2007 Holiday—uh—Christmas Survival Guide for Slackers—uh—Cultural Warriors
Talented gift-givers put time and thought into selecting presents for their loved ones. Gift ideas for the ungifted.
Matthew Baldwin
The 2007 Good Gift Games
As long as you've got two to four friends, that's all you need for a fun afternoon of playing board games. Oh, except for a board game that's actually fun. Presenting this year's crop of games even sore losers will enjoy.
What's the Point of Giving Thanks?
Thanksgiving is upon us, and while what we're thankful for is up to each of us, the reasons we feel so appreciative are unclear.
America’s Next Top Model Democracy
The winning country receives billions in government contracts and becomes the show's next host. Who will it be?
One-Hit Wonders
Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week we help a reader who wants to know: What's a superhero worth these days, anyway?
Web Noir
When writing for online magazines, crime doesn't always pay--but it can earn you a fashionable T-shirt. Investigating the current era of crime fiction on the web and the magazines that are making new voices heard.
The Purgegate Primer
In December eight U.S. Attorneys were dismissed; now Congress wants to find out why. There may be a scandal brewing, but the details are still murky.
Every Dog Has Its Day
Around the world, human-canine relationships vary, and sometimes it's difficult to tell which species is dominant. As a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia, our writer met dogs of a different breed.
2006 Holiday Survival Guide for Slackers
It's always better to give than to receive--at least that's what your loved ones say, just as they're about to open another present from you.
The 2006 Good Gift Games
Around the holidays there are always two to four players within earshot. Every year dozens of board games are marketed into existence, but some are so fun they stand alone.