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Busting Vega$ The phrase “Whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” has been ingrained in our heads and usually eludes more to sex then gambling. Nonetheless, Ben Mezrich, author of “Busting Vegas: The MIT Whiz Kid Who Brought the Casinos To Their Knees,” lays the card players’ adventure out on the green felt of the blackjack tables.
[ Story by Allison Casassa ]
Wednesday, Nov 30 2005 10:39 AM

Batteries Not Included On the open plains of Greece, wedged between two tributaries, the sweet smell of fennel fills the air. Wild flowers dot the landscape as pine trees climb into the mountains framing the blue sky. An estimated 6,400 Persian corpses lay dead on the battlefield to the mere 192 Athenians slain.
[ Story by Erin Feher and Mike Wille ]
Tuesday, Nov 29 2005 10:00 PM

The Most Wasteful Time of the Year With the holidays come gifts, and with gifts come wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, boxes and bags. You name it, we use it. Fact: the holidays are the most wasteful time of year, according to the Use Less Stuff Report.
[ Story by Erin Pursell ]
Sunday, Nov 27 2005 4:43 PM

Veggie Powered Two big dogs hang out the windows on the side of Jill Fuss’ house, barking as she and her husband negotiate the crinkled blue tarp off two large barrels stacked on top of the other.
[ Story by Erin Pursell ]
Sunday, Nov 27 2005 4:27 PM

Tickle Me Santa Amelia Hadi and 14 other girls sit in a circle on the floor of a livingroom decorated with streamers, balloons and a banner that reads “Congratulations.” With the lavish dinner set up next to them reduced to mere scraps, the ladies await some after-dinner entertainment for the bride-to-be.
[ Story by Abigail Barsana ]
Sunday, Nov 27 2005 2:26 PM

What Not To Do When It's New Ok stud, you got her attention, now all you have to do is figure out how to keep it. Listen up, loser.
[ Story by Melissa Zehringer ]
Thursday, Nov 24 2005 10:17 PM

Just Don't Call It Makeup Companies such as 4VOO, Studio5ive, and Jean Paul Gaultier have joined the quest to help men look their spiffiest, even creating cosmetics to hide any “imperfections.”
[ Story by Melissa Zehringer ]
Thursday, Nov 24 2005 9:51 PM

Skin Deep: Corset Piercings Put New Twist on Undergarments Women have been squeezing their lovely lady lumps into corsets since the 16th century but this isn’t you’re great granny’s corset. Now you can get the same lush, criss crossed ribboned and lacy look without all of the stuffing and breath holding…unless you’re afraid of needles.
[ Story by Kimberly Turner ]
Wednesday, Nov 23 2005 10:16 AM

Fueling The Future Dense, stale, choking exhaust bellows out of the truck’s tailpipe, filtering through the air conditioning to your lungs, while thick, black layers of smog blanket the city skyline.
[ Story by Tiffany Leslie ]
Tuesday, Nov 22 2005 6:57 PM

It's a Small, Small World A million times smaller than a grain of sand, curling, turning and swirling in the thin, translucent tubes that bring life to every organ in your body, they have one mission: to destroy any toxin that crosses its path.
[ Story by Tiffany Leslie ]
Tuesday, Nov 22 2005 6:50 PM

Uptight with technology When it comes to technology people today seem to have it made. Nowadays an entire library’s worth of information can be available as close as your cell phone. The modern mindset is that without the internet, a cell phone, or television life is unlivable. But not everyone is clamoring to get the latest gadgets. Luddites need new technology like a vegan needs a porterhouse. By boycotting the high-tech these folks give new meaning to ‘keeping it real.’
[ Story by Humarra Rashid ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 8:29 PM

Toys for the Big Boys Scott Miller drops to his knees and takes a slow, cautious look around. The only sound is his heavy breathing and the crickets chirping in the night air. He continues to creep stealthily through the terrain, blending into the inky background thanks to his camouflage battle dress uniform.
[ Story by Amelia Gravagno ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 7:55 PM

The Xbox 360 Maybe Microsoft has been collaborating with MTV to “pimp my Xbox,” because the newly released Xbox 360 has definitely been “tricked out.” The Xbox 360 literally has a little something for everyone. Video games that cater mostly to children and teens are like ancient history. The new Xbox 360 has a preinstalled media center that allows the user to gain access to digital music, live TV, photo albums, and movies on demand. The audio is crisp and clear, and the graphics will almost make you feel like you’re watching real TV.
[ Story by Yamina Washington ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 4:24 PM

Rays of Hope Clearlight is a new acne laser treatment that uses a high-intensity, blue-violet light to target the bacteria that causes inflammatory acne. Pledging safety, immediate effectiveness and no unwanted side effects, this new, UV-free therapeutic light technology, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late last year, is a promising candidate for near acne annihilation.
[ Story by Julia Dodge ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 2:39 PM

