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Heather Henson: Mistress of Puppetsnew

The daughter of America's most famous puppeteer hones the family craft to a fine art.

OC Weekly | Luke Y. Thompson | 05-15-2007 | Art

What's In a Mafia Name?new

The nation is as Mafia-mad as it has ever been, and Christopher J. Gambino clearly stands to ride the phenomenon all the way to the bank.

New Times Broward-Palm Beach | Deirdra Funcheon | 05-15-2007 | Culture

Trendzilla: Pocket Punks are Adorablenew

These days, you don't see as many political buttons as band ones, though the little punk kids who hang out around the corner from my apartment still have Misfits, Dead Kennedys and anti-Nazi buttons all over their denim jackets with the sleeves cut off.

OC Weekly | Vickie Chang | 05-15-2007 | Fashion

Tags: fashion

Will the End of Imus Mean New Rules for Radio?new

We've got much bigger problems than edgy radio -- like, you know, the war and stuff.

Pittsburgh City Paper | John McIntire | 05-15-2007 | Media

Tags: radio

Social Studies: Cultural Baggagenew

Sure enough, my new messenger bag says, "To Serve the People," and, sure enough, it is a Mao quote, but beyond the striking iconography of the red star and the script, I have to wonder what all I am saying with it, and is that really the baggage I want to carry around with me?

Baltimore City Paper | Vincent Williams | 05-15-2007 | Commentary

SPIKE SHOOTER Energy Drink Isn't for Kidsnew

It's not for adults, either.

Westword | Adam Cayton-Holland | 05-14-2007 | Food+Drink

More Than a Maidnew

A tribute to the wisdom and compassion of her mother's mother.

Jackson Free Press | Natalie A. Collier | 05-14-2007 | Commentary

Booty-Gate and the Mystery Polnew

Mystery Politician: "Madame T.J., my fellow politicians and I are at a Bush Veto after-party. Could you send a couple of booties to report for duty at our hotel suite? I have some gentlemen who want to experience the 'gluteus maximus' massage."

Jackson Free Press | Ken Stiggers | 05-14-2007 | Comedy

Tags: humor & satire

From the Market: Hog Wildnew

Some bacon can be eaten with a clear conscience -- even if you're Jewish.

Philadelphia Weekly | Mara Zepeda | 05-14-2007 | Food+Drink

Calling All Cooksnew

Southern Living's annual recipe contest is part competition and part national survey.

The Memphis Flyer | Paul Gerald | 05-11-2007 | Food+Drink

The War at Homenew

A Memphis couple's divorce case involves allegations of financing terrorism, a federal lawsuit against a local judge, right-wing talk shows, and a nationally known attorney with a questionable agenda.

The Memphis Flyer | Mary Cashiola | 05-11-2007 | Culture