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Oops, My Bad! The Sorry State of Saying 'I'm Sorry'new

The "perfect" apology, if there is such a thing, can be whittled into three pieces, each of which is well illustrated in a letter that Emily Post dreamt up for 1922's Etiquette.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Andrew Cedermark  |  11-25-2009  |  Commentary

Fang Mania: Why Are Vampires Everywhere?new

It may be Halloween, but bloodsuckers are no longer relegated to the end of October. Like a dark cloud of mosquitoes, vampires have descended on America. They're everywhere, from the puppet teaching our children to count to the romantic hero stealing the hearts of teenagers nationwide.
Boulder Weekly  |  David Accomazzo  |  11-02-2009  |  Culture

At the International G.I. Joe Convention, Grown Men Play With Little Dollsnew

Most of the attendees are male, large, and loyal to either the 12-inch original toys or the 3-3/4-inch figurines based on the cartoon characters. A slight edge goes to the cartoon fans, who tend to be younger and single, with more disposable income.
The Pitch  |  Peter Rugg  |  09-08-2009  |  Culture

Cartoon: In the Year 2525new

In the year 2525, as the old song goes, we'll still be putting up with Boomer nostalgia about Woodstock.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  08-21-2009  |  Cartoons

Miley Cyrus with Her Back Exposed! The Horror!new

Disney may own the rights to Hannah Montana, but Miley Cyrus is a human being. Sure, she's a star and a zillionaire and everything, but she's still a teenage girl. The idea that she must studiously avoid anything that smacks of maturity is ridiculous.
Weekly Alibi  |  Benjamin Radford  |  05-20-2008  |  Commentary

Jim Warren Meets Vampirellanew

He built a multimillion dollar empire out of monster magazines, plastic skulls and dirt from Count Dracula's estate, only to lose it to real-life terrors. But now, Jim Warren is ready to rise again, along with the woman who inspired it all.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Duane Swierczynski  |  01-06-2005  |  Art

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