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Home » Vol. 39 No. 13 » Page 3

Tag: Vol. 39 No. 13

Issue of December 17, 2009

Cover story:

The Real American Pie

Mince pie was once inextricable from our national identity. Blamed for bad health, murderous dreams, the downfall of Prohibition, and the decline of the white race, it nonetheless persisted as an American staple through the 1940s. So what happened?

by Cliff Doerksen

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Seventh Rule Wishes You a Happy 666-mas

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Metal CDs devilishly discounted

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Hipsters, Anti-War Protesters, Anarchists, Whatever

by Whet Moser December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

No War But Snowball War!

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Dudley Owens Struts All Sorts of His Stuff

by Peter Margasak December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Local saxophonist Dudley Owens celebrates the release of his debut album, Just the Beginning.

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Sadly They Aren’t Even the Creepiest Prog Band of All Time

by Miles Raymer December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

The nightmarish performance styles of Manikin

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One Bite: Kulen

by Mike Sula December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

The story behind the oddly shaped Balkan cured salami known as kulen, and where to get some.

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Dinner & A Show: Tuesday, 12/22

by Whet Moser December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Recommended events, paired with nearby restaurants.

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Give the Gift of Safety

by Whet Moser December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

A stocking stuffer, I guess.

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More on Terrence O’Brien

by Whet Moser December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Terrence O’Brien has improved the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, but there’s obvious work to be done.

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More Than a Thousand Words

by Whet Moser December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

This picture should really nip that whole Knights Templar conspiracy in the bud. The story’s interesting, too.

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Blabbers to the Fore!

by Michael Miner December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Despite what editorial pages plead, people don’t like to snitch.

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Il Trovatore

by Ed M. Koziarski December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore” screens live from Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona on Tuesday 12/22 at Columbia College.

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Rodarte for Target: Report

by Heather Kenny December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Checking out what’s left of the Rodarte collection for Target.

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Steve Rhodes Leaves NBCChicago.com

by Michael Miner December 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Steve Rhodes quits his gig writing for the NBC Chicago Web site.

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Couture for the Working Class: Fashion Designers Lend Style to Workers’ Uniform

by Heather Kenny December 21, 2009August 19, 2021

Christian Lacroix is just one of many designers to create uniforms for the transportation industry.

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You Shoot: TV/VCR REPAIR

by Whet Moser December 21, 2009August 19, 2021

This first picture by BrianHagy is hilarious.

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