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Confessions of a Comic-Con Virginnew
A non-geek follows the king of geekdom into the heart of dorkness.
Tags: visual arts
Ask a Mexican!new
"Next to skin color and big belt buckles, surnames are the ultimate status symbol in Mexico."
Tags: humor & satire
Trendzilla: Diffusion Tacticsnew
Tiffany & Co., Marc Jacobs (Marc by Marc Jacobs), Chloe (See by Chloe) and Prada (Miu Miu) are just a few of many who have cashed in.
Tags: fashion
2007: A Comic-Con Odysseynew
Or, How I learned to stop worrying and love sleep deprivation, huge crowds and wonderful toys.
Tags: visual arts
Graffiti Festival is Under Real Pressurenew
The popular Under Pressure Graffiti Convention is feeling the heat as Montreal continues its war on graffiti.
Montreal Mirror |
Christopher Hazou |
08-14-2007 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Corn Wholenew
Basically, pre-Columbian and Mesoamerican-wise, if you represent Corn, I salute you.
Baltimore City Paper |
Joe MacLeod |
08-14-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Romo Holidaynew
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
08-13-2007 |
Sports
Gaming Gets Hard-core at Hard Knocks Orlandonew
Alert to women: Hard Knocks is coming after you, the untapped key to global gaming domination.
Orlando Weekly |
Aya Kawamoto |
08-13-2007 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
In Art, Is Public Better?new
A report from the University of Chicago concludes that the city's public art program could be better off private.
Chicago Reader |
Deanna Isaacs |
08-13-2007 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Taqueria Tour of Chicago's Logan Square Neighborhoodnew
A guide to some of the tiny restaurants, taquerias, and other holes-in-the-wall that dot the area.
Chicago Reader |
David Hammond |
08-13-2007 |
Food+Drink
What's Cooking in This Summer's Food Filmsnew
Like popcorn, this summer's food films have been easy to swallow but ultimately unfulfilling -- here's a quick recap of the offerings (warning: spoilers abound).
Philadelphia Weekly |
Mara Zepeda |
08-13-2007 |
Food+Drink
Recipe: Bruleed Melon and Prosciuttonew
Melon wrapped with prosciutto is a timeless classic, but brule the melon first, and the added texture is delectable.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
08-13-2007 |
Food+Drink
A Tear for Lindsay Lohannew
I can't hate her like media does, because she reminds me of my alcoholic sis who took her own life.
NOW Magazine |
Mustafa Mutabaruka |
08-10-2007 |
Commentary
Making a Difference in Ghananew
Being a volunteer teacher is its own kind of education.
NOW Magazine |
Stephanie Harrington |
08-10-2007 |
Travel
Tags: travel
Ecoholic: Dressing Green Without Drenching Yourself in Chemicalsnew
"Where can I find cool organic clothes suitable for someone with chemical sensitivities?"
NOW Magazine |
Adria Vasil |
08-10-2007 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
