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The Rhoda Reactionnew
George Bush has taught America a lot about "evil," but a 1954 novel about a sociopath tot tell us so much more.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Bronski |
12-21-2006 |
Commentary
The Gift of Gadgetsnew
An illustrated guide to new tech gifts we'd like to see.
Boston Phoenix |
Brain McFadden |
12-08-2006 |
Science
Tags: 2006gift
Poseurs on the Slopesnew
Can't ski or snowboard, but don't want to miss the winter-sports scene? Learn to lie.
Boston Phoenix |
Ashley Rigazio |
12-08-2006 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Oh ... Uh, Wow ... Thanks?new
The Internet can the perfect place to shop for people on your list who expect the unexpected.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
12-08-2006 |
Culture
Tags: 2006gift
War Is Over If You Want Itnew
Fox News is on the holiday warpath once more -- what else can we fight about?
Boston Phoenix |
Clif Garboden |
12-08-2006 |
Commentary
Yule Logs: Holiday Book Gift Guidenew
Reviews of some smart books for smart people -- fiction and nonfiction from Virgil to Cowboy Kate.
Boston Phoenix |
Phoenix Staff and Stringers |
12-08-2006 |
Fiction
Tags: 2006gift
Useful Friendsnew
It's a toy! It's a flash drive! It's two cool things at once! A Massachusetts company juxtaposes form and function.
Boston Phoenix |
Camille Dodero |
12-08-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
My Ellen Willisnew
Writing in venues ranging from Cheetah to the Village Voice and the New Yorker, Ellen Willis spent her life praising pleasure and inspiring the countercultural left.
Boston Phoenix |
Machael Bronski |
11-30-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Tabloid Dreamsnew
The news that outgoing Boston Herald editorial director Ken Chandler would continue working for the paper as a consultant raised one obvious question: would new editor Kevin Convey really be running the show?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
11-30-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
Weird Evelyn's Navynew
There are at least 360 ways of looking at a rock band.
Boston Phoenix |
Clif Garboden |
11-13-2006 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Off With Their Headsnew
If the White House thinks recent poll numbers are scary, they should steer clear of this fall's box-office hits.
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
10-19-2006 |
Politics
Take a Penny, Leave a Pennynew
Some people really want to get rid of America's one-cent coin -- will you get screwed if it disappears?
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
10-12-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
The Nigerian Windfallnew
It came out of the blue in an email: a chance to be a millionaire, if only they could sort out the details -- here's how to have fun with Internet scams.
Boston Phoenix |
Jim Sullivan |
10-12-2006 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Why Must I Be a Teenager in Love?new
Degrassi: The Next Generation and South of Nowhere put the dirt back in teen soaps.
Boston Phoenix |
Sharon Steel |
10-05-2006 |
TV
Tags: TV
The Huffington Expressnew
Norman Lear's jet? Arianna rapping? What the hell am I doing here? Letters to Cleo frontwoman Kay Hanley accepts an invitation to write a theme song for Arianna Huffington.
Boston Phoenix |
Kay Hanley |
10-05-2006 |
Commentary
