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Guru's Gurunew

How a mysterious Svengali dominated the final days of the Boston-born hip-hop and jazz superstar.

Boston Phoenix | Chris Faraone | 05-21-2010 | Commentary

Voodoo Economicsnew

What vampire and zombie movies can tell us about the future of capitalism.

Boston Phoenix | Peter Keough | 05-21-2010 | Commentary

Jump! Horses, Kids, Water and Ditches: What Could Go Wrong?new

I couldn’t help but wonder if this was a good idea: Jumping 1,200 pounds of horse at a gallop over logs, walls, ditches and various and sundry large solid objects seemed a bit suicidal. “Just keep your eyes up and go!” trainer and Olympic hopeful Karen O’Neal told me perkily as I got ready for my round. “Don’t look down. You’ll be fine.”

Eugene Weekly | Camilla Mortensen | 05-20-2010 | Sports

Tags: Equestrians, Horses

Urban Assault: Bikes Get Wild in the Citynew

Urban free-riding is what happens when mountain biking meets BMX with a little parkour thrown in. The urban world of buildings, walls, steps, park benches and concrete obstacles is where urban free-riders perform their bike-based stunts.

Eugene Weekly | Camilla Mortensen | 05-20-2010 | Sports

Tags: urban bikes, urban freeride

Cowboys and Gals Proudly Out Therenew

Queer culture and cowboys come together for the 17th annual Bud Light Canadian Rockies International Rodeo — this ain't your grandaddy's rodeo.

Fast Forward Weekly | Kenzie Love | 05-20-2010 | Sports

Tags: ARGRA, International Gay Rodeo Association, Alberta

Virginia Lacrosse Teams Believe in Life After Lovenew

University of Virginia men's and women's lacrosse teams advance in NCAA tourney, deal with grave loss.

C-Ville Weekly | Brendan Fitzgerald | 05-18-2010 | Sports

Tags: George Huguely, Yeardley Love

Dumpster Diving: The True Green Lifestyle?new

Henry Kellogg is a student at the University of Vermont who calls himself a dumpster diver. His adventures in searching the trash disprove the adage that there’s “no such thing as a free lunch” — or a free futon.

Seven Days | Lea McLellan | 05-14-2010 | Culture

Artist Depicts Assassination of Obama in Controversial New Shownew

In his new show State of Shock, British-born artist Fletcher Crossman presents a series of controversial paintings depicting the assassination of President Obama.

Charleston City Paper | Amy Stockwell Mercer | 05-13-2010 | Art

Tags: Fletcher Crossman, State of Shock

Your Life on the Smart Gridnew

Rent-to-own businesses now use remote control technology to disable devices due to late payment, but that technology may eventually enable you to turn off your iron via your cell phone.

Boise Weekly | Zach Hagadone | 05-12-2010 | Tech

Tags: smart grid, tech