew

After a career as a tax attorney, Wallace founded the Omanhene Cocoa Bean Co. in 1991, fueled by the belief that "if Ghana grows the finest cocoa in the world, then it should be able to produce the finest chocolate in the world."

Shepherd Express | Sarah Biondich | 12-28-2007 | Food+Drink

Eco-Resolutions to Live Bynew

Rather than an endless, open-ended laundry list of all of my perceived personal flaws that I need to change in 2008 -- but probably won't get around to -- I made a list of 12 specific actions I will take next year, one per month, in the name of helping to preserve the environment.

Jackson Free Press | Kelly Bryan Smith | 12-27-2007 | Culture