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• 112 More Cowbell, By the Numbers

  "More cowbell" fever is sweeping the nation. A look at the numbers that shape our world.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Pete Blackwell — on Feb 13, 2006

• 111 DVD Review: Andrew W.K. - Who Knows?

  As can be inferred from the title, this DVD really isn't about answering questions. It's about partying. Hard.

  Review in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Feb 09, 2006

• 110 Danish Cartoon Controversy Pits Pen vs. Sword

  The Danish cartoon debate tells us as much about European society as it does about Islam. As always, context matters.

  Opinion in Culture — by Pete Blackwell — on Feb 06, 2006

• 109 Secret Service Investigates Seventh-Grader for Threats Against Bush

  A Rhode Island middle-schooler got a not-so-nice visit from the G-Men thanks to an English class writing assignment.

  Opinion in Politics — by Pete Blackwell — on Feb 03, 2006

• 108 Pod People: The iPod Backlash

  Got an iPod? Well, it just might kill you, and destroy our culture along the way.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Pete Blackwell — on Jan 30, 2006

• 107 CD Review: Isaac Hayes - Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It?

  He may be everybody's favorite school chef, but he added a crucial ingredient to the rise of Memphis soul music long before his current gig.

  Review in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Jan 29, 2006

• 106 ACLU, Hitchens Sue NSA in Domestic Spy Flap

  The ACLU and a well-known pro-war journalist have filed suit against the NSA to see just how far their domestic spying program reaches.

  Opinion in Politics — by Pete Blackwell — on Jan 18, 2006

• 105 CD Review: Ennio Morricone - Crime and Dissonance

  This double-CD chronicles the Italian master's brilliant and experimental work on Italian cinema soundtracks in the late 60s and early 70s.

  Review in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Jan 16, 2006

• 104 CD Review: Dirty Three - Cinder

  On their seventh release, this Aussie trio proves they're as fresh and exciting as ever.

  Review in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Jan 10, 2006

• 103 Iran Calls for Holocaust Conference

  First, Iran's president said Israel should be wiped off the map. Now he wants to convene a Holocaust conference. This can't possibly be good.

  News in Politics — by Pete Blackwell — on Jan 09, 2006