Skin Deep: Piercings Put New Spin on Victorian Fashion Women have been squeezing their lovely lady lumps into corsets since the 16th century but this isn’t you’re great granny’s corset. Now you can get the same old-fashioned criss crossed ribboned and lacy look without all of the stuffing and breath holding…unless you’re afraid of needles.
[ Story by kimberly turner ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 10:39 AM

Old School Cars, New School Favorites Pablo Cusi Jr. fell in love with Cecilia the moment he laid eyes on her. Her body was sleek and smooth, and boy did she have a lot of junk in the trunk. Sure, she’d been around the block a few times, but that only meant she was more experienced.
[ Story by Abigail Barsana ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 9:59 AM

Please Be My Friend Thanks to MySpace, Rupert Murdoch has made a lot of new friends. Considering the wildly popular social networking site hosts a community of over 38 million users, it’s no wonder the old guy wanted in on the fun.
[ Story by Asami Novak ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 9:39 AM

Protesting Gets a facelift Donning short pleated skirts and the slogan “No on Prop 73” slapped across their chests, Poketta Wawona Chinook and Sarah Longstocking are not just dressed up as cheerleaders for Halloween. It may seem odd because there isn't a fake smile plastered on their faces as they shake handmade pom-poms made of shredded pieces of fabric and take pyramid formation in the middle of San Francisco State University’s Malcom X Plaza.
[ Story by Asami Novak ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 9:36 AM

Who Ya Gonna Call? The Geek Squad is a 24 hour computer support task force. In civilian terms, it’s a company that fixes computers anytime and any place.
[ Story by Melissa Zehringer ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 5:24 AM

Stay in and Play: Rumble with the Warriors Warriors, come out and play-ee-ay! Rockstar Games, developers of the infamous Grand Theft Auto series, deliver another crimp in politicians’ undergarments with "The Warriors," paying homage to the 1979 cult-classic gangster flick of the same name. But while most videogames adapted from movies typically suck, "The Warriors," like a selfish girlfriend, doesn’t.
[ Story by Zoneil Maharaj ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 1:12 AM

A Day in the Life of the American Woman When the photo book "A Day in the Life of the American Woman" was released, the expectations were high. Several of the photographers are Pulitzer Prize winners and the photo editors work for magazines such as "Time," "Newsweek" and "Vanity Fair."
[ Story by Camilla Andersson ]
Monday, Nov 21 2005 12:27 AM

On The Run – A Mafia Childhood Gina and Gregg Hill were only 11 and 13 years old when their father, Henry Hill, decided to leave the Mafia and testify against his former friends and affiliates. Henry faced threats from the Mafia as well as drug dealing charges. As a result, he, his children and his wife Karen Hill entered the federal Witness Protection Program.
[ Story by Camilla Andersson ]
Sunday, Nov 20 2005 11:44 PM

Snuggle Opportunities for the Cuddle Deprived In Susan "Suz" Strasburger’s living room, a white teddy bear dressed in a red sweatshirt with “hug me” written on it reaches out its arms. But for most adults, the need for a hug is much more difficult to express. That’s why Strasburger decided to become a Cuddle Party facilitator.
[ Story by Camilla Andersson ]
Sunday, Nov 20 2005 11:14 PM

Play to Lose So you had a little turkey for dinner. And a few slices of ham. And some mashed potatoes with your mom’s homemade gravy, two servings of stuffing and a piece of pumpkin pie for dessert—with whipped cream on top.
[ Story by Bryn Hollis ]
Sunday, Nov 20 2005 11:06 PM

Goodbye pencil protector…Hello remote vibrator Oh the wonders of technology! Televisions 5/16ths of an inch thick, iPods that can play movies and microchips so small they fit into the mouth of an ant. But how about some practical uses for inventions, gadgets and gizmos – technological advances you don’t have to be a Star Wars fanatic to enjoy. Here are some toys sure to liven up your holiday shopping list.
[ Story by Jessica Jones and Catherine Cromelin ]
Friday, Nov 18 2005 3:12 PM

Jin Presents: The Emcee's Propaganda Like a hip-hop fairytale, underground emcee Jin took BET’s "106 & Park" by storm when he reigned as the undefeated “Freestyle Friday” battle rhyme champion for seven weeks until he was retired from the show. On his last day, he was crowned a member of the popular Ruff Ryder record label.
[ Story by Abigail Barsana ]
Thursday, Nov 17 2005 11:10 PM

Designer toys: Too hot to hold The dreary corridor radiates life as anonymous voices permeate with hip-hop bass and vibrate through the puddle-lined street. Small cliques in their Thursday best escape the gloomy drizzle and pour in and out of 111 Minna’s elusive side alley entrance. Of no surprise or dismay to anyone, the Minna mob is lush with pretty boys and girls. But tonight, the beautiful won’t be getting all the attention. Tonight, it’s Munny time.
[ Story by Sonia Beauchamp ]
Wednesday, Nov 16 2005 11:05 PM

[X]Press Magazine Fall 2005 If you think reproduction is only about getting busy, check out the latest issue of [X]press Magazine.
[ Story by [X]Press Magazine Staff ]
Friday, Oct 7 2005 3:36 PM