Christie Chisholm, Managing Editor/News Editor Sensa Meridian Fountain Pen, Champagne And Gold, Fine, $95 J. Herbin Ink, Tea, $10.75 There’s nothing sexier than a good pen (at least to a writer). Sure, $95 seems like a lot of money to spend on [...] Christie Chisholm \ Nov 17, 2005 Read More
Amy Dalness, Calendars Editor White-Oak Bokken, $23.99 I’ve been training in Tang Soo Do for nearly three years now and actually learning how to use a sword is still a [...] Amy Dalness \ Nov 17, 2005 Read More
Devin D. O'Leary, Film Editor Celtic Hip Flask, $44.95 Now I can get drunk … on national pride! What self-respecting Irishman wouldn't love this attractive hip flask complete with pewter inset Celtic [...] Devin D. O'Leary \ Nov 17, 2005 Read More
Jessica Cassyle Carr, Staff Writer Porcelain Skull Cup, $50 Raku Bowls, $56-$35 When your body, home or office needs adornment, Mariposa is the place to go. Under new ownership, the store sells jewelry and fine [...] Jessica Cassyle Carr \ Nov 17, 2005 Read More
Steven Robert Allen, Editor/Arts & Lit Editor Slide Whistle, $3.25 "Clearly Colorful" Hohner Harmonica $2.50 Kazoo, $.95 Egg Shaker, $2.50 For whatever reason, I enjoy making a racket. I haven't always been this way. When I was a kid I had a fairly [...] Steven Robert Allen \ Nov 17, 2005 Read More
Laura Marrich, Music/Food Editor "O" Riedel Wine Tumbler (Pinot/Nebbiolo), $12.45 Per Glass, $25 For A Set Of Two It's been proven that the drunker you get, the more wildly you gesticulate. And no one knows that unfortunate fact better than Riedel, [...] Laura Marrich \ Nov 17, 2005 Read More
Simon Mccormack, Alibi Freelancer “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”--Indecision 2004 Dvd, $29.99 This (admittedly trendy) item is the best way to remember the tragedy that was the 2004 Presidential Election. It features 299 minutes of [...] Simon McCormack \ Nov 17, 2005 Read More
Alibi Holiday Film Guide Stuffing Your Thanksgiving Turkey (And Your Christmas Stocking) Full Of Cinematic Goodness Let's be honest: Summer movie season was filled with crap. Expensive crap. Expensive, unwatchable crap. Sahara, xXx 2: State of the Union, Kingdom [...] Devin D. O'Leary \ Nov 10, 2005 Read More
Deadly Bugs Creepy, Crawly, Creepy, Crawly, Creepy, Creepy, Crawly, Crawly, Creepy, Creepy, Crawly, Crawly No matter how many times someone reassuringly tells you, “most insects aren't poisonous,” or “they're more scared of you than you are of [...] Simon McCormack and Steven Robert Allen \ Nov 03, 2005 Read More
Fun With Diseases Let'S Do The Hypochondriac Shuffle, Shall We? Necrotizing Fasciitis—This disease, which involves a type of flesh-eating bacteria, can affect many parts of the body but usually is found in the [...] Simon McCormack and Steven Robert Allen \ Nov 03, 2005 Read More