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Retouched reality: Altered photos warp beauty

29 November 2005

While it’s nothing I like to admit, I spent a great deal of my childhood watching television. There wasn’t much I liked more than watching old sitcoms before going to bed. This is probably directly

U.S. policy undermines Latin America

22 November 2005

There aren’t many who would deny a South American revolutionary his right to abhor the U.S. government. Examples abound of American intervention in the growing democracies of the continent south of ours, often after leftist

Join the blame-book writers club

15 November 2005

Janis Karpinski was in Philadelphia last Monday. For those of you not interested in spending the $20 for her new book, I’ll spare you. Karpinski’s Army Reserve unit was in control of the Abu Ghraib

What does public transportation mean to your city?

08 November 2005

Thanks to that SEPTA strike, the ninth of its kind since 1975, I found myself chasing after a yellow school bus for the first time since I started paying for my education. While I am

Preservation of famous Philly

01 November 2005

Where 18th Street meets Berks Street, six boots hang on power lines. Facing south on the corner, the view of the William Penn-topped City Hall is obstructed, as if to remind this neighborhood that, in

Rock star charity will not eliminate African poverty

25 October 2005

Paul Hewson is among the world’s most famous celebrities. Bono – his nickname – may be more familiar to most, but his band U2 and his fundraising for African countries has helped to make him

Crichton’s questions lead to environmental caution

18 October 2005

In the minds of many Americans, science is less than reliable. Recently, advocates for intelligent design have made huge strides in grappling with evolution, and now, it seems that the environmental movements of the past

Success reflects fulfillment, not accomplishments

11 October 2005

To all outward appearances, Lewis Gordon is a success. The Temple philosophy professor’s resume boasts universities like Purdue, Brown, and Yale. He finds time to be a part of Temple’s religion department and direct institutes

Local flavor fizzles while suburbanites flock Philly

11 October 2005

I grew up in Philadelphia – home of the Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley, and most importantly, soft pretzels and cheesesteaks. Philadelphia is one of America’s most historical cities. However, the residents are not exactly standing

State legislators undervalued, not underpaid

04 October 2005

There aren’t many who wouldn’t give themselves a raise if offered the opportunity. But there has been an uproar of disapproval since Pennsylvania’s state legislature did just that nearly three months ago. At 2 a.m.