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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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Today’s Feature: “How to Embalm a Body” by Nicole Pasulka
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Matt Robison

After graduating from U.C. Santa Cruz, TMN intern Matt Robison moved to Brooklyn and briefly worked at a bookstore, a grocery store, and as an extra on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Now he works in an office building, and is grateful. On the side, he sometimes stars in short films made by his friends, and writes fiction in his room. Email him here.

The Hot ______ of the Summer

In times of respite, the mind settles, focusing on what’s really relevant. Here are the TMN READERS’ AND WRITERS’ hot picks: the jam that fueled parties all summer long, the show we turned down the A/C to hear, and more. (Of Recent Note | August 28, 2008)

Ways We’re Saving Money

As the price of everything hikes higher and higher, thrift is fast becoming an essential life skill. The TMN READERS AND WRITERS tell us how they’re beating the high cost of living. (Of Recent Note | June 27, 2008)

Vacation Destinations

With Memorial Day just around the corner, our thoughts are turning to getting the heck out of town. Where to? Well, the TMN READERS AND WRITERS have some recommendations. (Of Recent Note | May 22, 2008)


TODAY’S FEATURE

How to Embalm a Body

Those who can’t do, learn. As part of our series in which the clueless apprentice with the experts, NICOLE PASULKA visits a funeral home in New Jersey to learn, hands-on, how to prepare someone for an eternal rest.

Fictitious Heroes

Mock the Vote

Matthew Baldwin sorts through reader-submitted campaign signage.

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