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The decade’s first must-read biz book
Ilan Greenberg
Surprise! The most riveting tale of recent years centers on corn feed and price fixing in Decatur, Ill.
Of dubious debates, kisses and divas
Camille Paglia
Must we choose between a pretentious jackass and a man who lacks the basic skills? And what's with Madonna's rhinestone cowgirl persona?
“Local Hero”
Charles Taylor
Al Gore's favorite film, a sweet and off-kilter Scottish comedy, is no "Boys Town" -- and that's a good thing.
Michael Caine
Charles Taylor
Over four decades -- from "Alfie" to "The Cider House Rules" -- he has played warm, cold and everything in between, and never feared losing the audience's sympathy.
Dr. Bad News
Cathy Young
After conducting a massive 25-year study, Judith Wallerstein concludes that children of divorce are hit hardest after they grow up.
Wen Ho Lee’s reckless defenders
David Horowitz
The outrage at the government's prosecution of a major security breach highlights liberals' contempt for U.S. interests.
Conservatives in denial
Alicia Montgomery
At a Christian Coalition gala, Prince Charming, staying put in Texas, sends his regards by videotape. Still, the group stands by its man.
Satan lovers for Bush!
Alicia Montgomery
Goth rocker Marilyn Manson sings the GOP's praises, while Bush and Gore prep for the debates. Nader draws a crowd and a new candidate draws poll support.
South of the border
Earl Shorris
The author of "Latinos: A Biography of the People" picks five great works of Mexican literature.
Missives to corporate America
Kenneth Cleaver
A consumer correspondent challenges SmithKline Beecham to start a Paxil softball league, wants Target-sponsored sunsets and confesses a desire for Gap mannequins.
What’s wrong with foreign adoption?
Barb Reinhold
It's un-American, selfish, narcissistic and racist, according to my so-called friends.
Bioethics comes of age
Arthur Allen
A lawsuit blaming the nation's most prominent
bioethicist for the death of an
18-year-old prompts a reexamination of the field.
“Urban Legends: Final Cut”
Mary Elizabeth Williams
This film-school sendup -- filled with slicing, dicing, electrocuting and bludgeoning -- can't see the schlock for the celluloid.
Macho anthropology
Juno Gregory
Did scientists start a deadly epidemic to prove that humanity is innately violent -- or are they victims of politics?
Linux and the lady
Caleb John Clark
A hacker's tale of his infatuation with a high-priced, computer-literate escort. Or is she really an empathic metamorph?
Better loving through chemistry
Amy O'Connor
Why do guys sulk after a fight with their girlfriends instead of talking the
problem to death? It's the hormone, stupid!
L.A. confidential
Jan Golab
A former LAPD detective says Chief Bernard Parks had evidence of the scandal a year before it was revealed, but kept it from the district attorney -- and the public.
Down with the Yanks!
Gary Kamiya
At the U.S.-Spain soccer match, the crowd's anti-U.S. howlings get under our reporter's skin.
Slick with sincerity
Jake Tapper
On the stump, Joe Lieberman is proving to be good for the Jews and great for Al Gore, even as his critics get louder.
Politics after dark
Eric Boehlert
Do late-night talk show monologues influence elections? A condescending media has decided that they do.
The perils of anti-capitalism
Damien Cave
At a San Francisco art exhibit, trashing the new dot-com economy is harder than it should be.
Ernie Banks talks baseball and business
Michael Craig
After retiring from the Chicago Cubs, the former slugger says he developed a new passion -- making money.
Memo to Nader voters
Bruce Shapiro
Anyone who doesn't think there is any difference between Bush and Gore, just think about the Supreme Court.
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